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Setting Up Midi Controller Pedal

Trying to program Behringer FCB1010 pedal (10 buttons, two pedals) to control my V-STack software as a generic MIDI remote. I was able to set up the Exp A pedal and button #1 to control volume and toggle solo on a specific VST sound off/on via my software.

HOWEVER...I can't seem to get anything else to work. It seems like all of the buttons now do what I've set #1 to , and the Exp B pedal oddly pans my solo track from L63 to L64 (no matter how I have it set, either on the pedal itself or in the V-STack software). When I use the "learn" feature, it records all of the buttons as the same (no matter how they're set on the FCB1010).

Is this because I have to manually change something on the FCB? And whose tech support should I call? Behringer? Steinberg?

I'm telling you, I use computers every day, I'm a college graduate, I'm a smart person, really I am...this MIDI thing is just kicking my ass. Depressing.

I'm running OS 10.3 on a Powerbook G4 667 with 1GB of RAM.

Totally Lost...

Here's what I have: Powerbook G4 667 with V-stack software as VST host, Behringer FCB1010 foot controller, MidiSport 1x1...

What I'm trying to set up is a system where I can change sounds/channels with the Behringer on the fly. I have a few different locations where I play live with a group, and each have a suitable MIDI keyboard that I would just like to play and use as a "slave" to the system, which would generate the sounds via VSTs.

At this point, I'm not even sure how I need to connect the MIDI stuff, and beyond that, wade through programming the Behringer.

Any help you can provide would be appreciated...even if it's just someplace to visit on the Web or call and ask some real newbie questions.

Best Program For Live Performing?

I'm interested in using my PowerBook G4 667 as a basis for a virtual synth (VST or other format) system that will allow me to have the same sounds/setup available regardless of which MIDI keyboard I'm using. I play at three locations regularly (plus my home rig), and would rather tote my TiBook and a few cables than lug a rig (which doesn't fit in my car) to three locations that already have an adequate keyboard just so I could have my setups done in advance and have access to the sounds/splits/layers I like.

So far, I haven't abeen able to figure what software would work best for me. I would need to have access to a dozen or so sounds (set up in advance based on what we'd be playing), with the ability to change sounds, do splits and layers, and adjust levels on the fly with a minimum of fuss (maybe some kind of smart key setup). Somebody on another board recommended V-Stack, which I've tried, and seems pretty close, but I'm concerned it might not offer enough flexibility to switch or adjust quickly while I'm playing. The other recommendation was Kontakt, but I couldn't really test drive it because they didn't have an OS X demo.

Most of what I've seen seems directed toward recording, loop-based stuff or pre-fab tracks, but that's not at all what I do right now. I need to just play and improvise live. That other stuff is a bonus if the package already includes it, but not as its sole purpose. I'm running Panther with 1 GB of RAM.

Thanks in advance for helping a 'puter audio noob...