Behringer FCB1010 Reviews

Midi controller

I use the Behringer FCB 1010 for a custom pedalboard. It's a good midi controller and with the chip update it's even better. You can see the pedalboard here: https://www.facebook.com/tonepedalboards

Can't live without it

Very sturdy and reliable. I use it with ableton and logic as well. I totally love it, I am going to add another one to my set up as I am running out of buttons. By being a p.i.t.a to program it, though, I HAD TO get myself an editor and my life became a lot easier. Without an editor, I would have turned into a tap dancer; a very frustrated one. Thank god there are midi editors out there.

I would really love if the back switches 1&2 were midi programmable but let's not be greedy.

control board used with amp

great board , can be use with amp or other audio equipment and through midi in on PC to control Plug-ins.

is easier to program with third party software, but can be done on board

Great foot controller

Maybe an overkill for my simple purpose of Ableton MIDI mapping, but I chose this for future-proof. It's a bit heavy and needs AC to power on (note to importers: it's 230V only so 110V places need a transformer), which are the only cons I have. Other than that, the programming is super deep and there are a number of mods in the wild in case you want it with your Kemper, Axe, Line 6, you name it. Great tool for studio and practicing!

A versatile MIDI controller

I use this to control a video mixer with my feet: a tap on a switch changes my camera view and the expression pedal controls the volume of my main mic.

The build quality on this unit is excellent for home studio use. It's heavy and sturdy.

Bear in mind that this does NOT have USB MIDI and it NEEDS a mains outlet to work. You won't power it with 9 volts, like you would a regular guitar pedal.

The power cord runs directly into the 220V outlet, so you don't need a proprietary power adapter or a switching unit. I have dozens of similar cables around the house from old electrical appliances, so if I break one cable, I can use another. Thanks Behringer for not making me have another power brick for this device.

You only have DIN-5 Midi connection, so if you expected another modern MIDI controller that runs over USB, this is not it. If you need MIDI into computer, you'll have to use a sound card or a MIDI interface.

The programming and adjusting settings is a bit cryptic, but you only do that once, and the manual on Behringer's site is ok.

You have to get used to press the buttons because they are not very responsive.

It's kind of hard to program it, but after an hour you'll learn it.

After all it's good product.

Value for money

Old school and uncovenient in use with an unintuitive minimal interface; yet reliable and cheap and comes with two epression pedals. Best value for money hands down

No need for anything else.

Its doing everything, it feels good and durable and its no coincidence that you see it in most Axe-Fx (and not only) users worldwide. Really happy with it.

Regarding communication with my Axe-Fx, I was really worried cause I had no time to program it since I bought it on the way to the first gig of a month-long tour. Instead, I plugged it in, pressed a button and took me directly to the desired preset!

Great, Limitless but also complex

I definitely recommend this product. It is insanely flexibility (basically can do everything) and has great value for money.

There are a few things, however, which I think the average user should be aware of:

1. This devices has no graphical user interface.

2. This device has hardly any limitation as to what you can make each key press do.

3. The combined conclusion from the above two bullets is: you need to actually program the thing - using it's hardware to do so. Remember setting the time in your old watch, where you need to press and hold several buttons in a specific order to get things right? so just like that, but with far more options, and with many more buttons.

I had to watch a 45min YouTube video that explains how to program the thing. As the instruction manual is simply not up-to-par, I recommend you do the same :

. After you learned the principals, it's quite easy to get going with, and the added value of this extreme flexibility is very much present. You can literally program any switch to shoot any MIDI signal(s) of many types and on many channels. I can't imagine something it can't do.

Also, and regardless, my specific unit produces a certain "hum" when it is on. Not a deal breaker, but could be better off without it. Might be a grounding issue.

Bottom line:

- HUGE value for money. You can do SO MUCH with it...

- VERY LONG learning curve. Expect to spend at least a few hours until you get the hang of it. I am a professional programmer with embedded systems experience and it took me about 4 hours to get it right.

