MIDI Controller for Kemper Player

ptrkmlnrsk · March 28, 2024 at 7:32 AM

Hi!

I’m lookin for a decent MIDI controller for my Kemper Player. I already tried Ampero Control but didn’t like it and returned it. I’m thinkin about two options:

Something with 2-3 switches like Kemper Controller, but I’m not sure if I can use it to assign to buttons A/B for example rig 1 or 3 etc. I don’t want to move around my current bank, but have every switch assigned to particular rig.

Other options are

- Blackstar Live Logic

- Airstep Smart Control

I’d prefer to have footswitch with buttons set in horizontal way.

Do you guys have an experience with Blackstar or Airstep or maybe something else comes to your mind? It would be the best if it’s available on EU market (i’m from Poland). Quite important note - I don’t want to use an external MIDI interface, just USB B if it is possible.

GlanzGuitar · March 28, 2024 at 9:51 AM

Hi, I just bought 2 weeks ago "MIDI Captain STD" with 10 switches by Paintaudio, it's not expensive and it's a good extension for me.

A new Firmware 3.5 is for the PLAYER, but you can program it to your taste! And I wrote that a new Firmware with more options for the PLAYER is planned!!

More information: https://paintaudio.com/

I bought it at Amazon.de:

Search for: PAINTAUDIO-Multi-Effects-Synthesizer-Musiksoftware

There's a version with or without wireless function.

BillyNoSocks · March 28, 2024 at 10:05 AM

midi captain really seems like the way to go. once the newer products come back in stock, im likely picking one up. im impressed with their stuff and they don't cost much compared to most everything else.

ptrkmlnrsk · March 28, 2024 at 11:20 AM

Thank you guys, this MIDI captain seems interesting but I’m afraid it has too mamy buttons for me. I’m also singer so I just want to keep everything simple but still it’s a great option

AppleTreeChen · March 28, 2024 at 11:42 AM

Quote from ptrkmlnrsk

Thank you guys, this MIDI captain seems interesting but I’m afraid it has too mamy buttons for me. I’m also singer so I just want to keep everything simple but still it’s a great option

Midicaptain comes in versions with 2, 4, 6, and 10 switches, which should meet your requirements

BillyNoSocks · March 28, 2024 at 12:24 PM

Quote from AppleTreeChen

Midicaptain comes in versions with 2, 4, 6, and 10 switches, which should meet your requirements

there's even a 1 button!

paulstanney · March 28, 2024 at 2:53 PM

6 button Midi Captain. Works great

ptrkmlnrsk · March 28, 2024 at 5:46 PM

Still I’m curious, have you ever used Airstep or Blackstar Live Logic? Does it work nicely with Player?

ptrkmlnrsk · April 10, 2024 at 8:01 AM

Ok guys, quick update. Bought myself Morningstar MC3 and works perfectly. It’s very easy to set it up and doesn’t require anything except USB A-B. But I’m still trying to figure out what MIDI message should I send to change bank, not only preset.

slateboy · April 10, 2024 at 9:13 AM

take a look at this post, if you're looking for a midi controller for the player-

Thread

Midi Captain STD controller with Kemper Player

Out of curiosity, i picked up the midi captain and had a play. some good, some not so good and thought i'd share my experience with you all here:

youtu.be/O2760Q79ekc

check out the geek mode at 2:40 youtu.be/O2760Q79ekc?si=st2OuPBo4pqN5pdU&t=161

BTW i an not affiliated with the developer. Still awaiting his support response....

slateboy

April 7, 2024 at 1:38 PM

Pitaorj · April 21, 2024 at 1:18 AM

I`m using M-Vave Chocolate midi, no issues so far. But again, it might not fit the decent part of the thread. it is cheap, works great, fully customizable it is just chinese, small and it has only 4 switches.

ektopia · April 23, 2024 at 10:35 PM

Quote from Pitaorj

I`m using M-Vave Chocolate midi, no issues so far. But again, it might not fit the decent part of the thread. it is cheap, works great, fully customizable it is just chinese, small and it has only 4 switches.

How do you have your switches set up?

Pitaorj · April 24, 2024 at 1:36 AM

Quote from ektopia

How do you have your switches set up?

rigs 1 to 4 in the midi controller, up, down and tuner in the kemper unit.

MIDI Controller for Kemper Player

Midi Captain STD controller with Kemper Player

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