How to program the FCB1010 with Software Editors 

@@thebarrylurveshow5530 Excellent stuff, hadn’t thought of that. The MIDI remote manager is actually really powerful. Glad you got it sorted 🙂

Hi, not used Camelot Pro or any of those sorts of tools before, however there are a number of videos on RU-vid about using FCB1010 with Mainstage - so I would assume it can work with Camelot as they are pretty much similar tools for controlling live gig rigs. The FCB1010 has 100 presets which I would assume you could used to correspond with certain things in Camelot. For each preset you could assign the 2 pedals to control different things and each preset can also send 5 program changes, 2 CC commands and 1 Midi note on/off message. I suppose what you'd be really doing is mapping the FCB1010 to Camelot and using it to control the performances in Camelot (which in turn would trigger all the corrrect programs etc on the connected synth/s). Cheers.

@@splootyvision yes, that's the vision! The set list feature would then allow me to copy and paste setups, rearrange songs in a flash, tempo sync arpeggiators and clicktracks... Fingers crossed it works 🤞

Did you ever get it to work with Camelot? I'm new to the whole midi setup and I'm trying to wrap my mind around the FCB AND Camelot.I had just figured out how to drive my old Yamaha SY85 from my Krome by sending the layers to channel 2 and THAT was a breakthrough!

Dependant on what version of Cubase using this should be possible with an FCB1010 pedalboard. If you have Cubase 12 or 13 then there is a function called MIDI Remote, using this you can set up the FCB1010 to operate the transport controls in Cubase. Here's a link to a video I made on how to set that up: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uUy1o8sSxzA.htmlsi=uvQaW2lNzkHUP4Er In this example the FCB1010 is sending 'note value's to trigger the transport functions. But......each preset button on the FCB1010 can send 1 note value, 2 CCs and 5 program changes simultaneously as well as controlling 2 expression pedals. So, for example I have my FCB1010 set up so that when I press preset 5 it triggers 'record' in Cubase (by sending note value 5), but I can also get it to send a CC value at the same time. Just did a quick experiment and set up my FCB1010 to send a CC value to a piece of my gear (my TC helicon voicelive) to activate an effect when I press preset 5 on the FCB1010....and it works. When I press preset 5, record starts in Cubase and simultaneously the effect is triggered on the voicelive unit. Therefore it should work for what you are trying to do i.e. trigger record in Cubase and send a CC to your X32 at the same time to mute the outputs. You should also then be able to assign a CC to whichever preset on the FCB1010 you program for the 'stop' button in Cubase to unmute the X32 when you stop it. This way you can start and stop recordings in Cubase with the footswitches on the FCB1010 and the X32 should automatically mute/unmute as required. Hope that all helps and made some sort of sense 🙂

@@thebarrylurveshow5530 Just realised you do have C13pro, so should all work fine as per previous comments 🙂

Hi - my first thought was No as midi channel is a global setting, however it might be possible as I realised that you can set different midi channels for the the available functions. So in theory you could set a different midi channel for each of the expression pedals and then have a preset where each of the expression pedals controls volume on separate midi channels/synths and then another preset where the pedals control sustain etc. I’d have to have a go myself to see if it’s actually possible and let you know.

Hi there - had a play with it and YES 😀It is possible. I was able to set mine up so that Expression pedal A controls the Super Knob on my MODX and Expression pedal B controls the Mod Wheel on my Deepmind 12. Basically as mentioned in my earlier reply, the MIDI channel is a global setting so you can actually set each of the expression pedals to a different MIDI channel. You can then set up various presets for what you want the pedals to do. So preset 1 could be they both do volume, preset 2 could be they both do sustain, preset 3 could be the super knob and mod wheel, preset 4 could be the cutoff, preset 5 the resonance and so on and so on ! Hope that helps 🙂. You will need to use MIDI thru to pass the signal to both devices (either from the midi thru on one of the keyboards to the other or via a midi thru box). Its easy to program using one of the PC editors, just go into the global settings and change the midi channels for the exp pedals and then transmit the sysex to the FCB1010.

Sorry, don't own a Genos so can't do that I'm afraid. Process should be pretty much the same though as with the MODX, just need to consult the Genos Data list manual for CC numbers etc for various functions, but I should imagine its a lot more complex beast due to the amount of functionality it has vs a standard synth.

