I want to add my Kemper remote controller to my pedalboard. (Pedaltrain Novo 32)
But I'm kinda hesitated, on sticking velcro underneath it, to add it to the board.
It'll probably decrease the value (even) more... (If I ever decide to sell it)
Same thing with my Line 6 HX Effects.
I know there's the ''Aclam Smart Track'' pedalboards, but unfortunately you can't run cables underneath it...
So, how do you guys connect your remote controllers to your (pedal)board? (If you do that at all) 
Display MoreIn principle that should work, however
- you should use an instrument cable to transfer this line level signal
- you need to switch on the Blackstar as you intend to leverage it's built in power amp
- you don't need to activate Monitor Stereo
- you might need to further crank up Monitor output Volume
- if there is still no sound, check the Mionitor Output Source, default is "Monitor Mono".
Found out the problem:
Forgot to connect the amp with the cabinet... 
I'm trying to get some sounds out of my Blackstar HT-5, using it as a speaker cab for my powered Kemper, but unfortunately to no success...
I'm running a speaker cable from the monitor out, of the Kemper into the FX Return of the Blackstar. (Also have jacks plugged into both the Send of the loop, as well as the guitar input)
Might be a stupid question, but does the amp need to be turned on? (Didn't help either by the way)
I'm guessing it's probably related to my output settings of the Kemper, which are:
I got a powered toaster today. (Secondhand) That came with a bunch of 'extra' profiles. (There's a 1000 on there to be exact) ?
I first want to check out all the stuff that's on there, to see if there's anything I like. (Already favorite some profiles)
But I want to get to the point to make 2 duplicate Kemper profilers (toasters) so I can leave the unpowered at home, and use the powered one for band stuff.
What would be the easiest way to do this using Rig manager? 
Bought a powered toaster. ? (Came loaded with some extra good sounding profiles) ?
Was planning on selling my unpowered one, but I might just keep it for home use. And use the powered one for band stuff. ? (Loading them both up with the same profiles/performances etc.)
Thanks guys!
If I backup my content on the Kemper with USB, will this also include my performances?
Thinking about just getting either a:
- Powered toaster (secondhand, more expensive, but with an build in power-amp)
- Or just a single power-amp, so I can connect my unpowered toaster with an guitar cabinet. (cheaper option)
In case there's no PA available at a gig. (But I probably have to purchase a (4x12) cabinet for those cases?) Since not every venue/bar have a backline.
And buy a (cheap) monitor later on for (stage) reference etc.
*Sorry for all the questions guys, it's just that I'm a leak, when it comes to using the Kemper outside my cozy bedroom...
Display MoreMike,
Do you sing too? In which case, are you expecting to have a vocal monitor?
Does the band have a PA?
Since you are used to hearing your guitar through the PROFILER and KRK Rockets, I'd stick with playing through the PA at rehearsals. If you switch to a conventional cabinet or POWER Kabinet, you'll have to get used to that amp in the room sound. There's nothing wrong with that, but it may be an adjustment and a distraction.
Are you talking bar gigs or?
It's hard to generalize without more information.
It's best to check with the venue and find out for sure.
Since you're using studio monitors now, and you haven't mentioned wanting/needing the tone and experience of playing through a guitar cabinet, then, yes - it could be just that simple.
I don't sing. (Might be doing some backup vocals in the future)
Not sure if we have/own a PA system. (Maybe the singer has one, but I'd have to check)
We only had one rehearsal so far, but I'd just like to be prepared, (especially for rehearsals momentarily) so I know I can get the Kemper to work when I'll bring it along. (Really dislike, having to play through a solid state amp, with all my pedals in front of the amp instead of going through an effects loop...)
If there will be any gigs, they'll be in bars/small venues for the time being.
By the way, I'm playing the Kemper through a pair of KRK Rockets at the moment...
Thank you all for helping me out with all of this!
Since I don't have any gigging experiences what so ever, I'll get 'straight' to the point:
"What would be wise to invest in, using my unpowered Kemper toaster to play gigs/during rehearsals?"
Do (all) venues usually have PA monitors available to get the Kemper (along with the rest of the band) to sound through? Probably not going with in-ear monitoring just yet. (Do have a bit of experience with them)
So would I need an extra (active) monitor to properly hear myself on stage?
Is it really just that simple to plug the Kemper in the PA/FOH, and be done with it? (Bringing a monitor as backup or something like that?)
Got a situation over here:
Recently (joined) a new band. And I'd like to start using the Kemper (unpowered toaster) for rehearsals. (And eventually for gigs as well)
Problem is that I'm in doubt, should I either,
- Connect it to a PA/mixer (That's already available in the rehearsal space) Our singer is also using the mixer, along with the (2) active HK speakers/monitors that are in that room. So I'm not even sure If I can connect the Kemper to it as well...?
Mixer/PA is this one: (Mackie ProFx16)
- Or would it be better if I just buy something like the Kemper Kone/Kabinet, to get that 'amp in the room' sound, easy of use etc?
Thank you all by the way, got it to work in the meantime! ??
Connect the Profiler using the 1/4" inputs of the UX2.
The UX2 does not have SPDIF input:
"stereo 1/4" inputs for your line-level gear and 1/4" and S/PDIF outputs for monitoring."
