'plex foot controller

[Henry Throop <throop@bogart.Colorado.EDU>]

Thanks to Tom, I just ordered a brand new 'plex from Professional Music &
Sound in San Diego ($525 / 1 MB).  

Tentatively, I also orderd the foot controller too.  However, I've heard
enough ramblings againt the unit that I wonder if there's another option I
should look at instead; e.g., something with heavier-duty or
better-feeling buttons.  Any suggestions?  I'm open to re-wiring or 
gutting something that almost fits the bill.

(I happened to see that Roland sells a unit called the FC-7 with seven
stompbox-style buttons that looks like it would be easy enough to wire up.
Has anyone used this?  I've got a lack of stores around here to actually
try out equipment.)

btw, Professional Sound & Music had a new JamMan listed for $340 on their
clearance page, www.prosound.com / (619) 583-7851.  Someone will get this,
I'm sure.

-henry
throop@colorado.edu