Item Reviews for: Behringer FCB1010 MIDI Foot Controller  -  BEH FCB1010 LIST
Behringer FCB1010 MIDI Foot Controller
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Unchanged for years, still the best general foot controller on the market.

By: JC      Submitted: 11/13/2020

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I was hesitant about a behringer product that would take abuse... boy I was wrong

By: Jonathan      Submitted: 9/30/2020

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Product Rating Product Review This midi foot controller is built to last a lifetime. It is sturdy, easily upgradable... but the documentation is terrible. Basically, the manual won’t help you at all. But there are several fcb1010 user groups and a number videos on YouTube to help you out. A word of caution... most of those videos don’t actually explain what is actually happening when you program your pedals. Once you figure it out though, it is smooth sailing. Gonna upgrade to an UNO2 chip in the future though for even more control. Basically, behringer created the perfect foot controller to mod out. I use it for my live guitar rig.
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Great Midi Foot Controller that is easy to program and light and very durable!!!

By: Mickster      Submitted: 12/6/2019

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Product Review I love this Midi Controller so much that I have already purchased 2 more for band practices. It has everything you could possible need in a footswitch. The buttons are instant response and very durable. The expression pedals are smooth and easy to press on and also very sturdy!! there are even third party Eprom chips that are programmed fully ready for amps such as the Kemper Profiler!! There is a great case for this controller by SKB also!!! I have used many footswitches and pedal boards and everything you could want to do with your tone is right here!!! THIS UNIT ROCKS!!! Thank you American Musical Supply
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Does what it should and couldn't kill it

By: GearZombie      Submitted: 11/6/2019

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Product Review Being that it was a Behringer I was concerned about buying any product that I step on. I initially bought this to pair with an Axe Fx and it was as good as it comes. I kept it around and used it for other triggering and it's just as good as any other higher end controller. I'd recommend for sure.
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Its light, easy and fully programmable!

By: Mickster      Submitted: 9/5/2019

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Product Review My friend talked me into buying one and I own the Kemper Profiler so if you cant afford the Remote than this is the definitely the way to go. so I have had it for a few months and I love it!!! It is really light with a nice carrying case to buy that is available from AMS also. I bought it and so worth it! You have have to 5 pin MIDI cables to properly use this controller. I love having the 5 performances on the 1-5 and the 5 effects on 7-10. The WAH and Volume are automatically programmed in there and super sturdy and smooth going up and down when pressing. I find these buttons much smoother than the switch style. Switching channels is very easy simple and flawless. A simple nice smooth click and works every time. No missing or skipping. I am very relieved I switched from a pedal board to the FCB1010 and my Kemper! I have been gigging for 3 months with the FCB1010 and it still looks new with no problems from wear and tear. The power switch on the back is very sturdy and all around this foot controller is very well made and very dependable. Also the EPROM chip can be swapped out for fully programmed amp chips for KEMPERs and other amps that are on the market but I have not had to do that for the MIDI programming is very easy once hooked up to my computer. I haven't had to use the Remote for my Kemper much since buying this foot controller. The price is very affordable and you will love this foot controller!! Buy it!!
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The Final Piece of the Puzzle

By: Mark      Submitted: 5/14/2019

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Product Review I started using MIDI Bass by Jam Origin, a bass to MIDI and FX processor, in my live setup. The FCB1010 interfaces with the software effortlessly and it added a ton of functionality to my setup. I use the right expression peddle for master volume, the left expression peddles for balance between my clean bass sound and the synth sounds. The up button selects the bank, number buttons select the patch and I use the down button for a MIDI note hold. The thing is just slick and built like a tank to boot!
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Perfect

By: Onoboboono      Submitted: 2/11/2019

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Product Review Programming is a little odd at first but then super easy. Solid construction and very responsive buttons.
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Love it!

By: Mike McKaigg      Submitted: 10/4/2018

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Product Review durable, roadworthy, simple to operate. Works like a charm!
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Well worth the money

By: Rusty Fohner      Submitted: 7/21/2018

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Product Review I bought this midi controller to control DMX lighting from stage. It worked great right out of the box and does exactly what I needed.
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Very strudy

By: DJ Kittrell      Submitted: 10/25/2017

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Product Review The controller is built very well but I had to return it because it was way to hard to program.
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Do you need a degree

By: dettenator from Amarillo, Texas      Submitted: 7/11/2011

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Seems good, Build is decent but you need to protect it like you would anything else. seems to loose settings sometimes, remember how to program them and this issue is fixable in a few minutes. Your general opinion of this product. Getting to know this unit is very difficult if you expect to just use the owners manual, you would do good to go on the forums to learn what you need to figure out how to use it, the manual is useless. controls feel a little cheaper than some other pedals but I haven't had a problem so far. not applicable, looks clean. effects change on the Behringer GMX212 are not immediate but fast enough that you wouldn't know the diff.
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This is an excellent pedal!!

By: Photo_G from Dallas, TX      Submitted: 12/14/2010

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It's built like a tank! Only had it a short time, but it's built like a tank! Your general opinion of this product. It rocks! Solid as a rock...pedals perfectly spaced for easy access. Beautiful brushed aluminum. One of the expression pedals needed to be calibrated, otherwise it was perfect.
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Controls all midi

By: Greensboro from NC      Submitted: 3/7/2009

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Top notch Your general opinion of this product. Very affordable and powerfull N/A N/A N/A
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Complicated but powerful tool.

