One of the big problems with mainstage for guitarists has always been a lack of live control.
Best midi foot controller for mainstage 3.
It is modestly sized at 10 3 x 7 7 x 4 7 inches.
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It is modestly sized.
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I have used this for the past 2 years averaging about 100 shows a year and i have yet to have a problem with it.
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As for hardware you need one regular expression pedal one double footswitch and one usb midi adapter or the autonomous midi pedals ex3 and fs3.
Once you have your midi foot controllers ready open your mainstage concert in edit mode.
Hammond xpk100 midi pedal board.
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The novation impulse is an old midi controller but the keyboard is one of the best i ve played and it even comes close to surpassing the semi weighted 73 key variation of the nord stage 3.
Let s take a look at my favorite midi foot controllers.
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If you need a flexible multipurpose midi foot controller for a more complex mainstage setup the yamaha mfc10 is the best option on the market.
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It s hands down the most reliable and affordable option available right now.
Akai offers sturdy keyboards with a stiffer action and lots of size options and great feeling mpc style pads it s easy to map controls in mainstage.
A little more expensive than other alternatives for what you get.
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What they do best.
Mainstage guitar rig with the line 6 fbv3 foot controller.
My experience with akai has been great so far.
The midi foot controller that i recommend is the behringer fcb1010.
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Let s talk about the keys first.
Some keyboards include arpeggiators which can come in handy for some users.
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Make sure you have the selection follows incoming midi option selected.
Three available ports make the hammond xpk100 a versatile tool for midi control.
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Ideal for use with hammond keyboards such as the xk 2 and xb 1 this controller can also be connected to most digital piano models with midi capabilities.
There s nothing worse than feeling like your software is disconnected or a barrier between what you re doing.
The looptimus usb midi foot controller is an easy to use foot controller that sits in a durable powder coated aluminum case.