Re: Using the Behringer FCB1010 midi controller w/ echoplex

[Mark Sottilaro <sine@zerocrossing.net>]

OK, here's what I've figured out so far.

You can control the basic functions of the EDP with the FCB1010.  The 
FCB1010 is a weird little bugger to program, and I think I know where 
one might go wrong.  Several times I started out programming the wrong 
pedal, confusing it with it's function (in program mode) it's a bit 
confusing, must stay focused and turn off the TV.  No matter how easy it 
is to follow, Aqua Team Hunger Force could still trip up a delicate 
operation such as FCB1010.

So I found that I had to add 2 to each MIDI note number to get it to 
work.  Why?  No idea.  To tired to figure it out.  It works.  Also, I'm 
using the FCB1010 to control the Repeater and the EDP at the same time.  
Make sure you Globally set up the FCB1010 to transmit note info on a 
different channel than your EDP or wacky pitch bend madness will ensue.

Now here's my beefs.  Where the hell in the manual does it mention what 
the CC control numbers are that control the EDP?  The manual is totally 
confusing.  I keep getting this feeling that someone threw the pages up 
in the air and put them back together in what ever random fashion they 
landed in.  I want to set up the EDP so it will automatically record 4 
bars and then go into overdub, and although I know it can be done, I 
don't see it clearly described in the manual.  No wonder the public 
clamors for a video tape.  The manual needs a tutorial book to go along 
with it, as it seems mainly like a reference manual.

Other than that, this thing is really sweet.  Not sure if it would 
replace my Repeater though, as I'm already missing the stereo aspect, 
and while good, the fidelity of the EDP doesn't seem as good as the 
Repeater.

On the other hand, I haven't even scratched the surface of this baby....

Mark Sottilaro

On Monday, July 22, 2002, at 09:43  PM, Mark Sottilaro wrote:

> Hey, I don't know why, but I quickly figured out that when I went for a 
> record function of note number 38, it was controlling parameters, which 
> is 36!  I set it to 40 instead, and there it was, recording like it's 
> supposed to.  Why 2 more?  I have no idea.
>
> Mark Sottilaro
>
> On Sunday, July 21, 2002, at 05:48  PM, stations@cinci.rr.com wrote:
>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Actually I had already added the 36 into the equation.
>>
>> I had control source set to not, I just tried setting it to cont 
>> instead but
>> it still didn't work.
>>
>> I did have the behringer set to note.
>>
>> There must be something simple I am missing.
>>
>>
>> Footswitch #2 = overdub          original note 2 + 36 = 38
>>
>> Footswitch #3 = reverse          original note 3 + 36 = 39
>>
>> Footswitch #4 = 1/2 speed        original note 13 + 36 = 49
>>
>> Footswitch #5 = substitute       original note 12+ 36 = 48
>>
>> Footswitch #6 = multiply         original note 4 + 36= 40
>>
>> Footswitch #7 = insert           original note 5 + 36= 41
>>
>> Footswitch #8 = mute             original note 6 + 36= 42
>>
>> Footswitch #9 = undo             original note 7 + 36= 43
>>
>> Footswitch #10 = next loop       original note 8 + 36= 44
>>
>>
>>
>>> try using cont instead of not
>>
>>> check page 11 of the fcb manual and make sure "note"
>>> is selected.  i think using control changes might be a
>>> touch easier.  that's what i use with my all access
>>> and it's a breeze to configure.
>>>
>>> -jim
>>
>>
>