Ok...here's something new and potentially very exciting:
Apparently, the KPA has undiscovered potential. Kemper's design has provisions in place for accessing parameters via MIDI....right now in fw 1.08. This will "open up" the possibilities for iPad and computer apps, better foot controllers....we just need the documentation.
"Timo", a Kemper employee on this forum, indicated ALL parameters in the KPA are MIDI accessible via NRPN which is a vender-defined method of messaging data through midi that is very flexible. Unfortunately, few MIDI hardware controllers can send NRPN but software can....but keep reading.
From Timo:
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All parameters are 14bit NRPNs.
Delay Mix: #9475
Reverb Mix: #9603
Modulation Rate (Slots 1-4, X, MOD): #6420, #6548, #6676, #6804, #7188, #7444
I will try to create a complete document. If you need something urgent, let me know or better, address Kemper Support.
Timo
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Notice he has offered to make a "complete document". This is the ticket to integrating the KPA into all manner of hardware and software.....even possibly allowing users to create some cool utilities. Awesome!
The key to "Jailbreaking" the KPA is here...so chime in and lets support Timo in getting this document released! We are NOT wanting to HACK the KPA, just utilize it to its fullest ability.
As far as a hardware (foot controller) here's something I found.... MIDI Solutions makes an event translator box that can map regular CC events to NRPN. This device is the size of a pack of cigarettes and uses a software package to map up to 32 events...so that's 32 parameters of your choice accesible in real-time from your favorite midi floor controller "translated" to the KPA by this device. It is powered by MIDI so *if* the KPA supplies MIDI power, you can velcro this inside the rear cavity and proceed to fully integrate the KPA into your live rig. No, I am not affiliated, no interest, don't own one....just found them mentioned on another forum. Other solutions are out there.
http://www.midisolutions.com/prodepp.htm
The point of all this is having an open interface where EVERYONE benefits as the market and users begins supporting the KPA.
Anybody else excited by this development? Reply and lets let Timo know!
bd