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== Expression Pedals ==
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The KPA has 2 stereo jacks on the back of the unit that can be connected to expression pedals or footswitches. ''Expression pedals should be stereo and connected with a stereo cable.'' Footswitches can be mono or stereo. Additionally, up to 4 expression pedals can be connected to the Kemper Remote.
== Analog Footswitches ==
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The Kemper also supports analog mono and stereo momentary footswitches. They are set up the similarly to expression pedals on pages 5-6 of the System menu. The difference is instead of being mapped to wah wah, volume, pitch, and monitor volume, it can be assigned to enable/disable any of the sections or blocks in the signal chain, as well switch to tuner, tap in the tap tempo, and switch to the previous or next rig. In the case of a stereo/dual footswitch, each one can be independently assigned to different parameters.
== Kemper Remote ==
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The '''Kemper Remote''' is the official foot controller for the KPA. It connects via the '''LAN port''' on the back of the KPA, supporting '''2-way communication''' as well as '''power over a single cable'''. It features 14 footswitches (2 for bank/performance up/down, 5 for performance slots, 4 for toggling effects on/off, a tap tempo, a tuner, and a looper). Up to 4 expression pedals can be connected directly to the Remote.
I don't actually have a Kemper Remote, so if I'm missing functionality that creates an advantage over other foot controllers, add it here please.
== DAW ==
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DAWs can either directly or through plug-ins send the MIDI messages needed to have near full control of the Kemper. They will not be limited strictly to CC's or NRPN - using SysEx, the full parameter list to the KPA is open. Alternatively, you could simply send the CC values you want to control. Volume is actually the least necessary parameter - you can more easily control the volume of tracks inside your DAW. EQ perhaps as well. Compression may also have better options in the DAW. Delay, Reverb, and Mod effects is up to you. Things like Gain or rig changes would be things you'd need to access this way. With automated rig changing, you could set up all the changes necessary for a whole song, or even an entire setlist.
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