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[[File:Kemper Player Airstep.jpg|400px|right]]
  
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== MIDI Connection ==
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=== USB Wired Connection ===
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[[File:USB-C to USB-B.jpg|150px|right]]
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Connecting the Airstep USB-C to the Kemper USB-B port works. If you don't have this cable, you can get it from XSONIC in their [https://xsonicaudio.com/products/airstep-cable-pack Airstep Cable Pack]
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Connecting the Airstep USB-C to the Kemper USB-A does not work. The Kemper freezes.
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=== Bluetooth MIDI Connection ===
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[[File:M-VAVE MIDI.jpg|400px|right|link=https://www.amazon.com/M-VAVE-Transmission-Controller-Instrument-Synthesizer/dp/B0F8V9B1RY/]]
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This works to connect to the Kemper Profile Player USB-A port.
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[https://www.amazon.com/M-VAVE-Transmission-Controller-Instrument-Synthesizer/dp/B0F8V9B1RY/ M-VAVE Wireless MIDI Transmission System Ultra Low Latency, USB Bluetooth Option for MIDI Controller Mac, iOS, Windows, 5-PIN DIN Interface Wireless MIDI Keyboard Instrument]
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The XSONIC Airstep finds the M-VAVE USB-A automatically.
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I've read that the [https://www.amazon.com/CME-WIDI-Bud-Pro-performance/dp/B09GS3J3J5/ref=sxbs_pa_sp_search_thematic_btf_sspa WIDI Bud Pro] works but I have not tried it.
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== Rig Buttons ==
 
These are the settings on the Airstep to make it mimic the behaviour of the Kemper rig buttons one through five
 
These are the settings on the Airstep to make it mimic the behaviour of the Kemper rig buttons one through five
  
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== Summary of Kemper MIDI Logic (Slots + Morph) ==
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=== Summary of Kemper MIDI Logic (Slots + Morph) ===
 
* '''CC#50–54''': Load Slots 1–5 in Performance Mode or Rigs 1–5 in Browser Mode.
 
* '''CC#50–54''': Load Slots 1–5 in Performance Mode or Rigs 1–5 in Browser Mode.
 
* '''Morph Triggering''': If the same CC is sent again (with value 1–127), Morph is engaged.
 
* '''Morph Triggering''': If the same CC is sent again (with value 1–127), Morph is engaged.
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* '''Momentary vs Latching''': Controlled by the Rig’s internal “Momentary” setting.
 
* '''Momentary vs Latching''': Controlled by the Rig’s internal “Momentary” setting.
  
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== Why Your Airstep Setup Works ==
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=== Why Your Airstep Setup Works ===
 
* '''Press''' = CC#50–54 value 1 → Loads Rig or Slot
 
* '''Press''' = CC#50–54 value 1 → Loads Rig or Slot
 
* '''Release''' = CC#50–54 value 0 → Ends Morph (if Momentary is enabled)
 
* '''Release''' = CC#50–54 value 0 → Ends Morph (if Momentary is enabled)
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* '''Single Button Logic''' → Matches Kemper Stage/Remote behavior exactly
 
* '''Single Button Logic''' → Matches Kemper Stage/Remote behavior exactly
  
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== Kemper MIDI Documentation ==
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=== Kemper MIDI Documentation ===
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: If Rig Button Morph is activated in System Settings, and the PROFILER receives subsequent control changes #50-
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: If Rig Button Morph is activated in System Settings, and the PROFILER receives subsequent control changes #50-#54 following the initial Slot load, these will trigger Morphing.  
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#54 following the initial Slot load, these will trigger Morphing. So, the same button could be used to first load a Rig,
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and then act as a Morph Button for that Rig. To support all functions, values 1-127 should be sent when the button is
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So, the same button could be used to first load a Rig, and then act as a Morph Button for that Rig. To support all functions, values 1-127 should be sent when the button is hit, and value 0 should follow when the button is released. The setting of the “Momentary” option in Rig Settings
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hit, and value 0 should follow when the button is released. The setting of the “Momentary” option in Rig Settings
 
 
determines whether the Morphing latches the morph sound and base sound, or if it immediately returns to the base
 
determines whether the Morphing latches the morph sound and base sound, or if it immediately returns to the base
 
sound as soon as you release the button.
 
