Detail 01
MIDI footswitch controller
Sends program and control messages only. All sound comes from whatever it is driving.
Product detailSKU #1274034491923
RolandFC-300 MIDI Footswitch Controller
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A large floor MIDI foot controller with an expression pedal, aimed at players running rack gear, multi-effects, or software live and hands-free.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Switching patches on rack effects or amps from the floor
- Riding volume or wah on a controllable parameter mid-song
- Driving a laptop rig where hands stay on the instrument
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players with one or two pedals and no MIDI gear
- Small pedalboards — this takes serious floor space
- Anyone wanting stompbox tones; it makes no sound itself
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Built-in expression pedal
Continuous control for volume, wah, or any assignable parameter without adding a separate pedal.
Detail 03
Multiple assignable footswitches
Several patches or on/off functions reachable in one step, so no menu diving between songs.
Detail 04
Floor-format chassis
Built to be stepped on and to sit flat on stage rather than on a desk.
Detail 05
$679.99 tier
Priced as a serious stage controller, not a two-button patch changer.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Sends no audio. Your MIDI-capable gear does the actual sound.
- 02Check that your target device responds to program change and CC messages.
- 03MIDI cable and power are separate concerns — confirm what your setup needs.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it produce any sound on its own?
No. It sends MIDI commands. Every tone comes from the amp, rack unit, or software it controls.
02Will it control non-Roland gear?
It speaks standard MIDI, so any device that responds to program change and CC messages can be driven by it.
03Do I need a separate expression pedal?
No. An expression pedal is built in, so basic volume or wah-style control is covered out of the box.
04Can I use it with a computer?
Yes, if your computer has a MIDI input path. It sends the same messages a DAW or plugin host can map.
