Behringer MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER FCB1010 User manual

Users Manual
ENGLISH
Version 1.4 March 2003
MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER FCB1010

MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER FCB1010
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This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the
presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside
the enclosurevoltage that may be sufficient to
constitute a risk of shock.
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to
important operating and maintenance instructions
in the accompanying literature. Please read the
manual.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
the top cover (or the rear section). No user
serviceable parts inside refer servicing to qualified
personnel.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this appliance to rain and moisture.
DETAILED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Read these instructi ns.
2) Keep these instructi ns.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) F ll w all instructi ns.
5) D n t use this device near water.
6) Clean nly with a dry cl th.
7) D n t bl ck any ventilati n penings. Install in
acc rdance with the manufacturers instructi ns.
8) D n t install near any heat s urces such as radiat rs,
heat registers, st ves, r ther apparatus (including
amplifiers) that pr duce heat.
9) D n t defeat the safety purp se f the p larized r
gr unding-type plug. A p larized plug has tw blades
with ne wider than the ther. A gr unding type plug
has tw blades and a third gr unding pr ng. The wide
blade r the third pr ng are pr vided f r y ur safety. If
the pr vided plug d es n t fit int y ur utlet, c nsult
an electrician f r replacement f the bs lete utlet.
10) Pr tect the p wer c rd fr m being walked n r
pinched particularly at plugs, extensi n c rds, and the
p int at which they exit the unit.
11) Only use attachments/access ries specified by the
manufacturer.
12) Use nly with the cart, stand, trip d, bracket, r table
specified by the manufacturer, r s ld with the device.
When a cart is used, use cauti n when m ving the cart/
device c mbinati n t av id injury fr m stumbling ver
it.
13) Unplug this device during lightning st rms r when
n t used f r l ng peri ds f time.
14) Refer all servicing t qualified service pers nnel.
Servicing is required when the unit has been damaged
in any way, such as p wer supply c rd r plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled r bjects have fallen
int the device, the unit has been exp sed t rain r
m isture, d es n t perate n rmally, r has been
dr pped.

MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER FCB1010
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FCB1010
MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER
Ultra-Flexible MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER with Two Expression Pedals and MIDI Merge F nction
s10 banks of presets, each with 10 fully user-editable presets customi ed for BEHRINGER amplifiers,
V-AMP 2 and BASS V-AMP
sTwo expression pedals with freely assignable MIDI channel, controller number and range
sSimultaneous transmission of five MIDI program change commands and two MIDI controllers per preset
sMIDI NOTE commands for trigger and tap-tempo applications
sTwo programmable, relais controlled SWITCH jacks, e.g. to select channels on any guitar amp
sEnhanced ergonomic design
sNo need to take a seateverything can be easily programmed while standing up
sGlobal Configuration allows for individual customi ation
sMIDI SysEx backup function
sMIDI MERGE function allows for SOFT THRU and merging of controller and input data
sBuilt-in power supply ensures trouble-free operation
sOpen architecture for future software upgrades
sExtremely rugged construction ensures long life even under the most demanding conditions
sManufactured under ISO9000 certified management system

MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER FCB1010
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FOREWORD
Dear Customer,
welcome to the team of
BEHRINGER users, and
thank you very much for
expressing your confi-
dence in us by pur-
chasing the FCB1010.
Writing this foreword
for you gives me great
pleasure, because it
represents the cul-
mination of many months
of hard work delivered
by our engineering team
to achieve a very
ambitious goal: to
present you with an
outstanding device that
gives you maximum
flexibility and perfor-
mance both live on stage and in the studio. The task of designing
our new FCB1010 certainly meant a great deal of responsibility,
which we assumed by focusing on you, the discerning user and
musician. Meeting your expectations also meant a lot of work
and night shifts. But it was fun, too. Developing a product usually
brings a lot of people together, and what a great feeling it is
when all who participated in such a project can be proud of
what theyve achieved.
It is our philosophy to share our enjoyment with you, because
you are the most important member of the BEHRINGER team.
With your highly competent suggestions for new products youve
made a significant contribution to shaping our company and making
it successful. In return, we guarantee you uncompromising quality
as well as excellent technical and audio properties at an extremely
reasonable price. All of this will enable you to give free rein to
your creativity without being hampered by budget constraints.
