Profiler Player with Softstep2

    yes: this works fine (just tested it). You don't need a USB-Midi converter: just connect the SoftStep2 directly with a USB A-B cable into the Player's USB host port (= the one where a USB stick would fit)


    Quote from kpahuitsing

    yes: this works fine (just tested it). You don't need a USB-Midi converter: just connect the SoftStep2 directly with a USB A-B cable into the Player's USB host port (= the one where a USB stick would fit)

    Hello kpahuitsing,


    Could you confirm whether this would also work in the same way from a non-powered Kemper head? (single USB cable to power and communicate with the Softstep).

    Thanks

    nice!


    With the Kemper head, Softstep doesen´t work in the USB Port in front...seems to me it´s just software, since they added MIDI control via USB B port....i think they extended that feature since the Kemper Player has it, and in BOTH Ports.

    Keith McMillen reply regarding the Kemper Head..

    Me:

    Since now the Kemper profiling amp supports MIDI via their USB B Port, it is possible to connect it to the Softstep USB B Port?

    I use the Expander box ( have 3 ), but in live situations, the Softstep Mini-B Port is very fragil ( i'm in my second Softstep ), and often disconnects.


    They:

    The SoftStep is a class compliant USB MIDI device, so it should work if the Kemper functions as a USB MIDI Host.

    I'm doubtful that you can connect the SoftStep to their USB-B port. The people at Kemper would be better able to answer this, but personally I don't think it will work like that, no.

    all best,

    Tom

    -Tom Ferguson

    Keith McMillen Instruments



    It woulb be a wierd Cable... USB B male to...USB B male

    just checked it with OS 10.2.2

    - Player = OK

    - Stage = OK

    - Head/Rack = not working as expected :(


    so unfortunately this is not working as intended on Head/Rack (yet)


    and yes: our goal is to let the PROFILER act as a USB-midi host (on the 'A' connector)

    Quote from Dvoid666

    It woulb be a wierd Cable... USB B male to...USB B male

    no that would be wrong: on the PROFILER there are 2 USB connectors:


    1. the 'flat' one (where a USB stick can be connected) is called the 'A' connector, and here the PROFILER acts as a USB *host* : hosting USB stick, USB keyboard and USB MIDI


    2. the 'squared' one (which is used to connect with a printer-style cable to a PC/Mac) : this is the USB device connector : here the PROFILER acts as a 3-role *device* : RigManager comms, USB-audio, and USB-MIDI

    i know, but since The Profiler for the moment only in USB B you have MIDI in/out...and the Softstep is also USB B ( not USB A )...

    Quote from cmbrowns

    Thanks for trying it.

    If you think this support might be added in the future, it would be great if it might be added to the build notes, so we'd have a way to know.

    Hopefully they would add MIDI connection in the USB A port in the Profiler ( since The Player has on both ports, USB A and USB B as in the manual )

    i´m talking about Head/Rack..

    Quote from Dvoid666

    Hopefully they would add MIDI connection in the USB A port in the Profiler ( since The Player has on both ports, USB A and USB B as in the manual )

    Pretty sure that's what kpahuitsing meant. They intend that the USB A on all Kemper's are supposed to be same and working with Midi. Just not working on head and rack at this point.

    I’ve used a Softstep2 for about four years with my keyboard rig. It’s excellent!


    I can imagine using the Softstep2 keys to select KPP rigs and to activate and de-activate effects.


    I have years of experience with my keyboards, but none with a Kemper Profiler. I’m curious how others are using Softstep2 with the Kemper Profiler Player and would really appreciate if you would let me know what you’re programming the controller to do on the KPP.

    Quote from KeysAndGuitars

    I’ve used a Softstep2 for about four years with my keyboard rig. It’s excellent!


    I can imagine using the Softstep2 keys to select KPP rigs and to activate and de-activate effects.


    I have years of experience with my keyboards, but none with a Kemper Profiler. I’m curious how others are using Softstep2 with the Kemper Profiler Player and would really appreciate if you would let me know what you’re programming the controller to do on the KPP.

    few years ago did this video changing ideas with the brand.


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    Quote from Dvoid666

    few years ago did this video changing ideas with the brand.

    I really enjoyed the video, I've never ran across it before, but I liked the faster pace with multiple function demo, thanks for sharing it.

    I've had the Kemper rack for almost seven years, and picked up a remote around two years ago. I knew the freeze function existed but I've never tried it, nor the morph and many other functions, in fact I've not yet auditioned all the effects available.

    I still just stay in browser mode and use the Kemper like an amp with a couple of stomp pedals lol! I gotta dig in and start taking advantage of the Kempers capabilities.

    Quote from HowardBrown

    I really enjoyed the video, I've never ran across it before, but I liked the faster pace with multiple function demo, thanks for sharing it.

    I've had the Kemper rack for almost seven years, and picked up a remote around two years ago. I knew the freeze function existed but I've never tried it, nor the morph and many other functions, in fact I've not yet auditioned all the effects available.

    I still just stay in browser mode and use the Kemper like an amp with a couple of stomp pedals lol! I gotta dig in and start taking advantage of the Kempers capabilities.

    I´ve always been in brower mode live! Lol! Happy to share.