FAQ - Behringer FCB1010

The FCB1010 FAQ is a good place to start for basic information and questions about the FCB1010 unit.  You can also view the Basic Operation Overview section for basic info on how the FCB1010 works or the Connections overview section for info on how to connect your FCB.  If you don't see what you want or need, use the Feedback Form to send us your comments and/or suggestions.  A Windows based PC Editor for the FCB1010 is available here.

If you are just starting out with MIDI and the FCB1010, check the Idiot's Guide To The FCB1010 for basic step by step for the first programming tasks.

There is both Behringer and non-Behringer firmware available for the FCB1010.  See here for further information about the non-Behringer UnO firmware options and features.

The Behringer FCB1010 is a MIDI based foot controller pedal.   It has 100 memory positions to store MIDI controller data for up to 5 separate MIDI devices.  

• The 100 presets are arranged into 10 banks of 10 presets each

• Each preset can send up to five MIDI Program Change (PC) commands to five separate MIDI units

• Each preset can send up to 2 Controller Change (CC) commands to MIDI units

• Each preset can set the on/off status of two 1/4 inch control jacks

• Two expression pedals can be configured for use with each preset.

• Note commands can also be configured with each preset as well as control of the external switches for older analog gear

Using an FCB1010 to control your MIDI gear requires it to be "programmed" for your setup.  You can program it using the pedal itself or by using a PC based editor.

• The FCB1010 manual includes details on how to program it using the FCB pedals.

• A PC editor is also available that can be used to program the FCB.

• Editors for Macs and Linux computers are also now available.  Click here for more information about alternate editors.

The "brain" inside the FCB is a small firmware chip.  This firmware chip controls basic options and operations.  The current version of this chip is 2.5.1E (or later).  Many FCB units are sold with an older firmware chip installed.  Click here for more details about FCB firmware and whether you may need to upgrade your unit.

The FCB includes two expression pedals that can be used to control different MIDI features and options.  Click here for expanded information about the expression pedals.

The following FAQ sections deal with different aspects and levels of the FCB1010. 

• FCB1010 FAQ

• Basic FCB details and operation overview

• Basic MIDI overview

• Basic connection to other MIDI gear

• Using the PC based FCB editor

• Will it work with my MIDI gear?

Additional Information is also available

• How to modify your FCB for phantom power

• Setup for Line 6 POD 

• Example SysEx Files for both Behringer and UnO firmware

            Click here to return to the Yahoo FCB1010 Forum.  

            Click here to go directly to the Files section of the Yahoo FCB1010 Forum.

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