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The '''ToneStack''' contains standard '''Bass'''In edit mode, '''Midrange''', '''Treble''', and '''Presence''' controls (BMTP) found on the EQ block has a real checkbox for pre/post operation. This determines if the EQ is applied before or after the ampblock. These can be accessed through the When used as pre, it will have a greater [[#Big KnobsDialing_in_Distortion_Tone|large bassimpact on the distortion tone]], midrangerather than in post, treblewhere it only controls how loud certain frequencies are vs. others, and presence knobs]]. Their setting which is indicated via the LED ring around them, as well as being displayed numerically when adjusted. The settings can be stored as a preset like every other blockhow amplifiers are usually designed in regards to these controls.
''Note: the ToneStack is the same for every rig - it does not adjust to match the profile of the actual amplifier as modelers typically do. This can be good and bad - good in that you have consistency and know exactly what to expect from the ToneStack, but bad in that it takes more profiles of real amp settings to accurately match its actual operation.''{{top}}
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The KPA has a lot of buttons on its front, and it can be a bit intimidating at first. However, I believe the design is amazing, offering quick and intuitive control over lots of different things.
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Tap the '''Input''' or '''Output''' buttons to access Input/Output parameters, such as selecting the active input and changing the output mode of each available physical output. For more, see [[Kemper_KPA_Inputs_and_Outputs|Inputs and Outputs]].
'''I recommend locking input and output, so that it is the same for every rig.''' The only exception is where you have a more-complicated-than-usual setup and need to vary what inputs/outputs or noise gate settings are used per rig. Output is always global. {{top}}
== Signal Chain Buttons ==
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<small>''Note: This is not always 100% accurate. There are parallel path options for the rig and alternate placement options available for certain blocks.''</small>
Each of these buttons corresponds to a '''block''', which is a discrete form of processing for the signal chain. For instance, a block might hold a particular effect or the simulation of an amplifier. ''Tapping'' any of these buttons will disable/enable that block in the signal chain. (Disabling is equivalent to removing it from the chain.) ''Holding'' a button will bring up the ''edit mode'' for that block. Once a block is selected (edit mode), you can use the [[#Type.2FBrowse_Knobs|Type and Browse knobs (discussed more below)]] to select the desired effect type, profile, or preset. You can return to the home view by pressing the '''Exit''' button to the right of the display.
Below the block buttons for each piece of the signal chain are the 3 buttons '''Stomps''', '''Stack''', and '''Effects'''. These buttons control the entire ''sections'' that encompass the blocks above them. Tapping a section button will disable/enable the entire section. Holding it will bring up its respective edit mode. Each section is covered below:
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=== Stomps ===
By holding the "Stomps" button, you enter the Stomps edit mode, which has the useful feature of allowing you to reorder the stomps. You use the buttons above the display to move left and right to highlight a stomp, select it, then move it left and right.
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=== Stack ===
The '''Stack''' section contains the '''Amp''', '''ToneStackEQ'''(sometimes called ToneStack), and '''CabCabinet''' blocks. When the KPA creates a profile, it actually creates two profiles - one for the amp (feel/response and distortion tone) and one for the cab (frequency balance, resonance, and speaker characteristics). These blocks are different from all the rest, as most of their data is created through the profiling process and cannot be accessed or changed from the onboard controls. The '''EQ''' block contains the standard '''Bass''', '''Midrange''', '''Treble''', and '''Presence''' controls (BMTP) found on a real amp. These can be directly manipulted through the [[#Big Knobs|large bass, midrange, treble, and presence knobs]] rather than having to enter edit mode for the block. Their settings are displayed via the LED ring around them, as well as being displayed numerically when adjusted. The settings can be stored as a preset like every other block. ''Note: the EQ block is the same for every rig - it does not adjust to match the profile of the actual amplifier as modelers typically do. This can be good and bad - good in that you have consistency and know exactly what to expect from the ToneStack, but bad in that it takes more profiles of real amp settings to accurately match its actual operation.''
=== Effects ===
The '''Effects''' section contains 4 blocks just like the [[#Stomps |Stomps]] section; ''however'', '''Delay''' and '''Reverb''' are special - they are limited only to delay and reverb types of effects, while all other blocks are incapable of loading such effects. '''X''' and '''Mod''' function much like the Stomps, but they made have additional parameters for stereo separation that are not available when used as a Stomp. {{top}}
== Quick Edit Knobs ==
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Below the signal chain buttons are 6 '''quick edit''' knobs. These can be used to tweak parameters of the Mod, Delay, and Reverb blocks without having to hold those buttons to enter their edit modes.
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== Type/Browse Knobs ==
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Turning the Type or Browse wheels will enter a browser view mode for whatever block was selected. Using '''Browse''' looks for presets, profiles, or rigs depending on which block if any is highlighted. '''Presets ''' can be used to store the effect types type and its settings, individually or multiple blocks together as the a whole stomps/stack/effects section.
Changing '''Type''' will show a list of all the built-in effect algorithms inside the KPA - a much smaller list than the list of all presets. Unlike Browse, it will only load effects with default settings. If no blocks are selected, then the browser will show you the available '''rigs ''' (patches containing full signal chains) inside your KPA.
Be sure not to mix these up, as it can be quite confusing. Also be sure to give good names to effects presets when you store them to be able to quickly find them, yet know what each one does.
