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jefferski said:
I also prefer my switches to activate on the down-tap and so I don't even want the hold function active.
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I couldn't agree more, in fact I often plant my foot on the switch and leave it there out of habit. Getting used to timing the release of the switch would take some doing.
 
iaresee said:
You can't have custom layouts per-preset, you can have custom switches that are defined by the preset. So Layout 1 could be all per-preset switches that are defined when you load a preset. It's still Layout 1 though.
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Ah... But you can have 24 per-preset switches, so you could technically have 2 full per-preset layouts ;)
 
The FC platform is quite powerful. An FC6 is a seriously powerful foot controller in a compact form factor.
 
hippietim said:
The FC platform is quite powerful. An FC6 is a seriously powerful foot controller in a compact form factor.
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Yeah, the more I think about it, the more I think an FC6 might be all I need. I typically use 3-4 scenes per song and don't need much else besides tuner/tap and bank up. You don't need bank down in setlist mode.
 
iaresee said:
Still not a custom layout. Get it right so the manual isn't confusing when it's read by others.
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True... But I didn't say "custom layout". ;)

My point in my previous reply was that if you were to, for example, define 12 per preset switches that override the 12 switches on Layout 1 you have effectively created a per preset layout.
 
My desire is to have it set up the following way on the 12 only version ,
One switch brings me to banks, one brings me to presets, one brings me to scenes, but from any of those layouts, i always want to have the ability to have at least 10 stomp/effects for on/off function.

I want to mimic the helix layout if possible,(always a mode switch brings me back to my stomps within the preset ) no matter which scenario (banks,presets,or scenes) i am in,

i always have a method of getting back into the preset itself with the IA (on off) function with one tap.

That’s where i live 95 percent of the time. When i look down, i see all the effects and stomps that can fit on the 12... assuming this is possible with just the 12...
 
Lionfeather said:
I understand. I am, however, afraid my needs will grow with time, knowledge and experience. I just wonder at what point would I wish I had the 12, if ever.
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The biggest reason I've seen for considering the FC-6 over the 12 is that unless you're pedalboard is wider than 24", you can't use the FC-12 and expression pedals easily.
 
jerryratpack said:
My desire is to have it set up the following way on the 12 only version ,
One switch brings me to banks, one brings me to presets, one brings me to scenes
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are these 3 switches all on one "master layout"? or are they all on every layout?

but from any of those layouts, i always want to have the ability to have at least 10 stomp/effects for on/off function.
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so for the Scenes Layout you mention, you want 8 Scene switches, and 10 stomp switches? that's 18 things. you're ok with a Hold function for some of this? or a Toggle function for some Scenes perhaps?

not everyone know how a Helix works.
 
rcv24 said:
The biggest reason I've seen for considering the FC-6 over the 12 is that unless you're pedalboard is wider than 24", you can't use the FC-12 and expression pedals easily.
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Do many people mount something like a FC12 to a board in the first place ?

I’ve always set my foot controllers up just on the floor/stage, with EXP’s connected with short cables and at a slight angle for better comfort. Makes it easier to break down and pack and just couple of quick pedals to plug in.

Seems like a board big enough for a FC, exp pedals etc would be kind of a beast to lug around
 
lqdsnddist said:
Do many people mount something like a FC12 to a board in the first place ?

I’ve always set my foot controllers up just on the floor/stage, with EXP’s connected with short cables and at a slight angle for better comfort. Makes it easier to break down and pack and just couple of quick pedals to plug in.

Seems like a board big enough for a FC, exp pedals etc would be kind of a beast to lug around
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I might. Depends on how things play out. Having everything pre-wired on a board you can just slap down on the floor is easier for me. Especially if you use a few external pedals. You can also store cables in the case as well.
 
lqdsnddist said:
Do many people mount something like a FC12 to a board in the first place ?

I’ve always set my foot controllers up just on the floor/stage, with EXP’s connected with short cables and at a slight angle for better comfort. Makes it easier to break down and pack and just couple of quick pedals to plug in.

Seems like a board big enough for a FC, exp pedals etc would be kind of a beast to lug around
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My pedalboard have always included my controller.

My current board has MFC and 4 expression pedals.

I open the case and connect one cable. Done.

I don't want to be plugging in anything I don't have to at a gig.

My board has a case lid... It transports like all my other gear.
 
unix-guy said:
My pedalboard have always included my controller.

My current board has MFC and 4 expression pedals.

I open the case and connect one cable. Done.

I don't want to be plugging in anything I don't have to at a gig.

My board has a case lid... It transports like all my other gear.
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Me to, I just ordered my flat board for my my FC-6 and EV-2. Then at the gig its one cable and done:cool:
 
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I can totally get the benefit of having it all hooked up and ready to go. My concern would be stage space. When I used to have lots of pedals, I would do several smaller boards, and I’d connect a single cable to patch them together. This was I could take more or less depending on the needs, and more so, make sure I could fit everything on the stage.

If you’ve got this big rigid board that is like 3 feet long, and you’ve got this tigjt stage where it might be hard to find 3 square feet of space, and your rig is all bolted down, then your kind of stuck.

I like my EXP’s free as I could stick the controller on one side of a mic stand, put the cables behind it, then EXP’s on the opposite side etc

Whatever works though, certainly no right or wrong solutions
 
lqdsnddist said:
I can totally get the benefit of having it all hooked up and ready to go. My concern would be stage space. When I used to have lots of pedals, I would do several smaller boards, and I’d connect a single cable to patch them together. This was I could take more or less depending on the needs, and more so, make sure I could fit everything on the stage.

If you’ve got this big rigid board that is like 3 feet long, and you’ve got this tigjt stage where it might be hard to find 3 square feet of space, and your rig is all bolted down, then your kind of stuck.

I like my EXP’s free as I could stick the controller on one side of a mic stand, put the cables behind it, then EXP’s on the opposite side etc

Whatever works though, certainly no right or wrong solutions
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Yeah, this is my dilemma, too. I have a 28" pedalboard that's wide enough for an FC-12 and one expression pedal (two, if they're really, really small). By rights, I'd need a 32" board to adequately fit two XPs. It's great to have everything on one cable, but I can't always afford that much floor space.
 
Rex said:
Yeah, this is my dilemma, too. I have a 28" pedalboard that's wide enough for an FC-12 and one expression pedal (two, if they're really, really small). By rights, I'd need a 32" board to adequately fit two XPs. It's great to have everything on one cable, but I can't always afford that much floor space.
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Ya nice to have, but man some of the stages......... ad flying..... thus the FC-6 and EV-2 on a flat board. My new board will be 15.25 wide by 10.25 deep. That will fit on most any stage lol!
 
chris said:
are these 3 switches all on one "master layout"? or are they all on every layout?


so for the Scenes Layout you mention, you want 8 Scene switches, and 10 stomp switches? that's 18 things. you're ok with a Hold function for some of this? or a Toggle function for some Scenes perhaps?

not everyone know how a Helix works.
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Yes, I have no problem with a hold, toggle, etc. basically, the helix has a two switch at the same time feature , that brings up 8 banks, if you double press again, it goes into 8 scenes, and double press again and you have your 8 presets , at least the way i have it set up .
But on each of these layouts, there is always a mode button that brings me to stomp mode.... I am pretty sure from looking at the pics only that Matt showed awhile back, I can accomplish this.. but yes, hold, toggle, its all part of that, so that is more than fine with me
 
While I'd like the convenience of just one cable, a pedalboard takes up more space and a little extra weight. I just use two expression pedals so it's just two more simple connections. I can get everything in one bag that's easier to carry than a pedalboard case and it's smaller.
 
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