Since it looks like we have to wait until April at the earliest for the remote, I'll need to buy something to use for gigs until then. I really didn't want to have to do this, but it is what it is. I don't want anything big or time consuming...but most importantly, expensive. I was looking at the midi mouse or midi xchange...I probably only need to get through a few presets but being able to turn on an effect or 2 would be nice. Recommendations?
Cheap, small controller?
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Yeah, not too happy about that long waiting time, but I have the gear to keep it all going until then. Was still hoping for the "early bird registration" to be somewhat more "early" :p
I have a Voodoo Labs Ground Control Pro, but don't recommend it just for the steep price you'll have to cough up. Maybe use the FCB, a whole lot of people seem to have that and it seems to do the job? -
You could just buy an up and down switch pedal if you don't need to switch effects/stomps on etc
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I'm using a Roland GFC-50 (same as Boss FC-50).
I think they don't make them anymore so it's only available used. They are pretty solid though and affordable (I paid 80 Euros on eBay Germany IIRC). Mine has been working well for me with both my VH4 and the Kemper. Super easy setup and very compact footprint. No phantom power as far as I know, but the batteries last pretty long. I'm happy with it!
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If you would be happy with scrolling up and down, and having a rig automatically load with each MIDI number change, the MIDI Mouse could work. I think it is ideal for someone who would ONLY change rigs between songs.
The MIDI xChange adds a "Recall" button, so you can control WHEN the rig is loaded, and also adds a CC7 (volume) expression pedal input, and a CC17 (Stomp A on/off) expression pedal input. It works fine, and is solidly built to the point of being heavier than it looks.
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I've been there. Here it is:
Rocktron MIDI Xchange Very Basic Review -
By the way the footprint for the remote with 2 expression pedals (according to theBrushwithin) is only 1.5 inches less then the FCB1010 and ways a pound more.
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Exactly, if you plan on adding an expression pedal you'll end up with more footprint and the hassle of setting up multiple items than by just buying the FCB1010, maybe even a Roland FC200 with only 1 expression pedal and well under 2 feet wide.
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Why would you be setting up multiple items?
Velcro everything onto a piece of wood. Or, onto a pedal board. Or, into a pedal board case.
Done!
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the remote is to be expected within Q1....that's January through end of March... now with NAMM coming up it's not gonna be long, I expect the product to be available by end of February or early March...
Cheap controllers you ask? the Rocktron Midimate or Midi Exchange would be a good choice to try
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I only use 4 presets, I don't need anything fancy or overpriced. My Roland GFC-50 does the trick for me.
Found it on eBay for $50.
A while ago I made the decision of not using anything expensive on the floor.
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I don't really use expression pedals so that's not a concern and why I don't want another FCB. I just need to switch between 2-3 patches per song.
Why not something simple such as an FS-6 or -7 then, as many have already suggested?
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If you buy one, you'll still be able to use it when you buy a more "definitive" pedalboard... there's always use for a switch or two with the Profiler
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You could take a look at a used Tech21 MIDI Mouse. It's small but powerful, and you won't loose a substantial amount of money when you sell it someday.
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You could take a look at a used Tech21 MIDI Mouse. It's small but powerful, and you won't loose a substantial amount of money when you sell it someday.
I'm looking at those too but am unclear on a couple of things. If I want to switch from one rig to another, is it just one button or do I need to scroll up and then stomp?
Also, can the buttons be assigned to fx slots?
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I'm looking at those too but am unclear on a couple of things. (...)
Yeah me too, same questions... would love to know if you can just assign presets/rigs to two or three of the switches or if it ONLY works with the up and down stuff... if anyone knows let's hear it
Thanks
