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Quoted from "holz27"

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Quoted from "coipu"

Personally I would rather see at least 1 or preferably 2 exp pedals included a la FC-300 stylee, simply because I don't want to carry 37 million pieces of separate gear and cables to every gig, for those that absolutely hate that idea, maybe some kind of extra bolt on solution to satisfy both camps?

that is what I think, too.
one exp pedal would be perfect and I guess everybody uses at least one. Even if it is a bit more expensive. I hate to carry around a lot of seperate pieces. So pleeeeeeeas one exp pedal.
If you don`t waste the space on top row of the original layout ant put the bank switch there, it will be enough space for a exp pedal without making it so much bigger.
And thanks CK for asking on our opinion ...

+1

So I also am looking for a solution with all I need on board. So at least one expression pedal would be great. I know my subjective opinion is not important, but I don't like the idea of bringing stuff together on a self built board. I don't think I would.

But anyway it's an exciting thing to discuss features of an upcoming product. Thank you so far!

Here are a couple of suggestions:-

1. When using the KPA in Perform mode, maybe the Bank controls could instead step through the songs in the set list and there could be an LCD/LED display showing the section of the song assigned to each switch? (I don't know if Perform mode will work this way, but it might be handy).

2. More granularity on the Tuner and an indication of which note is being tuned (useful for those using alternate or drop tunings).

Hi Chris,

I think your design has a lot of promise. Just a few suggestions from someone who gigs regularly:


Please, please, PLEASE make the LCD display LARGE enough to read the patch names easily while standing above it.

Also, when you toggle the tuner, it should show up as a graphic in the large LCD display, just like it does in the KPA when you switch to tuner mode. That is SO, SO important for live playing.

Quoted from "Desiato"

Hi Chris,

I think your design has a lot of promise. Just a few suggestions from someone who gigs regularly:


Please, please, PLEASE make the LCD display LARGE enough to read the patch names easily while standing above it.

Also, when you toggle the tuner, it should show up as a graphic in the large LCD display, just like it does in the KPA when you switch to tuner mode. That is SO, SO important for live playing.

+1

Very nice, can't wait!

I would prefer effect switches on bottom row. I use them much more often than preset switching.

Quoted from "MoreK"

Very nice, can't wait!

I would prefer effect switches on bottom row. I use them much more often than preset switching.

i'm afraid it's gonna be tough to make that a majority's point of view, but count me in!

I very much like the compact layout, but I prefer the preset switches on the bottom.

Quoted from "DanielRigler"

I very much like the compact layout, but I prefer the preset switches on the bottom.

i honestly don't care, as long as it's compact

In a similar idea, I did a little draw for a KPA Foot Controller proposal (I don't know if I did post it in the right thread thought).

I only had my graphics, but it could of course be made by using the current black draft, it doesn't matter.
And I used the ABCD and XMDR names to an easier understanding to refer to what KPA users know and can read on the Amp front panel.



The big difference is the fact to have the dedicated row for the Stomps and another one for the Effects. I would like to turn on/off a delay and reverb, independently from the compressor, tube screamer, etc... I also had the A/B to easily switch between two rigs, a Loop to always be able to start the Looper or a Sequence.

And when you hold A/B, you can actually turn on/off the Amp, EQ, Cab and Master of your Rig Stack.

The Boost could be active on any of the 1,2,3,4 positions.
Inputs would allow to change the Input (Strat/Les Paul) and if you hold it for 2s you're in Mute/Tuner.

You could access to most on the far right side, most of the important features such: Mute/Tuner, Loop, Next Song, Tap
At the bottom you will get your Clean, Crunch, Solo, etc... (or Intro, Verse, Bridge, Chorus, with the Boost for Solo)

I hope you like it... because I do. And I might not have the KPA yet, but there's no doubt I will get one... ever more with a Foot Controller like this one

Phil

I like several ideas here. And I will be very happy to have a dedicated Foot Controller from Kemper!!

The switch that is really missing from the CK prototype (also as a feature in the KPA itself) is the LOOPER.

What do you think about it?