That's interesting! I've read somewhere on the "Voicelive Fans" FB group that it's something to do with the serial numbers. If I remember correctly, the FW will read the serial and (I guess) it will lock/unlock certain features accordingly. I was also surprised to find out that the backing tracks wouldn't work. If you manage to figure something out, please let us all know. Thanks for passing by 😉

@@AleSuggests If it depends on the serial number, it would need to be changed to confirm this. I haven't found such an option anywhere. I wonder where it is saved. This can be a tough one.

Free shipping? I'm interested in the MC6 Pro so I went into their online checkout: $25 shipping to WY, USA. I'm not complaining but free shipping would be nice!

Thanks for passing by :)

There's a review out by @scottuhlmusic

Hey, it's nice to see you around thanks to Google, then :) Yes, the HX-99 does have clean HDMI out... but it's tricky to use it as they cramped it so close to the tripod screw... but then is when my video hack comes in handy. Hopefully I'll see you again ;)

​@@AleSuggests thanks for answering! I am comparing Sony (with bracket hack that you recommended) and Canon PowerShot SX70 HS which is 60 € more expensive, but I think that it might be my choice, it is still in my budget. I want to have camera with good zoom capability and clean HDMI so how I could use it for live streaming also.

Thanks :) No lags at the moment, no. These are honestly great devices. Thanks for passing by!

Sorry, but I'm not a Linux user. Hopefully someone replies soon?

@@AleSuggests Thank you for replying. Great video btw!

Hey thanks for passing by. There is a Facebook group called "TC Helicon Voicelive fans" in which people are usually very kind, skilled and helpful. Why don't you join us there? I hope you'll get it fixed soon!

Thank you 😊

Yup, that's how the whole trackball journey started for me... wrist pain similar to carpal tunnel syndrome after hours and hours of computer. Hopefully you'll work better with your new TB... and consider that when it comes to pain and posture... the Expert wins hands down (in my honest opinion). Thanks for passing by ;)

Have you found a solution to the problem?

@@coverband8875 - No I haven't found a solution yet. Apart from showing as a VL3 on voicesupport 2, my VLX has been working brilliantly. So I hesitate to tinker with it.

The Ampero Control is the first controller I bought, and I was so sure it would be more than enough. But then... how do you know what are you switching on and off without a dedicated screen? Say you have just 10 banks of 4 presets. How do you remember which is which? You cannot even stick some tape to the side of the switches, because as soon as you change the bank, the switch order changes. Another thing that I missed with the Ampero was the lack of a companion software, yes it's got its iPad app, but it's not easy to backup/restore, copy/paste presets, and say that one day they stop supporting the app? So, even though I wanted to love the Ampero and I prefer its smaller form factor, it turned out that it wasn't enough for me, and I am confident many would share the same opinion. On the paper, the Ampero is a great and capable device, but the devil is in the details I suppose.... those details that usually us as musicians work so hard on when creating songs? Those kind of details that I appreciated more on other devices such as Soleman and Morningstar. IMHO, Midi is already a cumbersome and outdated tech to be dealt with cumbersome HW. Anyhow, if they update the Ampero Control in a v2.0 with a better display, I'll most likely give it another shot. I hope you found the video useful, and hopefully I'll see you around ;)

@@AleSuggests Thank you for the input!

They look really nice, actually, and very well priced. If they only had something smaller than an MX-6, but still with a display, I'd buy one.

Yes, the Midi Captain is in my radar. The only thing is that its form factor is a little too big for my needs... I'm usually a fan of truly compact controllers to save pedalboard space for pedals that actually make sounds, lol. But I think at some point I'm gonna check it out, especially to test that time engine feature to auto-switch the effects on and off. Thanks for passing by, btw :)

I am so glad the video was useful. This is exactly the kind of info I wanted to share out there, as I have purchased the Ampero Control myself just to feel disappointed after a few hours of use because of its display. The MC6 Pro is a great device... but mind that apart for the extra inches of depth, you may need to think about the extra height as well... if you use a lot the pedals on the second raw, you may need risers. Currently, I am also liking the Disaster Area DMC3XL, far less capable than Morningstar, but very compact, and somehow easy to use once you get your head around (I still have the MC6 Pro in studio though). I hope to see you around again ;)

Hey thanks man :) So, I no longer have the T470, nor the Expert. But, my setup is somehow similar, as I use a Kensington Orbit Fusion (one of their newer trackball mouse), and a Lenovo Thinkpad X380. Regarding the trackball that stops working... is it wired or wireless? If it's wired try to use a different USB port on your laptop and see if it's more stable, if it is wireless try to change the batteries (if you use rechargeables, mind that my mouse does not like them and I need to use normal alkaline). To program the mouse, you'll need to go to the Kensington's website and download their dedicated software called "KensingtonWorks". Once you have installed it, it's really straightforward to program anything you like... you'll see! But if for whatever reason, you have some difficulties, just hit me up in the comments, and I'll see what I can do to help you out ;) The Kensington software may even improve your mouse stability, and you may solve both issues with one stone. Here's the link to the download page of the software: www.kensington.com/software/kensingtonworks/ I hope this is all helpful and let me know how you do. Thanks for passing by ;) Ale

I'm glad the video was useful. I've never used the controllers to send note data, but I cannot see why you would not be able to connect a Behringer FCB1010 into any of the controllers of the video, because the Beheringer has got midi out 5 din and all the controllers I showcased in the video do have midi in ports. The Line 6 FBV3 is a different story though, because I believe it has only got the USB port... so IF it's USB class compliant, you could still possibly connect it to the USB port of the MC6 Pro, but the other controllers will not support this feature, only the MC6 Pro. If you want my honest opinion... I don't know your setup, so take this with a pinch of salt, but if I were you, I would separate things up. I would program the MC6 Pro (or whatever controller you decide to buy) to send Midi CC/PCs only, and then the FCB1010 to send midi notes only. Programming them separately may be a lot simpler. You could still chain the two devices, so that: FCB1010 midi out -> MC6 Pro midi in -> MC6 Pro midi out -> keyboard midi in .... and the keyboard will still see the midi messages of both controllers... or you could use a midi merger box if your keyboard has only got one midi in. Just download the FCB1010 pdf manual and make sure that it can send midi notes before you buy it, and also download and install the Behringer editing software so you are sure it is still supported on your computer, as it is a bit of an old device. Also check out the Keith McMillen Midi devices (Softstep, etc) they may be quite a bit smaller than a FCB1010, and they are velocity sensitive... but mind if these have only a USB port if I remember correctly, so once again go for the MC6 Pro if you end up grabbing a Softstep. I hope this helps, and thanks for passing by ;)

I must admit, I have a love and hate relationship with the Morningstar software. It is VERY powerful, no other midi controller software will allow you to program your device so deeply so that you could do almost EXACTLY what you want with your controller... but it comes with a price, as it requires some dedication and time to program it. I wish it was a bit faster, and more intuitive

turning any of the 4 black knobs you can adjust what is coming out of the main output and the headphone output.

I must agree, unfortunately. Displays are generally Morningstar's Achille's heel so far.

I love my Greek Bouzouki!

I'd say the MC6 Pro display is still better than the latest MC8 iteration (black text over white background), especially after you spend some time tweaking the MC6 Pro and choosing the right colours. Mind that I never tried the MC8's white text over black background, but the MC8 I had was really tough to read when standing, the MC6 Pro quite a bit less difficult.

Thank you... I didn't get married yet, so maybe that's why I didn't know lol

Thanks for sharing the info ♥