sound as soon as you release the button.
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== Effects Stomps ==
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=== Airstep Bank 2 – Stomp Mode Control (Kemper Profile Player) ===
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When I use both the Airstep and the Airstep Lite, I use the Airstep for Rig buttons (above) and the Airstep Lite for Effects Buttons (below)
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CC# 75-78 to map to Effects buttons 1-4, and the last button set to Tuner on/off.
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I did this instead of using CC# 17-22, which map to Modules A-D, because sometimes I use the Kemper Profile Player without the Airstep, and I wanted to use the Kemper Player mapping instead of the Profiler mappings. If I change the Effects buttons 1-4 on the Player, I wanted the Airstep to match.
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{| class="wikitable"
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! Switch Name !! Toggle Mode !! LED Display !! Trigger !! MIDI Type !! CC# !! Value !! Output Interface !! MIDI Channel
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|-
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| Effect Button 1 || On || Toggle Mode || Press || CC || 75 || 127 || ALL || 1
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|-
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|  ||  ||  || Release || CC || 75 || 0 || ALL || 1
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|-
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| Effect Button 2 || On || Toggle Mode || Press || CC || 76 || 127 || ALL || 1
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|-
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|  ||  ||  || Release || CC || 76 || 0 || ALL || 1
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|-
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| Effect Button 3 || On || Toggle Mode || Press || CC || 77 || 127 || ALL || 1
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|-
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|  ||  ||  || Release || CC || 77 || 0 || ALL || 1
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|-
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| Effect Button 4 || On || Toggle Mode || Press || CC || 78 || 127 || ALL || 1
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|  ||  ||  || Release || CC || 78 || 0 || ALL || 1
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|-
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| Stomp (e.g. Tuner) || On || Toggle Mode || Press || CC || 31 || 127 || ALL || 1
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|-
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|  ||  ||  || Release || CC || 31 || 0 || ALL || 1
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|}
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=== Notes ===
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* '''Toggle Mode On''' lets the Airstep track internal switch state, so LEDs reflect effect status (assuming Kemper doesn’t override).
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* '''CC#75–79''' are fully valid and can be assigned to any effect slot in Kemper’s MIDI settings.
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* You can '''remap these CCs''' in Kemper’s System Settings to match your preferred stomp layout.
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== Airstep Configuration – Kemper Profiler Player Looper Control ==
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Use the Airstep Preset for KPA Looper. It works, mimicking the Profiler Foot Controller and the Kemper Stage.
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For each function (e.g. Rec/Play/Overdub), there is a table with five rows. Each row represents an Airstep "Message". All the values are the same except for the second row in each table (88,89,90,91,92,93)
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What follows is the documentation in case you want to reassign the buttons. In my case, I never use "Reverse" so I replaced it with "Undo".
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=== Rec/Play/Overdub ===
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* '''Switch Name''': Rec/Play/Overdub
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* '''Toggle Mode''': Off
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* '''LED Display''': Normal Mode
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{| class="wikitable"
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! Message !! Trigger !! CC# !! Value !! Description
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|-
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| 1 || Press || 99 || 125 || NRPN MSB (Looper)
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|-
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| 2 || Press || 98 || 88 || NRPN LSB (Rec/Play/Overdub)
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|-
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| 3 || Press || 6 || 0 || Data Entry MSB
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|-
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| 4 || Press || 38 || 1 || Data Entry LSB (Execute)
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|-
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| 5 || Release || 38 || 0 || Data Entry LSB (Reset)
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|}
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=== Stop/Erase ===
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* '''Switch Name''': Stop/Erase
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* '''Toggle Mode''': Off
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* '''LED Display''': Normal Mode
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{| class="wikitable"
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! Message !! Trigger !! CC# !! Value !! Description
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|-
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| 1 || Press || 99 || 125 || NRPN MSB (Looper)
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|-
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| 2 || Press || 98 || 89 || NRPN LSB (Stop/Erase)
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|-
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| 3 || Press || 6 || 0 || Data Entry MSB
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|-
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| 4 || Press || 38 || 1 || Data Entry LSB (Execute)
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|-
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| 5 || Release || 38 || 0 || Data Entry LSB (Reset)
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|}
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=== Trigger ===
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* '''Switch Name''': Trigger
