So what is performance mode? It allows an alternatives (and much easier IMHO) way to build banks of rigs. So we now have 2 ways to assign midi PC messages:
1. The "old" way is you can assign them using the system menu to any rig. You would then keep the unit in browse mode when a midi controller is connected. This certainly works but if you want the same rig in 2 different locations you either need to custom program that patch in your controller or you have to save it as another rig and assign it a new number.
2. In profiling mode, no midi PC numbers are assigned directly to a profile. They are managed by the performance, which is a collection of 5 rigs. IMHO, it's much easier to build a bank this way as you can see all 5 rigs on a single page. You can also assign custom names for your reference (ie, verse, bridge, chorus) and give the performance a name, for example the song name. It's like custom programming your midi controller inside the KPA, much more handy than unplugging the KPA and hooking your controller to the computer, changing settings then connecting back to the KPA to test. Also, if your in a group with a highly rehearsed set or perhaps part of a pit band this could come in extremely handy as it allows a more efficient way to build a set which can be implemented via pedal (rig advance).
I plugged the MIDI out back into my FCB1010 last night and had 2-way communication in the form of a flashing led which I believe was the KPA tempo, but I my stomp switches didn't seem to be tracking with program changes. But I didn't mess around with it very much, more experimentation tonight. Anyway, I think this is a significant update and great additional feature to have. Thanks CK and crew!
