New Kemper/Helix audio reproduction device day (Red Sound - GRFR if you will)

simonksimonk Frets: 1467
edited August 2017 in Amps
So, I have a trusty DXR10 that I use with both Kemper and Helix and it's a fine bit of kit. I've no problems using it live and have done many times. At home in my little studio though it leaves me a bit cold. It's hard to describe why, I just find it a bit immediate and unforgiving. I've looked at the Atomic CLR, but that's a grand these days. The Mission looks the part but I've read some mixed reviews, plus it's a lot of cash. I'd have bought a Matrix FR12 if they'd had them in stock.
Enter the Red Sound RS-LG12. I've been keeping an eye on these for a while as they've been getting some, mostly Italian, enthusiastic reviews (I notice Marco Fanton has started using one). There are also some good reviews on the Kemper forum. So, I bagged one of the B-stock items from Thomann... and here it is... matches the Kemper, the shrubbery and everything:



And it's bloody brilliant. It's breathed a whole new life into my relationship with the Kemper - it's so much more like having the actual amp in the room.
0reaction image LOL 1reaction image Wow! 0reaction image Wisdom
«1

Comments

  • WazmeisterWazmeister Frets: 9446
    Good score.... and nice matching to the shubbery !
    0reaction image LOL 0reaction image Wow! 0reaction image Wisdom
  • FreebirdFreebird Frets: 5821
    Perfect match. Will you use it live?
    If we are not ashamed to think it, we should not be ashamed to say it.
    0reaction image LOL 0reaction image Wow! 0reaction image Wisdom
  • simonksimonk Frets: 1467
    Freebird said:
    Perfect match. Will you use it live?
    Absolutely. It's plenty loud enough and sounds terrific. And whilst I was adamant the fan noise from the DXR10 didn't both me when playing in the studio, it's refreshing to no longer have it in the background.
    0reaction image LOL 0reaction image Wow! 0reaction image Wisdom
  • FreebirdFreebird Frets: 5821
    simonk said:
    Freebird said:
    Perfect match. Will you use it live?
    Absolutely. It's plenty loud enough and sounds terrific. And whilst I was adamant the fan noise from the DXR10 didn't both me when playing in the studio, it's refreshing to no longer have it in the background.
    Could you run a bass guitar through this as well? I'm guessing yes since it's FRFR. Have you tried it?
    If we are not ashamed to think it, we should not be ashamed to say it.
    0reaction image LOL 0reaction image Wow! 0reaction image Wisdom
  • PVO_DavePVO_Dave Frets: 2364
    Looks great, I think if I was in a band again I'd look to replace the DXR with something like that
    0reaction image LOL 0reaction image Wow! 0reaction image Wisdom
  • fretmeisterfretmeister Frets: 23947
    That looks good.

    i like my DXR10 but the angle shape isn't great for stacking things on top!


    0reaction image LOL 0reaction image Wow! 0reaction image Wisdom
  • WazmeisterWazmeister Frets: 9446
    Old bump...

    I've just ordered a passive version of this :)

    Anyone tried them ?
    0reaction image LOL 0reaction image Wow! 0reaction image Wisdom
  • Old bump...

    I've just ordered a passive version of this :)

    Anyone tried them ?
    You have me intrigued. Looks stunning. Let me know how you get on mate. I'm being stupid but this will offer FRFR goodness using the power from the Kemper, yeah? Did you order the wedge looking version or the vertical looking one and where did you order it from @Wazmeister? Cheers mate
    Read my guitar/gear blog at medium.com/redchairriffs

    View my feedback at www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/comment/1201922
    0reaction image LOL 0reaction image Wow! 0reaction image Wisdom
  • WazmeisterWazmeister Frets: 9446
    @Jonathanthomas83 - ordered from Thomann mate... very good reviews, but who knows ?! I went for the cab, and had it in matching green... :)

    Its not a full FRFR but more of a GRFR - whatever that means !


    0reaction image LOL 0reaction image Wow! 0reaction image Wisdom
  • @Jonathanthomas83 - ordered from Thomann mate... very good reviews, but who knows ?! I went for the cab, and had it in matching green... :)

    Its not a full FRFR but more of a GRFR - whatever that means !


    Nice one mate, congrats on the purchase. That matching green looks quality. Be really interested to hear your experience with it. If you like it, I may offload the DXRs and see if that suits me better. Thomann only have the wedge looking cab, so I'm guessing that's what you ordered. Enjoy, mate!
    Read my guitar/gear blog at medium.com/redchairriffs

    View my feedback at www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/comment/1201922
    0reaction image LOL 0reaction image Wow! 0reaction image Wisdom
  • WazmeisterWazmeister Frets: 9446
    edited July 2018
    @Jonathanthomas83 - ordered from Thomann mate... very good reviews, but who knows ?! I went for the cab, and had it in matching green...