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* '''Toggle Mode''': Off
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* '''LED Display''': Normal Mode
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{| class="wikitable"
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! Message !! Trigger !! CC# !! Value !! Description
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|-
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| 1 || Press || 99 || 125 || NRPN MSB (Looper)
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|-
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| 2 || Press || 98 || 90 || NRPN LSB (Trigger)
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|-
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| 3 || Press || 6 || 0 || Data Entry MSB
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|-
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| 4 || Press || 38 || 1 || Data Entry LSB (Execute)
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|-
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| 5 || Release || 38 || 0 || Data Entry LSB (Reset)
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|}
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=== Reverse ===
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* '''Switch Name''': Reverse
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* '''Toggle Mode''': Off
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* '''LED Display''': Normal Mode
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{| class="wikitable"
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! Message !! Trigger !! CC# !! Value !! Description
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|-
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| 1 || Press || 99 || 125 || NRPN MSB (Looper)
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|-
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| 2 || Press || 98 || 91 || NRPN LSB (Reverse)
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|-
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| 3 || Press || 6 || 0 || Data Entry MSB
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|-
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| 4 || Press || 38 || 1 || Data Entry LSB (Execute)
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|-
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| 5 || Release || 38 || 0 || Data Entry LSB (Reset)
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|}
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=== Half Speed ===
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* '''Switch Name''': Half Speed
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* '''Toggle Mode''': Off
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* '''LED Display''': Normal Mode
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{| class="wikitable"
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! Message !! Trigger !! CC# !! Value !! Description
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|-
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| 1 || Press || 99 || 125 || NRPN MSB (Looper)
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|-
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| 2 || Press || 98 || 92 || NRPN LSB (Half Speed)
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|-
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| 3 || Press || 6 || 0 || Data Entry MSB
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|-
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| 4 || Press || 38 || 1 || Data Entry LSB (Execute)
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|-
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| 5 || Release || 38 || 0 || Data Entry LSB (Reset)
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|}
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=== Undo ===
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* '''Switch Name''': Undo
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* '''Toggle Mode''': Off
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* '''LED Display''': Normal Mode
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{| class="wikitable"
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! Message !! Trigger !! CC# !! Value !! Description
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|-
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| 1 || Press || 99 || 125 || NRPN MSB (Looper)
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|-
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| 2 || Press || 98 || 93 || NRPN LSB (Undo)
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|-
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| 3 || Press || 6 || 0 || Data Entry MSB
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|-
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| 4 || Press || 38 || 1 || Data Entry LSB (Execute)
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|-
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| 5 || Release || 38 || 0 || Data Entry LSB (Reset)
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|}
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<!--
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== Airstep Configuration – Kemper Profiler Player Looper Control ==
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For each function (e.g. Rec/Play/Overdub), there is a table with five rows. Each row represents an Airstep "Message". All the values are the same except for the second row in each table (88,89,90,91,92,93)
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== Airstep Configuration – Kemper Profiler Player Looper Control ==
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=== Rec/Play/Overdub ===
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* '''Switch Name''': Rec/Play/Overdub
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* '''Toggle Mode''': Off
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* '''LED Display''': Normal Mode
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{| class="wikitable"
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! Message !! Trigger !! CC# !! Value !! Description
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|-
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| 1 || Press || 99 || 125 || NRPN MSB (Looper)
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|-
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| 2 || Press || 98 || 88 || NRPN LSB (Rec/Play/Overdub)
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|-
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| 3 || Press || 6 || 0 || Data Entry MSB
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|-
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| 4 || Press || 38 || 1 || Data Entry LSB (Execute)
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|-
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| 5 || Release || 38 || 0 || Data Entry LSB (Reset)
