User Manual

MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER FCB1010

Ultra-Flexible MIDI Foot Controller with 2 Expression Pedals
and MIDI Merge Function

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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions....................................... 3
Legal Disclaimer.............................................................. 3
Limited Warranty............................................................ 3
1. Introduction................................................................ 5
1.1 Before you get started....................................................... 5
1.2 The user’s manual................................................................ 5
1.3 Control elements................................................................. 5
2. Programming the FCB1010........................................ 6
2.1 Selecting BANKS and PRESETS....................................... 6
2.2 Global configuration.......................................................... 7
2.3 Quick start guide for PRESET programming.............. 8
2.4 Detailed PRESET programming...................................... 8
2.5 Controller toggle function............................................. 10
2.6 TAP-TEMPO function........................................................ 10
2.7 Data storage........................................................................ 11
2.8 Restoring factory presets............................................... 12
2.9 Calibrating expression pedals A and B...................... 12
3. Applications.............................................................. 12
3.1 Basic setup............................................................................ 13
3.2 Expanded setup (using the switch function).......... 13
3.3 Connections (general)..................................................... 13
4. MIDI—A Standard, A Revolution............................ 13
4.1 MIDI connections............................................................... 13
4.2 MIDI data format................................................................ 14
5. MIDI Implementation............................................... 14
6. Specifications............................................................ 15

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Important Safety 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized Limited Warranty Limit
Instructions or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
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10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
closest to you.
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
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electrical current of sufficient magnitude to electronic components of this product to be free of defects
11. Use only attachments/accessories specified by
constitute risk of electric shock. Use only in material and workmanship if used under normal
the manufacturer.
high-quality commercially-available speaker cables with operating conditions for a period of one (1) year from
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This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you
the apparatus. When a cart and that defect is not excluded under § 4, MUSIC Group
to the presence of uninsulated dangerous
is used, use caution when shall, at its discretion, either replace or repair the product
voltage inside the enclosure - voltage that
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Please read the manual. period) from the date of purchase of the original product.
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1. Introduction Power is delivered via the cable enclosed with the unit. All requiered safety
precautions have been adhered to.
Congratulations! With the BEHRINGER MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER FCB1010 you
purchased an ultra-flexible controller unit for a wide range of applications, ◊ Please make sure that the unit is grounded at all times. For your own
whether you are a guitarist, keyboard player or studio engineer: 10 BANKS protection, you should never tamper with the grounding of the cable
with 10 PRESETS each and two fully user-programmable expression pedals will or the unit itself. The unit shall always be connected to a mains socket
give you enough flexibility to manage your MIDI equipment. Guitar players outlet with a protective earthing connection.
will particularly appreciate the option of selecting channels using two analog
SWITCHES, as they allow you to fully control both amplifier and effects from one 1.1.3 Warranty
“switching center”. And with its ultra-rugged enclosure and built-in power supply
Please take a few minutes and send us the completely filled out warranty
the FCB1010 is absolutely ready for the road, too. The easy-to-use programming
card within 14 days of the date of purchase. You may also register online at
interface gives you fun instead of frustration, and invites you to fully exploit the
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capabilities of your MIDI equipment.
of the unit. Failure to register your product may void future warranty claims.
◊ The following user’s manual is intended to familiarize you with the
unit’s control elements, so that you can master all the functions. 1.2 The user’s manual
After having thoroughly read the user’s manual, store it at a safe place
The user’s manual is designed to give you both an overview of the control
for future reference.
elements, as well as detailed information on how to use them. In order to help
you understand the links between the controls, we have arranged them in
1.1 Before you get started groups according to their function. If you need to know more about specific
issues, please visit our website at behringer.com, where you’ll find additional
1.1.1 Shipment
information on mixing consoles, effects units and dynamic processors.
The FCB1010 was carefully packed at the factory to assure secure transport.
Should the condition of the cardboard box suggest that damage may have taken 1.3 Control elements
place, please inspect the unit immediately and look for physical indications
of damage. 1.3.1 Front panel
◊ Damaged units should NEVER be sent directly to us. Please inform the
dealer from whom you acquired the unit immediately as well as the
transportation company from which you took delivery of the unit. [5] [6]
Otherwise, all claims for replacement/repair may be rendered invalid.
◊ To assure optimal protection of your FCB1010 during use or transport,
we recommend utilizing a carrying case.
◊ Please always use the original packaging to avoid damage due to
storage or shipping.
◊ Never let unsupervised children play with the FCB1010 or with
its packaging. [1] [2] [3] [4]
◊ Please dispose of all packaging materials in an environmentally-
friendly fashion. Fig. 1.1: Front panel control elements

1.1.2 Initial operation [1] FOOTSWITCHES 1 through 10/0. These keys are used for changing the
presets, programming, entering values in programming mode and
Please make sure the unit is provided with sufficient ventilation, and never place
activating the DIRECT SELECT function (10/0 only).
the FCB1010 on top of an amplifier or in the vicinity of a heater to avoid the risk
of overheating. [2] UP/DOWN keys. These keys are used to navigate through different banks
and programming layers. When in programming mode, use the UP key for
◊ Before plugging the unit into a power socket, please make sure you
ENTER (confirm) and the DOWN key for ESCAPE (cancel).
have selected the correct voltage:
◊ When DIRECT SELECT mode is activated (see chapter 2 “PROGRAMMING
The fuse compartment near the power plug socket contains three triangular
THE FCB1010”), the UP/DOWN switches are no longer needed for
markings. Two of these triangles are opposite one another. The voltage
BANK selection and are free to perform a special function: in the
indicated adjacent to these markings is the voltage to which your unit has
GLOBAL CONFIGURATION menu you can program them to control the
been set up, and can be altered by rotating the fuse compartment by 180°.
SWITCH RELAYS (UP: SWITCH 1 RELAY, DOWN: SWITCH 2 RELAY). In this
ATTENTION: This does not apply to export models that were for example
case, you can toggle between the preprogrammed SWITCH settings,
manufactured only for use with 120 V!
each time you step on these switches.
◊ If you alter the unit’s voltage, you must change the fuse accordingly.
[3] EXPRESSION PEDAL A. Allows you to change controller values continuously.
The correct value of the fuse needed can be found in the
In programming mode, the pedal is used for data entry.
chapter “Specifications”.
[4] EXPRESSION PEDAL B. Allows you to change controller values continuously.
◊ Faulty fuses must be replaced with fuses of appropriate rating without
exception! The correct value of the fuses needed can be found in the [5] STATUS LEDs. The yellow LEDs display the current status of the PRESET
chapter “Specifications”. programming or GLOBAL CONFIGURATION functions.
[6] LED display. Informs you about the currently selected BANK/PRESET number.
In programming mode, it displays any value changes.
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1.3.2 Rear panel 2. Programming the FCB1010

