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My setup (with the extra iPhone) might be a bit odd -- I try to do things wirelessly when I can. If cables are not a hassle, then the USB hub with the audio and MIDI interfaces is a good solution.
The FCB needs to be plugged in (3-prong, in fact). I use a USB-to-MIDI cable, to connect the 5-pin MIDI to whatever else (CCK on iOS devices, or directly into my Mac).
Great thread! I was fixed on the Blueboard but hadn't thought it through.
I love the idea of using a "spare" iPod or iPhone with the FCB, just so it can essentially be "wireless MIDI" connected to your main iPad rig.
I've run the FCB 1010 to the midi in on an apogee duet, and run a Juno 106 to the midi thru on the FCB. The Juno controls any iPad synth I like, and the analog out goes to channel 1 on the duet, a killer combination. The FCB controls loopy, and other banks I've programmed to play synths, like Thor or iMini for bass pedals, Juno for leads with other synths behind or in front of that sound (it's great to turn off the analog sound of the Juno, or just turn the vol knob down. Then I run electric guitar into channel 2 on the duet for JamUp. FCB can control that too!!
Super great setup, love it.... In theory. I tried it for a month but iPad 4 running 7.1.2, gets ALL CHOKED UP. Tons of glitches, shitty sounds, and just choked audio. Loops in loopy get all glitchy, apps die.
Example, AB running Thor, easybeats3, bias/Jamup, 3 channels, all into loopy. Choke fest. Not enough ram.
@Munibeast said:
Probably a reverse engineering nightmare but there is also probably some money out there for a dev that can make programming apps for popular controllers. I'm sure there a couple but for the most part, none of the manufactures are creating iOS apps to accompany these things that are now marketed as "iOS compatible".
Plus, there's a lot of room for innovation. I've never used a hardware controller editor that didn't frustrate me in its shitty low rent cross-platform Java suckiness.
Maybe something like the korg nanokontrol or one of the smaller AKAI boxes could be a place to start? I know I'd pay for a decent one that worked on my iPad.
I have the Logidy umi3 usb midi pedal, but can't get Loopy to see any actions from it. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002YL81RW?pc_redir=1411832040&robot_redir=1
Any ideas or tricks on how to get it working? I'm using the I track dock with it.
@Russpatterson - have you connected it to a PC/Mac and configured it? It was mentioned here ( http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=4153.0 ) that it needed to be configured before using with an iPad.
Regarding Softstep, I didn't use the back row for a long time, though I finally mounted my SoftStep 2 at a 22.5 degree angle, and it makes all of the switches usable and more accurate for triggering. Using it pretty well with Loopy.
Is it even available yet?
The FCB was too much of a tank for me.
@Ganthofer, thanks for the info. I connected it to my Mac with the UMI3 app. The app was able to see the pedal and receive input from the buttons.
When I connect it to the iTrack Dock and LoopyHD, the light comes on the UMI3 pedal, I go to the midi menu->add binding->"waiting for events" text is ghosted and nothing changes when I hit a button on the pedal. Am I missing something or is that the point where I should see the event and map it to a LoopyHD action?
I ended up with boss fc50. Only 5 switches are usable but and it sends pm rather than cc so no long press functionality here. It works on batteries and is well built so for the moment it works for me.
@Russpatterson - I've never used one these, but always interested in hardware compatibility. I was hoping it was obvious once you connected to a PC. If no one here has experience with it, you might have to ask over on the VGuitarForums, as it seems a few over there are using this pedal.
I really like Ik stuff (GREAT company), but I don't like the Blueboard. It works great, and is programmable, with fantastic battery life, but it feels like a cheap toy. Mine creaks and twists as it's not even decent plastic.
Besides that it's great!
I have a couple of UMI3s that I'm using for some other tasks on my iPads and they work well, so I'll give one a try with Loopy. Don't see any reason why it wouldn't work, though. Might not be able to do that test until tomorrow.
In the meantime, use a midi monitor like MidiFlow or MidiWrench that can validate your IPad is seeing data from the UMI. I've used the UMIs with a powered hub and both the CCK and an ICA4+. Not sure about the iTrack Dock, though. I've heard that not all midi devices are compatible with it, so using a monitor can validate.
