Well, that in large part depends on what kind of "bang" you are looking for. What I was referring to is, rather than $550 for a FC-6 or $750 for an FC-12 (which is what I have), you can get some very adequate stuff for half those prices. I don't yet own one, but I will eventuall pay around $700-$1000 for a higher end controller that can do most of what my FC-12 can do and many things that it can not. I have heard good things about Voes, RJM (master mind) and morning star, but those are more middle to high end of that market. There are plenty of less expensive items from Roland, Behringer and others that can take on many foot switching tasks for $200-300. Search this forum and the web, LOTS of coverage on this topic available.