Hi folks,
about to buy a MIDI Controller so I'm digging deeper into the possibilities and trying to find what I actually need in such a device.
Some questions here in addition to the infos from the manual(s):
The rigs in Browse Mode are strictly in an alphanumeric order (Edit: In regards of the MIDI PC number), is that correct? So a Rig named something like 000 AAA would probably be programm No.1, 001 AAA No. 2 and so on. And the sorting will not change that PC number order, do I get this correct?
The manual says, each Rig (in Browse Mode) can be assigned to a specific PC number. So, looking at the Tech 21 MIDI Mongoose (diggin the size here), I can set Rig (say) 85 to be recalled on the PC number, the MIDI Mongoose sends on footswitch 1. Since the MIDI Mongoose is not really programmable, the KPA would let me use it in that manner nevertheless. Is that correct?
Also for Performance Mode I would need a programmable Controller because of the KPA Performance/Slot PC up/down configuration.
I also like the form factor of the One Control Gecko/Basilic. But when I get it correctly from their manuals, their concept is somewhat different as it is thinking in presets itself. It seems, the Gecko can only recall 20 own presets and therefore only recall 20 Rigs on the KPA (+ 8 individual Rigs in the KPA with any number from 1-128 in a second mode) Does anyone have experiences with those units? Would they work at least in Browse mode as described above?
By the way, so far the Rocktron MIDI Mate seems a good choice as it is as flexable as the Behringer FCB1010, comes without the Pedals though. It can send both PC and CC commands at the same time. Other than that the MIDI Grande seems to deliever all one could need. Reasonable price, too.
Thank you guys in advance.
Alex