aleclee
Power User
Right now I'm using my POD XTL as my foot controller. The way I'm using it, I get the following features:
Given the limited duty it's seen so far, here's what I find wanting using the XTL as a footcontroller:
I realize that something like a GCP or higher device like a LF Pro, Gordius LG, or mythical MFC would address some if not of those issues but I find myself wondering what I'm overlooking that might make them even more useful. Aside from more IAs, tuner display, and easy sync of patch names & state, what makes them particularly more useful than a basic unit like a MidiMate or FCB? Just so you know, the footcontroller would only be only controlling the Axe-Fx. I don't currently have any other MIDI gear to control.
Thanks!
- Patch Change (32 banks of 4)[/*:m:1ew9rukr]
- Two virtual continuous IAs (single pedal switches between wah and volume modes)[/*:m:1ew9rukr]
- Four IAs (stompbox switches) + tap tempo[/*:m:1ew9rukr]
Given the limited duty it's seen so far, here's what I find wanting using the XTL as a footcontroller:
- Bigger/heavier than I'd like[/*:m:1ew9rukr]
- PITA to manually enter patch names & stompbox states[/*:m:1ew9rukr]
- No phantom power [/*:m:1ew9rukr]
I realize that something like a GCP or higher device like a LF Pro, Gordius LG, or mythical MFC would address some if not of those issues but I find myself wondering what I'm overlooking that might make them even more useful. Aside from more IAs, tuner display, and easy sync of patch names & state, what makes them particularly more useful than a basic unit like a MidiMate or FCB? Just so you know, the footcontroller would only be only controlling the Axe-Fx. I don't currently have any other MIDI gear to control.
Thanks!