Is the Remote the right floorboard for me?

domsch1988 · April 28, 2017 at 1:16 PM

I'll try to make it short. Basically, i need some means of controlling my kemper. I don't need anything crazy really. My requirements would be:
- As compact as possible
- All slots from a performance accessible
- Performance up/down
- cheaper is better
- activate tuner is optional but nice to have
- Input for One expression Pedal (Assignable to Volume/Morph per Profile)

I do have a Pod HD500X, but it's just to big for what i need. Also, the FCB1010 is out of the question. It's way to big.
A display is not really needed. LED Indicator for the buttons would be nice. Since it's going on a small board with a expression pedal, i'll use my tc tuner if the controller doesn't offer an option for that. So no big deal if it doesn't. Also, Effect switching is not necessary. I use few effects and the occasional Delay/Reverb for solos can be done with a second performance slot.

Basically, i feel the remote is really nice but overkill for what i need. I have no problem spending that much, but i feel like paying for features i don't really need. But, if the only options other than the remote are only a few bucks cheaper for way less functionality, i'll go for it.
Any input?

120dBRockNRoll · April 28, 2017 at 1:47 PM

I had the same requirements and finally found the "Microdesignum MIDI Grande":
https://www.microdesignum.cz/EN/Products/MI…ers/MIDI-Grande

I've been using it for two years now and it's totally reliable. I added some features, turning it to a 100% wireless controller:
https://www.kemper-amps.com/forum/index.ph…witch-wireless/

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Size comparison MIDI Grande vs FCB1010
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SteveH · April 28, 2017 at 1:54 PM

Everything you need is all there with the Kemper remote,
if you have small feet get the Kemper
but if you have big feet get the Kemper

Eltzejupp · April 28, 2017 at 2:07 PM

Maybe its helpful to read the remote description. The complete functionality
is written down in owners manual, so that you can check out if it fits to your needs. I can tell you

It fits

domsch1988 · April 28, 2017 at 2:10 PM

Quote from Eltzejupp

Maybe its helpful to read the remote description. The complete functionality
is written down in owners manual, so that you can check out if it fits to your needs. I can tell you

It fits

Oh, i did. I know it does everything i need. It's just 450€ expensive. I felt, that i could maybe get something that does everything i want for cheaper...

SteveH · April 28, 2017 at 3:41 PM

mmmh you buy cheap,you buy twice.(old saying)

Robman · April 28, 2017 at 4:01 PM

The Remote is the only way to go. You'll save yourself an awful lot of hassle.

domsch1988 · April 28, 2017 at 4:16 PM

Thanks for the input so far. After diving deeper into the midi grande, it's close but not enough.

I might just as well swallow the extr 100 bucks and get the remote... Just need to decide whether it's remote first or PRS SE Holcomb first

tommyguitar · April 29, 2017 at 4:05 AM

Remote!

Sunshine · April 29, 2017 at 4:12 AM

You won't find anything as compatible as the remote for obvious reasons. My only issue is the buttons being too close together. I'm starting to set my performances up using every other switch and disabling the middle ones. I don't need that many rigs per song anyways.

I do love having just the remote and an expression pedal on the board with only a single cord running to it. The tuner works great as well.

Sharry · April 29, 2017 at 7:29 AM

Remote, for me it fits at the best to the Profiler.

nightlight · April 29, 2017 at 8:33 AM

I'd say go with the Remote. It has the best integration with the Kemper out of most of the small solutions.

Another option to look into is the Liquid Foot Jr+. That has LCD screens and enough programmability to do everything you want. I think it is cheaper too, but I could be wrong.

Roeffel · April 29, 2017 at 10:11 AM

Remote all the way , one cable to feed & control ... everything visible on the floor , easy to use

Ok it's not cheap , but after you get it you'll realize it's the right decision ! My floorboard 450 euo + 2 mission pedals = 800 euro , I don't want to think about that number :O

but it makes life easier so well worth it !

Raf