In this chapter you will learn to program your FCB1010 and adapt it to your
specific MIDI set-up. But don’t worry, you won’t have to learn a programming
[7] language before you could give your FCB1010 a single MIDI command. The unit
will perform all functions for you, one after the other. Simply make and confirm
your choices. If particular functions prompt you to enter a parameter, this will be
covered specifically.

2.1 Selecting BANKS and PRESETS

[8] [9] [10] There are two options to select a BANK and the PRESETS it contains. Which one
you use depends on the DIRECT SELECT parameter in the GLOBAL CONFIGURATION
menu. If DIRECT SELECT is on, you can use the PRESET footswitches to directly
Fig. 1.2: Rear panel connectors
select the BANK number followed by the PRESET number. If DIRECT SELECT is
off, you need to step through the various BANKS (using the UP/DOWN switches),
[7] FUSE HOLDER / VOLTAGE SELECTOR. Please make sure that your local
then select a PRESET from a bank. The default setting is OFF. The illustrations
voltage matches the voltage indicated on the unit, before you attempt to
below show the two options.
connect and operate the FCB1010. Blown fuses may only be replaced by
fuses of the same type and rating. Some models allow for inserting the
2.1.1 DIRECT SELECT deactivated
fuse holder in two different positions, in order to switch over from 230-V
to 120-V operation, and vice versa. Please note that for 120-V operation Let’s assume you wish to select PRESET #1 from BANK #3...
outside Europe, you need to use a fuse of a higher rating (see chapter 6
“Specifications”). Step 1
[8] IEC POWER CONNECTOR. Use the enclosed power cord to connect the unit Use the UP/DOWN switches to go to the BANK that contains the PRESET of your
to the mains. choice (here: BANK #3).
[9] Use the POWER switch to power up your FCB1010. Always make sure the
Step 2
POWER switch is in its “Off” setting when you connect the FCB1010 to
the mains. Select the PRESET you wish to use (here: PRESET #1).
◊ Attention: The POWER switch does not physically disconnect the unit
from the mains. Always unplug the unit from the mains when you do
not plan on using it for prolonged periods of time.
[10] SERIAL NUMBER. Please take the time to have the warranty card filled out
completely, and return it within 14 days after the date of purchase, so as
to be entitled to benefit from our extended warranty. Or use our online
registration option available on the World Wide Web under behringer.com.

[11] [12] [13]

Step 2 Step 1

Fig. 1.3: Rear panel connectors

Fig. 2.1: PRESET selection with DIRECT SELECT disabled
[11] SWITCH 1 and 2. Use these jacks to connect your amplifier for channel
selection (mono or stereo phone jack cable).
2.1.2 DIRECT SELECT activated
[12] MIDI IN. The MIDI IN of your FCB1010 connects to a sequencer or similar
If DIRECT SELECT is on, do as follows to select PRESET #1 from BANK #3
device, in order to download the memory data saved before with
(activating DIRECT SELECT is discussed in ch. 2.2.1):
the help of the MIDI SysEx function. Additionally, data can be looped
through the FCB1010 and merged with other data using the MIDI MERGE
Step 1
function. Subsequently, the combined data are available at the MIDI OUT/
THRU connector. Select the BANK of your choice (here: BANK #3) by stepping on footswitch #3.
[13] MIDI OUT/THRU. Use this jack to connect the devices you wish to control
Step 2
from your FCB1010. The SOFT THRU circuit allows you to loop through any
signals present at the MIDI IN of your FCB1010, merge them with the unit’s Select the PRESET you wish to use (here: PRESET #1) by stepping on footswitch #1.
own data stream, and finally output the combined data at the MIDI OUT. The display shows that preset 31 is selected.

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2.2.1 DIRECT SELECT page

Keep the DOWN/ESCAPE key pressed while you power up the unit. This takes you
to the GLOBAL CONFIGURATION menu; the green DIRECT SELECT LED lights up.
To activate DIRECT SELECT, press 10/0 key. The red LED lights up. Now, you have
to confirm activating DIRECT SELECT to be able to directly select presets. To do
this, keep DOWN/ESCAPE pressed for 2.5 sec. to exit GLOBAL CONFIGURATION.
The display now shows “00”. Now you can directly select the presets, as described
in ch. 2.1.2.