    Its not a full FRFR but more of a GRFR - whatever that means !


    Nice one mate, congrats on the purchase. That matching green looks quality. Be really interested to hear your experience with it. If you like it, I may offload the DXRs and see if that suits me better. Thomann only have the wedge looking cab, so I'm guessing that's what you ordered. Enjoy, mate!
    No mate, i ordered the rectangle cab... passive though.

    Im having a green fad... really fancy one of these


    0reaction image LOL 0reaction image Wow! 0reaction image Wisdom
  • @Jonathanthomas83 - ordered from Thomann mate... very good reviews, but who knows ?! I went for the cab, and had it in matching green...

    Its not a full FRFR but more of a GRFR - whatever that means !


    Nice one mate, congrats on the purchase. That matching green looks quality. Be really interested to hear your experience with it. If you like it, I may offload the DXRs and see if that suits me better. Thomann only have the wedge looking cab, so I'm guessing that's what you ordered. Enjoy, mate!
    No mate, i ordered the rectangle cab... passive though.

    Im having a green fad... really fancy one of these


    Cool, thanks, think you had the last one! May as well get the green guitar to match, go for it! :-)
    Read my guitar/gear blog at medium.com/redchairriffs

    View my feedback at www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/comment/1201922
    0reaction image LOL 0reaction image Wow! 0reaction image Wisdom
  • WazmeisterWazmeister Frets: 9446
    @simonk - do you still own your Red Sound mate ?

    How did it work out for you ?
    0reaction image LOL 0reaction image Wow! 0reaction image Wisdom
  • simonksimonk Frets: 1467
    @Wazmeister said:
    @simonk - do you still own your Red Sound mate ?

    How did it work out for you ?
    Morning Warren. I still have the Red Sound and I do still like it. I was all set to move it on when the Powercab arrived but I’m not so sure now. Has yours arrived yet?
    0reaction image LOL 0reaction image Wow! 0reaction image Wisdom
  • WazmeisterWazmeister Frets: 9446
    edited July 2018
    simonk said:
    @Wazmeister said:
    @simonk - do you still own your Red Sound mate ?

    How did it work out for you ?
    Morning Warren. I still have the Red Sound and I do still like it. I was all set to move it on when the Powercab arrived but I’m not so sure now. Has yours arrived yet?
    Simon,

    Thanks for getting back to me mate. Ive been playing thru a normal 1x12 cab (Zilla) and a DXR10; the latter sounds good but digital and clinical at times...

    Ive ordered a passive Red Sound from Thomann due  Monday.

    Whats your thoughts on the PC vs Red Sound ? 

    I was gonna try buy a PC+ and had a brief play at GG, but it didnt sound great. Couldve been the Kemper profiles they had loaded though...
    0reaction image LOL 0reaction image Wow! 0reaction image Wisdom
  • @Wazmeister is it here yet? Is it here yet? Is it here yet? Is it here yet?
    Read my guitar/gear blog at medium.com/redchairriffs

    View my feedback at www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/comment/1201922
    0reaction image LOL 0reaction image Wow! 0reaction image Wisdom
  • WazmeisterWazmeister Frets: 9446
    @Wazmeister is it here yet? Is it here yet? Is it here yet? Is it here yet?
    It has arrived mate, and has been squeezed into my car !

    Band rehearsal tonight, so we shall see !!
    0reaction image LOL 0reaction image Wow! 0reaction image Wisdom
  • @Wazmeister is it here yet? Is it here yet? Is it here yet? Is it here yet?
    It has arrived mate, and has been squeezed into my car !

    Band rehearsal tonight, so we shall see !!
    Quality!! Exciting stuff. Looking forward to hearing how it goes :-)
    Read my guitar/gear blog at medium.com/redchairriffs

    View my feedback at www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/comment/1201922
    0reaction image LOL 0reaction image Wow! 0reaction image Wisdom
  • WazmeisterWazmeister Frets: 9446
    So, initial thoughts right out of the box...

    - lovely green leather, clearly hand stitched and crafted. Very impressive.

    - bigger than i thought.

    - plugged in the Kemper and tried some clean profiles with verb and a Moog delay. Superb - literally superb. Less harsh or digital than most FRFRs I’ve played. 

    - this is theoretically a GRFR I think (!)

    - hands down the best speaker I’ve heard with a Kemper. Sounds like a real amp in the room, but with that great FRFR 3D spread.

    - Mine is a passive model, and easily loud enough for our covers band.

    i took a risk ordering it blind, but it is superb, and I’m delighted. I never even plugged in the mighty Redplate tonight... what greater praise can I offer ?
    0reaction image LOL 0reaction image Wow! 0reaction image Wisdom
  • WazmeisterWazmeister Frets: 9446

    0reaction image LOL 0reaction image Wow! 0reaction image Wisdom
Sign In or Register to comment.