How do I map my own sounds to a pedal?

[dra6n]

hey my band wants to cover a few songs that have various recordings and sounds etc that I want to be able to play at the press of a button. I figured I'd need a pedal of some kind and map it using some form of software and run it through my laptop and out the PA.. not a problem.. do you guys know any specific hardware/software off the bat?

thanks!

[wdinc01]

Sounds like you're looking for a MIDI controller. You want to be able to pull up sound samples on the fly, yes?

[vegas532]

I'll just leave these right here:

Voodoo Lab - GCX Audio Switcher

Rocktron - All Access

Rocktron - Products - Controllers

RG-16 - Audio Loop Switcher / Function Switcher / MIDI Amp Controller - RJM Music Technology, Inc.

Etc., etc. Lots of options out there.

[dra6n]

i have ableton and reason I just need to know what pedal should I get and how do I basically take a .wav or .mp3 and set it to trigger when pressed?

[wdinc01]

Do you want to use your feet? Because they also make controllers for Ableton like this:
Akai APC40 Ableton Performance Controller APC40 B&H Photo Video

Otherwise, I think you just get a program to map the controls to. MIDI is a pretty universal thing, so you can probably find stuff to help you

[cheapbasslovin]

You may also want to look into some loopers. Boss RC-30 or Digitech Jamman may allow for what you want without the necessity for a PC interface during your gig.

[bass.bert]

this behringer footcontroller is the cheapest solution i know…

it can send midi notes, ccs, etc. to ableton

there is also some information out there how to set it up:

http://bl0rg.net/~manuel/fcb1010-mappings/

Ableton Forum • View topic - Tutorial - MIDI SET UP BEHRINGER FCB-1010 ON ABLETON LIVE

[dra6n]

sweet thanks guys!