Connecting a Midi Foot Controller to a DAW w/ Jam Origin

I use MG2 plugin in a daw only for mixing and controllers are used to manage the daw functions.

For live performance I do not have the use of a daw which is not very suitable, I use my midi controllers with standalone MG2 or MG2 plugin loaded in a vst host (Gig Performer) if I need using background audio tracks, loops etc.

I have used long enough this one with no problem: Roland UM-ONE

In your case, the chain pedal is exactly right (to be fussy, FCB1010 is not in the chain as it is not audio but midi flow).