The Kemper thread

Jonathanthomas83

ragingben said:

Jonathanthomas83 said:

Lestratcaster said:

I don't think I'm going to ever play a tube amp again!

There's those famous last words we've all used! :-)

So true! Happy Kemper day, they are amazing bits of kit. Killed GAS for me for years, but when it came back it came back hard!

Spot on. Enjoy the new gear day, @Lestratcaster, I loved the Kemper.

Lestratcaster

Jonathanthomas83 said:

ragingben said:

Jonathanthomas83 said:

Lestratcaster said:

I don't think I'm going to ever play a tube amp again!

There's those famous last words we've all used! :-)

So true! Happy Kemper day, they are amazing bits of kit. Killed GAS for me for years, but when it came back it came back hard!

Spot on. Enjoy the new gear day, @Lestratcaster, I loved the Kemper.

Thank you, I've saved up long and hard for it from probably 2016 so I like to feel I've earned it! 

Musicwolf

Still love mine 5 years down the line

crunchman

Just got the new Michael Britt 2020 pack.  I'm very impressed.

Definitely worth £20, which is what it is with the 40% off at the moment.

Freebird

Jonathanthomas83 said:

ragingben said:

Jonathanthomas83 said:

Lestratcaster said:

I don't think I'm going to ever play a tube amp again!

There's those famous last words we've all used! :-)

So true! Happy Kemper day, they are amazing bits of kit. Killed GAS for me for years, but when it came back it came back hard!

Spot on. Enjoy the new gear day, @Lestratcaster, I loved the Kemper.

I keep on saying it, and my official position is why not have both? They certainly complement each, as do the different types of guitars we all own.

Lestratcaster

Freebird said:

Jonathanthomas83 said:

ragingben said:

Jonathanthomas83 said:

Lestratcaster said:

I don't think I'm going to ever play a tube amp again!

There's those famous last words we've all used! :-)

So true! Happy Kemper day, they are amazing bits of kit. Killed GAS for me for years, but when it came back it came back hard!

Spot on. Enjoy the new gear day, @Lestratcaster, I loved the Kemper.

I keep on saying it, and my official position is why not have both? They certainly complement each, as do the different types of guitars we all own.

I still have my 6505+ head which I will profile but I will keep it and my DSL5 isn't a bad amp at all. 

FarleyUK

I really, really wish I'd have kept my modded Marshall JS410H to profile. That thing was amazing! However, the house is too small so there's just no room for amps

Freebird

7.4.0 Public Beta released.

Main innovation of OS 7.4 is, that it introduces one integrated OS-file for all PROFILER models - classical models as well as Stage.

https://www.kemper-amps.com/forum/index.php?thread/49929-7-4-0-public-beta/

Lestratcaster

For those of you who use the remote controller - what are you transporting it around in? I'm contemplating what to get to store and transport it around in, a bag or a case. If I was touring I'd definitely get the case in pedalboard format, but I'm not really playing in a band right now but will the bag provide enough padding for say, in the car and protection from the rain?

Musicwolf

I used a Stagg pedal case

A UPC-535 from memory.  Room for the Kemper Floor Controller (KFC) plus expression pedal.

http://https//www.staggmusic.com/en/products/view/UPC535  

Lestratcaster

Thomann do a case specifically designed for the remote but its £124. Not sure if I can justify getting it for mainly storage and short transporting trips. Plus its another case to carry alongside the one I am using for the actual unit. If I've learnt one thing from playing in bands its to try and travel light! Haha.

Freebird

Freebird said:

7.4.0 Public Beta released.

Main innovation of OS 7.4 is, that it introduces one integrated OS-file for all PROFILER models - classical models as well as Stage.

https://www.kemper-amps.com/forum/index.php?thread/49929-7-4-0-public-beta/

I noticed that this update has been deleted from the Kemper website.

Freebird

7.4.1 Public Beta released

https://www.kemper-amps.com/forum/index.php?thread/49968-7-4-1-public-beta/

firepaulmusic

Has anyone had any experience of using a valve amp with the Two Notes Captor X direct to DAW or PA? Is it any better/different to using the same profile on the Kemper? If the Kemper has every nuance and the feel covered then the TN way would seem overly complicated. I'm looking at either using a Kemper Stage or my favourite head with pedals and Captur X...

Jonathanthomas83

firepaulmusic said:

Has anyone had any experience of using a valve amp with the Two Notes Captor X direct to DAW or PA? Is it any better/different to using the same profile on the Kemper? If the Kemper has every nuance and the feel covered then the TN way would seem overly complicated. I'm looking at either using a Kemper Stage or my favourite head with pedals and Captur X...