So if I connect 2 XLR (female) to jack cables from the Master Output of the Kemper, into both Line Inputs of the UX2, it'll work?[Blocked Image: https://ibb.co/RC2ZzQB]
Having trouble connecting/setting up my Kemper to record with Ableton Live 11.
I'm using Line 6 UX2 as my interface. (with a single SPDIF cable between the two)
I've tried both using the OUT as well as the IN SPDIF inputs on the rear of the Kemper, but I don't get any signal whatsoever...
I'll probably have to set it up somewhere in Ableton, but don't know how to be honest.
Already set the ''SPDIF Output'' on the kemper output section to: Master Stereo. (Output volume is also maxed out)
Also looked at POD Farm in the mixer, but there's no SPDIF input I can choose from.
*Line 6 UX2 - mentions SPDIF OUT by the way.
Any help would be greatly appropriated!! 
Display MoreI'm still not sure what you are asking, so for clarity:
- When you select a rig, you can pre-programme this to have whatever effects on by default and whatever state you want
- You can have effects locked so that regardless of what slot you select they stay on - I don't use lock at all but that would replicate the "fixed" status I think you might be looking for.
A pedal board is totally independent of the amp and therefore the KPA doesn't work this way - which is a good thing because you can pre programme what you need plus use the effects like stomp boxes. This has the advantage that you can customise the effects for each slot which is way more flexible rather than have, say, one delay setting for every song.
So you can acheive I think what you want but you might need to plan a little on how you use the slots rather than think in the tradtional pedal board and Amp set up.
I only use 1 performance to cover 30+ songs as I have a clean, crunch heavy rhythm and solo sound plus a specialist slot ( talkbox for living on a prayer) for example. I use morph to boost volume and gain for riffs and I have my wah set up on every slot. I have 2 delays on my main rhythm, one for one for a bit of ambient delay and that is on all the time and 1 delay I select for 1 song ( Intro Welcome to the Jungle).
Not sure if any of that helps...
...and you are not a difficult person
'Fixed' it for now by locking all 4 effects on the Remote.. ; p (I'm only using 1 performance with the Kemper)
It won't be possible (if I ever want,) to create a whole new performance without those effects/pedalboard taking those 4 post-effect slots, right?
Because I need to unlock them first? Seems like they act 'global' when I'm changing them on a new performance into something else, (or delete them) they automatically get the same treatment on my 'old' performance. (The one I'm using right now)
Thank you for being so kind/helpful!! (You, and everyone else)
* I've had the Kemper for a while now, but only recently started to want more out of it. (And realised, I could) 
I know that setting up (and then saving) performance slots, saves the status of the effects. (On/Off) But that isn't really what I'm after.. (Yeah I'm a difficult person) I think, (Like you said) it's only doable by making and saving different performances/rigs for certain songs that require those kind of actions..
It would work for a song like Teen Spirit, but I'm not playing covers on a regular basis. And would just like the funcion of a 'normal' pedalboard to play around with.
Seems like pros and cons (for me) right now are:
- Remote effects: Nice that it automatically switches the effects off, when not needed on the next channel/rig.
- Real pedalboard: Nice that I'm able to keep effects on when switching channels/rigs, but also more tapdancing turning them on/off in time.
I'm gonna try it out first by programming them on the Remote (Using my Main Rig/sounds) saving them when they're all off. (On every channel/rig)
If it's annoying, or not working out, I'll just connect a real pedalboard to the effects loop. 
Wow, so you will have new reverbs, drives, output shelving, etc.
Oh yeah! 
One more thing:
Is it possible to use those 4 post-effects as a sort of 'normal' pedalboard for the entire performance?
The problem on a song like 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' (Just an example) is, that the 2-note verse is just a Clean + Chorus effect sound.
But then during the pre-chorus, the distortion kicks in along with the Chorus effect.
And since all my effects are programmed to be off, whenever I switch channels/rigs. I need to reactivate the Chorus effect when I switch over to the OD/Distortion channel/rig. (Which is quite annoying)
So long story short: 'Is it possible to leave effects on/active when switching rigs/channels on a performance?' (Instead of keep dealing with the saved/stored function of the rigs) 
Make sure that you use a current OS version. The modules DLY and REV have been freed up for other effect types. So, you could have chorus/phaser/flanger/tremolo post Stack in the stereo Effects Section.
Didn't even know that... (last firmware was from 2018 or something)
I updated it yesterday so I'm all good to go now!
Thank you both for the help!!
Display MoreThe quick answer is no, you are limited to 4 post stack effects.
You can assign several effects to each button on the remote. You can make one button turn all of the assigned effects on or off. You can also make the button turn some effects off while turning others on.
You can assign other effects to the delay and/or reverb slots. Delay and reverb can be assigned to the Pre-stack slots.
Possible workarounds:
Use the global Space for reverb. This will only yield a short, small reverb, but will free up one effect slot.
Forego the Studio EQ and use some combination of the amp controls such as Definition and Clarity, the Amp EQ, and the Output EQ.
Unless you need all four effects at the same time, duplicate the rig and assign the effects you need to use simultaneously to each of the rigs.
Thanks! Will try it out asap.