@@splootyvision Thanks anyway.

Hello, i have a question, mine expressionpeddels dont work on my modx. Can you tell me what im doing wrong. Thanks

@@meikeschattevoet5104 Hi as long as you have the pedals programmed correctly on the FCB1010 and set to the same midi channel as the MODX then should work fine. For example in my set up I have Exp Pedal A set to CC 95 (the superknob) and min/max values set to 0 and 127. Exp Pedal B is then set to CC 1 (Modulation wheel) again with min/max values at 0 and 127. Then in the global settings on the FCB1010 each of the exp pedals should be set to the same midi channel as your MODX (the default in Channel 1 which is what I have mine on). Hope that helps, let me know if still can’t get it working and I’ll try to help further 🙂

Unfortunately not. You have to program a preset on the FCB1010 with the relevant program change data for the required sound on your synth.

@@splootyvision I'd like to program the following in one of the pedals. I think I could do it manually but the Hex part bothers me. Is it the same as what's before, only repeated in hex or something new? The FCB 1010 has no Hex entry value gaps. Can the following be programmed in the FCB 1010? (I saw it with "Midi Read" through Syssex. See below: Control Bank Select: 85 [channel 16] [value 85] [Hex BF 00 55] Control Bank Select (fine): 0 [channel 16] [value 0] [HEX BF 20 00] Program Change 2 [channel 16] [ ] [HEX CF 02]

@@thephoenixchant Hi there, the FCB1010 doesn't take Hex, you need to convert to Program change, MSB and LSB values. I'm not 100% but in your example I believe the program change value is 2, the MSB is 85 and the LSB is 0. To program this: Choose a preset on the FCB 1010 e.g. bank 1 preset 1 Hold the down button until green LED at top flashes Press up and green LED moves to 'Select' Hold down button 5,6 and 7 so there red lights come on and extinguish any other buttons that have red lights on (hold them down till red light goes off) Press button 6 so it flashes, press up and then enter the value 00 (which is the CC value for MSB), press up again and enter 85 as the value. Press up again. Press 7 so it flashes, press up, enter 32 (the CC value for LSB), press up, enter the value 0, press up again. Press 5 so it flashes, press up, enter the value 2 (the program change value), press up again. Hold the down button for a few seconds to save everything. Now when you press preset 1 (bank 1), it should choose the relevant patch on your synth. The only thing to also watch out for is the values might be out by '1' depending on whether your synth uses 0-127 or 1-128 numbering configuration. So you may have to add 1 to the values (e.g. pc value would become 3, MSB value would become 86 and LSB value would be become 1). Assuming I've got the PC, MSB and LSB values correct from your example this should hopefully work. Hope that all helps 🙂

@@splootyvision Thanks for such an in-depth answer. I will definitedly give it a look and try :)

Hi there, if you email me on splootyvision@gmail.com I can send it over to you. Cheers.

PS I've also put them on Google Drive - there's the sysex file plus a pdf showing what parameters are mapped where, hopefully can access them from this link: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qKRf8o7UJnfdGlyOb05Ikso44mpGLnHp?usp=sharing

Hi - don’t see any reason why not as it is still sending standard program change, CC and note values via MIDI. I believe it is pre-programmed to work with the Kemper profiler but as far as I understand you can go in and reprogram it same as you can with the standard chip (although the process is slightly different as far as I’m aware) and get it to send whatever midi CCs etc you want it to.

Thank you so much for your reply! @@splootyvision

Hi - Yep, just tried it and works fine 🙂. Plug the midi in and out of the FCB1010 to the midi in and out of the MODX and you are able to send and receive data using the FCB1010 software editor over the MODX usb connection to the PC. The only reason I have it running through a separate audio/midi interface is because the MIDI ports on the MODX are already occupied. If you're just using the FCB1010 solely with the MODX though it works fine.

@@splootyvision great thanks !

