Foot Pedal Info Request

Loha101 · September 2, 2019 at 4:40 PM

Hi guys,

I'm going to be performing shortly and would love to use my Kemper. I understand that the remote is fantastic and would like to get one as soon as possible, but that will not be before this show. I only use two sounds, dirty and clean. No effects or anything. I just want to know a basic footswitch I can use as I am literally only wanting to switch between two channels like on a traditional amp.

https://www.gak.co.uk/en/boss-fs-5u/…wE&gclsrc=aw.ds Would this do that job?

Appreciate the help!

Ruefus · September 2, 2019 at 5:04 PM

For what you need, there are some good options.

From the manual:

The PROFILER requires so-called “momentary” switches. Channel switches for tube amplifiers are not compatible with the PROFILER, as they use a latching mechanism that would only trigger their assigned switching function every other hit. Single switches are connected via a TS cable, and dual switches via a TRS cable.

Select “Mono Switch” or “Dual Switch” Mode on the corresponding "Pedal" page in Pedal Settings of PROFILER Stage or System Settings of all other PROFILER variants and assign a switching function with the soft knob labeled “Switch Tip”. If “Dual Switch” is selected, another switching function can be assigned with soft knob labeled “Switch Ring”. Please set polarity according to the kind of the switches used: select “Normal” for a switch that is closed in idle state, and “Inverse” for a switch which is open in idle state. Don’t forget to hold “Calibrate” and trigger each switch once.

✓You can find a tutorial video focused on technical conditions, and all other aspects of connecting expression pedals and switches to PROFILER or Remote at: http://www.kemper-amps.com/video

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Loha101 · September 2, 2019 at 5:07 PM

Very helpful, thank you! You could feasibly use this then, using the technique described in the video? https://www.andertons.co.uk/boss-fs6-dual-…bxoCqnwQAvD_BwE

Ruefus · September 2, 2019 at 5:16 PM

I’ve never used that one, but others may have.

As a momentary switch, it should do fine.

Loha101 · September 2, 2019 at 5:19 PM

Appreciated, thanks Ruefus

Wheresthedug · September 6, 2019 at 10:20 AM

The Boss will work but it is stupidly expensive for what it is. I have the single switch version lying around which I bought in the 90’s and it does work. However, I bought a cheap little 2 button momentary switch off ebay for £15 and it works just as well.