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|}
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=== Stop/Erase ===
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* '''Switch Name''': Stop/Erase
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* '''Toggle Mode''': Off
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* '''LED Display''': Normal Mode
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{| class="wikitable"
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! Message !! Trigger !! CC# !! Value !! Description
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|-
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| 1 || Press || 99 || 125 || NRPN MSB (Looper)
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|-
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| 2 || Press || 98 || 89 || NRPN LSB (Stop/Erase)
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|-
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| 3 || Press || 6 || 0 || Data Entry MSB
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|-
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| 4 || Press || 38 || 1 || Data Entry LSB (Execute)
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|-
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| 5 || Release || 38 || 0 || Data Entry LSB (Reset)
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|}
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=== Trigger ===
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* '''Switch Name''': Trigger
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* '''Toggle Mode''': Off
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* '''LED Display''': Normal Mode
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{| class="wikitable"
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! Message !! Trigger !! CC# !! Value !! Description
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|-
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| 1 || Press || 99 || 125 || NRPN MSB (Looper)
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|-
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| 2 || Press || 98 || 90 || NRPN LSB (Trigger)
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|-
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| 3 || Press || 6 || 0 || Data Entry MSB
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|-
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| 4 || Press || 38 || 1 || Data Entry LSB (Execute)
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|-
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| 5 || Release || 38 || 0 || Data Entry LSB (Reset)
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|}
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=== Reverse ===
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* '''Switch Name''': Reverse
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* '''Toggle Mode''': Off
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* '''LED Display''': Normal Mode
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{| class="wikitable"
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! Message !! Trigger !! CC# !! Value !! Description
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|-
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| 1 || Press || 99 || 125 || NRPN MSB (Looper)
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|-
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| 2 || Press || 98 || 91 || NRPN LSB (Reverse)
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|-
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| 3 || Press || 6 || 0 || Data Entry MSB
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|-
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| 4 || Press || 38 || 1 || Data Entry LSB (Execute)
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|-
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| 5 || Release || 38 || 0 || Data Entry LSB (Reset)
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|}
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=== Half Speed ===
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* '''Switch Name''': Half Speed
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* '''Toggle Mode''': Off
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* '''LED Display''': Normal Mode
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{| class="wikitable"
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! Message !! Trigger !! CC# !! Value !! Description
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|-
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| 1 || Press || 99 || 125 || NRPN MSB (Looper)
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|-
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| 2 || Press || 98 || 92 || NRPN LSB (Half Speed)
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|-
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| 3 || Press || 6 || 0 || Data Entry MSB
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|-
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| 4 || Press || 38 || 1 || Data Entry LSB (Execute)
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|-
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| 5 || Release || 38 || 0 || Data Entry LSB (Reset)
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|}
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=== Undo ===
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* '''Switch Name''': Undo
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* '''Toggle Mode''': Off
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* '''LED Display''': Normal Mode
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{| class="wikitable"
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! Message !! Trigger !! CC# !! Value !! Description
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|-
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| 1 || Press || 99 || 125 || NRPN MSB (Looper)
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|-
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| 2 || Press || 98 || 93 || NRPN LSB (Undo)
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|-
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| 3 || Press || 6 || 0 || Data Entry MSB
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|-
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| 4 || Press || 38 || 1 || Data Entry LSB (Execute)
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|-
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| 5 || Release || 38 || 0 || Data Entry LSB (Reset)
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|}
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-->
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[[Category:Kemper]]
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[[Category:MIDI]]
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[[Category:XSONIC]]

