Posts by NyteOwl

I just did something similar last week, had no idea what to do when I started, and fumbled my way to an acceptable end result by disregarding the key of the song - which was a straight ahead 1, 4, 5 in G - and instead looking at the notes being played and choosing the appropriate relevant scale, which in my case turned out to be the F-Major scale. I also chose to play the higher part with the harmonizer adding notes a third below what I was playing, a strategy I've seen recommended many times, especially with vocal harmonizers.

The instructions on Pages 175 thru 180 in the manual are easy to follow, so after adding the desired rig profile, I loaded the Harmonic Pitch effect into the "X" slot. Next, I dialed in the scale, set Voice Interval 1 to -3, Voice Interval 2 to Unison, and that was it.

Hope this helps...

I don't know which model KPA you have, but if it's a rack mount unit maybe adding one of these to your rack will work for you...
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Check http://www.aclamguitars.cat and look for smart track pedalboard. No Velcro. Safe fixation.

Interesting concept at a decent price point, but I noticed none of those pix showing pedals fastened to the board have any cables connecting them. The video is also so dark one can't really tell how many pedals are on the board, but if you look closely you can see once again not all of them are connected. Makes me wonder if there might be real world space issues when it comes to setting up a working board.

Quote from Zappledan

I have a Yamaha MG10XU mixer that works with this: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/yamaha-microphone-stand-adapter-for-s15?cntry=us&source=3WWRWXGP&gclid=CNv_7J-6lssCFdgPgQodW5IBhQ&kwid=productads-adid^83738188347-device^c-plaid^151365590202-sku^420098000000000@ADL4MF-adType^PLA

How do you attached your mixer to that, or do you attach something to it that you mixer sits on?

Quote from Zappledan

...and I found a mic stand holder for my mixer.

I'd like to see what you're using there. Got a pic or a link you could share?

Sorry, I'm using a Remote.

And I since can see exactly where you're coming from, I won't expand on the analogy any further other than to say, although we have slightly different viewpoints, we're still in agreement that one should take all things into consideration and buy whichever unit suits their particular situation. We're just explaining it differently.

And even though I live in South Florida without a mountain in sight, there are times I wish I'd bought 4x, too.

Running my KPA in performance mode, I control two other devices via MIDI.

While not the KPA recommended method, I have both devices on the same MIDI channel and using corresponding preset numbers, and I daisy-chained the MIDI connections so when I select a rig slot in Performance mode both external MIDI devices change to their respective required presets or to MIDI-mapped presets. I have yet to try it, but by doing it this way I should be able to add another MIDI device to the MIDI chain at some point in the future, should the need arise.

Quote from viabcroce

Sure, got it! But fuel is something you'd need anyway, while usually you (me at least) are very careful in deciding how much to spend for a car.
With what I saved by not buying a Ferrari I'll have fuel for my Seat for all its life... or mine!
On a more serious note, my point is that you save money and face some compromises. Only you can evaluate how important this is for you, and how much you'll have to "pay" for that saving.:)

Okay, maybe the vehicle analogy isn't the greatest, but all that money you saved by not buying a Ferrari isn't going to be much help if you run out of gas on the way to a gig in the middle of nowhere and you can't even see a building anywhere, let alone a fuel station. The type of vehicle one is driving becomes irrelevant when one is standing by the side of the road wishing there were a couple of 5 gallon containers of fuel in the trunk. But enough car talk...

You're absolutely correct about an individual being the only one who can decide what is right for themselves. Whatever the OP does, I'm sure he'll enjoy his KPA.

Quote from viabcroce

Well, I guess "better" relates to an array of parameters. Sure, better to own and drive a better car than a lesser one.

Whether you drive a Bentley or a Buick, if you run out of fuel it ain't going anywhere except to the bottom of the hill. Just saying it's better to be prepared for any situation one might encounter than to encounter a situation for which one is unprepared.

Said it before and I'll say it again:

Better to have power and not need it than to need power and not have it.

Hmm...

I'm not aware of any special boot sequence. Before I got my Remote I used a Mastermind and it always booted up the same, and with no response lag time, whether or not the MIDI was connected.

JH-2 is suggesting a feature request involving a future re-design of the Remote to include mini display windows above the buttons, as shown on the two referenced MIDI controllers from Line 6 and RJM.

...and the cabinet is..?

First thing I'd try is loading the desired rig into a Performance slot, and then editing the Volume Pedal parameters from within that slot.

Have I missed something? Where was it clarified that both KPAs are powered or one is and the other is not? And what about the cabinet, stereo or mono?

I've reviewed this thread more than a few times, and I think I understand what the OP means by:

"What I like about this Helix pedalboard is that you have all the names of the presets before you press the button..."

The Helix boards and some of the RJM boards have small display panels above each button (see below) so one can easily see the names of all the Presets available in the currently loaded bank before selecting any of them. While the rig names assigned to each slot in Performance Mode are displayed as well they are, IMHO, not quite as easy to read. I do agree that this is a very desirable feature, but suspect it would require a complete redesign of the Remote.

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My Pedaltrain 2

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The first 3 buttons on the TC foot switch connect to a Digitech Vocalist Live Pro, and 4, 5, and 6 go to their respective jacks on the Remote.

I took the feet off and used some of this:

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I've been using this stuff for years to fasten whatever to my pedal boards. One square inch in each corner will secure a Remote to a Pedal Train. To remove, slide a flat blade screwdriver underneath and pry up; it peels right off without leaving any residue.

Just my opinion, but if your budget permits go with the powered model. Better to have the power available if you ever need it, than to need it and not have it.