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THIS is the most underrated controller out there...great small company with great customer service:
MIDI Controllers : TB-12 MIDI Controller
MIDI Controllers : TB-12 MIDI Controller
To sum it up: The MFC allows for bi-directional communication, whereas 3rd party MIDI boards only provide one-directional communication.
It's up to you if you actually need the visible feedback on block states or preset names. I know I don't.
Yeah okay, to be exact, you can have bi-directional communication. But this requires a LOT of midi programming knowledge.Not true. My MMGT definitely uses bi-directional communications so that the preset name show up in the main display, the tuner works, if I have a button for say a Flanger and there’s no Flanger in the preset, the Flanger button does not light up, ...
Yeah okay, to be exact, you can have bi-directional communication. But this requires a LOT of midi programming knowledge.
THIS is the most underrated controller out there...great small company with great customer service:
MIDI Controllers : TB-12 MIDI Controller
Look, I don't even know what this MMGT thing is. Even a google search didn't yield any usable results.Yes, for Fractal when they created the MFC and for RJM when they created the MMGT, not for the end user. There was nothing I had to do in the MMGT config to get the bi-directional midi working. My point is really that bi-directional MIDI is not a selling point for the MFC vs a good alternate midi controller like the MMGT. The MFC was much easier to get going than the MMGT with the Axe Fx 2 as it was specifically designed for it. The MMGT is more of a blank canvas to control any device so it’s more work to get going than the MFC. But once it’s properly configured, there’s no usability advantages for the MFC over at least the MMGT. Simpler midi controllers for sure, but not a high end controller like the MMGT.
Yeah okay, to be exact, you can have bi-directional communication. But this requires a LOT of midi programming knowledge.
Look, I don't even know what this MMGT thing is. Even a google search didn't yield any usable results.
And when combining "RJM MMGT" in a google search, it brings me to a site that looks like it has been designed by a college student at best and barely contains any information either, other than a few blog entries.
So before we continue this discussion, we should get on the same page here.
And it's twice as expensive as the MFC.Sorry, but this is also untrue. The Liquid Foot Pro automatically loads presets, on/off status of blocks, preset name etc. The PC editor is very easy too. Not taking anything at all away from the MFC because it's a great unit and probably is the only unit that is guaranteed to be compatible with all the axefx updates.
Jesus fucking christ up to 1900$ for a midi controller? What is happening?Mastermind GT MIDI Controller by RJM Music Technology, Inc.
http://youtu.be/9i5-hdsKV_w - John Petrucci rig rundown
Chris got an RJM Mastermind GT 16!! | AxeFxTutorials.com
http://forum.fractalaudio.com/mfc-w...tegrated-displays-good-usability-support.html
http://forum.fractalaudio.com/other...ne-tried-new-mastermind-gt-22-controller.html
I'm really not trying to say that the MMGT is a better choice for everyone. It isn't. It's definitely more complex than the MFC which is really plug and play and the best choice for most people using the Axe Fx 2. But setup correctly it can certainly do everything the MFC can, less the proprietary FASlink connection.
The thing is; TO was asking for budget solutions... so I highly doubt the LF or MMGT is even an option for him.The gold standard in this area purely from a functionality standpoint, IMO, is Liquid Foot/FAMC. Those controllers will do literally anything you can imagine; they'll do things that even the MMGT can't do. Unfortunately the well-documented issues with FAMC as a company make me too nervous to invest in their products. Too bad, because their pricing is a bargain relative to the incredible functionality (maybe that's why they struggle as a company!) The MMGT is the next-most-desired controller on my list, but not at that price. The MFC-101 represents the best mix of functionality, ease of use, support, and value, which is why I own an MFC-101. It doesn't do everything I want, but until the magical unicorn of controllers is invented and sold for $1,000 or less, it'll do just fine.
The thing is; TO was asking for budget solutions... so I highly doubt the LF or MMGT is even an option for him.
The gold standard in this area purely from a functionality standpoint, IMO, is Liquid Foot/FAMC. Those controllers will do literally anything you can imagine; they'll do things that even the MMGT can't do.
It's necessary if you have an AxeFX and you do gigs
I agree completely. It's sturdy, comes in at a good price, is easy to program, is smaller than the FCB1010 and uses bi-direction functionality.
It shows preset name, tempo and has multi colour LCDs to show you IA states with very little programming.
I currently have an MFC coming to me (good price second hand) and I will be comparing both. If one is found wanting I will be selling one.