2.2.2 MIDI channel setting

To get from DIRECT SELECT to MIDI FUNCTION, press UP. The MIDI FUNCTION LED
flashes correspondingly.
This is where you determine the MIDI channels that can be sent from the
FCB1010 for various MIDI functions. You can assign different MIDI channels to
Step 2 Step 1 MIDI functions, For example, you can control several pieces of equipment from
your FCB1010. The selection of MIDI functions is done via footswitches 1 to 10/0.
MIDI channel 1 is the factory default for all functions.
Fig. 2.2: PRESET selection with DIRECT SELECT enabled
Switch MIDI function
As this example shows, the DIRECT SELECT feature gives you a faster access to 1 PRG CHG 1
BANKS and PRESETS than without this function. Which option to use is entirely up 2 PRG CHG 2
to you. As long as you need the PRESETS from one BANK only, it will be advisable 3 PRG CHG 3
to disable the DIRECT SELECT function because this way you can recall a new
4 PRG CHG 4
preset with only one keystroke.
5 PRG CHG 5
6 CNT 1
2.2 Global configuration
7 CNT 2
In the GLOBAL CONFIGURATION menu you can set the parameters that apply to 8 EXP A
both the PRESETS and FUNCTIONS of your FCB1010 (e.g. MIDI channel selection, 9 EXP B
SysEx SEND & RCV, DIRECT SELECT etc.). Keep the DOWN switch pressed during 10/0 NOTE
power-up for about 2.5 sec to enter GLOBAL CONFIGURATION mode.
Tab. 2.1: Footswitches and assigned MIDI functions
The DIRECT SELECT LED in the display lights up.
• After selecting a MIDI function by pressing one of the footswitches,
You can use the UP and DOWN keys to navigate through GLOBAL CONFIGURATION
the respective footswitch LED starts to blink.
main pages. Pressing UP leafs through the pages forward, pressing DOWN leafs
the pages backward. A corresponding LED indicates what page you are on. • Press UP/ENTER to confirm the selected MIDI function. The MIDI CHAN.
LED lights up.
• Choose the MIDI channel for the selected function, either directly via
footswitches 1 through 10/0 or by using the EXPRESSION PEDAL A.
SELECT Your selection is shown in the display.
CONFIG.
MIDI CHANNEL
UP • Press UP/ENTER to confirm the chosen value and to go to the next level,
DOWN or press DOWN/ESCAPE to cancel.
SELECT
MIDI FUNCTION DOWN
2.2.3 CONFIG page
UP
The CONFIG LED lights up if you are on CONFIGURATION page. The following
DOWN
functions, recalled via the footswitches (as in table 2.2), are at your disposal:
DIRECT SELECT
Switch Function Action
Determines whether the UP switch controls SWITCH 1 relay
1 SWITCH 1
("toggle") with DIRECT SELECT on.
GLOBAL Determines whether the DOWN switch controls Switch 2 relay
CONFIGURATION 2 SWITCH 2
("toggle") with DIRECT SELECT on.
6 SYSEX SEND Sends the entire memory as a sysex dump.
Fig. 2.3: GLOBAL CONFIGURATION menu structure When this switch is pressed, the FCB1010 waits for the reception
7 SYSEX RCV of system-exclusive data. Switch LED goes out when the data
have been received correctly.
To leave GLOBAL CONFIGURATION menu, you need to press the DOWN/ESCAPE key
Allows to merge MIDI IN data with FCB1010-generated data.
for at least 2.5 sec. 8 MERGE
The combined data stream is subsequently output at the MIDI OUT.
◊ Only keeping the DOWN/ESCAPE key pressed for at least 2.5 sec. saves Enables/disables Running Status feature. Serves to make efficient
use of the MIDI transmission rate. The MIDI Status Byte from the
your newly entered settings! 9 RUNNING STATUS
Expression Pedals is sent only if it differs from the preceding
Status Byte.
Tab. 2.2: Assignment of footswitches in CONFIGURATION setup menu

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◊ External equipment, for example guitar or bass amps, can be controlled

by using SWITCH 1 and 2 outputs of the FCB1010. If the FCB1010 triggers Switch MIDI funktion Action
this function, you should first check if the piece of equipment you are 1 PRG CHG 1 Program change command #1
trying to control reacts to connection state (contact open or closed) 2 PRG CHG 2 Program change command #2
or current feed (contact closed as long as the switch is depressed). 3 PRG CHG 3 Program change command #3
BEHRINGER guitar and bass amps react to current feeds. Therefore, 4 PRG CHG 4 Program change command #4
when you wish to remotely control channel change on a BEHRINGER 5 PRG CHG 5 Program change command #5
guitar amp not via MIDI but via switch outputs (because you have no 6 CNT 1 Controller 1
MIDI cable at your disposal), you have to power off switch 1 & 2 LEDs in 7 CNT 2 Controller 2
GLOBAL CONFIGURATION menu under CONFIG. These LEDs are on in the 8 EXP A Expression Pedal A
default setting and indicate that programmed connection state is kept. 9 EXP B Expression Pedal B
10/0 NOTE Transmits a MIDI note
Basically, CONFIGURATION mode functions are active as long as the corresponding
footswitch LED is lit. Tab. 2.3: Footswitch assignment in PRESET programming mode

2.3 Quick start guide for PRESET programming ◊ MIDI channel adjustment for the respective MIDI functions is not done
during preset programming; it is done in GLOBAL CONFIGURATION on
MIDI FUNCTION page (see ch. 2.2.2).
UP VALUE 1 • Confirm your selection with UP/ENTER, in order to start programming the
UP selected MIDI function, or cancel with DOWN/ESCAPE. Use footswitches
1 through 10/0 or EXPRESSION PEDAL A to enter the parameter values of
NUMBER VALUE 2
your choice.
UP
• If you have selected PROGRAM CHANGE as the MIDI function to be edited,
SELECT you can now enter a program change number from 1 through 128 and
UP
UP confirm your selection with UP/ENTER.
DOWN • If you have selected CNT1 or CNT2, you can now enter the number of the
SWITCH
controller to be sent (0 through 127) when you press the corresponding
footswitch. After confirming your selection with UP/ENTER you can select a
Fig. 2.4: PRESET programming controller value (0 through 127). Confirm your selection with UP/ENTER.
• If you have selected EXP A or EXP B, you can now enter the controller
For each of the 100 PRESETS you can determine which MIDI functions shall be
number the EXPRESSION PEDAL of your choice is aimed to send values for.
transmitted as soon as you select the respective PRESET. For instance, you can
Confirm your selection with UP/ENTER and enter the lower value (pedal up).
send five different program change commands, two controller commands,
Confirm with UP/ENTER.
two different controller values (using the expression pedals) and a Note On
command to the connected equipment at the same time (menu structure as in Afterwards, enter the upper value (pedal pressed down completely)
fig. 2.4). It is up to you to determine, which commands are stored in a Preset. and confirm once again with UP/ENTER.
Do as follows to program the functions to be sent with each PRESET:
◊ Please keep in mind that the first controller value always has to be
• Select the PRESET you wish to edit. lower than the second controller value!
• Press DOWN for more than 2.5 sec to enter PRESET programming mode. ◊ You can quit the programming mode at any time by means of a long
The number in the display disappears while the green SWITCH 1/SWITCH2 press on DOWN. Any confirmed entries will be stored with the currently
LED in the display starts flashing. selected PRESET.
• Use footswitches 1 and 2 to edit the status of the SWITCHES. The current ◊ How to program the NOTE function is explained in chapter 2.4.6.
status is indicated by the foot- switch LED and the corresponding
SWITCH LED in the acrylic display. For further details see chapter 3.3 2.4 Detailed PRESET programming
“Connections (general)”.
2.4.1 Preset copy function
◊ Please note that the status of the SWITCHES can also be toggled with
UP (SWITCH 1) and DOWN (SWITCH 2) if DIRECT SELECT is enabled. The preset copy function copies an already programmed preset to a new preset of
The only prerequisite is that this function has been enabled for both your choice. This saves you time, since you do not have to repeat all adjustments
SWITCHES in the CONFIGURATION menu. for each newly programmed preset.
• Confirm with UP/ENTER. The SELECT LED in the display lights up. • Activate CONFIG in the GLOBAL CONFIGURATION (see chapter 2.2).
• Activate individual MIDI functions by keeping the respective footswitch • Now, press footswitch 5 to activate the copy function. The VALUE 1 LED lights
depressed for roughly 1.5 sec. Footswitch LEDs indicate the activated up. The number in the display and the footswitch LED start flashing.
footswitches of the respective MIDI functions. As long as the display
• Enter the number of the preset you wish to copy and confirm your selection
indicates SELECT, you can activate MIDI functions and select them for editing
with UP/ENTER. The VALUE 2 LED lights up. The number in the display and
by briefly pressing the corresponding footswitch. The selected footswitch
the footswitch LED start flashing.
LED and the display blink during selection and activation. The NUMBER LED is
also lit. The following MIDI functions are available for selection:

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◊ Presets 1 - 10 are stored in bank 0, presets 11 - 20 in bank 1, and so on. ◊ To program a MIDI function, you have to first activate it. Individual MIDI
functions are activated by keeping the corresponding keys pressed for
• Enter the target preset and confirm your selection with UP/ENTER, or cancel
a few seconds. Active MIDI functions are indicated by a permanently lit
with DOWN/ESCAPE.
footswitch LED.
• If you want to copy further presets, please press footswitch 5 again.
• Keep the corresponding footswitch (foot key 6 or 7) pressed for a few
Press and hold DOWN/ESCAPE to quit the GLOBAL CONFIGURATION.
seconds to activate the controller you wish to edit. The controller is selected
by pressing the key briefly again. The LED blinks.
2.4.2 Programming switches
• Confirm your selection by pressing UP/ENTER. The NUMBER LED in the display
• Select the PRESET you wish to edit.
lights up.
• Press DOWN for more than 2.5 sec to enter PRESET programming mode.
• Enter the desired controller number (0 to 127) by using the foot keys or the
The green SWITCH 1/SWITCH 2 LED in the display starts flashing.
expression pedal A.
• Enable/disable the SWITCHES using footswitches 1 and/or 2 and confirm your
• Confirm your selection with UP/ENTER. The VALUE 1 LED in the display
selection with UP/ENTER. The corresponding footswitch and SWITCH LEDs
lights up.
light up.
• Use the footswitches 1 through 10/0 or EXPRESSION PEDAL A to enter the
• Exit PRESET programming mode through keeping the DOWN/ESCAPE key
controller value (0 through 127).
for a few seconds, or press the UP/ENTER key in order to get to the next
page, where you can edit various MIDI functions for the preset selected at ◊ To correct your selection, use the DOWN/ESCAPE key to go one
the beginning. step backward.
• Confirm your selection by pressing UP/ENTER. The SELECT LED in the display
2.4.3 Programming program changes
lights up.
• Select the PRESET you wish to edit.
• Select an additional MIDI function you wish to edit or quit the PRESET
• Keep the DOWN/ESCAPE key pressed longer than 2.5 sec. to get to the programming mode by keeping DOWN/ESCAPE pressed for a few seconds.
programming mode. The green SWITCH 1/SWITCH 2 LED in the display
starts flashing. 2.4.5 Programming EXPRESSION PEDALS A/B
• Use the UP/ENTER key to get to the next page. The SELECT LED in the display • Select the PRESET you wish to edit.
is lit.
• Keep DOWN pressed for more than 2.5 sec to enter PRESET programming
◊ To program a MIDI function, you have to first activate it. Individual MIDI mode. The green SWITCH 1/SWITCH 2 LED in the display starts flashing.
functions are activated by keeping the corresponding keys pressed for
• Use UP/ENTER to get to the next page. The SELECT LED in the display begins
a few seconds. Active MIDI functions are indicated by a permanently lit
to light up.
footswitch LED.
◊ To program a MIDI function, you have to first activate it. Individual MIDI
• Select the PROGRAM CHANGE you wish to program for the selected
functions are activated by keeping the corresponding keys pressed for
PRESET by briefly pressing the respective footswitch (footswitches 1 to 5).
a few seconds. Active MIDI functions are indicated by a permanently lit
The footswitch LED blinks.
footswitch LED.
• Confirm your selection by pressing UP/ENTER. The NUMBER LED in the display
• Activate the expression pedal you wish to program by keeping the
lights up.
corresponding foot key pressed for a few seconds (foot keys 8 or 9). The foot
• Enter the program change command (1 bis 128) via the footswitch or key LED blinks after you briefly press the foot key yet again.
expression pedal A.
• Confirm with UP/ENTER. The NUMBER LED lights up.
• Confirm your selection by pressing UP/ENTER or cancel by pressing
• Enter the control nunmber (0 bis 127) via the footswitches or the expression
DOWN/ESCAPE. The SELECT LED in the display lights up.
pedal A.
• Select an additional MIDI function you wish to edit or exit the PRESET
• Confirm your selection with UP/ENTER. The VALUE 1 LED lights up.
programming mode by keeping the DOWN/ESCAPE key for a few seconds.
• Enter the value to be transmitted when the pedal is completely open by
2.4.4 Programming CONTROL CHANGES using the foot keys or the expression pedal A.
• Select the PRESET you wish to edit. • Confirm your selection with UP/ENTER. The VALUE 2 LED lights up.
• Keep DOWN pressed for more than 2.5 sec to enter PRESET programming • Enter the value to be transmitted when the pedal is completely pressed
mode. The green SWITCH 1/SWITCH 2 LED in the display starts flashing. downward by using the foot keys or the expression pedal A.
• Use the UP/ENTER key to get to the next page. The SELECT LED in the display ◊ Use DOWN/ESCAPE to go one step backward.
lights up.
• Confirm your selection with UP/ENTER. The SELECT LED lights up.
• Quit PRESET programming mode by means of a long press on DOWN,
or select another MIDI function for editing.

