ToastME: a dedicated Kemper Editor by Damian Gręda
This thread is about Toast ME, the Unofficial Kemper Midi Editor created by Damian Gręda, based on the Ctrlr midi software platform. All future updates, links and info will be posted here. The editor has come a long way and with each itteration, Damian is adding new features and graphical updates.
Latest News
ToastME ver. 1.40 is out!
New features:
- Parametric equaliser graphics view for:
- Studio Equaliser
- Metal Equaliser
- Looper TAB for:
- KPA Looper control
- Timer for recording with the looper(CNT REC)
- Settings TAB for:
- MIDI delay between outgoing messages
- Downloading Rig List on Connect
- Mouse wheel sensivity on knobs
- Unpack Backup to Local Disk Preset Folder(%Documents Folder%\ToastME_Presets\)
- Right-Click Menu for Selecting Rigs
- Right-Click Menu saving to disk for:
- Individual Effects/Stomp presets
- Stomps Section Presets
- Individual Effects/Stomp presets
- Effects Section Presets
- Right-Click Menu loading from disk:
- Individual Effects/Stomp presets
- Amps
- Cabs - User Cabs
- Stomps Section Presets
- Stack Presets
- Effects Section Presets
- Users Scales Presets
- Input and Output Presets
Fixes:
- Faster switching between FX's
- Rate parameter fix
Previous Versions
ToastME ver. 1.39
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New features:
- Right-Click Menu with preset handling for:
- Individual Effects/Stomp presets
- Amps
- Cabs
- Stomps Section Presets (for now not working... KPA bug?)
- Stack Presets
- Effects Section Presets
- Users Scales Presets
- Input and Output Presets
- User Scales moved to top tabs
- Midi Setup:
- added midi button
- added midi setup pane
- Ctrl+K (Windows) or Command +K (MacOS) to bring up keyboard preference
- assign Keyboard shortcut to zoom in/out
- zoom saved on exit
Bug Fixes:
- Zoom setting is now saved
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ToastME ver. 1.38.1
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This version contains mostly bug fixes. Please remember to make a backup before you use the software just in case...
IMPORTANT!: After setting MIDI IN/OUT - make sure that you set midi channel on your Kemper and the the Toast ME software to channel 1- please quit and restart the editor.
Downloads: see below.
New features:
- Added: Cab name in browser mode.
Bug Fixes:
- Bug with FX Loop mute
- Pure Cab not working
- MIDI thru enabled on init,
- Some minor fixes...
ToastME "Springy" version v1.38
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New "Springy" version for KAOS Beta 5.6.2.13481 Spring Reverb Preview FW. There are scripts to clean ToastME old settings. Please run it before first run or in case of any issues.
New features:
- Added Spring Reverb (see image "1.38.png" below)
Bug Fixes:
- Fixed unknown FX types
- Fixed Save FX Name label
- Lock States are fixed now (input lock will not be reset)
- Added some scripts to clear old settings prior to install
Issues:
- Decay Time value inaccuracy
- You have to switch the FX slot from A to another after startup, otherwise changes are impossible
- Zoom and window size is not saved
- Command + minus may not work on Mac OS(X)
ToastME version v1.37
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New features:
- Gorgeous new User Interface (see images below) - HUUUUGE UI Update!
- Added FX Preset Browsing
- UI tot MIDI implementation (enable "UI to MIDI' in System page 15/18 on Kemper Hardware)
- Added Tuner!
- Revamped and updated Input & Output tabs
- Added Git/Master Mono to SPDIF, SPDIF Clock
- Added Profiling Wizard Mode!
- Revamped Rig Options
- Revamped Lock-States
- New Graphical EQ with sliders
Bug Fixes:
- Genaral bug fixes
- Enhanced speed
Downloads
Latest version (ToastME v1.40)
- Windows: ToastME_1_40.rar
- MacOS / Mac OSX : ToastME_1_40.dmg
Legacy Versions
ToastME v1.39
- Windows : https://lm.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%…GpKYWAvOse4LIwA
- MacOS / Mac OSX : https://lm.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%…_dj2vtWYcZ5VF7Q
ToastME v1.38.1
- Windows: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ys1j640ire7b…1_38_1.zip?dl=1
- macOS / mac OSX : https://www.dropbox.com/s/ng31l1vfi3k5…1_38_1.dmg?dl=1
Spring Reverb Compatible (ToastME v1.38)
- Windows : https://www.dropbox.com/s/jr8ecrpv3t0888n/ToastME_1_38.zip
- Mac OS X : https://www.dropbox.com/s/4g2dynvkdhi2l9g/ToastME_1_38.dmg
For non-Spring Reverb version (ToastME 1.37)
- Windows (32bit and 64 bit): https://www.dropbox.com/s/ymnyhqh2364wjzq/ToastME_1_37.rar
- Mac OS: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ozwwl9on4sq55vg/ToastME_1_37.dmg
Legacy (1.32)
- Windows: https://www.dropbox.com/s/8g1pe4zslrafs7i/ToastME_1_32.rar
- OSX: (Experimental standalone version): https://www.dropbox.com/s/z79c8r85nkxm…E_1_32.dmg?dl=1
Install instructions
To ensure a clean install, please follow these directions closely
- Make a backup!!
