I am looking for a foot pedal to control a hardware synthesizer via MIDI during live performance, how sturdy is this unit for touring?
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I've had mine for almost a year, and I use it a lot and take it back and forth to practices and shows. Nothing's broken and everything's still working. Though obviously I wouldn't recommending throwing it on the ground or anything. I always transport it using the box and Styrofoam supports that it came in, just to be safe.
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I use the FCB1010 as virtual pipe organ expression pedals and preset voice controls. Therefore the unit is never moved. I have not had any problems.
755695
Experience says these 'cheaper' line pedals don't sound paired with anything other than guitar.Compression can be controlled with MIDI under live situations or added during recording mix.Also you don't have the control with guitar effect pedals as you would with the proper keyboard sustain pedal.Check keyboards that accept sustainer foot pedals; Sweetwater sells the pedals for $15.You can find them cheaper here on Amazon thru M-Audio for around $10.Keep looking and read up on it.
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I mean the answer is really you get what you pay for. If you're looking for a travel system, these make up the cost by how ridiculously light they are. And I hate to say it but Behringer has put out a fantastic product for traveling sound. However, if you're looking for something to add to a steady, stay-at-venue rig, you should probably look elsewhere.
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Yep. That's what I play through it. It's ideal for busking. Won't shake the place, but it will be audible if you are smart with tone and volume and you do get full wattage on battery. You CAN replace the internal battery setup with bigger/better but it runs into a little money, will take longer to charge and weigh more. Indoors, though, it has a little growl, which isn't bad for an 8" in a fairly small box. I'm happy with it as a home practice amp with my "real" basses and use a Traveller with crystal pickup (3 lbs, lightest bass in the universe) for busking and it's fine for non-headbanging. Yep. That's what I play through it. It's ideal for busking. Won't shake the place, but it will be audible if you are smart with tone and volume and you do get full wattage on battery. You CAN replace the internal battery setup with bigger/better but it runs into a little money, will take longer to charge and weigh more. Indoors, though, it has a little growl, which isn't bad for an 8" in a fairly small box. I'm happy with it as a home practice amp with my "real" basses and use a Traveller with crystal pickup (3 lbs, lightest bass in the universe) for busking and it's fine for... » Read More Yep. That's what I play through it. It's ideal for busking. Won't shake the place, but it will be audible if you are smart with tone and volume and you do get full wattage on battery. You CAN replace the internal battery setup with bigger/better but it runs into a little money, will take longer to charge and weigh more. Indoors, though, it has a little growl, which isn't bad for an 8" in a fairly small box. I'm happy with it as a home practice amp with my "real" basses and use a Traveller with crystal pickup (3 lbs, lightest bass in the universe) for busking and it's fine for non-headbanging. « Show Less
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I gig with mine at least twice a month. I am on my second as the usb power connection broke inside the pedal. They replaced it for the cost of shipping. Now I unplug it before I store my Pedal board.
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I just like to have couple of them in the kit bag. Most foot pedals don't have XLR in/outs. If one of your rack mount processors craps out on you, you have an alternate plan. Lots of smaller venues don't have the equipment you want/need at the sound desk. Also if you find one of your XLR inputs on your sound board has broken and its too close to show, you have a backup in place. Hope this helps.
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Personally, it is good for any style. I really like it a lot. I play pretty aggressive music so I think I have an understanding of what you're going for. For me it works if you have the Sustainer at a lower level otherwise it'll hum and feedback a bit. Just adjust based on your settings and other pedals.
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I'm afraid it doesn't support a pedal. It works best on a very flat long surface and has multiple instruments you can utilize. I honestly bought it because I wanted to get back to playing a near piano after umpteenth years. It is perfect for that and if you're going to compose without a pedal. Lots of adjustments can be made with volume ect...
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I am really happy with the keyboard. I recommend getting the pedal. I've been playing a keyboard for quite a while and enjoy this one very much. Hope you will too.
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It works BEST live, since you can't sequence any of its knobs/sliders.You can sync the built-in sequencer to an external source (MIDI or CV/Trigger) to control what notes play and when, but you're tweaking the knobs in realtime.The keys are not weighted, but the synth doesn't respond to velocity so I don't think you'll miss the weight.
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Depends what you want it for. I bought a Roland MicroCube GX - an inexpensive 3W 5" speaker amp with lots of effects, runs off mains and batteries, is small and can be literally carried over one shoulder by a strap while the UltraLite is over the other. Not too ooud outside for busking or a party, great inside a room or small hall. There are lots out there but I'm happy with the Roland. Good luck.
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i would advise that you get yourself a set of used pedals on ebay or craigslist. i have used these sticks with pedals and it is much more realistic in my humble opinion
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Very heavy, like so heavy you can play heavy metal with it. Haha jkjk. Its like a good 8 ounces. Heavy enough so it doesn't slide around on any type of floor and heavy enough that it doesn't feel flimsy or cheap. A little lighter than my BOSS distortion pedal.
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I used it with a pedal a bought here on Amazon, and it worked great, youneed to know the signal is great when you are close to the receiver, even tho I used it about 25 foots away and it worked fine, but to avoid bad signal use it near the receiver. You will need another music plug cable to connect this device to the pedal, it'll be like and extra plug, since the device comes with one plug that for example in my case I used it to plug the device and my guitar.
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Yes you can send Midi no problem and you can add 2 foot switches to it and an expression pedal.
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Yes. I use it for dj gigs and I am always moving it. The worst thing that has happened is a wheel came loose but that may have been me not putting it on tight enough in the first place
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I wouldn't use it for a pedal set up... This is an entry level pedal for beginners. It's made entirely of cheap plastic, now imagine yourself on stage in front of a bunch of people and stomping on this thing and having it shatter under foot. For a pro set up, think metal, don't buy anything that can't take a beating.