Revision as of 17:37, 16 September 2025

Kemper Player Airstep.jpg

MIDI Connection

USB Wired Connection

USB-C to USB-B.jpg

Connecting the Airstep USB-C to the Kemper USB-B port works. If you don't have this cable, you can get it from XSONIC in their Airstep Cable Pack

Connecting the Airstep USB-C to the Kemper USB-A does not work. The Kemper freezes.

Bluetooth MIDI Connection

M-VAVE MIDI.jpg

This works to connect to the Kemper Profile Player USB-A port.

M-VAVE Wireless MIDI Transmission System Ultra Low Latency, USB Bluetooth Option for MIDI Controller Mac, iOS, Windows, 5-PIN DIN Interface Wireless MIDI Keyboard Instrument

The XSONIC Airstep finds the M-VAVE USB-A automatically.

I've read that the WIDI Bud Pro works but I have not tried it.

Rig Buttons

These are the settings on the Airstep to make it mimic the behaviour of the Kemper rig buttons one through five

Switch Name Toggle Mode LED Display Trigger MIDI Type CC# Value Output Interface MIDI Channel
KPA 1 Off Normal Mode Press CC 50 1 ALL 1
Release CC 50 0 ALL 1
KPA 2 Off Normal Mode Press CC 51 1 ALL 1
Release CC 51 0 ALL 1
KPA 3 Off Normal Mode Press CC 52 1 ALL 1
Release CC 52 0 ALL 1
KPA 4 Off Normal Mode Press CC 53 1 ALL 1
Release CC 53 0 ALL 1
KPA 5 Off Normal Mode Press CC 54 1 ALL 1
Release CC 54 0 ALL 1

Summary of Kemper MIDI Logic (Slots + Morph)

  • CC#50–54: Load Slots 1–5 in Performance Mode or Rigs 1–5 in Browser Mode.
  • Morph Triggering: If the same CC is sent again (with value 1–127), Morph is engaged.
  • Morph Release: Sending value 0 disengages Morph.
  • Momentary vs Latching: Controlled by the Rig’s internal “Momentary” setting.

Why Your Airstep Setup Works

  • Press = CC#50–54 value 1 → Loads Rig or Slot
  • Release = CC#50–54 value 0 → Ends Morph (if Momentary is enabled)
  • Repeated Presses → Toggle Morph (if Momentary is disabled)
  • Single Button Logic → Matches Kemper Stage/Remote behavior exactly

Kemper MIDI Documentation

If Rig Button Morph is activated in System Settings, and the PROFILER receives subsequent control changes #50-#54 following the initial Slot load, these will trigger Morphing.

So, the same button could be used to first load a Rig, and then act as a Morph Button for that Rig. To support all functions, values 1-127 should be sent when the button is hit, and value 0 should follow when the button is released. The setting of the “Momentary” option in Rig Settings determines whether the Morphing latches the morph sound and base sound, or if it immediately returns to the base sound as soon as you release the button.

Effects Stomps

Airstep Bank 2 – Stomp Mode Control (Kemper Profile Player)

When I use both the Airstep and the Airstep Lite, I use the Airstep for Rig buttons (above) and the Airstep Lite for Effects Buttons (below)

CC# 75-78 to map to Effects buttons 1-4, and the last button set to Tuner on/off. I did this instead of using CC# 17-22, which map to Modules A-D, because sometimes I use the Kemper Profile Player without the Airstep, and I wanted to use the Kemper Player mapping instead of the Profiler mappings. If I change the Effects buttons 1-4 on the Player, I wanted the Airstep to match.

