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FCB1010 MIDI Foot Controller vs 12 Step MIDI Pedal

The 12 Step MIDI Pedal costs about $50 more than the FCB1010 MIDI Foot Controller and buys you USB-B.

FCB1010 MIDI Foot Controller and 12 Step MIDI Pedal compared on rack space, weight, power, depth, I/O and price
SpecFCB1010 MIDI Foot Controller12 Step MIDI Pedal
Rack space
Weight8.2 lbs2.2 lbs
Power draw5WPassive
Depth0 mm0 mm
I/O count11
Price~$149~$199

Highlighted where one is plainly lighter, smaller, cheaper or draws less. I/O count is left unmarked on purpose — more connectors you don't need is weight, cost and a bigger case.

Connectors only one of them has

FCB1010 MIDI Foot Controller

  • TRS 1/4"

12 Step MIDI Pedal

  • USB-B

Settle it in your own rack

Specs decide less than fit does. Drop either one into your rig and see the real answer — what space is left, what the circuit draws, and whether every cable it needs actually lands somewhere.

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