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Roland FC-200 vs Behringer FCB-1010

Discussion in 'Effects [BG]' started by jady, Jun 27, 2008.

  1. Jun 27, 2008 #1
    jady

    jady

    Jul 21, 2006
    Modesto, CA
    I need a MIDI foot controller for my Boss VF-1.

    Which of these are better?
     
  2. Jun 27, 2008 #2
    RickenBoogie

    RickenBoogie

    Jul 22, 2007
    Dallas, TX
    Ok, I'll respond, but you know hardly anyone is gonna suggest the "B" brand, and besides, Roland makes alot of really good stuff.
     
  3. Jun 27, 2008 #3
    bongomania

    bongomania Supporting Member Commercial User

    Oct 17, 2005
    PDX, OR
    owner, OVNIFX and OVNILabs
    Yeah, forgone conclusion there. Even if "B" wasn't so disreputable, Roland is better than average any day of the week. Plus Roland and Boss are the same company, so compatibility is a good bet.
     
  4. Jun 27, 2008 #4
    Bryan R. Tyler

    Bryan R. Tyler TalkBass: Usurping My Practice Time Since 2002 Staff Member Administrator Supporting Member

    May 3, 2002
    Connecticut
    Reviewer: Bass Player Magazine
    While most Behringer products are reknowned as crap, their MIDI controller is one of the very best out there. It offers options in both CC and PC capabilities and can be completely programmed via your computer. It also has a HUGE userbase that can help with any issue, and they've even created a superior OS to use on it. Just something to keep in mind. The compatibility of the VF-1 and the FC-200 will likely be far better though based on the manual, so if the VF-1 is the only MIDI unit you plan on controlling, go with the Roland.
     
  5. Jun 27, 2008 #5
    grace & groove

    grace & groove

    Nov 30, 2005
    philly
    Self-Appointed Ambassador to the Dragonfly
    The Behringer with this update will apparently work very well, it is popular among AdrenaLinn users:
    http://www.ossandust.be/
     
  6. Jun 27, 2008 #6
    Erick Lam

    Erick Lam

    Mar 2, 2000
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
    I've had two FCB1010 for my VF-1. One never worked and after some time with the other, I couldn't assign anything to one of the expression pedal. The board seems ok but the expression pedals flex WAY too much. I finally ended with a FC-300. I sometimes put all my weight on my right foot on one expression pedal while changing patch with the left foot. I wouldn't do that with the FCB1010. I looked at the FC-200 but needed two expression pedals anyway so the price difference was kind of a moot point. The Boss unit can be powered with batteries. I believe you can modify the FCB1010 to power it via the midi cable.
     
  7. Jan 12, 2010 #7
    jeff180

    jeff180

    Jan 12, 2010
    i'm very new at all this and am looking for an inexpensive set of bass pedals. i've been told the FCB1010 can do this. will the Roland FC-200 do this?
     
  8. Jan 12, 2010 #8
    Bryan R. Tyler

    Bryan R. Tyler TalkBass: Usurping My Practice Time Since 2002 Staff Member Administrator Supporting Member

    May 3, 2002
    Connecticut
    Reviewer: Bass Player Magazine
    If you mean bass pedals in the traditional organ/synth/Moog Taurus, then both of those should work. I'm pretty sure both of them are capable of sending MIDI Note messages.
     
  9. Jan 15, 2010 #9
    jeff180

    jeff180

    Jan 12, 2010
    thanks alot! i'll probably be back for programming help :)