Kemper powerhead and midi controllers!

Yanivprey · Sep 9th 2013

Hey guys,

Im new in this forum and a new owner of the amazing kemper powerhead that is now changing my life!
I know you probebly were discussing the midi controllers issue for thousand times but still....im looking for a simple, non expensive, small midi controller.
I dont need more than 5 presets when i play live+ i play in diffrent countries so i need something small that maybe will fit my suitcase.
I found couple of things that looks great but the main question is:

Can a USB controller work with the kemper? (assuming i use a usb to midi cable).

I found these and they look great:

http://www.icon-global.com/Con…r+controllers_G-Board.htm

http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-Swit…0087585%26#ht_3295wt_1399

http://www.keithmcmillen.com/softstep/overview

but they are all based on USB and not midi.

Thanks!!

Yaniv

Dlaut · Sep 9th 2013

USB will not work - the controller must be midi-out to KPA midi-in.

Yanivprey · Sep 9th 2013

Got it, Thanx!

greenblob · Sep 9th 2013

If simple rig switching is all your after I can strongly recommend the Tech 21 Midi Mouse.
I have my bigger midi board (Rocktron Midiraider) but I regularly use the little midi mouse by itself and its great.

If your only using a few rigs (I class a few as less than 10) and only do rig changes during songs (maybe switch between your main rig and a lead boost rig for example) then I cant see anything being much better than the Midi Mouse. Small, well built, good price and reliable. Oh, its even battery powered (battery lasts a looooog time) so no separate powersupply to pack.

The only downfall is you may find yourself wanting something with some more switching options down the road (as I did), but for a fly gig or a quick simple jam somewhere, they are great!

Yanivprey · Sep 10th 2013

Well a 2 switch controller like midi mouse is not my thing, maybe the midi moose will be better.
Mostly i use my chosen amp, clean, boost and maybe 1 or 2 more options, depens on the songs.

I think this is really great, but expensive!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6179ciyguYk

troynova · Sep 10th 2013

Peak Midi

TKustom · Sep 10th 2013

If you just need 5 presets and nothing more maybe a Roland GFC 50 / Boss FC 50 could already do the job for you.

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Yanivprey · Sep 11th 2013

The boss looks great actually, thanks guys!

vicentefonseca · Mar 19th 2014

there is any lattency in the midi mouse ?

d209a6cdba17970940b61bf21eea9667b7a1788f · Mar 19th 2014

I'm using both controllers: the MIDI Mouse and the MIDI Moose. There's no latency at all.
Switching rigs can be done on the fly: press the button and the new sound is there!

ur2funky · Mar 19th 2014

I have the Midi Moose, and no latency at all, as long as you change the patch a half second before you want it to change

paults · Mar 19th 2014

If you like the SoftStep pedal, they offer a USB to MIDI adapter for it.

But, since you really only want five available sounds, it might be more than you need.

The Roland pedals are a good choice. Other inexpensive possibilities include used all the older Line 6, Digitech, Boss, etc multieffects pedals (if they have MIDI out).

Could you use UP/DOWN footswitches for your five sounds?

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