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== Big Knobs ==
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The big knobs at the bottom of the KPA include Bass, Mid, Treb, and Pres (BMTP), as well Gain and Volume. These are rig level settings. While Gain is varied because each profile is matching the real amp's gain, the other settings are set to neutral (12 o'clock), displayed in the KPA as <0.0>. BMTP are connected to the ToneStack block when no blocks are in edit mode. Otherwise, they can be used to control parameters of the block selected(referred to as ''soft knobs'').
There are also the Noise Gate and Master Volume knobs. The Noise Gate controls the [[Kemper KPA Inputs and Outputs#Noise Gate|Input block's Noise Gate]]. The Master Volume control is not part of any block and can control any of the outputs that have been ''linked '' to it [[Kemper KPA Inputs and Outputs#Link and Levels|via the Output Settings]]. {{top}}
== Rig D-Pad Buttons ==
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The '''D-Pad''' arrangement of buttons on the right side is used to select rigs , or effect types/presets after turning the Type/Browse knobs to enter a browser view. The buttons can be held down to navigate more quickly. When no blocks are selected, it changes the rig that is loaded. Left/Right pick the previous/next rig, while Up/Down are like page up or page down, jumping 10 rigs at a timebased on the sort order. For instance, when sorted by author, up/down will jump between authors. {{top}}
== Page Left/Right (</>) and Small Soft Buttons above Display ==
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The '''Page''' < and > buttons move through "pages" for whatever particular block you have selected. Each page has up to 4 range-based parameters connected to the BMTP knobs and 4 checkbox parameters controlled by the small soft buttons above the display. {{top}}
== Store and Exit ==
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'''Exit''' is essentially a cancel or back button. If you are editing an effect, it will exit the edit view and return to the rig overview. If you start a Store dialog and want to cancel, Exit will back out without storing.
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== Lock ==
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Locking can be engaged by pressing lock when in edit mode for the particular block. You should see a small lock icon appear on the right side of the display. When no blocks are selected, holding Lock will display all the blocks that are locked by lighting up their buttons. Tapping any button while holding Lock will lock/unlock it.
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== Copy, Paste, Undo, and Redo Buttons ==
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Effect type/settings can be copied and recalled using the '''Copy''' and '''Paste''' buttons. Sections and profiles work as well. When editing a block, press Copy, then hold another block to edit it and press Paste. If you make a mistake editing, you can press Undo, or use '''Undo/Redo''' to A/B a particular tweak.
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== System and Rig Buttons ==
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These buttons are used to access [[Kemper KPA System and Rig Settings|System (global) and Rig level settings]].
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== Tap Tempo Button ==
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The '''Tap Tempo''' button is used to set the tempo for tempo-controllable effects such as Delay. Just tap it on each beat for a few beats. This will override any manual setting in the Rig block. It can also be held to activate '''beat scanner''' for tempo auto-detectionbased on the pick attack of your playing. == Quick Button =={{crumbs|blue|14|Kemper KPA Basic Controls#Mode Select Switch|Mode Select|Kemper KPA Basic Controls#Input/Output Buttons|I/O|Kemper KPA Basic Controls#Signal Chain Buttons|Signal Chain|Kemper KPA Basic Controls#Quick Edit Knobs|Quick Edit|Kemper KPA Basic Controls#Type/Browse Knobs|Type/Browse|Kemper KPA Basic Controls#Big Knobs|Big Knobs|Kemper KPA Basic Controls#Rig D-Pad Buttons|D-Pad|Kemper KPA Basic Controls#Page Left/Right (</>) and Small Buttons above Display|Page L/R + Display|Kemper KPA Basic Controls#Store and Exit|Store/Exit|Kemper KPA Basic Controls#Lock|Lock|Kemper KPA Basic Controls#Copy, Paste, Undo, and Redo Buttons|Copy/Paste/Undo|Kemper KPA Basic Controls#System and Rig Buttons|System/Rig|Kemper KPA Basic Controls#Tap Tempo Button|Tap|Kemper KPA Basic Controls#Quick Button|Quick|Kemper KPA Basic Controls#On/Off Button|On/Off}}This is quick access to a particular system/rig menu page or to enter/exit edit view for the last selected effect/profile/section, which is set in [[Kemper KPA System and Rig Settings#Interface Options|the system menu]]. {{top}} == On/Off Button =={{crumbs|blue|15|Kemper KPA Basic Controls#Mode Select Switch|Mode Select|Kemper KPA Basic Controls#Input/Output Buttons|I/O|Kemper KPA Basic Controls#Signal Chain Buttons|Signal Chain|Kemper KPA Basic Controls#Quick Edit Knobs|Quick Edit|Kemper KPA Basic Controls#Type/Browse Knobs|Type/Browse|Kemper KPA Basic Controls#Big Knobs|Big Knobs|Kemper KPA Basic Controls#Rig D-Pad Buttons|D-Pad|Kemper KPA Basic Controls#Page Left/Right (</>) and Small Buttons above Display|Page L/R + Display|Kemper KPA Basic Controls#Store and Exit|Store/Exit|Kemper KPA Basic Controls#Lock|Lock|Kemper KPA Basic Controls#Copy, Paste, Undo, and Redo Buttons|Copy/Paste/Undo|Kemper KPA Basic Controls#System and Rig Buttons|System/Rig|Kemper KPA Basic Controls#Tap Tempo Button|Tap|Kemper KPA Basic Controls#Quick Button|Quick|Kemper KPA Basic Controls#On/Off Button|On/Off}}This simply turns the currently selected effect or section on/off. It's pretty useless, since you can just as easily tap the appropriate signal chain button (A, B, C, D, Amp, EQ, Cab, X, Mod, Delay, Reverb, Stomps, Stack, or Effects).
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