Bought it to control digital guitar sims

It works, but a fair bit of programming required and the range of the expression pedals are not too responsive. I'd say an average product at best.

Fine for home use maybe...

It's in a good robust metal casing but that's where it ends.

Switches have no feedback to it, no solid click or anything. Expression pedals are even lower in quality, flimsy plasticy and so light that you move it with the lightest touch, so you cant really put your foot on it without changing what ever it controls. Quite often the expression pedals doesn't go from 0 to 127 but from 3 to 125 or something and then sometimes it does if you press it harder in the end.

Programming is not much of a problem, quite straight forward once you get your head around it. More modern boards come with USB connectivity and software, making it quicker to adjust.

It's cheap and helps you find out what you actually need.

Best midi controller for this price

I especially love the versatility. With so many foot switches, the possibilities for fuzz free playing on stage are endless.

Using it with different Ipad apps - Loopy HD, Onsong, ...

This actually replaces half of my previous pedalboard.

A pain in the * but after its ok

I seriously recommend looking up this product before buying. ther is 2 versions, one with an extra chip and one without. the one i bought from Thoemann was without which means I had to program every detail and response of every button and feature on every page myself. It took a very long time and for one one who is not a completely genius nerd like myself i wouldn't recommend it. Once you spend half your life programming it, its not too bad but still im not happy with the response. its so frustrating this unit is gathering dust now

Behringer FCB1010

There are not many available midi foot controllers out there, but no problem, the Behringer FCB1010 does the job. I'm using it with Digitech GSP 1101 and have another identical one for the Fractal AXE FX I, whatever guitar processor you use, this controller is the best choice. You might need to calibrate the expression pedals after u get it and look for a manual and/or guide online because the manual it comes with isn't very helpful. Other than that, I am very satisfied with it. Also, add a midi cable in the order (the box contains the pedal, manual, a sticker and a powercable)

Behringer SCB1010 - UNO for Kemper

Very strong well built controller. I replaced the standard chip with an UNO for Kemper chip which is very easy to do and takes about 15 minuites. Using 2 midi leads works perfect with Kemper (including looper control) and for the price is hard to beat.

Mike.

Cheap midi board

Hey it's cheap - but it works great.

I recommend upgrading the firmware with something like uno [run a google search], but it's fine as is.

Setting up the device is a hassle - it is absolutely worth downloading software for programming it, and even then it still is a time consuming and tedious task.

Once set up the unit works great. The switches and expression pedals feel a bit cheap, but the features are quality - and it's way cheaper then the competition.

The best bet for live show

I use the Behringer FCB1010 in live shows to control my VST amp running in Cubase.

If you use the use the software editor for configuring the FCB1010 so this task is peace of cake.

The pedalboard is pretty big for my use but it does what it promisses.

The metal finish give it a robust look.

It's a very good pedal board for the price.

I would buy it again!

Impossible to beat

For the price and purpose this FCB1010 midi pedal is simply amazing, i already bought 3. The sturdiness is amazing too. I use it with Bias FX (iOS iPAD), i use it live, in studio. A must have for performers.

Good for the price

I bought this to control my Axe FX II and also hopped it would make a good controller for ableton.

For the price its a decent midi controller, I really liked the feel of the expression pedals. However, for me the functionality was limited and I installed the uno chip which makes this a much better pedal. Lack of USB and editor support is a big downside as the thing is not easy to program, but again the UNO chip can help you out there.

I also had to open it up to adjust the position of the led which is used as a sensor for the exp pedals but once I'd fixed it they worked great.

The build quality is actually pretty good for something in this price range and it has lasted many a good stomp.

If you need a floor-based controller and you're on a budget you won't get more functionality than this for the price.

Extremely versitile

I've been using this unit for 8 years now. I upgraded for 3rd party eeprom to extend its capabilities. Built like a tank. If it would be stolen, I would buy an another one.

Currently I use it with an Eleven Rack but previously it was worked perfectly with my Engl530+Gmajor 2 combo.