By: Bassist for Stone Fiction from Ormond Beach, FL - USA      Submitted: 9/15/2008

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Quality - The unit looks very durable, it's designed so that dirt won't get into it easily. I think you could spill your beer on it and it would be ok. I'm not having any reliability problems with the pedal at all. I've only been using it for a few weeks but everything works fine. Your general opinion of this product. Overall, I think if they made a model with the expression pedals on the opposite side of the unit, i would have bought that one instead. It's quite complicated to operate at first but once you get the hang of things you'll find that you can do a lot with this pedal. I Use the pedal in conjunction with the Bass V-Amp PRO. I really only wanted a volume pedal but now that I have the midi controlling abilties I'm discovering that I have something I never knew I needed ;) It would be much more playable for me if the expression pedals were ont he other side of the pedal. This is because I play an electric upright bass which is mounted on a stand, the footswitch is a bit in the way in this configuration. n/a The finish is laquered brushed metal. It's nice enough I suppose. I didn't really consider the finish when I made this purchase, It could have been bright orange for all I care. Actually, Maybe bright orange would be better. The action out of the box was horrible for my application, It took me several hours of programming the unit to get it to work properly for me. I have several presets on the bass v-amp pro which I Use regularly and I Had to manually configure each one of them to work to my satisfaction. I will give some credit in that it was easy to program the pedal while standing up playing my instrument.
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Behringer FCB1010 Midi Controller Is Impressive

By: Ray Rowlands from Warren Ohio      Submitted: 8/9/2008

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Well Built, Should last even if used everyday Haven't had it very long But I suspest it will outloast me. Your general opinion of this product. For the price its an excellent Buy NA NA
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Good value, works great

By: AMS Customer from USA      Submitted: 2/5/2008

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Your general opinion of this product. Very well built. Manual could explain things a little better.
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Best Value Controller on the Market

By: AMS Customer from USA      Submitted: 2/5/2008

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Your general opinion of this product.

QUALITY:
Built with a rugged metal chassis, I've had mine for over a year and it still is perfect.

FEATURES:
This has great features for it's price and everything most would want. I only give it a 4 because there are better ones out there.

EASE OF USE:
I had to screw with for a while, but it wasn't too bad.

VALUE:
Incredible value for the price. This controller is as good or better than ones that cost more than twice as much. The low price is truly what sets this apart.

SOUND:
Well, it doesn't make much sound, but my Triaxis/G-Major setup sounds pretty sweet!

STYLE:
Hard Rock, Metal, Progressive, Grunge

MUSIC EXPERIENCE:
13 years
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Haven't found a better MIDI pedal yet!

By: AMS Customer from USA      Submitted: 2/5/2008

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yep.....

By: AMS Customer from USA      Submitted: 2/5/2008

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QUALITY:
Tank-like....

FEATURES:
multiple banks, analog switching & 2 expression pedals = lot o' options

EASE OF USE:
I just needed a midi pedal, and the price was right. I don't really have any special patching needs, so I can't really comment on it's depth.

VALUE:
Thats a no brainer. If this unit had a different 'brand name' etched on it, the price would easily be triple.

SOUND:
n/a

STYLE:
everything

MUSIC EXPERIENCE:
10+ years
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Built German tough

By: AMS Customer from USA      Submitted: 2/5/2008

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Your general opinion of this product. Rugged, like all of Behringer's equip. Easy to use and versitile. I have, recently, fallen in love with all of Behringer's equipment and I'm trying to buy one of everything!
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Works Great

By: AMS Customer from USA      Submitted: 2/5/2008

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Your general opinion of this product. I like everything about this midi controler with the exception of how difficult it is to work the thing. Programming the expression peds is very difficult. After toying with it for a couple of hours it does get easier : ) lol
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Great Midi Pedal

By: Mister G from Austin, TX      Submitted: 2/5/2008

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Your general opinion of this product. Manual could explain things better. Unless you have worked with MIDI before, this can be frustrating to program, but once you understand it the features of this pedal are amazing.
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Good Deal.

By: Scredly from Providence, RI , USA      Submitted: 2/5/2008

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QUALITY:
Resonable quality for the money. I have the Fender Cyber-Twin foot controller case for it. I'd baby it to expect long life from it. Behringer has spotty quality reputation.

FEATURES:
Highly programmable. Visit the FCB1010 Yahoo Group. Get the MIDI programming utility software. Makes programming MUCH easier!

EASE OF USE:
Once programmed, pretty straight forward. I put my own lables on the pedals. The numbers that come with it aren't on there very well.

VALUE:
Great Value!

STYLE:
Alternative, Power Pop, Punk

MUSIC EXPERIENCE:
20+ years

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I use this with my Vampire LX1 amp. Works great. Just ordered updated firmware EPROM ($10) to bring functions and bug repair up-to-date.
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The Wonder Maker

By: Vinnie from Asheville, NC USA      Submitted: 2/5/2008

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Your general opinion of this product.

STYLE:
Metal

MUSIC EXPERIENCE:
9 years

OVERALL:
This is by far the best MIDI foot controller out there. It is doing wonders for my BASS V-AMP PRO!!!