I can't see how adding a component to make your amp work without a cab could be complicated, tbh. And finding the correct can is a simple process, your amp will sound good with certain speakers. And finding that speaker is no more difficult to finding your favourite profile on the Kemper.

kennedydream1980

firepaulmusic said:

Has anyone had any experience of using a valve amp with the Two Notes Captor X direct to DAW or PA? Is it any better/different to using the same profile on the Kemper? If the Kemper has every nuance and the feel covered then the TN way would seem overly complicated. I'm looking at either using a Kemper Stage or my favourite head with pedals and Captur X...

I’ve got a Revv D20 amp which has a Two Notes embedded reactive load, so essentially identical to what you are asking. I’ve also owned a Kemper.

For me using the amp with the Two Notes direct out with their IR’s direct to my monitors, first and foremost feels great. Also the sound is another level up from the Kemper. There is something to be said for keeping the front end of the signal analogue and utilising the advantages of digital at the back end of the signal chain (mic’s and cab).

There is something magical in the mid range when using valve amps that no modeller has been able to capture, it’s that 3D effect. The Kemper is no exception. It’s always bugged me with all modelers not just Kemper, but with the amp and reactive load I don’t feel like I’m missing anything. It’s superb. Plus I really like the Two Notes IR’s, they sound great and are very tweakable. 

I’m also using my amp with a HX effects fed from the Two Notes direct out. So I can still get all my stereo effects. It sounds glorious.

Jonathanthomas83

kennedydream1980 said:

firepaulmusic said:

Has anyone had any experience of using a valve amp with the Two Notes Captor X direct to DAW or PA? Is it any better/different to using the same profile on the Kemper? If the Kemper has every nuance and the feel covered then the TN way would seem overly complicated. I'm looking at either using a Kemper Stage or my favourite head with pedals and Captur X...

I’ve got a Revv D20 amp which has a Two Notes embedded reactive load, so essential identical to what you are asking. I’ve also owned a Kemper.

For me using the amp with the Two Notes direct out with their IR’s direct to my monitors, first and foremost feels great. Also the sound is another level up from the Kemper. There is something to be said for keeping the front end of the signal analogue and utilising the advantages of digital at the back end of the signal chain (mic’s and cab).

There is something magical in the mid range when using valve amps that no modeller has been able to capture, it’s that 3D effect. The Kemper is no exception. It’s always bugged me with all modelers not just Kemper, but with the amp and reactive load I don’t feel like I’m missing anything. It’s superb. Plus I really like the Two Notes IR’s, they sound great and are very tweakable. 

I’m also using my amp with a HX effects fed from the Two Notes direct out. So I can still get all my stereo effects. It sounds glorious.

I agree that it feels great and sounds great. And you make some good points about the TN IR's. I love them.

firepaulmusic

kennedydream1980 said:

firepaulmusic said:

Has anyone had any experience of using a valve amp with the Two Notes Captor X direct to DAW or PA? Is it any better/different to using the same profile on the Kemper? If the Kemper has every nuance and the feel covered then the TN way would seem overly complicated. I'm looking at either using a Kemper Stage or my favourite head with pedals and Captur X...

I’ve got a Revv D20 amp which has a Two Notes embedded reactive load, so essential identical to what you are asking. I’ve also owned a Kemper.

For me using the amp with the Two Notes direct out with their IR’s direct to my monitors, first and foremost feels great. Also the sound is another level up from the Kemper. There is something to be said for keeping the front end of the signal analogue and utilising the advantages of digital at the back end of the signal chain (mic’s and cab).

There is something magical in the mid range when using valve amps that no modeller has been able to capture, it’s that 3D effect. The Kemper is no exception. It’s always bugged me with all modelers not just Kemper, but with the amp and reactive load I don’t feel like I’m missing anything. It’s superb. Plus I really like the Two Notes IR’s, they sound great and are very tweakable. 

I’m also using my amp with a HX effects fed from the Two Notes direct out. So I can still get all my stereo effects. It sounds glorious.

Thanks, that’s a great insight.

PVO_Dave

New Kemper beta now out with the acoustic sim, looking forward to trying that tomorrow

Freebird

PVO_Dave said:

New Kemper beta now out with the acoustic sim, looking forward to trying that tomorrow

Finally, but OS 7.5 Beta is not yet available on the Kemper website