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2.4.6 Programming the NOTE function The NOTE function will be particularly useful for so-called tap-tempo
applications. Many of today’s multi-effects devices allow the user to enter the
The NOTE function allows you to send a MIDI note, for example, to use the
delay time by means of an on-board TAP button. The device measures the time
tap-tempo features offered by many MIDI devices or to play sounds the same way
between two TAP button presses and uses this interval to adjust the delay time.
you would on a keyboard.
Often, this function can be remotely controlled via MIDI. In this case, “tapping” is
• Select the PRESET you wish to edit. the transmission of two subsequent NOTE ON commands, which is what the NOTE
function of your FCB1010 does for you. For example, this is how a sequencing
• Keep DOWN pressed for more than 2.5 sec to enter PRESET programming
software can be launched or closed.
mode. The green SWITCH 1/SWITCH 2 LED in the display starts flashing.
◊ If you program the NOTE function with a PRESET, a NOTE ON command
• Use UP/ENTER to get to the next page. The SELECT LED in the display begins
will be sent each time you select the PRESET. Getting your foot off the
to light up.
switch transmits the NOTE OFF command.
◊ To program a MIDI function, you have to first activate it. Individual MIDI
◊ To “tap” the tempo, simply press the PRESET switch several times in the
functions are activated by keeping the corresponding keys pressed for
rhythm of the music.
a few seconds. Active MIDI functions are indicated by a permanently lit
footswitch LED. ◊ CNT 1 is always transmitted together with the note on command.
For example, it can be used for sending a volume value (number 07)
• Keep footswitch 10/0 pressed for a few seconds to activate the NOTE
together with a note to trigger a sound. When the controller’s
function. Pressing the footswitch briefly once again makes the footswitch
operation is not desired, it can either be relayed to an unused MIDI
LED blink.
channel in GLOBAL CONFIGURATION (this channel is then valid for
• Confirm your selection with UP/ENTER. The NUMBER LED lights up. all presets) or an unused controller number can be assigned to the
controller (can be done for each individual preset).
• Use the footswitches 1 through 10/0 or EXPRESSION PEDAL A to enter the
MIDI NOTE number you wish to send with the PRESET. You can choose from
the values 0 through 127.
2.5 Controller toggle function
This function allows you to configure one controller so that it alternately sends
The table below shows which musical notes are assigned to which MIDI notes
two different values, e.g. effect bypass, drive on/off, etc.
(with a detailed list for the octave from C-2 to C-1; simply use this pattern to
assign the remaining notes/octaves yourself). • In order to enable the controller switch-over function, you need to globally
select the same MIDI channel for CNT1 and CNT2 (see chapter 2.2), and enter
Musical Note MIDI Note Number the same controller number for CNT1 and CNT2 in the preset (NUMBER,
C-2 0 see chapter 2.4.4).
C#-2/Db-2 1
The first time you recall the preset, it will send the controller value of CNT1
D-2 2
(VALUE 1), with each additional key press you can alternate between CNT2
D#-2/Eb-2 3
and CNT1. Example: Select preset 1 without DRIVE function on the BEHRINGER
E-2 4
V-AMP—each time you press the same button again, DRIVE will be switched
F-2 5 on or off respectively: PROG CHG 1 = 1, CNT 1 NUMBER = 26, VALUE 1 = 0, CNT 2
F#-2/Gb-2 6 NUMBER = 26, VALUE 1 = 127.
G-2 7
G#-2/Ab-2 8 2.6 TAP-TEMPO function
A-2 9
A#-2/Bb-2 10 In addition to the NOTE function, which is used by many effects devices to
B-2 11 “tap” the song tempo, the FCB1010 offers you another way to reach this goal:
C-1 12
the TAP-TEMPO function also allows you to enter the song tempo, however,
C0 24
transmits a FCB1010-generated controller value to the controlled effects device,
C1 36
in order to adjust the delay time. Advantage: you can also control devices that
cannot process NOTE commands, but only allow for changing the delay time by
C2 48
means of a MIDI controller.
C3 (Clef C) 60 (Yamaha Convention)
C4 72 ◊ The TAP-TEMPO function does not work with DIRECT SELECT enabled.
C5 84
The TAP-TEMPO function has no dedicated switch, but is activated as follows:
C6 96
C7 108 • Select the PRESET you wish to edit.
C8 120
• Keep the DOWN/ESCAPE key pressed longer than 2.5 sec. to get to the
G8 127 programming mode. The green SWITCH 1/SWITCH 2 LED in the display
Tab. 2.4: Assignment of MIDI NOTE numbers starts flashing.
• Use the UP/ENTER key to get to the next page. The SELECT LED in the display
• Confirm your selection by pressing UP/ENTER or cancel by pressing
is lit.
DOWN/ESCAPE. The SELECT LED in the display lights up.
• Select an additional MIDI function you wish to edit or exit the PRESET
programming mode by keeping DOWN/ESCAPE pressed for a few seconds.

