Re: Foot Controllers.

[Dave Draper <dh.draper@virgin.net>]

On the softstep issue - I'm probably one of the folk who dissed the Mk 1 
in a big way - justifiably maybe. But, having got a Mk 2 as well, I'm 
still using the Mk1!

The newer software is better (works for both), but I don't use it!

The Mk 2 for me was way too sensitive, but it didn't hum like the Mk 1 
(unless you turn the backlighting off as I do).

Having said all that, if you're looking for a conventional (-ish) 
looping/MIDI control set-up, the SS is so lightweight, portable & 
versatile (though a steep learning curve), it's very tempting. I've 
kinda stuck with it 'cos I've learned a lot about it, I've built my own 
editor in Bidule, & I've configured it to provide 44 (and more) 
individual controls, as opposed to the 11 apparent default 
configurations. But it's fiddly to use this way, so I wouldn't recommend 
following my path!

It's silent in operation, and it's cheaper than the Gordius. But I 
haven't used a Gordius, & I have a lot of respect for the Gordius users 
out there. Neither have I used the twelve step - but it's obviously a 
more note-based approach.

FWIW
Dave

On 07/12/2015 14:07, Josh Elliott wrote:
> Sorry if this subject has been beat to death but I looked on the 
> forums and the last thing I could find was from last year. So I 
> thought I would revisit this since there might be something new out 
> there. The top contenders seem to still be the soft step and the 
> Behringer fcb1010. Just wondering if anyone here has any direct 
> experience with these pedals for others that may work. The Gordius is 
> a bit out of my price range.
>
> Is the old Soft really as bad as all the negative reviews?
>
> Is the FCB1010 really the nightmare to set up that people say?
>
> How would the twelve step be as a loop controller?
>
> Is the new soft step really as awesome as people say?
>
> Cheers from Wisconsin