Top 5 MIDI Foot Controllers for Guitarists in 2022

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Looking for a way to control Ableton Live while you play guitar? You'll need a MIDI Foot Controller.
In this video, Ableton Live Certified Trainer, Will Doggett shares the 5 best MIDI foot controllers for Guitarists in 2022.
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@imagitu6409 3 місяці тому

its crazy how expensive they are for how little they have to do, as opposed to other midi devices like keyboards and drum pad controllers. I have been wanting to experiment with arduino to midi. I think this is the perfect project to do that.

@williamtuohy 2 роки тому

Hi mate, thanks for the video. I recently got the blackstar logic foot controller only to find out that the patch mode does not integrate well with ableton. I'm using a lot of neursal dsp's plugins and want to be able to change between presets using the patch mode, which then allows you to midi map it all internally within the plugin. Can you recommend a midi controller which would allow me to do this? I bought the blackstar logic with the understanding that it was the most integrated with ableton but was sorely disappointed. Would thoroughly appreciate any advice, thanks mate!

@shawnvstaden Рік тому

Hi Will! I'd like to see your thoughts on XSonic Airstep Lite.

@QuickSticks8771 Рік тому

Thanks for your vid 🙏🏻 I’m a singer guitarist/ performer Currently I’m using a Roland kick pad to stomp four on the floor beats which is great for the velocity of the kick to match the changing dynamics of the songs In order to free up my feet for more looping I’m looking for a way to trigger My kick drum with tap tempo and control over the velocity/ dynamics Either via an expression pedal or have multiple velocities assigned to foot switches Most Daws can do this but I’m hoping to not introduce laptops to my rig Do you have any suggestions for a harware unit and midi controller that’s up to the task ?? Thank you Sorry for the long question!!

@etcflac 4 місяці тому

Hey! You've been really helpful man, got a question. Will the FCB1010 work with Ableton if I connect it to my Scarlett 18i20 midi I/O? First time buying a foot controller. Cheers

@matthewmp111 9 місяців тому

I guess a newb question but, can I use any of these just for standalone plugins? Or maybe better yet I should ask which of these would you recommend for a guy who just plays standalone guitar plugins at home and wants to switch back and forth between settings?

@elektropopelektropop2748 2 роки тому

Hi, Thanks a lot for your videos. They're very helpful for me. Could you make a full tutoial about Keith McMillian Instruments Softstep 2 and Behringer FCB1010 please ? I have both of those and they are very complicated to use.

@fromstudiotostage Рік тому

That's a great idea-I'll add those to the list!

@elektropopelektropop2748 Рік тому

@@fromstudiotostage Thanks a lot ! I can't wait to see that (especially for the Softstep 2 ;-))

@LegatoTactics Місяць тому

Can I use looptimus to control Arche type petrucci plugins?

@rodgerwebb1 Рік тому

Dose the 1010 need firmware update if purchased new?

@Alex_Martz 9 місяців тому

As a guitarist I agree that the FCB1010 is still awesome despite its age, I wish Behringer would release an updated version with better footswitches and USB, like an affordable version of a Morningstar!, since they like to release affordable versions of more expensive gear, I even suggested to them to release a foot controller combined with an audio interface for a simple one-piece solution for guitarists live, they already have the tech to do a mini FCB1010 combined with a built-in uphoria interface !

@joetowers4804 6 місяців тому

Make the interface at least 2 inputs, one fir guitar and one doe a mic, and I would be all over it.

@DaniloPinheiromusico 23 дні тому

Hola, que tal? Me gustaría saber se además de todas las configuraciones de cambios de efectos, volumen, etc en Cubase, se podría también tener acceso a la sección de grabación como: PLAY, REC. ADELANTAR, RETROCEDER, MONITOR, BORRAR TRACKS ETC. Seria posible con el FCB 1010, para poder tener las manos totalmente libres para estar siempre en la guitarra? Esto para mi seria Super. Muchas gracias.

@markdouglas8073 Місяць тому

I recommend the new Morningstar MC6 Pro with color displays for the 6 foot switches - what other controllers are missing.

@danialm8122 Рік тому

how about Meloaudio Midi Commander?

@warneralvarez Рік тому

Hi I recently purchase the behringer FCF1010 to control my tracks ( playback) but I have t been able to make it work, any chance you could make a tutorial?

@fromstudiotostage Рік тому

I've got that on my list! I will do my best to try and capture that this year, I've had a few people ask for it!

@cloudjarmusic Рік тому

Very Helpful . Thank you!!

@fromstudiotostage Рік тому

Thanks for watching!