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◊ To program a MIDI function, you have to first activate it. Individual MIDI 2.7 Data storage
functions are activated by keeping the corresponding keys pressed for
a few seconds. Active MIDI functions are indicated by a permanently lit 2.7.1 2.7.1 Saving the FCB1010 memory with the help of
footswitch LED. SysEx dumps
• Select the NOTE function you wish to edit by keeping the 10/0 key The FCB1010 allows you to transmit PRESETS in the form of system-exclusive
pressed for a few seconds and then consequently tap it once again briefly. data to a sequencer or other MIDI recorder. In this way, you can save your data or
The footswitch LED blinks. manage several MIDI set-ups (e.g. studio equipment, guitar equipment, etc.).
• Confirm your selection with UP/ENTER. The NUMBER LED lights up. If you wish to save your data on an external sequencer/computer, please follow
the instructions below:
• Enter the maximal possible delay time value for the equipment you wish to
control. Calculate the value that is to be entered for NOTE by dividing the • Connect the MIDI OUT of your FCB1010 to the MIDI IN of your
maximum delay time value by 10 ms. Confirm your selection with UP/ENTER. sequencer/computer (see fig. 2.5)
The SELECT LED lights up.
• Keep the DOWN switch pressed roughly 2.5 sec during power-up to enter the
◊ Please note that the FCB1010 allows for a maximum delay time of GLOBAL CONFIGURATION menu.
1,270 ms, which is due to the MIDI standard’s maximum resolution of
• Press UP until the CONFIGURATION LED lights up. Now the unit is in
7 bits (= 128 values).
CONFIGURATION mode.
• Activate control change 1 (CNT 1) by keeping the footswitch 6 pressed for a
• Start the RECORD function on your sequencer/computer. The footswitch
few seconds. The footswitch LED lights up and is activated by briefly tapping
LED lights up and is no longer lit up when all SysEx data from the FCB1010
the footswitch (the LED blinks).
have been transmitted. Then press footswitch #6 to dump the FCB1010
• Press UP/ENTER again. Now the FCB1010 prompts you to enter a controller data. Quit the GLOBAL CONFIGURATION menu by means of a long press on
number. The NUMBER LED lights up. Enter the controller number which DOWN/ESCAPE.
the manufacturer of your effects device has preset for delay time changes.
Confirm your selection with UP/ENTER. The VAL1 LED lights up.
• The VALUE to be entered now corresponds to the upper limit of the
parameter range determined by the controlled device. That might sound
a bit confusing, but it’s quite easy: the manual that came with the device
usually contains an effects table listing the parameter range to be input via
MIDI in order to control the delay time. For example, the device might use Midi In
the entire range from 0 through 127; or a limited range from 0 through 63,
and so on. So, the VALUE parameter simply determines the resolution with
which the delay time can be programmed. The higher the value, the higher
the resolution.
• Confirm your entry with UP/ENTER. The SELECT LED lights up.
• Disable Control Change 1 (CNT 1) by means of a long foot- switch press on
Midi Out
footswitch #6. This is necessary because otherwise each time you select the
PRESET used for tempo tapping, the FCB1010 would transmit the controller
defined here (including the adjusted VALUE parameter), instead of the
FCB1010-generated value.
• Quit PRESET programming mode by means of a long press on DOWN.
Now, the TAP-TEMPO function is ready for use.
To use the tap-tempo feature, press the footswitch (which selects the PRESET MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER FCB1010

just programmed) twice in the rhythm of the music, e.g. every crotchet or quaver
note. The FCB1010 will calculate the delay time and send it to the receiving
device, by means of the controller you selected before. If the interval between Fig. 2.5: Sending a SysEx-Dump
the two footswitch presses is greater than the maximum NOTE/NUMBER value,
the FCB1010 will divide the time by 2 until it is equal to or smaller than the
maximum value. Thus, a crotchet delay becomes a quaver or semiquaver delay,
depending on which value can be processed in the receiving device.

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2.7.2 Receiving SysEx dumps Keep the respective footswitches pressed for roughly 2.5 sec while powering
up your FCB1010. The displays reads “09” to “00” and the points are blinking.
To send back FCB1010 data stored on a sequencer/computer before, please follow
When the points are no longer shown, your FCB1010 has been reset to factory
the instructions below:
defaults and is ready for operation.
• Connect the MIDI OUT connector of your sequencer or computer to the MIDI
IN connector of the FCB1010 (see fig. 2.6). 2.9 Calibrating expression pedals A and B
• Keep the DOWN switch pressed during power-up to enter the Should you experience problems with exact MIDI controller data transmission
GLOBAL CONFIGURATION menu. while using the expression pedals, we recommend calibrating the pedals.
Calibrating the pedals follows the complition of the FCB1010 self-test.
• Press UP until the CONFIGURATION LED lights up. Now the unit is in
CONFIGURATION mode. ◊ All software versions 1.4 and newer allow for direct calibration by
keeping the switches 1 and 5 pressed while powering up the unit.
• Press footswitch #7 (SYSEX RCV) to “tell” the FCB1010 to wait for system-
If your FCB1010 features the software version 1.4 or higher, skip the
exclusive data (the footswitch LED lights up). Start the PLAYBACK function
first 4 steps in the set of instructions that follow (i.e. start at point
on your sequencer/computer to play back the previously stored file. The foot-
number 5). To find if your unit features version 1.4 or higher of the
switch LED flashes while the FCB1010 is receiving data. Once the data have
software, first try keeping the switches 1 and 5 pressed while powering
been received correctly, the LED dies out. Now your programs are back in the
up the unit. If nothing happens, start calibrating your FCB1010
FCB1010’s memory. Quit GLOBAL CONFIGURATION mode by means of a long
beginning with the first step in the list that follows.
press on DOWN.
• Keep the switches 1 and 3 pressed while powering up the unit. This puts
your FCB1010 into self-test mode, and all LEDs are being tested.
• Please wait until all switch LEDs light up. Then press all the switches,
including the UP/ENTER and DOWN/ESCAPE keys, so that all LEDs are
turned off.
• Wait for a moment while the relay test is completed (four quiet cliking
Midi Out sounds are heard). The display shows F1 if no MIDI connection is present.
If you connected MIDI Out to MIDI In, the display shows A1. In this case,
the MIDI connections operate correctly.
• Press DOWN/ESCAPE once.
• Move the expression pedal A to the lowest value possible (pedal open).
The VALUE 1 LED lights up. When the value is adjusted, press the
Midi In UP/ENTER key.
• Move the expression pedal A to the highest value possible (pressed down all
the way). The VALUE 2 LED lights up. When the value is adjusted, press the
UP/ENTER key.
• Move the expression pedal B to the lowest value possible. When the value is
adjusted, press the UP/ENTER key.
MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER FCB1010 • Move the expression pedal B to the highest value possible. When the value is
adjusted, press the UP/ENTER key.
Both pedals are now correctly calibrated.
Fig. 2.6: Receiving a SysEx dump

