Is it possible to turn Main Output off via a button?

PJ03029174 · Dec 9th 2021

I have a Power Rack and Kabinet. I have the Main Outs going to the inputs of a Scarlett 8i6. I have Studio Monitors on the output of the Scarlett and play backing tracks through a PC which go through the Studio Monitors.

Can someone please let me know how to turn the Main Outs off so i can only hear my Kabinet and a backing track through my Studio Monitors?

I couldnt see how to do it using the Kemper and i've just checked the manual and couldnt see it either.

I'm sure it's possible but just abit stuck on how to achieve it.

Thanks

BayouTexan · Dec 9th 2021

Mute the volume on your guitar track in your DAW. Play thru the Kabinet. Simple.

Or don't even create a guitar track. Just create the backing track.

Or don't select monitoring "on" for the guitar track.

Or don't even use a DAW at all, and set your computer playback to your monitors.

PJ03029174 · Dec 9th 2021

Hi, thanks for the reply, I should have mentioned I’m not using a DAW, just playing backing tracks on YouTube.

the problem with with setting the computer playback to being monitors is the monitors are connected to the Scarlett which also has the Kemper Main Out mixed in. I can do something about that but need to change the Scarlett configuration which is a pain.

I was hoping I could turn it off like the Poweramp via the Kemper UI.

ST · Dec 9th 2021

Approach 1

Press the Output button.

Use the Page buttons to get to page [1/9]

Turn the leftmost knob under the display to set the Main Output to Off

Remember to turn Main Output back to Master Stereo later.

Approach 2

Press the Output button

Use the Page buttons to get to page [2/9]

Turn the leftmost knob under the display to set the Main Volume to 0

Remember to turn Main Volume up to when you need it later.

PJ03029174 · Dec 10th 2021

That’s great, thanks for the help ST.

Wheresthedug · Dec 11th 2021

Going on from ST suggestions, you could also make an output preset for each situation.

Use his Approach 1 and save it as an Output Preset. Save another Preset with Master Mono or Master Stereo as required. Now you can instantly swap between the two presets without having to remember anything or delve into any menus.

PJ03029174 · Dec 11th 2021

That sounds like a really good idea Wheresthedoug, thanks for the help

musicmad · Dec 12th 2021

Sounds like it would be easiest to just mute the inputs on the scarlett mixer? Are you sure that's not a viable option?

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