We are often asked how we manage to produce such high-
quality devices at such unbelievably low prices. The answer is
quite simple: its you, our customers! Many satisfied customers
mean large sales volumes enabling us to get better purchasing
terms for components, etc. Isnt it only fair to pass this benefit on
to you? Because we know that your success is our success
too!
I would like to thank all of you who have made the FCB1010
possible. You have all made your own personal contributions,
from the developers to the many other employees at this company,
and to you, the BEHRINGER user.
My friends, its been worth the effort!
Thank you very much,
Uli Behringer
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ......................................................... 5
1.1 Before you get started ................................................... 5
1.1.1 Shipment ............................................................... 5
1.1.2 Initial operation ...................................................... 5
1.1.3 Warranty .............................................................. 5
1.2 The users manual .......................................................... 5
1.3 Control elements ............................................................. 5
1.3.1 Front panel ........................................................... 5
1.3.2 Rear panel ............................................................ 6
2. PROGRAMMING THE FCB1010 ................................. 6
2.1 Selecting BANKS and PRESETS .................................... 6
2.1.1 DIRECT SELECT deactivated ................................ 6
2.1.2 DIRECT SELECT activated .................................... 6
2.2 GLOBAL CONFIGURATION ............................................ 7
2.2.1 DIRECT SELECT page ........................................... 7
2.2.2 MIDI channel setting ............................................. 7
2.2.3 CONFIG page ........................................................ 7
2.3 Quick start guide for PRESET programming ................... 8
2.4 Detailed PRESET programming ....................................... 9
2.4.1 Preset copy function ............................................ 9
2.4.2 Programming switches ........................................ 9
2.4.3 Programming program changes ........................... 9
2.4.4 Programming CONTROL CHANGES ..................... 9
2.4.5 Programming EXPRESSION PEDALS A/B ............. 9
2.4.6 Programming the NOTE function ........................ 10
2.5 Controller toggle function ............................................. 11
2.6 TAP-TEMPO function .................................................... 11
2.7 Data storage ................................................................. 11
2.7.1 Saving the FCB1010 memory with the help
of SysEx dumps ................................................. 11
2.7.2 Receiving SysEx dumps .................................... 12
2.8 Restoring factory presets ............................................ 12
2.9 Calibrating expression pedals A and B ........................ 12
3. APPLICATIONS ........................................................ 13
3.1 Basic setup ................................................................... 13
3.2 Expanded setup (using the switch function) .............. 13
3.3 Connections (general) .................................................. 13
4. MIDIA STANDARD, A REVOLUTION ..................... 14
4.1 MIDI connections .......................................................... 14
4.2 MIDI data format ............................................................ 14
4.2.1 NOTE ON and NOTE OFF messages ................. 14
4.2.2 CONTROL CHANGE messages ......................... 14
4.2.3 PROGRAM CHANGE messages ........................ 14
4.2.4 Running status ................................................... 15
5. MIDI IMPLEMENTATION ........................................... 15
6. SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................... 15
7. ARRANTY .............................................................. 16

MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER FCB1010
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1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations! With the BEHRINGER MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER
FCB1010 you purchased an ultra-flexible controller unit for a
wide range of applications, whether you are a guitarist, keyboard
player or studio engineer: 10 BANKS with 10 PRESETS each and
two fully user-programmable expression pedals will give you
enough flexibility to manage your MIDI equipment. Guitar players
will particularly appreciate the option of selecting channels using
two analog SWITCHES, as they allow you to fully control both
amplifier and effects from one switching center. And with its
ultra-rugged enclosure and built-in power supply the FCB1010
is absolutely ready for the road, too. The easy-to-use
programming interface gives you fun instead of frustration, and
invites you to fully exploit the capabilities of your MIDI equipment.
+The f ll wing users manual is intended t
familiarize y u with the units c ntr l elements,
s that y u can master all the functi ns. After having
th r ughly read the users manual, st re it at a safe
place f r future reference.
1.1 Before you get started
1.1.1 Shipment
The FCB1010 was carefully packed at the factory to assure
secure transport. Should the condition of the cardboard box
suggest that damage may have taken place, please inspect the
unit immediately and look for physical indications of damage.
