The FCB option is readily available, tested and continuously supported.
Therefore it's my recommendation.
I ended up choosing the FCB because the Uno4Kemper is the best control option available right now (other than a Liquid Foot, but they cost a million bucks). The FCB can also be modded, cheaply and easily, to use a single cable and to work with external pedals instead of a cheapo ones that Behringer built it with.
http://mackatackblog.wordpress…-rj45-cable-modification/
http://forum.fractalaudio.com/…fcb1010-ethercon-mod.html
http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/fcb1010/info has a bunch of useful stuff too, you just have to join the group and wait a day or two for someone to approve it.
I used the Kempline when it was called Axeline and used it to control my FAS Ultra. It was simply awesome.
Ask mDan if the JAxeline (java app to control the switches) is fully working, if it is, i'd go for it.
I am using the Line6 FBV Longboard mit the kempline Converter that Daniel builds. For the longboard the firmware still need a bit of improvement since most users use the shortboard. But the controller itself is simply awesome. Got it used for under 200 bucks. It´s built like a tank and the pedals are made of metal and really feel like a worthy replacement for a real wah. Plus you get a display that shows the presets names and tuner information. I even prefer the tuner display to the one in the KPA. And the best thing: Only a since ethernet cable which also powers the footswitch.
I used the FCB with Uno4Kemper before but this is the real deal.
I'm using Pod HD500 and for me it's better option than FCB1010 for some reasons :
Easy to program, gives you backup system if you have any trouble with kemper (we never know), feels more tough (switch , general build), switch under wah, led tap tempo.
I'm using Pod HD500 and for me it's better option than FCB1010 for some reasons :
Easy to program, gives you backup system if you have any trouble with kemper (we never know), feels more tough (switch , general build), switch under wah, led tap tempo.
While I agree on the fact that is a better option because of its capability to work as a good backup and having more control over the KPA, i'd suggest you to be very careful with it because of its built quality. the switch look awesome but, if you open it, they are ridiculous and pretty fragile.
I agree with you, I just said it was a feeling, but I aslo had a FCB1010 and I felt less good with it plastic switches.
Does anyone have any info on the converter needed to use the FBV? Can't find anything current...
Does anyone have any info on the converter needed to use the FBV? Can't find anything current...
I've seen both of those, neither have any current info.
FCB1010 works fine, but I can't Get the tunet to show on the board. Any pointers?
FCB1010 works fine, but I can't Get the tunet to show on the board. Any pointers?
You need UnO4Kemper firmware. http://www.uno4kemper.com/index.php
The connection has to be bidirctional, using 2 MIDI cables.
I like my FCB1010 but I think the Liquid Foot+ is a super solution for someone that wants additional capabilities.. though it costs considerably more..
The FCB can also be modded, cheaply and easily, to use a single cable
Let me add to this that I plan to provide a kit to easily create a single-cable solution with the FCB1010 + UnO4Kemper chip. The kit will contain a small replacement board which modifies the 2 MIDI connectors of the FCB1010 into one 7-pins connector which carries power and 2-way MIDI. One 7-pins MIDI cable. And at the other side you will have a small converter box which again goes from one 7-pins connector to two 5-pins MIDI connectors plus a power input jack.
http://www.gordius.be/media/fcb1010_singlecable.jpg ( without the USB connector )
http://www.gordius.be/media/MIDI_converter.jpg
As you can see the box will not have the same high quality as the metal ones made by Multivir, which I noticed earlier on in this thread :
Gordius Little Giant - Two way communication & power in one cable
I have everything in stock to create those kits, but it will still take a month or so before I offer these for sale, because I'm about to move to a new place. Packing everything at this very moment, and it will take a few weeks before I can unpack all boxes and get organized on my new spot. I'll leave a short message on this forum once I'm settled and ready to ship stuff.
Display MoreLet me add to this that I plan to provide a kit to easily create a single-cable solution with the FCB1010 + UnO4Kemper chip. The kit will contain a small replacement board which modifies the 2 MIDI connectors of the FCB1010 into one 7-pins connector which carries power and 2-way MIDI. One 7-pins MIDI cable. And at the other side you will have a small converter box which again goes from one 7-pins connector to two 5-pins MIDI connectors plus a power input jack.
http://www.gordius.be/media/fcb1010_singlecable.jpg ( without the USB connector )
http://www.gordius.be/media/MIDI_converter.jpg
As you can see the box will not have the same high quality as the metal ones made by Multivir, which I noticed earlier on in this thread :
Gordius Little Giant - Two way communication & power in one cable
I have everything in stock to create those kits, but it will still take a month or so before I offer these for sale, because I'm about to move to a new place. Packing everything at this very moment, and it will take a few weeks before I can unpack all boxes and get organized on my new spot. I'll leave a short message on this forum once I'm settled and ready to ship stuff.
Sounds good. Are you still able to ship the uno4kemper chips while you move? I'm planning on ordering one very soon and would need it as quickly as it will ship.
Are you still able to ship the uno4kemper chips while you move? I'm planning on ordering one very soon and would need it as quickly as it will ship.
Please place urgent UnO4Kemper orders before the end of this week. Next week might be a week of "interrupted service", a few days with no internet access, limited time to respond to emails, etc.
Display MoreLet me add to this that I plan to provide a kit to easily create a single-cable solution with the FCB1010 + UnO4Kemper chip. The kit will contain a small replacement board which modifies the 2 MIDI connectors of the FCB1010 into one 7-pins connector which carries power and 2-way MIDI. One 7-pins MIDI cable. And at the other side you will have a small converter box which again goes from one 7-pins connector to two 5-pins MIDI connectors plus a power input jack.
http://www.gordius.be/media/fcb1010_singlecable.jpg ( without the USB connector )
http://www.gordius.be/media/MIDI_converter.jpg
As you can see the box will not have the same high quality as the metal ones made by Multivir, which I noticed earlier on in this thread :
Gordius Little Giant - Two way communication & power in one cable
I have everything in stock to create those kits, but it will still take a month or so before I offer these for sale, because I'm about to move to a new place. Packing everything at this very moment, and it will take a few weeks before I can unpack all boxes and get organized on my new spot. I'll leave a short message on this forum once I'm settled and ready to ship stuff.
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