2.8 Restoring factory presets 3. Applications

This function allows you to restore factory defaults of your FCB1010. Several application examples that should help you with the MIDI setup are
described in this chapter.
◊ In doing so, all preset settings made by you are overwritten!
As long as your equipment features MIDI connectors, you can control it entirely
Resetting your FCB1010 lets you restore various default settings that are
via the FCB1010. All you need is a MIDI IN connector at the other end.
optimized for use with BEHRINGER audio equipment. This is why there are three
different key combinations that let you reload the desired defaults into the No audio signal pass through the FCB1010 and consequently no signal processing
memory of your FCB1010. This key combinations are shown in table 2.5: takes place in it either. The FCB1010 merely transmits control data to your MIDI
equipment, so it can for example call up presets, turn effects on or off, or adjust
Switch Default setting for volume. You can find more detailed information on this subject in chapter 4
1+6 V-AMP family products “MIDI—A STANDARD, A REVOLUTION.”
1+7 BEHRINGER guitar amps
1+8 BASS V-AMP product range
Tab. 2.5: Reset key combinations

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3.1 Basic setup The effects processor is controlled via MIDI, while the SWITCH function toggles
the amp. Thus, you’ll need no additional footswitch when you switch between
the channels; instead, your entire setup is centrally controlled from the FCB1010.
Midi In
3.3 Connections (general)
Please use commercial-grade cables with phone plugs to connect the SWITCH
outputs of your FCB1010 to your amplifier. Since these outputs are normalized,
you can send both switching pulses from one SWITCH output, by using a stereo
cable, which is useful in combination with amplifiers that have a stereo phone
jack to select several functions (e.g. channel select and effect on/off). In this case,
please use only one of the two SWITCH outputs with one stereo cable connected.
BLUE DEVIL GX112 ◊ Find out whether or not your guitar amp supports a stereo connection
Midi Out
via SWITCH 1 or SWITCH 2. Simply try and experiment to identify the
switching configuration of your amp.

4. MIDI—A Standard, A Revolution

MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER FCB1010 In the early 80’s several leading manufacturers of electronic musical instruments
developed a common standard, which was soon to revolutionize the entire MI
industry—both from a technical and musical point of view. The MIDI standard
Fig. 3.1: Basic setup with a guitar amp
(short for: Musical Instruments Digital Interface) was invented to allow musical
instruments of different makes to communicate with each other. What is
Here, the FCB1010 is used to control a guitar amp that is equipped with a
surprising in view of the rapidly developing MI industry is the fact that this
MIDI interface.
standard has basically not changed ever since, because it was designed with
Connect the MIDI OUT jack of your FCB1010 to the MIDI IN of your amp future upgrades in mind. So, the MIDI interface’s range of applications could
(see fig. 3.1), using a standard 5-pole MIDI cable. Program your FCB1010 as be expanded over the years: from the simple connection of several keyboard
described in chapter 2.4. Please refer to the user’s manual of your amp to find out instruments to one master keyboard to connecting whole studios and live set-ups
what functions can be controlled via MIDI. within a single MIDI network—MIDI has become an infinite source of ideas and
innovation. Numerous musicians recognized the versatility of this standard and
3.2 Expanded setup (using the switch function) created new and exciting worlds of sounds by combining different instruments
to one homogeneous whole. It is important to know that the MIDI interface
transmits no audio signals but only control data (e.g. key, program change or
volume numbers)! MIDI is just an interface for the control and networking of
FX Return devices and instruments.
FX At the heart of this network you could use your FCB1010 to control all of your
Send Footswitch In
Input Output amplifiers, effects and peripheral devices. Live on stage and in the studio you
could control your entire equipment in real time. MIDI control data can be
DSP024P Midi In stored and edited on a computer, so that you can also use your FCB1010 to enter
controller and program change information into your computer.

