How to turn the Loop function off and on with a foot switch

[Jimbo 88]

So the Loop function can be activated by pressing "L" and the looped measures will have a yellow bar over them.  I recently picked up a Line 6 FBV Express pedal that has pedal switches  that will transmit Midi CC data, MMC and "Mackie".   I'd like to use one of the pedal switches to toggle the Loop function on and off, but I can't think of a way to get that to happen.

Would I set up the Line 6 Express as a surface controller?  I can't find a way to effect the Loop function that way.

I going to be using a laptop with CbB to play backing tracks for a jazz group and would like to loop the solo sections so everyone gets a chance to solo. Then turn off the loop without taking my eyes and hands off the piano to hit "L".

Thanks.... 

[scook]

I have never bothered setting up MIDI shortcuts, but it is done the same place as regular keyboard shortcuts in Preferences > Customization > Keyboard Shortcuts.  It is possible to use a note or CC to shift the keyboard into shortcut command mode. For more info see http://www.cakewalk.com/Documentation?product=Cakewalk&language=3&help=Templates_KeyBindings.4.html

[John Vere]

For $ 20-30 you can purchase a USB programable foot switch. 
They  record any keystrokes and mouse clicks. 
I have one of the 3 switch ones and it is set up with R-W and Space bar for Cakewalk. 
 

Edited March 21, 2022 by John Vere

[Terry Kelley]

I need that with record and CTRL-z.

https://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-iKKEGOL-Optical-Computer-Keyboard/dp/B08MC4PFHY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=64YG02S79BSD&keywords=Usb+Triple+Foot+Switch+Pedal+Control+Keyboard+Mouse+3+Pedals+Simulate+Any+Key+On+Keyboard+Combination+Ke&qid=1647876471&sprefix=usb+triple+foot+switch+pedal+control+keyboard+mouse+3+pedals+simulate+any+key+on+keyboard+combination+ke%2Caps%2C1282&sr=8-1

Edited March 21, 2022 by Terry Kelley

[John Vere]

Yes @Terry Kelley    Thats very similar to the one I bought from Amazon.  Different brand. These are just fine for Cakewalk simple control, But .....

This is the one I use for live performance as recomended by other musicains. It gives me 5 controls and uses standard sustain type keyboard pedals with 1/8" jacks which I bought for $12 each. So the quality is bullet proof. It was more money but I've had it for years now and still working great. SIze of a pack of smokes. The 

Be aware that the The $30 - $60  models from China come with sort of iffy software and no support.  

But the stealth has  proper support documents and software that they update.  I think they are made in USA. 

https://stealthswitch3.com/   

Another company that I bought from was this company, top quality built in USA stuff. https://xkeys.com/xkeys.html      this one https://xkeys.com/xkfootmedia.html  but it only had 3 switches. But it's built like a tank and my first one I bought in 2004 and it wore out and they sent me a bunch of the switchs free! They also keep the software up to date.