Re: USB Controller (Was: FlyLooper & market potential)

[Joshua Carroll <josh@infinivert.com>]

I have an FCB1010 which only has MIDI in/out (no USB), and I use an 
Edirol USB/MIDI box to do connect to my computer.  A quick google of USB 
MIDI will return several cheap solutions.

--Josh



Kevin wrote:
> At 05:44 AM 7/5/2006, Aaron wrote:
>> For anyone who doesn't already own a midi controller ... (aka joe 
>> average guitar player) there will be an optional USB device that will 
>> also work with the program (retailing at about the same price as the 
>> FCB1010, say).  This device might include a few extra bells and 
>> whistles that the midi controller doesn't have, but nothing crucial 
>> (some effects controls).
>
> I am ignorant about MIDI controllers so I'd like to ask the list:
>
> The average laptop doesn't have a midi port but it does have several 
> USB ports.
>
> What do folks know about USB footswitches/controllers that have 
> software drivers that can convert USB signal to MIDI messages in your 
> standard laptop music programs (Ableton, Reaktor, etc.)?
>
> What do folks know about USB footswitches like the above that also 
> have MIDI-in-out-through ports for controlling external devices based 
> on signals sent from the laptop or from the footswitch?
>
> If nothing exists like this, then here's something that could sell 
> thousands of units. Plug and play for the average guy.
>
> Cheers,
> Kevin
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