News on the Kemper-FCB

Ingolf · May 10th 2013

To everybody who is interested but not on the newsletter list:

I just got an E-Mail from Xavier about th Kemper-FCB:

Hi all,

you have been waiting for some time now without any update about this new Kemper-FCB firmware. This doesn't mean we didn't continue working on it, on the contrary! I just uploaded a very-bad-quality webcam recording, showing the current status of the firmware. Actually, we are pretty close to an official release right now. Very soon I will send a few firmware EPROMs to the Kemper guys for final validation. After that, you will get a notification about the official release. In the mean time I will start adding some ordering details on our website, and I will have to write some documentation too. Although it looks like the FCB-Kemper floorboard is really straightforward to use and configure. I think the manual shouldn't be bigger than just a few pages...

Thanks for your patience, and have a glimpse at the current status here : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-XLDoL-N90

best regards,
Xavier

bshaw92 · May 10th 2013

I watched it but couldn't really hear it to well. Looked like he was doing it in performance mode. As long as it will recognize the FX slots already in use (meaning those that are on show on with the foot pedal) and allow for FX on 10 spots and amps on 10 spots I'm in and looking forward to it. If anyone can hear it better and summarize what he is saying it would be helpful.

paults · May 10th 2013

If you turn up the volume, you will be able to hear it better.

In browser mode:
127 rigs
26 banks of five rigs each
5 assignable stomp buttons (he didn't say if it is per rig, or global)
(Somehow 9 is also the tuner, and 10 is also tap tempo.)

Performance mode was also shown a little bit. Five slots per performance - but, we knew that....

The owners manual will explain more.

Ingolf · May 10th 2013

Summary is simple:
Down row is 5 amps, when in performance mode it's the 5 slots of a performance. (You can switch banks, each bank contains 5 amps).
Upper row switch 10 is for the tap tempo, 6-9 are freely assignable to the FX slots. I understood 9 is also additionally assigned to the tuner.
This is easily done with a learn mode where you only press a switch on the FCB longer, then press an FX switch on the KPA and the assignment is done.

All in all this will be an awesome controller, guys!

paults · May 10th 2013

Ten is dedicated tuner and tap tempo?

Are the FX buttons assignable per rig?

Like I said, the manual will explain more

bshaw92 · May 10th 2013

I had my volume maxed but only heard a little voice at the start. I do have a little background noise going on though. So based on your description it is similar to stompbox mode somewhat?? with the other features coming into play (tuner shown...)? Ok we will have to see the development as it progresses.

ibanez270 · May 10th 2013

Looked like 9 was tuner.

Will we need to get at or below 128 rigs?

Looks good though.

paults · May 10th 2013

Come on "insiders" - pretend like you are guessing, and tell us more

SeanHood · May 10th 2013

Quote from paults

Come on "insiders" - pretend like you are guessing, and tell us more

+1

guitarnet70 · May 10th 2013

That is outside the "private beta" circuit (for the moment)

paults · May 10th 2013

Understood

Go ahead and speculate, then!

LOL

Mic2002 · May 10th 2013

This looks fantastic! Glad I got a FCB recently! Well done Xavier.

Alejandrocarrera · May 10th 2013

cool, thanks for sharing

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