UPDATE!!!!!
I FIGURED IT OUT!
This is so much fun 
Display MoreI've seen a video where I think it was Ken Susi (?) who switched channels on his Kemper with laptop + midi track in his DAW.
Has anybody tried this?
Can this switch channels on TWO amps?
I use Kemper and the other guy in my band uses Ax8 (that heathen!!!
) so if it's possible to switch channels on both from the same DAW that would be awesome
This would be useful for having backingtracks (choirs and "extra medieval instruments" and stuff like that) + sound effects live too.
Can be done. Just have your Kemper and AX8 receiving midi on two separate channels. Send your messages on Channel 1 and his on Channel2, for example.
I only have one midi out on my interface tho...
You can use the following wiring:
PC midi out --> device 1 midi in, device 1 midi thru --> device 2 midi in, device 2 midi thru --> device 3 midi in ... and so on.
Ok, so the "midi out" on the interface can have different channels in one cable?
I guess I've been missing stuff out. I'm simple minded and have assumed you would need different outputs/intputs like a you do when you're micing up a drum kit with microphones 
There are 16 channels in a single midi stream. More than enough for what you want to do. Other than programme changes, think about using CCs to automate FX.
What is "CCs"?
CC = Continuous Controller
PC = Programme Change
They are two different kinds of midi commands, the very basic ones. Think of CC as a continuous stream of data, such as moving an expression pedal up and down. And think of PC as a one-state effect, which you use to send a "change patch" message.
I JUST FIGURED IT OUT!!!!
This is so cool. First try!!!!
Next step is to hook my friends Ax8 and see if that works too.
Hehe check my above post, I figured it out 
Display MoreI JUST FIGURED IT OUT!!!!
This is so cool. First try!!!!
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Next step is to hook my friends Ax8 and see if that works too.
For those dont know.
Hi guys,
I'm new to KPA, got mine few weeks ago and currently I was looking for a solution to automatically switch between rigs during song.
Our drummer is using Roland SPD::ONE WAV PAD where he has click tracks with backings (samples, bass drops) in .wav format (each song in our playlist has it's own .wav file). I found out on Roland website that this pad can be used also as a MIDI controller using it's USB port.
My goal is that as drummer hits the pad at the beginning of each songs the signal goes to my KPA and rigs will be switched automatically.
I went through a couple of tutorial on youtube about setting the midi track with triggers for KPA rigs in DAW and I get some idea how it's done.
But my question is:
1. Do I need DAW every time I want to be able to automatically switch between rigs (can it be used only for the creation of track with midi triggers)?
2. Can the midi track with "triggers" for KPA be added to our backing .wav in DAW and then played from the pad (which will be hooked up with KPA using USB to Midi cable)?
Hope it's somehow related to this thread, I didn't wanted to spam forum with another thread.
Thank you in advance for any response.
Display MoreHi guys,
I'm new to KPA, got mine few weeks ago and currently I was looking for a solution to automatically switch between rigs during song.
Our drummer is using Roland SPD::ONE WAV PAD where he has click tracks with backings (samples, bass drops) in .wav format (each song in our playlist has it's own .wav file). I found out on Roland website that this pad can be used also as a MIDI controller using it's USB port.
My goal is that as drummer hits the pad at the beginning of each songs the signal goes to my KPA and rigs will be switched automatically.
I went through a couple of tutorial on youtube about setting the midi track with triggers for KPA rigs in DAW and I get some idea how it's done.
But my question is:
1. Do I need DAW every time I want to be able to automatically switch between rigs (can it be used only for the creation of track with midi triggers)?
2. Can the midi track with "triggers" for KPA be added to our backing .wav in DAW and then played from the pad (which will be hooked up with KPA using USB to Midi cable)?
Hope it's somehow related to this thread, I didn't wanted to spam forum with another thread.
Thank you in advance for any response.
Hey, the SPD can be used as a midi controller. You just need to programme it so that it sends the desired programme number when striking the pad.
You don't need a DAW to do this. You can have your drummer hit a pad everytime to change a rig.
However, keep in mind that unless you get some kind of midi merge device to attach your own foot controller, you will be unable to change anything on your own without using your hands on the Kemper.
I didn't understand your second question. You could always use a DAW to transmit a midi stream to the Kemper, changing it whenever a message is transmitted.
Display MoreHey, the SPD can be used as a midi controller. You just need to programme it so that it sends the desired programme number when striking the pad.
You don't need a DAW to do this. You can have your drummer hit a pad everytime to change a rig.
However, keep in mind that unless you get some kind of midi merge device to attach your own foot controller, you will be unable to change anything on your own without using your hands on the Kemper.
I didn't understand your second question. You could always use a DAW to transmit a midi stream to the Kemper, changing it whenever a message is transmitted.
Hi nightlight,
thank you for reply.
I forgot to mention I have Kemper remote but I discovered the option to have switching between rigs done automatically which I would welcome during live sets as it will just make my life easier.
I saw that usually drummers use laptop to run click track/samples from DAW (where you can set a midi track that will do the rigs switching). Unfortunately we have a different solution with SPD pad.
So my goal (which I'm not sure is achievable) is:
Drummer strikes pad to start song (backing samples goes out through PA + clicktrack into his ears) and it also triggeres midi stream running to my Kemper which will automatically switch between the rigs during the song without any other user interaction.
Maybe it's stupid question or goal but I wanted find out the possibilities.
Thank you!
Display MoreHi nightlight,
thank you for reply.
I forgot to mention I have Kemper remote but I discovered the option to have switching between rigs done automatically which I would welcome during live sets as it will just make my life easier.
I saw that usually drummers use laptop to run click track/samples from DAW (where you can set a midi track that will do the rigs switching). Unfortunately we have a different solution with SPD pad.
So my goal (which I'm not sure is achievable) is:
Drummer strikes pad to start song (backing samples goes out through PA + clicktrack into his ears) and it also triggeres midi stream running to my Kemper which will automatically switch between the rigs during the song without any other user interaction.
Maybe it's stupid question or goal but I wanted find out the possibilities.
Thank you!
No worries. I don't think the SPD will work as a sequencer. You will have to use a laptop or some kind of sequencer in order to supply a continuous stream of information to the Kemper. The SPD only works as one hit, one message sent.
No worries. I don't think the SPD will work as a sequencer. You will have to use a laptop or some kind of sequencer in order to supply a continuous stream of information to the Kemper. The SPD only works as one hit, one message sent.
Thank you for explanation!