+Damaged units sh uld NEVER be sent directly t us.
Please inf rm the dealer fr m wh m y u acquired
the unit immediately as well as the transp rtati n
c mpany fr m which y u t k delivery f the unit.
Otherwise, all claims f r replacement/repair may
be rendered invalid.
1.1.2 Initial operation
Please make sure the unit is provided with sufficient ventilation,
and never place the FCB1010 on top of an amplifier or in the
vicinity of a heater to avoid the risk of overheating.
+Bef re plugging the unit int a p wer s cket, please
make sure y u have selected the c rrect v ltage:
The fuse compartment near the power plug socket contains
three triangular markings. Two of these triangles are opposite
one another. The voltage indicated adjacent to these markings is
the voltage to which your unit has been set up, and can be
altered by rotating the fuse compartment by 180°. ATTENTION:
This d es n t apply t exp rt m dels that were f r
example manufactured nly f r use with 120 V!
+If y u alter the units v ltage, y u must change the
fuse acc rdingly. The c rrect value f the fuse
needed can be f und in the chapter
SPECIFICATIONS.
+Faulty fuses must be replaced with fuses f
appr priate rating with ut excepti n! The c rrect
value f the fuses needed can be f und in the
chapter SPECIFICATIONS.
Power is delivered via the cable enclosed with the unit. All
requiered safety precautions have been adhered to.
+Please make sure that the unit is gr unded at all
times. F r y ur wn pr tecti n, y u sh uld never
tamper with the gr unding f the cable r the unit
itself.
1.1.3 arranty
Please take a few minutes and send us the completely filled
out warranty card within 14 days of the date of purchase. You
may also register online at www.behringer.com. The serial number
needed for the registration is located at the top of the unit. Failure
to register your product may void future warranty claims.
1.2 The users manual
The users manual is designed to give you both an overview of
the control elements, as well as detailed information on how to
use them. In order to help you understand the links between the
controls, we have arranged them in groups according to their
function. If you need to know more about specific issues, please
visit our website at www.behringer.com, where youll find
additional information on mixing consoles, effects units and
dynamic processors.
1.3 Control elements
1.3.1 Front panel
Fig. 1.1: Front panel control elements
FOOTSWITCHES 1 through 10/0. These keys are used
for changing the presets, programming, entering values in
programming mode and activating the DIRECT SELECT
function (10/0 only).
UP/DOWN keys. These keys are used to navigate through
different banks and programming layers. When in
programming mode, use the UP key for ENTER (confirm)
and the DOWN key for ESCAPE (cancel).
+When DIRECT SELECT m de is activated (see
chapter 2 PROGRAMMING THE FCB1010), the UP/
DOWN switches are n l nger needed f r BANK
selecti n and are free t perf rm a special functi n:
in the GLOBAL CONFIGURATION menu y u can
pr gram them t c ntr l the SWITCH RELAYS (UP:
SWITCH 1 RELAY, DOWN: SWITCH 2 RELAY). In this
case, y u can t ggle between the prepr grammed
SWITCH settings, each time y u step n these
switches.
E PRESSION PEDAL A. Allows you to change controller
values continuously. In programming mode, the pedal is
used for data entry.
E PRESSION PEDAL B. Allows you to change controller
values continuously.
STATUS LEDs. The yellow LEDs display the current status
of the PRESET programming or GLOBAL CONFIGURATION
functions.
LED display. Informs you about the currently selected
BANK/PRESET number. In programming mode, it displays
any value changes.
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1.3.2 Rear panel
Fig. 1.2: Rear panel connectors
FUSE HOLDER / VOLTAGE SELECTOR. Please make
sure that your local voltage matches the voltage indicated
on the unit, before you attempt to connect and operate the
FCB1010. Blown fuses may only be replaced by fuses of
the same type and rating. Some models allow for inserting
the fuse holder in two different positions, in order to switch
over from 230-V to 120-V operation, and vice versa. Please
note that for 120-V operation outside Europe, you need to
use a fuse of a higher rating (see chapter 6
SPECIFICATIONS).
IEC POWER CONNECTOR. Use the enclosed power cord
to connect the unit to the mains.
Use the POWER switch to power up your FCB1010.
Always make sure the POWER switch is in its Off setting
when you connect the FCB1010 to the mains.