Switch Name Toggle Mode LED Display Trigger MIDI Type CC# Value Output Interface MIDI Channel
Effect Button 1 On Toggle Mode Press CC 75 127 ALL 1
Release CC 75 0 ALL 1
Effect Button 2 On Toggle Mode Press CC 76 127 ALL 1
Release CC 76 0 ALL 1
Effect Button 3 On Toggle Mode Press CC 77 127 ALL 1
Release CC 77 0 ALL 1
Effect Button 4 On Toggle Mode Press CC 78 127 ALL 1
Release CC 78 0 ALL 1
Stomp (e.g. Tuner) On Toggle Mode Press CC 31 127 ALL 1
Release CC 31 0 ALL 1

Notes

  • Toggle Mode On lets the Airstep track internal switch state, so LEDs reflect effect status (assuming Kemper doesn’t override).
  • CC#75–79 are fully valid and can be assigned to any effect slot in Kemper’s MIDI settings.
  • You can remap these CCs in Kemper’s System Settings to match your preferred stomp layout.

Airstep Configuration – Kemper Profiler Player Looper Control

Use the Airstep Preset for KPA Looper. It works, mimicking the Profiler Foot Controller and the Kemper Stage. For each function (e.g. Rec/Play/Overdub), there is a table with five rows. Each row represents an Airstep "Message". All the values are the same except for the second row in each table (88,89,90,91,92,93)

What follows is the documentation in case you want to reassign the buttons. In my case, I never use "Reverse" so I replaced it with "Undo".

Rec/Play/Overdub

  • Switch Name: Rec/Play/Overdub
  • Toggle Mode: Off
  • LED Display: Normal Mode
Message Trigger CC# Value Description
1 Press 99 125 NRPN MSB (Looper)
2 Press 98 88 NRPN LSB (Rec/Play/Overdub)
3 Press 6 0 Data Entry MSB
4 Press 38 1 Data Entry LSB (Execute)
5 Release 38 0 Data Entry LSB (Reset)

Stop/Erase

  • Switch Name: Stop/Erase
  • Toggle Mode: Off
  • LED Display: Normal Mode
Message Trigger CC# Value Description
1 Press 99 125 NRPN MSB (Looper)
2 Press 98 89 NRPN LSB (Stop/Erase)
3 Press 6 0 Data Entry MSB
4 Press 38 1 Data Entry LSB (Execute)
5 Release 38 0 Data Entry LSB (Reset)

Trigger

  • Switch Name: Trigger
  • Toggle Mode: Off
  • LED Display: Normal Mode
Message Trigger CC# Value Description
1 Press 99 125 NRPN MSB (Looper)
2 Press 98 90 NRPN LSB (Trigger)
3 Press 6 0 Data Entry MSB
4 Press 38 1 Data Entry LSB (Execute)
5 Release 38 0 Data Entry LSB (Reset)

Reverse

  • Switch Name: Reverse
  • Toggle Mode: Off
  • LED Display: Normal Mode
Message Trigger CC# Value Description
1 Press 99 125 NRPN MSB (Looper)
2 Press 98 91 NRPN LSB (Reverse)
3 Press 6 0 Data Entry MSB
4 Press 38 1 Data Entry LSB (Execute)
5 Release 38 0 Data Entry LSB (Reset)

Half Speed

  • Switch Name: Half Speed
  • Toggle Mode: Off
  • LED Display: Normal Mode
Message Trigger CC# Value Description
1 Press 99 125 NRPN MSB (Looper)
2 Press 98 92 NRPN LSB (Half Speed)
3 Press 6 0 Data Entry MSB
4 Press 38 1 Data Entry LSB (Execute)
5 Release 38 0 Data Entry LSB (Reset)

Undo

  • Switch Name: Undo
  • Toggle Mode: Off
  • LED Display: Normal Mode
Message Trigger CC# Value Description
1 Press 99 125 NRPN MSB (Looper)
2 Press 98 93 NRPN LSB (Undo)
3 Press 6 0 Data Entry MSB
4 Press 38 1 Data Entry LSB (Execute)
5 Release 38 0 Data Entry LSB (Reset)
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