4.1 MIDI connections

The MIDI connectors on the rear of the unit are on internationally standardized
5-pin DIN jacks. To connect your FCB1010 to other MIDI devices you need
BLUE DEVIL GX112
Switch 1 Midi Out a dedicated MIDI cable. Usually, commercially available cables are used.
However, you can also use a two-conductor shielded cable (e.g. microphone
cable) and two (rugged) 180° DIN plugs to make your own MIDI cable: pin 2
(center) = shield, pins 4 and 5 (right and left of pin 2) = internal conductor,
pins 1 und 3 (the two outer pins) are not used. MIDI cables should not be longer
than 15 meters.
MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER FCB1010
MIDI IN: serves to receive recorded system-exclusive data or to merge any MIDI
signals with FCB1010-generated data.
Fig. 3.2: Guitar setup (using the switch function)
◊ The FCB1010 has no dedicated MIDI THRU port. However, the data
received at the MIDI IN can be routed to the MIDI OUT provided that the
Here, the FCB1010 is used to control an effects device via MIDI. In addition,
MERGE function is enabled (GLOBAL CONFIGURATION).
the switch function is used to toggle between the two channels (clean/overdrive)
of the guitar amp. Please connect your effects device via the FX send/return loop MIDI OUT: The MIDI OUT allows you to transmit data to any MIDI-compatible
of your amp. Now connect the SWITCH 1 connector with the footswitch input of device/instrument.
your guitar amp. Use a standard jack cable for this purpose. Connect the MIDI OUT
connector of the FCB1010 to the MIDI IN connector of the effects device using a
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4.2 MIDI data format Almost all devices have a list enclosed which shows the program change number
versus preset number assignment. Some units even allow you to freely assign
Although the FCB1010 is very easy to operate, it does make sense to know a few
program change commands to preset numbers. Please see the corresponding
things about the format of MIDI data. Each MIDI command or message consists
user’s manual for detailed information.
of up to three bytes (1 byte = 8 bits). There’s a difference between status bytes
and data bytes: status bytes define the type of a specific MIDI message, i.e. the
4.2.4 Running status
actual instruction to be sent to a device, while data bytes contain the information
or parameters defined by the corresponding status byte. One status byte can be Since the MIDI standard uses a serial transmission format, i.e. transmits data
followed by up to two data bytes. successively, it was soon found that the transmission rate is too low if the system
is exploited to its full capacity. To make up for an audibly delayed transmission
There are various types of MIDI messages. Since the FCB1010 does not understand
of MIDI data, the so-called running status was introduced, which suppresses
or transmit all of them, we will only deal with those that are of importance to you
the status byte in two or more identical MIDI messages that follow each
in this context.
other. For example, if the data bytes of a controller (e.g. volume) are changed
continuously, the corresponding status byte is sent only once. Only the data
4.2.1 NOTE ON and NOTE OFF messages
byte changes are transmitted, as long as another status byte is sent, i.e. in
NOTE ON and NOTE OFF messages are essential MIDI messages for any keyboard each message transmitted you can eliminate 8 bits. This is also the reason why
virtuoso, as they allow to control remote instruments from one master keyboard NOTE OFF messages are no longer used. When a keyboard player plays a scale
or computer. The FCB1010, too, can send NOTE ON messages, however, in a on a keyboard and sends these data via MIDI to a computer, each NOTE ON
different context: many effects devices allow for “tapping” delay times, etc., message would be followed by a NOTE OFF message, each time a key is released.
by measuring the time interval between two NOTE ON messages. With the The running status would identify the NOTE OFF message as a new status byte
FCB1010 you can “tap” delay times or song tempos by selecting a “NOTE” and hence send it, which results in a data amount of 8 notes times 8 bits, i.e. 192
PRESET twice. bits. Since NOTE ON messages belong to those MIDI messages that are used most
often, it was decided to send NOTE ON messages with zero velocity instead.
NOTE ON and NOTE OFF messages feature the following data format:
The audible effect is the same, but in the Running Status the data amount can be
reduced by 7 times 8 bits, i.e. 56 bits. As a consequence, the overall data amount
Status Byte Data Byte 1 Data Byte 2
produced by the scale mentioned above is only 136 bits. With the FCB1010 you
Note Off &8n (n = Kanalnr.) Notennr. Velocity
are free to switch the Running Status feature on or off (see ch. 2.2.3).
Note On &9n (n = Kanalnr.) Notennr. Velocity
Tab. 4.1: Data format of NOTE ON and NOTE OFF messages
5. MIDI Implementation
The channel number range is 1 through 16, the data byte range is 0 through 127.
It should be noted though that NOTE OFF messages are not so common today MIDI Implementation Chart
(for reasons of data reduction, cf. running status). Usually, NOTE ON messages Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks
with zero velocity are transmitted instead. The FCB1010 follows this convention. Basic Default 1-16
By the way: when you program the NOTE function on your FCB1010 you only need Channel Changed 1-16
to enter the note number, because notes are always transmitted with a velocity Default x x
Mode
of 64. Messages x x
Note programmable
0-127 x
4.2.2 CONTROL CHANGE messages Number 1-128
Note ON 0,64 x
CONTROL CHANGE messages are the most powerful MIDI messages, as they allow Velocity
Note OFF x x
you to select and automate plenty of parameters and functions. On your FCB1010 After Keys x x
you can define and transmit CONTROL CHANGE messages, e.g. to change specific Touch Channels x x
effects parameters in real time. The most important CONTROL CHANGE messages Control 0-127 x
are volume control (Controller 07), Balance (08), Panorama (09) and reverb Progr. programmable
True # o x
intensity (91). Change 1-128
System
o o
4.2.3 PROGRAM CHANGE messages Exclusive
Song Pos. x x
System
PROGRAM CHANGE messages are used to change presets or sounds in connected Common
Song Sel. x x
devices/instruments. The parameter range is 0 through 127. Tune x x
System Clock x x
The values 0 to 127 of the 128 presets are available. Equipment with more than Real Time Commands x x
128 presets has these presets broken down into several banks for MIDI control. Local ON/OFF x x
Aux All notes OFF x x
With your FCB1010, it is possible to send MIDI bank and program change Messages Active Sense x x
commands by using just one keystroke. An external piece of equipment Reset x x
(e.g. effects processor, sound module etc.) can be controlled via controllers 1 & Notes Soft Thru / Merge Function
3 in connection with PRG 5 (PROG CHG). In doing so, controllers 1 & 2 are used O = YES, X = NO
as 2-byte bank select controllers, whereby up to 128 (MSB) x 128 (LSB) banks Mode 1: OMNI ON
can be dialed in. Controller 1 needs to contain the number 00 and the MSB bank Mode 2: OMNI OFF
value, while controller 2 needs to contain the number 32 and the LSB bank value. Tab. 5.1: MIDI Implementation
The program change command that activates the preset in the new bank is sent
with PRG 5.

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6. Specifications
MIDI Interface
Type 5-pin DIN jacks IN and OUT / THRU

Display
Type 3-digit LED

Switching Output
Type 1/4" jack (open)

Power Supply
Voltage
USA/Canada 120 V~, 60 Hz
Europe/U.K./Australia 230 V~, 50 Hz
Japan 100 V~, 50 - 60 Hz
General export model 120/230 V~, 50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption 10 W
Fuse 100 - 120 V~: T 100 mA L 250 V
200 - 240 V~: T 50 mA L 250 V
Mains connection Standard IEC connector

Dimensions/Weight
Dimensions (H x W x D) approx. 2 3/8 x 27 x 8 3/4"
approx. 60 x 687 x 221 mm
Weight approx. 7.71 lbs / 3.5 kg

BEHRINGER is constantly striving to maintain the highest professional standards. As a result of these efforts,
modifications may be made from time to time to existing products without prior notice. Specifications and
appearance may differ from those listed or illustrated.

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION COMPLIANCE
INFORMATION

MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER FCB1010

Responsible party name: MUSIC Group Services USA, Inc.

Address: 18912 North Creek Parkway,
Suite 200 Bothell, WA 98011,
USA
Phone/Fax No.: Phone: +1 425 672 0816
Fax: +1 425 673 7647

MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER FCB1010

complies with the FCC rules as mentioned in the following paragraph:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

Important information:
Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by MUSIC Group
can void the user’s authority to use the equipment.

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