+Attenti n: The POWER switch d es n t physically
disc nnect the unit fr m the mains. Always unplug
the unit fr m the mains when y u d n t plan n
using it f r pr l nged peri ds f time.
SERIAL NUMBER. Please take the time to have the
warranty card filled out completely, and return it within 14
days after the date of purchase, so as to be entitled to
benefit from our extended warranty. Or use our online
registration option available on the World Wide Web under
www.behringer.com.
Fig. 1.3: Rear panel connectors
SWITCH 1 and 2. Use these jacks to connect your amplifier
for channel selection (mono or stereo phone jack cable).
MIDI IN. The MIDI IN of your FCB1010 connects to a
sequencer or similar device, in order to download the
memory data saved before with the help of the MIDI SysEx
function. Additionally, data can be looped through the
FCB1010 and merged with other data using the MIDI MERGE
function. Subsequently, the combined data are available at
the MIDI OUT/THRU connector.
MIDI OUT/THRU. Use this jack to connect the devices you
wish to control from your FCB1010. The SOFT THRU circuit
allows you to loop through any signals present at the MIDI
IN of your FCB1010, merge them with the units own data
stream, and finally output the combined data at the MIDI
OUT.
2. PROGRAMMING THE FCB1010
In this chapter you will learn to program your FCB1010 and
adapt it to your specific MIDI set-up. But dont worry, you wont
have to learn a programming language before you could give
your FCB1010 a single MIDI command. The unit will perform all
functions for you, one after the other. Simply make and confirm
your choices. If particular functions prompt you to enter a
parameter, this will be covered specifically.
2.1 Selecting BANKS and P ESETS
There are two options to select a BANK and the PRESETS it
contains. Which one you use depends on the DIRECT SELECT
parameter in the GLOBAL CONFIGURATION menu. If DIRECT
SELECT is on, you can use the PRESET footswitches to directly
select the BANK number followed by the PRESET number. If
DIRECT SELECT is off, you need to step through the various
BANKS (using the UP/DOWN switches), then select a PRESET
from a bank. The default setting is OFF. The illustrations below
show the two options.
2.1.1 DIRECT SELECT deactivated
Lets assume you wish to select PRESET #1 from BANK #3...
Step 1
Use the UP/DOWN switches to go to the BANK that contains the
PRESET of your choice (here: BANK #3).
Step 2:
Select the PRESET you wish to use (here: PRESET #1).
Fig. 2.1: PRESET selection with DIRECT SELECT disabled
2.1.2 DIRECT SELECT activated
If DIRECT SELECT is on, do as follows to select PRESET #1
from BANK #3 (activating DIRECT SELECT is discussed in ch.
2.2.1):
Step 1
Select the BANK of your choice (here: BANK #3) by stepping on
footswitch #3.
Step 2
Select the PRESET you wish to use (here: PRESET #1) by stepping
on footswitch #1. The display shows that preset 31 is selected.

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Fig. 2.2: PRESET selection with DIRECT SELECT enabled
As this example shows, the DIRECT SELECT feature gives
you a faster access to BANKS and PRESETS than without this
function. Which option to use is entirely up to you. As long as
you need the PRESETS from one BANK only, it will be advisable
to disable the DIRECT SELECT function because this way you
can recall a new preset with only one keystroke.
2.2 GLOBAL CONFIGU ATION
In the GLOBAL CONFIGURATION menu you can set the
parameters that apply to both the PRESETS and FUNCTIONS of
your FCB1010 (e.g. MIDI channel selection, SYSEX SEND & RCV,
DIRECT SELECT etc.). Keep the DOWN switch pressed during
power-up for about 2.5 sec to enter GLOBAL CONFIGURATION
mode.
The DIRECT SELECT LED in the display lights up.
You can use the UP and DOWN keys to navigate through
GLOBAL CONFIGURATION main pages. Pressing UP leafs through
the pages forward, pressing DOWN leafs the pages backward.
A corresponding LED indicates what page you are on.
Fig. 2.3: GLOBAL CONFIGURATION menu structure
To leave GLOBAL CONFIGURATION menu, you need to press
the DOWN/ESCAPE key for at least 2.5 sec.
