Bought the FC-7 about a month ago to replace a Boss (itself a good pedal), because the longer throw of the FC-7 is an advantage for organ swell. No regrets.
Pros:
- It may be because of the longer throw in itself, but the FC-7 gives me substantially better control of the swell, which I vary almost continuously. It works very smoothly, and is light to the touch.
- The option to let the pedal bounce back from 'full throttle' is very useful, not least because it can be adjusted to taste.
- The pedal is quite heavy, is almost fully rubberised, and does not go 'walkabout', even on smooth surfaces.
- The connecting cable stores nicely inside for transport. Nice touch that the connector clicks in a small clamp to hold the cable in place. Simple, but appreciated in everyday use.
Cons:
- Cable/connector appears a bit 'light' (but has worked fine, so far).
- Would perhaps prefer a female TRS jack connection to let you chose connector and cable yourself (but then again, the internal storage is nice and simple).
Please note:
- I've only had the FC-7 for a short while - but it is rugged, and the build suggests that it will last a looong time.
- Also note that I haven't tried the option to raise a small spike on the underside to give a more comfortable angle for players when sitting down. But I would do so with caution, because it looks as if it is likely to scratch the surface beneath. Plus you need a screwdriver to use it, and again to reverse it for transport/storage (it is quite sharp, and may damage or scratch whatever it's stored with). Anyway, I'm positioned fairly high, and the standard tilt works fine for me.
For my use, the pros far outweigh the cons. This is a very straightforward product, the kind that lets you concentrate on the fun part: playing music. Highly recommended.
About a year later:
Everything above still holds. Very happy with the FC-7.
