First time trying the iPad full screen zoom was a success - the reality is the iPad won't be able to do multiple duties (like monitor mixing or OnSong) - but dedicated to this task it works really well. On the stereo delay I was able to include a bunch of parameters to tweak with much larger display knobs, meaning much easier to "play" with. Lots of fun, just what I was looking for, can't wait for the next gig.
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you could assign Delay Time to Morph and use an expression pedal to do this in real-time while keeping both hands on the guitar.
Well yes - but I already use morphing for gain and other changes. I suppose I could add expression pedals - but I really like the idea of "hands on" manipulation of multiple parameters. Maybe a midi controller?
I'm going to try the iPad zoom approach.
Thanks!
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I found a zoom control on the iPad that I hadn't known about before, you activate it in settings/zoom. I will experiment to see if it is truly useable - and it seems to be fine except that I also use the iPad for in ear mixing and occasional OnSong lyric display. The zoom feature is a little clumsy but I was able to get larger mix / feedback knobs in the single delay setting.
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Back in the day we adjusted our tape delay units as we played, changing delay times, feedback, making all kinds of fun sounds as part of the performance. I'd like to be able to adjust delay parameters on the fly using Rig Manager while playing - I can do this from the iPad but it's tricky when the graphics are at the default size. So, I'd like to be able to zoom in on the parameters I want to "play".
It would also be cool to be able to have a button that resets all parameters in the particular fx being edited to "stored" values. That way, I can screw things up into feedback noises and then revert easily to my main setting.
This idea of adding live editing / performance features to Rig Manager would be a game changer.
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Hopefully the MK1 KPAs will continue to be upgraded via software updates. There is very little I need beyond what the original does, but lower latency would be nice, higher rez IRs, a better noise gate. I end up using multiple noise gates which eats up fx slots. But these are minor issues.
As far as new features go - the new profiling, 20 second boot, additional fx sound good. I personally don't need the audio interface features so much.
Ideally, the new profiles would be able to be used in MK1 machines - and old profiles could be used in the MK2.
Smart to use the same form factors.
Curious to see if the speakers are going to be updated.
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Title says it all - we need a phase switch somewhere to accommodate acoustic electric guitars that don't have an onboard phase reversal switch.
Thanks!
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I recently used my KPA directly into an onstage monitor, only issue was my acoustic guitar (J-45 with Trance Audio pickup) was out of phase. I have been looking everywhere but can't find a way to adjust this inside the KPA.
This is a normal occurrence with acoustic electric guitars - some have phase reversal switches on the guitar, many do not. Acoustic guitar DIs usually have a phase switch.
Any ideas?
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I like to tweak delay settings while I play, but this is not easy on the KPA. First, the knobs have a variable speed, which means I can't predict where I'm going to wind up without seeing the display. I'd rather know what a quarter or half turn means in relation to a parameter like feedback or mix, partially so I can get back to square one.
So, a way to disable the variable knob speed would really help. Also, an easy way to get back to the stored parameter setting, like tapping the knob a few times. Or, a foot switch option that when held while touching a knob resets it to the stored value.
Having the entire display change momentarily to be a HUGE display of the current setting of whatever knob I touch would also help. Touch the "mix" knob and the display shows the setting in a giant font.
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Your Blues Jr. rig used only one amp, probably set the same for the entire night - I use the KPA the same way. But, I use morphing to change gain on the amp (Michael Britt Bassman I believe) for distortion. I also use KPA distortion pedals but only for extreme settings.
Compression is your friend. A great front-of-house engineer really helps of course. Check that your output settings for the feed to the PA are set up properly, cab on for instance.
I have had no problem using sounds from sessions live, my big problem was learning all the settings on the amp, the operating system, the GUI, etc. Took months.
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I expect this is all a work in progress. M Britt and TJ would have to do a lot of work answering these requests for exact settings for the profiles they have made, and for no money. That's an unrealistic expectation.
My hope is that older profiles are updated and sold as new for those who have never owned them and as lower priced (50%?) updates for those who already bought them.
I use primarily one M Britt profile, it still sounds f'ng great. An update would be nice but I'm already happy.
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Probably, will try that. On the tours I have been on with well known artists this usually isn't an option. Even so, there is something about hearing the room, not sure having an ambience mic can help enough to make a difference.
A big part of this is that some band members interact with the audience, and for them the sonic connection is vital. For others, an enclosed & wonderful mix works great.
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Yep, makes sense. Only drawback is that lots of us only use one in-ear so we can keep track of the audience, so only one side of the stereo gtr. And of course this is bad for our ears, but it's a common practice.
I guess that means having a "mono" switch for the phones out would help as well.
Thanks again.
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Peace Brother! I read it, and went to the relevant sections on the KPA, I probably explained poorly. The big point is, I don't want ANY of the direct KPA guitar signal to show up in the headphones unless I choose it. But, I want the Main Outs to still have guitar. Currently, whatever is the Main Output source will show up in the headphones.
The reason this matters is that it means one less piece of gear for the in-ears. Instead of using a wired headphone amp like a Behringer P1 I'd just use the KPA's headphone amp.
Yes, there will be some latency from the mixer (XR18), but I want the option of a pure signal from whatever source I choose and the ability to adjust. So, it is very likely that I would use the KPA into the headphones, but I'd need to adjust the mix between AUX and KPA/guitar.
Any clearer? (Thanks for taking the time to consider this.)
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What I have found is I can have just the AUX show up in the phones by setting the Main Output to "off". This means I can send to the FOH via "Monitor Out" but I'd rather have the flexibility of keeping the "Main Out" active, as long as it isn't showing up at the headphone out.
It looks as though the XLR "Return" input could be used as a source for the AUX - meaning I could send a mono line level send from a mixer with the in-ear mix I need to the XLR.
OTOH, I can certainly experiment with adding a mixer signal to the AUX and blending it with the guitar signal, as long as I'm not also sending my guitar back in from the external mixer.
Still, it would be great to be able to have only the AUX show up in the phones.
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Thanks. Is it possible to have only the aux in show up at the headphone?
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If possible, I'd like to be able to choose the external input(s) as a source for the headphones. This would allow me to feed a monitor mix to the external input(s) and run it to my in-ears. Or, to be able to receive a line level mono send into the mic input, and route that to the phones.
What do you think?
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I only want to connect to one of the speakers in the onstage combo amps, prob an 8 ohm 12, was hoping I could use the DI instead of a female to female 1/4" connector. (The speakers in their combos are either direct wired or connected via a 1/4 " male that I would connect to the output of the DI, which is being fed by the powered toaster.
In this case, I will just bring the combo with a gold 10" 8ohm in it, works great.
Thanks!
I have a gig today, there are amps on stage, the speakers of which I'd like to connect my powered toaster to, but I need a way to connect 2 male speaker connectors. I'm worried that the Kemper DI should only be used with a tube amp, which is indicated in the lit but I can't find a definitive answer.
Thanks!
I use my pedals including delay in front of the KPA, simpler setup and it sounds more old school that way. Also, I'm a fanatic about latency, using the loop would have to add some time. I think the KPA already has a system latency of under 3 ms.
But I may try the loop again...
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An update: Having only one favorite works perfectly, added benefit is the up / down buttons reload the saved version, very handy.
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