+Only keeping the DOWN/ESCAPE key pressed f r at
least 2.5 sec. saves y ur newly entered settings!
2.2.1 DIRECT SELECT page
Keep the DOWN/ESCAPE key pressed while you power up
the unit. This takes you to the GLOBAL CONFIGURATION menu
the green DIRECT SELECT LED lights up. To activate DIRECT
SELECT, press 10/0 key. The red LED lights up. Now, you have
to confirm activating DIRECT SELECT to be able to directly select
presets. To do this, keep DOWN/ESCAPE pressed for 2.5 sec. to
exit GLOBAL CONFIGURATION. The display now shows 00.
Now you can directly select the presets, as described in ch.
2.1.2.
2.2.2 MIDI channel setting
To get from DIRECT SELECT to MIDI FUNCTION, press UP. The
MIDI FUNCTION LED flashes correspondingly.
This is where you determine the MIDI channels that can be
sent from the FCB1010 for various MIDI functions. You can assign
different MIDI channels to MIDI functions, For example, you can
control several pieces of equipment from your FCB1010. The
selection of MIDI functions is done via footswitches 1 to 10/0.
MIDI channel 1 is the factory default for all functions.
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1 PRG CHG 1
2 PRG CHG 2
3 PRG CHG 3
4 PRG CHG 4
5 PRG CHG 5
6 CNT 1
7 CNT 2
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10/0 NOTE
Tab. 2.1: Footswitches and assigned MIDI functions
sAfter selecting a MIDI function by pressing one of the
footswitches, the respective footswitch LED starts to blink.
sPress UP/ENTER to confirm the selected MIDI function. The
MIDI CHAN. LED lights up.
sChoose the MIDI channel for the selected function, either
directly via footswitches 1 through 10/0 or by using the
EXPRESSION PEDAL A. Your selection is shown in the
display.
sPress UP/ENTER to confirm the chosen value and to go to
the next level, or press DOWN/ESCAPE to cancel.
2.2.3 CONFIG page
The CONFIG LED lights up if you are on CONFIGURATION page.
The following functions, recalled via the footswitches (as in
table 2.2), are at your disposal:

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1 SWITCH 1 Determines if UP key toggles SWITCH 1 relay while DIRECT
SELECT is enabled.
2 SWITCH 2 Determines if DOWN key toggles SWITCH 2 relay while DIRECT
SELECT is enabled.
5COPY
PRESET Enables copying presets (see ch. 2.4.1).
6SYSEX
SEND
Sends the entire memory as a sysex
dump.
7SYSEX
RCV
When this switch is pressed, the
FCB1010 waits for the reception of
system-exclusive data. Switch LED
dies out when the data have been
received correctly.
8MERGE
Allows to merge MIDI IN data with
FCB1010-generated data. The
combined data stream is
subsequently output at the MIDI
OUT.
9
RUNNING
STATUS
Enables/disables running status
feature. Serves to make efficient use
of the MIDI transmission rate. The
MIDI status byte from the expression
pedals is sent only if it differs from
the preceding status byte.
Tab. 2.2: Assignment of footswitches in CONFIGURATION
setup menu
+External equipment, f r example guitar r bass
amps, can be c ntr lled by using SWITCH 1 and 2
utputs f the FCB1010. If the FCB1010 triggers this
functi n, y u sh uld first check if the piece f
equipment y u are trying t c ntr l reacts t
c nnecti n state (c ntact pen r cl sed) r current
feed (c ntact cl sed as l ng as the switch is
depressed). BEHRINGER guitar and bass amps react
t current feeds. Theref re, when y u wish t
rem tely c ntr l channel change n a BEHRINGER
guitar amp n t via MIDI but via switch utputs
(because y u have n MIDI cable at y ur disp sal),
y u have t p wer ff switch 1 & 2 LEDs in GLOBAL
CONFIGURATION menu under CONFIG. These LEDs
are n in the default setting and indicate that
pr grammed c nnecti n state is kept.
Basically, CONFIGURATION mode functions are active as long
as the corresponding footswitch LED is lit.