@Russpatterson Verified the UMI3 works fine with Loopy. I'd try the monitor test I suggested above to make sure The UMI is getting through on your iTrack Dock.
sorry to bump this thread - but has anyone tried AirTurn 4? it's bluetooth, has 4 footswitches
looks like a really nice option for anyone who wants something smaller/lighter
also looks like the footswitches are really nice... I have an RC 300 (seriously thinking of going for the Loopy/midi controller approach) and I hate the switches, they're too hard to press sometimes... these look like they would be confortable even barefoot :P
I'd get the Blueboard before the Airturn. I have both the Blueboard and the standard Airturn, and the Airturn works fine, but doesn't have much in the way of config options. The Blueboard, while feeling cheap, still has better switches, way more config options and 2 expression pedal jacks.
@rad3d well I've read that the Blueboard feels too cheap... I'm a little concerned about that - I'll use it for love gigs a lot, so I need something reliable - the bad thing is that midi pedalboards seem to have either a few switches (UMI3 for example) or way too many (FCB1010)
I think 4 is a good number (next loop, previous loop, rec/overdub, and stop) ,a few more wouldnt hurt... but 10 its too much space for what I need it for. I might get a BOSS FC-50 if I can find one used, they're pretty cheap, and although they have those footswitches wich I don't quite like, is not as big/heavy.
I like my BlueBoard ... True it's not built like a flight recorder box, but far from cheap IMO.
That said, I'd love to see a 6 or even 5 button version. But 4 works.
I've pretty much owned all of them - fcb1010, Blueboard, umi3, Airturn, SoftStep. Currently use a SoftStep and 2 UMI3s live.
For size and configurability, the SoftStep is the deal, though a bit more complex to work with.
Also nothing wrong with 2 UMIs if you like the build but need more switches. Not a single cable solution, though.
FCB is good, but too much of a tank for me, and I'd much rather deal with USB only these days.
Airturn doesn't have any higher build quality than the Blueboard, unless you go with the Boss switches, but then you have 9v batteries in the loop.
@rad3d, thanks for the feedback! I might get a softstep then... I don't care for all that many switches, but with so many binding options I might end up using them... also, I wonder if the pressure sensitivity can be used to fade in/out effects in some other apps.... wich makes me wonder:
can I control parameters from different apps, regardless of wich one is up front?
did you had any noise issues with the softstep? (I'm considering V1 as it seems like I can get it for a pretty good price)
also, do you think I could configure it this way:
SOFTSTEP + SOUNDCARD (Scarlett 2i4?) >> USB HUB >> CCK >> IPAD
Easy foot pedal for midiots
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1496994162/remofinger-wireless-foot-controller-for-ipad-music?ref=card#
not exactly practical, is it?
Why not? Light and VERY simple to set up
@BiancaNeve I've seen that, but it makes no sense to me... I'm with @supadom on this one :P
I'm considering the Akai EIE instead of the Scarlett 2i4 - I hate the form-factor, but it seems more versatile for my needs... could anyone confirm if this setup would be work like this??
SOFTSTEP --- (USB) ---->> AKAI EIE (DC power) ----->> CCK ----->> IPAD
I don't see any reason why it wouldn't, however I don't own a Softstep. I have the EIE (red (16 bit) version is needed for iOS compatibility) and I have all the USB ports loaded with keyboard controllers and the DIN I/P with the output of my MIDI router (just includes an electronic drum kit and an older midi controller), and I've never had any problems getting midi into my iOS devices which hang off the EIE's USB host port.
@funjunkie27 that's great
btw, the Akai EIE doesn't charge the ipad, right?
No...that would be a great add though.
Yeah but not great if you want to control more than one app simultaneously. Also looks a bit DIY to me.
Edit: calling it wireless (as they do) is a bit of a joke
Ah but you could attach it to the Audiobus remote.....
No not great for controlling multiple apps simultaneously really but I think that would be tricky with the Blueboard or air turn as well.
Maybe when secret bases secret sauce for the FCB comes out that might help but at the moment that's too hard for me at least.