@mikeparkerf3 2 роки тому

Ableset is a dope plug-in to see the full setlist for keys players if you have your phone or iPad you can see and control it there

@fromstudiotostage 2 роки тому

Ableset is awesome!

@khammeslien9702 Рік тому

Hi ! I'm looking for the softstep application (v1) for mac and also the update v1. Can you help me ? Thanks for your video.

@fromstudiotostage Рік тому

I would email Keith McMillian, they would have that

@khammeslien9702 Рік тому

@@fromstudiotostage thanks !

@chochokage5673 Місяць тому

Can u help me setup FCB1010 PLEASE!!!!!!!! im trying for a month now to set it up and i cant do nothing...

@justinmayfield6579 3 місяці тому

Thanks for the suggestions from a fellow Heritage player 🙌

@rodgerwebb1 Рік тому

If so witch one? They range from 10$ to 35$ bot sure what I need?

@LionelYuPiano 11 місяців тому

I don't understand why you pushed the mioXM thing so heavily because a USB extender is always going to work and you can easily get 30-50 feet on them? What's the difference between having a super long USB cable vs a super long ethernet cable?

@fromstudiotostage 11 місяців тому

I pushed the mioXM because in every case of bands/artists I work with that use USB extenders, they always fail :) mioXM doesn't. If it works for you great, but it's never worked for the artists I work with

@capitanvonchickenpants8492 Рік тому

I've got a boss katana 100 with the gafc with the katana librarian app for android, I'm after a midi controller just to toggle through the effects I like the airstep but it's Far to expensive

@Mobius_Dick Рік тому

Airstep Kat is $69 right now on their website.

@chrisbird11 Рік тому

Can you link via WiFi. No cables or Ethernet on stage. Great video

@fromstudiotostage Рік тому

yes with an adapter, but I personally never trust wireless on stage.

@adambuchanan4972 8 місяців тому

Blackstar Live Logic Custom USB MIDI Foot Control?

@fromstudiotostage 7 місяців тому

I've never used it

@arkavagoswami3068 19 днів тому

Do chk xsonic xtone pedal

@TheMeJustMe75 Рік тому

I'm looking for a controller to use with Neural DSP and for recording. Is one better than the other for that?

@Tury1799 Рік тому

same

@Tury1799 Рік тому

there's a video by morningstar using the MC8 with a Neural DSP plugin. so i'm getting that one lol

@vitalepitts Рік тому

Shame more don't have expression pedals built in, seems like behringer's the way to go for me once again

@fromstudiotostage Рік тому

If you need expression pedals it's a great solution, I wouldn't generally recommend it for using tracks.

@vitalepitts Рік тому

@@fromstudiotostage just looking to control my katana while recording ay home

@alexnuzzi4780 3 місяці тому

Surprised you didn’t mention the tech21 mongoose. Simple yet effective and made in USA 🇺🇸

@stephanegagnon3090 2 роки тому

You can replace the fcb1010 chip with a UNO chip.

@upStomp Рік тому

Or the EurekaPROM chip.

@Emcfree2084 Рік тому

Why?

@Emcfree2084 Рік тому

@@upStomp why?

@stephanegagnon3090 Рік тому

@@Emcfree2084 Because it's a new brain, givin more features and a UI like the FCB1010 UNO CONTROL CENTER. Without that, this device is terrible to use and configure.

@Emcfree2084 Рік тому

@@stephanegagnon3090 but what new features do you get and what do you lose by not having this? I thought this was just a programmable MIDI controller so not sure what sort of features you would get or lose

@kev7x2010 9 місяців тому

I literally just want a foot switch with like 4 buttons that send simple midi notes that can be programmed to any note. Does something this simple exist for way less than $300-$400???? That Oaktone for $400 is insane

@fromstudiotostage 9 місяців тому

The Floor Vista isn't a four button footswitch that sends MIDI notes. It's a simple, four button setlist management tool that syncs with Ableton Live and has a screen that happens to be a footswitch. I would NEVER recommend that to someone looking for a MIDI controller to control their pedalboard or looking for something to just send MIDI notes. Looptimus mini, MIDI baby are a few controllers I'd start to look at.

@kev7x2010 9 місяців тому

@@fromstudiotostage I’m using ableset for setlist management so I’m looking at just a foot controller that I can map to play/stop/next/prev. I ended up ordering the Hotone midi foot controller. Seems legit and is super cheap. Also, thanks for all the endless content and kindness. Your channel is an incredible resource and has been my roadmap when I was thrown into the fire this year running playback for my artist. So good