2.3 Quick start guide for P ESET programming
Fig. 2.4: PRESET programming
For each of the 100 PRESETS you can determine which MIDI
functions shall be transmitted as soon as you select the
respective PRESET. For instance, you can send five different
program change commands, two controller commands, two
different controller values (using the expression pedals) and a
Note On command to the connected equipment at the same time
(menu structure as in fig. 2.4). It is up to you to determine, which
commands are stored in a PRESET. Do as follows to program the
functions to be sent with each PRESET:
sSelect the PRESET you wish to edit.
sPress DOWN for more than 2.5 sec to enter PRESET
programming mode. The number in the display disappears
while the green SWITCH 1/SWITCH2 LED in the display
starts flashing.
sUse footswitches 1 and 2 to edit the status of the
SWITCHES. The current status is indicated by the foot-
switch LED and the corresponding SWITCH LED in the
acrylic display. For further details see chapter 3.3
Connections (general).
+Please n te that the status f the SWITCHES can
als be t ggled with UP (SWITCH 1) and DOWN
(SWITCH 2) if DIRECT SELECT is enabled. The nly
prerequisite is that this functi n has been enabled
f r b th SWITCHES in the CONFIGURATION menu.
sConfirm with UP/ENTER. The SELECT LED in the display
lights up.
sActivate individual MIDI functions by keeping the respective
footswitch depressed for roughly 1.5 sec. Footswitch LEDs
indicate the activated footswitches of the respective MIDI
functions. As long as the display indicates SELECT, you
can activate MIDI functions and select them for editing by
briefly pressing the corresponding footswitch. The selected
footswitch LED and the display blink during selection and
activation. The NUMBER LED is also lit. The following MIDI
functions are available for selection:
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1 PRG CHG 1 Program change command #1
2 PRG CHG 2 Program change command #2
3 PRG CHG 3 Program change command #3
4 PRG CHG 4 Program change command #4
5 PRG CHG 5 Program change command #5
6 CNT 1 Controller 1
7 CNT 2 Controller 2
8 EXP A Expression Pedal A
9 EXP B Expression Pedal B
10/0 NOTE Transmits a MIDI note
Tab. 2.3: Footswitch assignment in PRESET
programming mode
+MIDI channel adjustment f r the respective MIDI
functi ns is n t d ne during preset pr gramming;
it is d ne in GLOBAL CONFIGURATION n MIDI
FUNCTION page (see ch. 2.2.2).
sConfirm your selection with UP/ENTER, in order to start
programming the selected MIDI function, or cancel with
DOWN/ESCAPE. Use footswitches 1 through 10/0 or
EXPRESSION PEDAL A to enter the parameter values of
your choice.
sIf you have selected PROGRAM CHANGE as the MIDI
function to be edited, you can now enter a program change
number from 1 through 128 and confirm your selection
with UP/ENTER.
sIf you have selected CNT1 or CNT2, you can now enter
the number of the controller to be sent (0 through 127)
when you press the corresponding footswitch. After
confirming your selection with UP/ENTER you can select a
controller value (0 through 127). Confirm your selection
with UP/ENTER.
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sIf you have selected EXP A or EXP B, you can now enter
the controller number the EXPRESSION PEDAL of your
choice is aimed to send values for. Confirm your selection
with UP/ENTER and enter the lower value (pedal up). Confirm
with UP/ENTER.
Afterwards, enter the upper value (pedal pressed down
completely) and confirm once again with UP/ENTER.
+Please keep in mind that the first c ntr ller value
always has t be l wer than the sec nd c ntr ller
value!
+Y u can quit the pr gramming m de at any time by
means f a l ng press n DOWN. Any c nfirmed
entries will be st red with the currently selected
PRESET.
+H w t pr gram the NOTE functi n is explained in
chapter 2.4.6.
2.4 Detailed P ESET programming
2.4.1 Preset copy function
The preset copy function copies an already programmed preset
to a new preset of your choice. This saves you time, since you
do not have to repeat all adjustments for each newly programmed
preset.
sActivate CONFIG in the GLOBAL CONFIGURATION (see
chapter 2.2).
sNow, press f tswitch 5 to activate the copy function.
The VALUE 1 LED lights up. The number in the display and
the footswitch LED start flashing.
sEnter the number of the preset you wish to copy and
confirm your selection with UP/ENTER. The VALUE 2 LED
lights up. The number in the display and the footswitch LED
start flashing.