- After download: extract the winrar-file and place the ToastME_1_39.exe on your harddrive when using a modern 64bit machine. Use the ToastME_1_39_x86.exe on 32 bits machines. DON'T execute just yet!
- Create a shortcut to your Desktop / Start Menu
- Go to C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming folder (You can also type %APPDATA% into File Explorer’s address bar to head directly to the AppData\Roaming folder) and delete all Toast Me related folders
- Start the Toast ME software and establish the 2-Way Midi Connection (how to: see instructional video part 1 in the second post) and hit the red connect button, it should now change to a green 'connected' button
- Double Check if the Midi Channel is set to 1 on both the Toast ME Software and the Kemper!
- Quit the Toast ME software and restart.
- Enable UI to MIDI by using the Kemper Hardware interface: Push SYSTEM button on the Kemper, use PAGE buttons to navigate to page 15/18 and press the corresponding softbutton to activate "UI to MIDI" option.
- Note: To avoid problems, please turn the Kemper on first, then fire up Toast ME, connect and lastly start Rig Manager!
Version History
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v1.40:
Added: Parametric equaliser graphics view for Studio Equaliser and Metal Equaliser; Looper Tab for KPA Looper control; Timer for recording with the looper; Settings tab for Midi Delay, Mouse wheel sensitivity on knobs;Downloading Rig List on Connect;Unpack Backup to Local Disk Preset Folder(%Documents Folder%\ToastME_Presets\); Right-Click Menu for Selecting Rigs; Right-Click Menu saving to disk for Individual Effects/Stomp presets - Stomps Section Presets - Effects Section Presets; Right-Click Menu loading from disk: Individual Effects/Stomp - presets - Amps - Cabs - Stomps Section Presets - Stack Presets - Effects Section Presets - Users Scales Presets - Input and Output Presets;
Fixes: Faster switching between FX's; Rate parameter fix
Legacy versions
- v1.39: Added Right click mouse button menus and preset handling for Effects, Amps, Cabs,Stack, Stomps (not working due KPA bug?), Stomp/FX slot, User Scales, Input, Output. Just right click desired element/section to display a menu; user scales moved to top menu; MIDI button to set up MIDI connection
- v1.38.1: Added Cab name in browser mode, Bug with FX LOOP mute, Pure Cab not working, MIDI thru enabled on init, some minor fixes
- v1.38: Fixed unknown FX types, Added Spring Reverb, Fixed Save FX Name label, Lock States are fixed now (input lock will not be reset), added some scripts to clear old settings
- v1.37: Huge UI Update, Added:Git/Master Mono to SPDIF, SPDIF Clock, FX Preset Browsing, UI to MIDI implementation, KPA modes: tuner - browse - performance - profiler, added Profiling Wizard Mode
- v1.32: Name changed to Toast ME, New Logo, Added Input and Output parameters (now they are responding to KPA settings) , Fixed input buffer bug. Be aware that if you switch "Listen" button on Profiler tab to "AMP" this will mute KPA. Added experimental MAC OSX image.
- v1.20: Fixed BUG with Fast Track Pro. Changed lock icons. New !CAB! and !AMP! inverse lock.
- v1.15: A lot of Bug fixes. Tap tempo fix. Added Rig Options and Lock sections. Lock state will be reset on start and on Connect to achieve synchronization.
- v1.11: Changed skin for increased visibility. Added edit Rig Name
- v1.09: Added Amp, Cab, and Eq
- v1.06: Fixed some modulators. User scales editor and robotalk feature(on wah stomps) added
- v1.05: Updated parameters display. Fixed Rotary Speed knob.
- v1.04: Added live feedback for Reverb. Fixed Rate and Feedback knob
- v1.03: Reverb added. Fixed some bugs with connection. I have to find a way to display values like in KPA
- v1.02: Feedback from KPA now working (use "Click To Connect" button)
- v1.01: Fixed missing knobs images. If there is no knobs on windows 7 or 10 delete folder c:\users\"yourusername"\AppData\Roaming\KPA_FX_EDITOR
- v1.00: KPA FX Editor sees the light of day!
