mikeebruno Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 GTRplayers, What interface and foot control would you recommend me ? I'm planning to use mainstage 2 with amp designer and I need very low latency and tone transparent interface for live guitar playing. What model ... And, as a foot controller, I need a very complete control over patches, tap tempo, expression pedal(2), FX on/off and knob tweaking...the most advanced midi foot controller. What model ? and is that possible to have a midi controller plugged in a usb port as if the interface would not have the midi support ? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shivermetimbers Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 GTRplayers, What interface and foot control would you recommend me ?I'm planning to use mainstage 2 with amp designer and I need very low latency and tone transparent interface for live guitar playing. What model ... And, as a foot controller, I need a very complete control over patches, tap tempo, expression pedal(2), FX on/off and knob tweaking...the most advanced midi foot controller. What model ? and is that possible to have a midi controller plugged in a usb port as if the interface would not have the midi support ? thanks Isn't that why they made the GIO? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeebruno Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 As I said, I need a complete control over my presets, so this will exclude de GIO for sure... this is not a pro gear for touring at all... I realy looked at it, I've red about it and ... very sorry, this is not for me. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shivermetimbers Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 As I said, I need a complete control over my presets, so this will exclude de GIOfor sure... this is not a pro gear for touring at all... I realy looked at it, I've red about it and ... very sorry, this is not for me. thanks I have used the FCB1010. I have total control over any thing I set up in mainstage. There is a way to set up the 'stompbox' mode so the LED indicator will show if the effect is on/off. I don't have or use mine that way. However, it is a midi only device but can be used with a Midisport (or any midi to usb converter). I have been sticking to a dedicated floor processor because I sometimes need to set the Main Stage I/O buffer up to the point where latency almost becomes a delay setting. I am worried that if the comp got hosed, I am S.O.L. Go figure cuz I am currently using MS as my Keyboard canvas in a band. I still get nervous about it and keep considering getting a real set of keys. MS and/or the FCB hasn't failed me yet, but I am nervous about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Z Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 I don't think there is the one controller out there yet. I checked out the Gio at NAMM and I think it's very good at what it does, but it doesn't do everything you'll need (as you've obviously discovered). I've spent a bit of time playing with MainStage, and I don't think one controller can do it all. I'll probably end up with the GIO and another (or two?) MIDI controllers - possibly a Korg Nano or? I'm not a fan of knobs on the floor - I've always gone for rack mount effects or placed device(s) on a table. Regarding an audio interface, the Apogee One or Duet could work for you. Might also look at Presonus Audio Box USB. Converters are supposed to be good, has MIDI in/out, can't comment about latency. You probably shouldn't need MIDI ports if your devices use USB, which I think everything does now. I figure you will have to search around - I'd like to know what you find that will work for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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