+Presets 1 - 10 are st red in bank 0, presets 11 - 20 in
bank 1, and s n.
sEnter the target preset and confirm your selection with UP/
ENTER, or cancel with DOWN/ESCAPE.
sIf you want to copy further presets, please press
f tswitch 5 again. Press and hold DOWN/ESCAPE to
quit the GLOBAL CONFIGURATION.
2.4.2 Programming switches
sSelect the PRESET you wish to edit.
sPress DOWN for more than 2.5 sec to enter PRESET
programming mode. The green SWITCH 1/SWITCH 2 LED in
the display starts flashing.
sEnable/disable the SWITCHES using footswitches 1 and/or
2 and confirm your selection with UP/ENTER. The
corresponding footswitch and SWITCH LEDs light up.
sExit PRESET programming mode through keeping the DOWN/
ESCAPE key for a few seconds, or press the UP/ENTER
key in order to get to the next page, where you can edit
various MIDI functions for the preset selected at the beginning.
2.4.3 Programming program changes
sSelect the PRESET you wish to edit.
sKeep the DOWN/ESCAPE key pressed longer than 2.5 sec.
to get to the programming mode. The green SWITCH 1/
SWITCH 2 LED in the display starts flashing.
sUse the UP/ENTER key to get to the next page. The SELECT
LED in the display is lit.
+T pr gram a MIDI functi n, y u have t first activate
it. Individual MIDI functi ns are activated by keeping
the c rresp nding keys pressed f r a few sec nds.
Active MIDI functi ns are indicated by a permanently
lit f tswitch LED.
sSelect the PROGRAM CHANGE you wish to program for
the selected PRESET by briefly pressing the respective
footswitch (footswitches 1 to 5). The footswitch LED blinks.
sConfirm your selection by pressing UP/ENTER. The NUMBER
LED in the display lights up.
sEnter the program change command (1 bis 128) via the
footswitch or expression pedal A.
sConfirm your selection by pressing UP/ENTER or cancel by
pressing DOWN/ESCAPE. The SELECT LED in the display
lights up.
sSelect an additional MIDI function you wish to edit or exit
the PRESET programming mode by keeping the DOWN/
ESCAPE key for a few seconds.
2.4.4 Programming CONTROL CHANGES
sSelect the PRESET you wish to edit.
sKeep DOWN pressed for more than 2.5 sec to enter PRESET
programming mode. The green SWITCH 1/SWITCH 2 LED in
the display starts flashing.
sUse the UP/ENTER key to get to the next page. The SELECT
LED in the display lights up.
+T pr gram a MIDI functi n, y u have t first activate
it. Individual MIDI functi ns are activated by keeping
the c rresp nding keys pressed f r a few sec nds.
Active MIDI functi ns are indicated by a permanently
lit f tswitch LED.
sKeep the corresponding footswitch (foot key 6 or 7)
pressed for a few seconds to activate the controller you
wish to edit. The controller is selected by pressing the key
briefly again. The LED blinks.
sConfirm your selection by pressing UP/ENTER. The NUMBER
LED in the display lights up.
sEnter the desired controller number (0 to 127) by using the
foot keys or the expression pedal A.
sConfirm your selection with UP/ENTER. The VALUE 1 LED
in the display lights up.
sUse the footswitches 1 through 10/0 or EXPRESSION
PEDAL A to enter the controller value (0 through 127).
+T c rrect y ur selecti n, use the DOWN/ESCAPE
key t g ne step backward.
sConfirm your selection by pressing UP/ENTER. The SELECT
LED in the display lights up.
sSelect an additional MIDI function you wish to edit or quit
the PRESET programming mode by keeping DOWN/ESCAPE
pressed for a few seconds.
2.4.5 Programming EXPRESSION PEDALS A/B
sSelect the PRESET you wish to edit.
sKeep DOWN pressed for more than 2.5 sec to enter PRESET
programming mode. The green SWITCH 1/SWITCH 2 LED in
the display starts flashing.
sUse UP/ENTER to get to the next page. The SELECT LED in
the display begins to light up.
+T pr gram a MIDI functi n, y u have t first activate
it. Individual MIDI functi ns are activated by keeping
the c rresp nding keys pressed f r a few sec nds.
Active MIDI functi ns are indicated by a permanently
lit f tswitch LED.
