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While in Performance mode, page 13 allows assigning external devices to the MIDI Out and Thru ports, as well as giving them device names, and specifying which channels the Kemper should use to communicate with them.
=== Behringer FCB1010 ===
A popular foot controller for the Kemper is the [http://www.music-group.com/Categories/Behringer/Accessories/Footswitches-and-Remote-Controls/FCB1010/p/P0089 Behringer FCB1010]. Its layout lines up fairly closely with the KPA's performance slots, has two expression pedals, and can be found for a relatively cheap price.
The FCB1010 can also easily be modified to use alternative firmware. There are 4 possible firmwares you can use:
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! !! Factory !! [http://www.ossandust.be/ UnO] !! [http://www.uno4kemper.com/ UnO4Kemper] !! [http://www.eurekasound.com/eurekaprom Eureka]
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! Advantages
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* Can be programmed from PC
* No additional cost
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* Fixes bugs and removes restrictions found in factory FW
* Can be programmed from PC
* Can save programmed settings on PC
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* Makes the FCB plug n play with KPA
* Supports 2-way communication to sync effect states
* Simple to program directly from FCB1010
* Supports accessing all 625 performances on the KPA
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* Can access all 625 performance rigs
* Multiple "scene" paradigms easily switched to change behavior
* Very configurable/powerful
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! Disadvantages
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* Contains a number of bugs, particularly early version
* Can only reference a max of 100 rigs
* Numerous restrictions
* Missing features
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* Still limited to max of 100 rigs to select from
* No 2-way communication to display correct LED states matching KPA effects
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* Cannot be updated as KPA OS is updated, have to buy a new chip
* No advanced programming, such as firing multiple CC's from one button press
* Footswitch and expression pedal assignment is global, not per rig
* Expression pedals can only be assigned to CC1 and CC7
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* Can be kind of confusing to program
* Have to switch scenes to be able to access all 625 performance rigs as well as toggle effects
* Cannot save configuration to PC and share
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==== UnO4Kemper ====
[http://www.uno4kemper.com/ The UnO4Kemper firmware] is an unofficial firmware for the FCB1010 made by a 3rd party author. It comes on an EPROM chip that can be switched out for the factory chip after opening the FCB1010 up.
This firmware will instantly turn your FCB1010 into a dedicated Kemper controller. The main advantage of this chip is it is as plug and play as you will find to get a working pedalboard for the Kemper, other than the official Kemper Remote. The bad part is that it makes the FCB1010 only work with the Kemper and you cannot do advanced customization of how the controller operates (such as assigning multiple effects to toggle on a single button). Also, if Kemper updates the KPA software to add new features, there is no method to update your current UnO4Kemper chip to support those features - you will have to purchase a new chip once the UnO4Kemper firmware is updated to support the feature.
The full list of features is found in [http://www.uno4kemper.com/UnOforKemper_manual.pdf the manual].
* Bank (Performance) Up/Down
* One row of buttons is used for rig selection and the other for toggling effects on/off
* The rows' functions can be swapped.
* Available effects/functions are A-D, X, Mod, Delay, Reverb, change rotary speaker effect speed, tap tempo, and display tuner
* Each effect toggle footswitch can be assigned to any 1 of those effects/functions.
* One expression pedal controls CC 1 (wah wah) and the other CC 7 (volume). These can be swapped.
* Expression pedals can each be configured to use 1 out of 5 possible sweep curves.
* 2-way communication with KPA using 2nd MIDI cable. Keeps footswitch LEDs in sync with KPA effects when switching rigs.
* Can display KPA tuner on FCB1010
* Can use KPA Beat Scanner function for tempo
* Force KPA to enter Browse Mode or Performance Mode
=== MIDI Programming Reference ===