Description
PRICE
NOK 4,999
Approximate prices in other currencies
EUR: 495
GBP: 434
USD: 530
Shipping is not included (approx. USD 60 for worldwide shipping). Import duties (typically 20–25%) may apply depending on your country.
DESCRIPTION
The FC-3 B-5 Edition is the flagship model of the Fosse Controllers drawbar MIDI controllers—handcrafted and designed specifically for use with the B-5 organ software from Acoustic Samples:
🔗 https://www.acousticsamples.net/keys/B5
All drawbars, potentiometers, and switches are pre-programmed to work seamlessly with B-5. No mapping required—just plug and play!
Combined with the B-5 software, a MIDI keyboard, and an audio interface, the FC-3 offers an affordable and highly portable alternative to a classic tonewheel organ—ideal for both studio production and live performance. It’s compact enough to bring to gigs (especially in the optional flight case) and connects easily to any MIDI keyboard or stage piano using the included MIDI cable.
The FC-3 is hand-built with durable, high-quality materials. The front panel is made of aluminum with laser-printed text and symbols, while the side panels are crafted from solid cherry wood. Its internal electronics are based on the Arduino Uno—a robust, open-source microcontroller board.
Note: The FC-3 does not support USB MIDI. It connects to your system via standard 5-pin DIN MIDI—either directly to a MIDI interface, or through the MIDI input of a keyboard/stage piano that connects via USB to your computer or iPad.
Although optimized for B-5, the FC-3 can also be used with other virtual organ software via MIDI-learn. However, full compatibility across all controls cannot be guaranteed due to variations in MIDI implementation (e.g., drawbar inversions, switch behavior, or CC values).
ORDERING & PRODUCTION
Each controller is made to order. Please allow at least 3–4 weeks for production, depending on part availability and current workload. There is currently a waiting list, so it may take a few months before production can begin.
If you’d like to order, just contact me to reserve your spot on the list.
I recommend purchasing the Fosse Controllers flight case for safe transport and performance use.
SHORT DEMO VIDEO
DIMENSIONS
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Length: 22 cm (8.8″)
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Width: 21.5 cm (8.6″)
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Height: 9.5 cm (3.8″)
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Weight: 1.3 kg
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
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9V power supply (EU, UK, or US plug type)
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MIDI cable (3 meters)
Note: The FC-3 does not have an internal sound engine. It transmits MIDI data to control virtual organ software (VSTi), which produces the audio.
CONTROL MAPPING — B-5 Edition
Function | CC# | Values |
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Upper Manual Drawbars (1–9) | 12–20 | Min: 127, Max: 0 (inverted) |
General Volume (knob) | 117 | 0–127 |
Volume Soft/Normal (switch) | 7 | Soft: 0, Normal: 127 |
Swell Pedal (expression pedal input) | 11 | 0–127 |
Rotary Speed Pedal (sustain pedal input) | 1 | Toggle: 0 / 127 |
Rotary Speaker Selector | 104 | Chorale: 0, Brake: 64, Tremolo: 127 |
Vibrato Swell (on/off) | 31 | Off: 0, On: 127 |
Vibrato Great (on/off) | 30 | Off: 0, On: 127 |
Vibrato Selector (6-position rotary switch) | 73 | C-1: 0, V-2: 42, C-2: 63, V-3: 83, C-3: 106, V-1: 127 |
Percussion On/Off | 66 | Off: 0, On: 127 |
Percussion Volume | 70 | Soft: 0, Normal: 127 |
Percussion Decay (Slow/Fast) | 71 | Slow: 0, Fast: 127 |
Percussion Harmonic (2nd/3rd) | 72 | 2nd: 0, 3rd: 127 |
Tube Distortion On/Off | 102 | Off: 0, On: 127 |
Tube Distortion Amount | 76 | 0–127 |
Chorus On/Off | 119 | Off: 0, On: 127 |
Chorus Mix | 105 | 0–127 |
Phaser On/Off | 107 | Off: 0, On: 127 |
Phaser Depth | 108 | 0–127 |
Delay On/Off | 109 | Off: 0, On: 127 |
Delay Mix | 110 | 0–127 |
Overdrive On/Off | 111 | Off: 0, On: 127 |
Overdrive Mix | 112 | 0–127 |
Fuzz On/Off | 113 | Off: 0, On: 127 |
Fuzz Mix | 114 | 0–127 |
Reverb On/Off | 115 | Off: 0, On: 127 |
Reverb Wet Mix | 84 | 0–127 |
Manual Selector | 103 | Upper: 0, Lower: 64, Pedals: 127 |
QUESTIONS OR ORDERS?
If you have any questions or would like to order an FC-3 B-5 Edition, please fill out the contact form. I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
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