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MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER FCB1010
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sActivate the expression pedal you wish to program by
keeping the corresponding foot key pressed for a few
seconds (foot keys 8 or 9). The foot key LED blinks after
you briefly press the foot key yet again.
sConfirm with UP/ENTER. The NUMBER LED lights up.
sEnter the control nunmber (0 bis 127) via the footswitches
or the expression pedal A.
sConfirm your selection with UP/ENTER. The VALUE 1 LED
lights up.
sEnter the value to be transmitted when the pedal is completely
open by using the foot keys or the expression pedal A.
sConfirm your selection with UP/ENTER. The VALUE 2 LED
lights up.
sEnter the value to be transmitted when the pedal is completely
pressed downward by using the foot keys or the expression
pedal A.
+Use DOWN/ESCAPE t g ne step backward.
sConfirm your selection with UP/ENTER. The SELECT LED
lights up.
sQuit PRESET programming mode by means of a long press
on DOWN, or select another MIDI function for editing.
2.4.6 Programming the NOTE function
The NOTE function allows you to send a MIDI note, for example,
to use the tap-tempo features offered by many MIDI devices or
to play sounds the same way you would on a keyboard.
sSelect the PRESET you wish to edit.
sKeep DOWN pressed for more than 2.5 sec to enter PRESET
programming mode. The green SWITCH 1/SWITCH 2 LED in
the display starts flashing.
sUse UP/ENTER to get to the next page. The SELECT LED in
the display begins to light up.
+T pr gram a MIDI functi n, y u have t first activate
it. Individual MIDI functi ns are activated by keeping
the c rresp nding keys pressed f r a few sec nds.
Active MIDI functi ns are indicated by a permanently
lit f tswitch LED.
sKeep footswitch 10/0 pressed for a few seconds to
activate the NOTE function. Pressing the footswitch briefly
once again makes the footswitch LED blink.
sConfirm your selection with UP/ENTER. The NUMBER LED
lights up.
sUse the footswitches 1 through 10/0 or EXPRESSION
PEDAL A to enter the MIDI NOTE number you wish to send
with the PRESET. You can choose from the values 0 through
127.
The table below shows which musical notes are assigned to
which MIDI notes (with a detailed list for the octave from C-2 to
C-1 simply use this pattern to assign the remaining notes/octaves
yourself).
0XVLFDO1RWH 0,',1RWH1XPEHU
C-2 0
&'E 
' 
'(E 
( 
) 
)*E 
* 
*$E 
$ 
$%E 
+ 
C-1 12
C0 24
C1 36
C2 48
C3 (Clef C) 60 (Yamaha Convention)
C4 72
C5 84
C6 96
C7 108
C8 120
G8 127
Tab. 2.4: Assignment of MIDI NOTE numbers
sConfirm your selection by pressing UP/ENTER or cancel by
pressing DOWN/ESCAPE. The SELECT LED in the display
lights up.
sSelect an additional MIDI function you wish to edit or exit
the PRESET programming mode by keeping DOWN/ESCAPE
pressed for a few seconds.
The NOTE function will be particularly useful for so-called tap-
tempo applications. Many of todays multi-effects devices allow
the user to enter the delay time by means of an on-board TAP
button. The device measures the time between two TAP button
presses and uses this interval to adjust the delay time. Often,
this function can be remotely controlled via MIDI. In this case,
tapping is the transmission of two subsequent NOTE ON
commands, which is what the NOTE function of your FCB1010
does for you. For example, this is how a sequencing software
can be launched or closed.
+If y u pr gram the NOTE functi n with a PRESET, a
NOTE ON c mmand will be sent each time y u select
the PRESET. Getting y ur f t ff the switch
transmits the NOTE OFF c mmand.
+T tap the temp , simply press the PRESET switch
several times in the rhythm f the music.
+CNT 1 is always transmitted t gether with the n te
n c mmand. F r example, it can be used f r
sending a v lume value (number 07) t gether with
a n te t trigger a s und. When the c ntr llers
perati n is n t desired, it can either be relayed t
an unused MIDI channel in GLOBAL CONFIGURATION
(this channel is then valid f r all presets) r an
unused c ntr ller number can be assigned t the
c ntr ller (can be d ne f r each individual preset).
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