This software was developed using Java technology and as such is platform independent, that is, should work with a variety of operating systems. It was developed on Microsoft WindowsXP and this is the platform used for most of its testing. It has been used successfully on the following systems:
Once the application is installed, release notes are available via the Help menu.
MAC USERS: Sun does not provide JRE for Mac. Macs come equipped with Apple-provided Java support. Only OSX v10.4 (Tiger) or later will support a suitable Java version. IMPORTANT: Apple's Java implementation is not fully functional with respect to MIDI I/O. You'll also need to download and add "Plum Stone." Kudos to Bob Lang! Why do you need Plumstone? See FAQ.
(all trademarks acknowledged; Sun, Apple, Behringer, etc.)
The author has no affiliation with Behringer.
This software represents the author's individual, unfunded effort. Its purpose is to provide set of personal productivity tools for the FCB1010 - designed and optimized to suit the author's personal preferences regarding usability, scope, and look and feel.
As with any free software, use at your own risk.
In order to use this software effectively, you must become aware of your FCB1010's software version (a.k.a., "firmware" version). The unit's programming is contained on a read-only memory chip on one of its internal circuit boards. Since the first FCB1010s were produced, this programming has changed several times. New units ship with newer firmware. Older units can be upgraded by obtaining a chip having newer firmware and replacing the old chip with this new one.
For best results, your FCB should have firmware version 2.4 or better. Older versions have some known problems. The Ripwerx application includes a feature for checking your unit's firmware version.
In addition to Behringer-supplied firmware, some unofficial firmware versions have been developed by a private individual. These are known as Ossandust's Unofficial Firmware and several versions have been released. These unofficial releases incorporate bug fixes, improvements, and new features.
For version comparisons and for information related to acquiring replacement firmware, refer to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/fcb1010/.
Ripwerx FCB1010 Editor is not intended for use with all firmware versions:
| FCB1010 Firmware Version | Ripwerx-compatable? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Official Behringer v2.2 (or older) | NO! | Do not use Ripwerx. Upgrade your firmware! |
| Official Behringer v2.3 | OK | Firmware upgrade is recommended |
| Official Behringer v2.4 | Yes | |
| Official Behringer v2.5 | Yes | |
| Unofficial UnO v1.0.0 | Yes |
Download file FCB1010_editor_v1.8.zip.
Unzip this file to any folder/directory on your computer. Following unzip, you will now have a single file: an executable Java Archive (.jar) file. This file contains the entire application. You may delete the zip file.
Execute the jar file. For example, double-click the file or select it and press the Enter key.
Linux users may need to execute from a command line. Example:
java -jar FCB1010_editor_v1.8.jar
When the application window appears, select Help, FCB1010 User Guide. What should you read first? Please take a few moments to read the Introduction and User Prerequisites sections - this may save time and prevent frustration.
A typical use case will be:
Check out the FAQ.