Not familiar with neural dsp, but found this video that maybe helps ? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ul-CTxvornc.html

Hi there, hopefully the response in English is ok (had to translate you comment 🙂). If you've got Cubase 12 you should easily be able to this using the MIDI remote functionality, which allows you to set up and map any midi controller with Cubase. Experimented myself and and works like a charm, sounds a bit complicated from the instructions below, but honestly I had this all set up and working in about 10-15 mins. First, set up one of the banks on your FCB1010 so the buttons are all sending 'note values'. I've set mine so that buttons 1-10 are sending note values 1-10. Then go to Cubase and go to the MIDI remote section (down the bottom where it says mix console, Editor, Chord pads etc. In the MIDI remote window click on the icon in the top left (looks like 4 small squares) and then in the main window click the + symbol. Select the Vendor (manufacturer) Type in the model name i.e. FCB1010 And then set the MID input and output ports (which will be the in and out of your midi interface that you use to connect the FCB1010 to your computer) The click on Create Midi Controller Surface. Here you can now add buttons (either manually or by pressing them on the FCB1010) and even position them so it mimics the layout of your FCB1010. For example I have set it up with to rows of 5 buttons and 2 pedals, same as the fcb1010) Then click on Go to Mapping assistant. Now, for example I have just set mine up so that buttons 1-5 control rewind, forward, stop, start record and button 10 does the 'cycle' To do this, in the mapping assistant click on for example button 1 in the picture of the layout you created, look in the 'function browser' on the right and choose the relevant function e.g. rewind and the click on where it says apply mapping. Repeat this for the other buttons (buttons set as forward, button 3 set as stop, button 4 set as start, button 5 set as record. I've then set button 10 directly above button5 as the 'activate cycle'. Then just quite out of the remote manager and the buttons on your FCB1010 should now trigger the relevant functions 🙂. Let me know how you get on, or feel free to ping me back if any issues setting it up.

PS in addition to my previous reply, I have also now set up buttons 6+7 to move up and down the tracks and button 8+9 for Mute and solo. So, in summary I have the following functions programmed. Button 1 Rewind Button 2 Forward Button 3 Stop Button 4 Start Button 5 Record Button 6 Previous Track Button 7 Next Track Button 8 Mute Button 9 Solo Button 10 Activate Cycle Basically can turn your FCB1010 into a full remote control for Cubase !! 🙂

@@splootyvision Muchísimas gracias!!! Veo que está todo muy detallado pero como soy 100% nulo en la parte de los datos, he copiado y traducido todo el texto y voy leyendo tranquilamente y intentando seguir paso a paso todo lo que has puesto en el texto hasta conseguir llegar hasta el final y poder seguir con mis proyectos. Tu atención y paciencia es de agradecer mucho! Dentro de algunos dias, con tu permiso se logro solucionarlo o no, te escribo para comentarte. Una vez más, muchícimas gracias

@@DaniloPinheiromusico Good luck with it and feel free to reach out if any problems. You’ve actually given me a good idea for a next video, on how to set it all up, as sure others out there would probably be interested as well 🙂

@@DaniloPinheiromusico Just to let you know, I've also just posted a new video on my channel going through step by step how to set it all up 🙂

Hi, usually means that the MIDI connections aren't correct. Do you have both the MIDI In and MIDI Out connected to your computer (it needs both connections so you can send data to and from the PC to the FCB1010). If connections are in place, just click on the 'Chk Firmware' button and it should update it so shows your firmware version.

@@splootyvision Thanks for getting back to me. I am using the Roland UM-ONE mk2 USB Midi cable with both midi in and out/thru connected. The Roland cable has the latest firmware and has worked with other midi devices.

@@rodrrico I've just remembered something . You may need to configure the MIDI settings in the PC editor. Click on the MIDI button (above the check firmware button) and make sure you're Roland UM one is chosen in the drop down boxes for the MIDI In and Out Devices.

@@splootyvision Indeed it was checked / enabled. It's quite strange. Thank you for all your help, I'm not even sure which chip is in my FCB1010. Do you know if there is a way to check without opening / unscrewing anything?

@@rodrrico Unfortunately I think the only way is to take the base plate off and have a look inside. Never done it myself but looks very easy . These guys have got a helpful little video, the first bit shows taking the back off and locating the chip ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sscS_Qz74qc.htmlsi=lqZgYiDKZ1ZDrc6-

Hmm…could be a problem with the chip, you can get replacements on eBay for about £10-15 with updated 2.5 firmware (or their are other chip upgrades like the UnO which adds things like a proper ‘stomp box’ mode, but they are quite a bit more expensive).