Just seen this video from Andertons and the Captain has said that Oliver from Kemper has let him know that the Performance mode in a soon upcoming firmware release is on its way! 
[YOUTUBE]
Whooopppeeeeeeeee 
YESSSSS!!!!!
Right when i bought the Hd500 to control my KPA 
By the way: great news!!!!
Well, that should mean that the KFC is not that far off either..... 
I wonder what they consider soon?
I'd think it would appropriate for them to release this near MusikMesse in April. That isn't what I would consider soon.
I have patience though as I'd rather have a good working and stable release.
You never know though...the Kemper folks can surprise us. So thankful to have such a great tool to use!
That's interesting.....
I'm not saying it's wrong, but it is in direct conflict with what CK himself said (to me) the same day regarding the timing of the Performance Mode release. 
Absolutely about time...
in guitarist magazine way back when they reviewed it they said performance would be in the next firmware 
Ah, the tension building.... 
Patience, patience ...
From the video, it sounds like you basically get your EQ settings like you would on an amp, Bass, Mid, Treble, Presence, Volume.
Doesn't wow me from the description. Nothing that isn't there already by the press of a button instead of a turn of the switch.
What am I missing?
It allows you to program all the sounds of a set without changing the midi assignments. Intro, chorus, refrain, chorus outro (or whatever you want) per song without having to remap your pedalboard everytime that you change your setlist.
It allows you to program all the sounds of a set without changing the midi assignments. Intro, chorus, refrain, chorus outro (or whatever you want) per song without having to remap your pedalboard everytime that you change your setlist.
Still not getting it.
Currently, you can control via MIDI what rig you have chosen (assume a rig per part, Intro, Chorus, Refrain, etc) and whether an Effect is On/Off, and Expressions (Wah, Volume)
But not other "sounds" as in Presence, Bass, Mids, etc.
Does it allow you to, when you say "program", string together a sequence of rigs independently of their MIDI assignments? If so, how would you switch to them Live?
sounds to me like the main benefit it organisation of your rigs for live performance
Exactly! You could switch between them with a simple up/down switch or assigning the different parts to specific CC (assuming here, but it sounds quiet logic to me). Not needing anymore to change the midi assignments would be a big plus on my book, we often change setlist and I need to re-arrange the Program Changes everytime...
Exactly! You could switch between them with a simple up/down switch or assigning the different parts to specific CC (assuming here, but it sounds quiet logic to me). Not needing anymore to change the midi assignments would be a big plus on my book, we often change setlist and I need to re-arrange the Program Changes everytime...
+1.
I have two tribute band and re-assign everything in every set list change is a pita.
Hope to get it ASAP.
But, if some people say that the performance mode will come when the fc is ready, and the performance mode is about to be released... Does still 2+2=4? 
But, if some people say that the performance mode will come when the fc is ready, and the performance mode is about to be released... Does still 2+2=4?
The functional design of the foot controller and its interaction with the performance mode should be done already, so there's no need to hold back the software bits while the hardware is being planned.
Cheers,
Martin
I think its encouraging to think we have another major update coming soon. As an owner since christmas it seems like there is something new happening every few weeks 1.6 fw, cab maker, profile bundles, performance mode on the horizon, power amp/rack option. Im sure a llibrarian/editor and the foot controller really arent too far away either. Its a great time to jump on the KPA bandwagon.
I'm curious about the relationship between the KFC and Performance Mode. I'm hoping that the KFC can be used in the same manner as any other foot controller, sans Performance Mode. It's not clear to me that you can always predetermine your requirements.
