Kemper Profiling Amp, What do you think |
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Kemper Profiling Amp, What do you think |
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Jul 30 2012, 09:26 AM
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In short this thing looks like capable of replicating a tube realistically. I must admit I got sucked in by the Pod HD 500 marketing hype and regret buying the unit as I later sold it. This thing looks like the real deal though, it's a lot of money for a hobbyist but I've been trying to replicate a realistic high gain tone for so long without large expensive equipment. It "profiles" sonic waves or something. If its true this thing could really take off and I can see bands trying to copyright their tone or something lol.
Thoughts? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAuY9OyMsdg |
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Jul 30 2012, 09:48 AM |
In short this thing looks like capable of replicating a tube realistically. I must admit I got sucked in by the Pod HD 500 marketing hype and regret buying the unit as I later sold it. This thing looks like the real deal though, it's a lot of money for a hobbyist but I've been trying to replicate a realistic high gain tone for so long without large expensive equipment. It "profiles" sonic waves or something. If its true this thing could really take off and I can see bands trying to copyright their tone or something lol. Thoughts? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAuY9OyMsdg This is absolutely amazing! I am in a process of getting one for myself! Sims like a very good amp that can do anything! -------------------- |
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Jul 30 2012, 10:40 AM |
I had quite a long discussion with a friend who used to be a senior software engineer for Sony/Sonnox about emulations, modellers etc. Our experience was the same albeit Paul could add a lot more technical detail and explanation. In short whilst these things are certainly improving they are not yet 100% realistic - close but not 100%. Having said that they may be close enough, particularly if not placed side by side with whatever they are emulating and if they are part of a more elaborate processing chain, to pass for the majority of people most of the time.
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Jul 30 2012, 03:25 PM |
I had quite a long discussion with a friend who used to be a senior software engineer for Sony/Sonnox about emulations, modellers etc. Our experience was the same albeit Paul could add a lot more technical detail and explanation. In short whilst these things are certainly improving they are not yet 100% realistic - close but not 100%. Having said that they may be close enough, particularly if not placed side by side with whatever they are emulating and if they are part of a more elaborate processing chain, to pass for the majority of people most of the time. Great comment! Tony is right about this... by the way, getting one would be great! I use POD hd 500 and upgrading to this one would a great improvement. -------------------- My lessons
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Jul 30 2012, 11:33 PM |
Run a search in the forums for KEMPER and you'll see wads of posts about this beast. In short, it's a miracle of technology but now that the AXE EFFECTS rack mount unit from Fractal Audio does something similar, it's got serious competition. The kemper is simply better at profiling amps, but the Axe FX is superior with routing, fx, etc. If you are really wanting to replicate amp tone, go kemper! If you want to emulate amp tone and stuff all your pedals/rack gear in one unit, get an Axe Effects
Todd In short this thing looks like capable of replicating a tube realistically. I must admit I got sucked in by the Pod HD 500 marketing hype and regret buying the unit as I later sold it. This thing looks like the real deal though, it's a lot of money for a hobbyist but I've been trying to replicate a realistic high gain tone for so long without large expensive equipment. It "profiles" sonic waves or something. If its true this thing could really take off and I can see bands trying to copyright their tone or something lol. Thoughts? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAuY9OyMsdg |
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Jul 31 2012, 05:01 PM |
The Kemper is for sure interesting and I don't even dare to imagine what the future still holds for us, with so many cool tools being developed. I am using my Axe FX 2 and I am more than happy with it, but I have to admit that I didn't even try the Tone Matching features yet, actually I didn't even upgrade my firmware from 5.7 to the up to date 6.2, I don't like messing around with this while being on the road (and yes, I am also using it live on stage, not only my Rectifiers).
But since we just officially ended our latest world tour (which kept us on he road for almost the last 2 years) I am about to update my Axe FX and give it a try as well, I am curious! -------------------- Guitars: various Gibson Les Pauls / Gibson J 45
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Jul 31 2012, 05:15 PM |
The tour was long, awesome, sometimes tiresome, a lot of fun, very successful and unfortunately it kept me from being here on GMC, but as mentioned before, the tour is over ;-)
-------------------- Guitars: various Gibson Les Pauls / Gibson J 45
Amps: Mesa Boogie Tripple Rectifier / Triaxis / 2:90 Poweramp / Rectocabs Effects: Rocktron Intellifex / Rocktron Xpression Homepage: www.marcussiepen.com www.blind-guardian.com Check out my video lessons! |
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Jul 31 2012, 05:18 PM |
Cool ! Now, I can talk and interact with a ROCKSTAR
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Jul 31 2012, 07:02 PM |
The tour was long, awesome, sometimes tiresome, a lot of fun, very successful and unfortunately it kept me from being here on GMC, but as mentioned before, the tour is over ;-) Amazing! I knew that you played here in Argentina! but I also played that day so I couldn't go... I hope that you had a great time here. -------------------- My lessons
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Aug 1 2012, 02:58 PM
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Think I'm going to get one these. Will let you know how it turns out.
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Aug 9 2012, 04:15 PM |
We loved to play Argentina again, specially after we had to cancel the Buenos Aires show on the last tour when we got stuck at the airport in Brazil for 12 hours. Be sure we will be back witht he next tour ;-)
@ Alex: You can play the ards Song? Cool, we should jam some time ;-) About the Kemper, I would also be interested in reviews. I am always interested in cool new products like that! -------------------- Guitars: various Gibson Les Pauls / Gibson J 45
Amps: Mesa Boogie Tripple Rectifier / Triaxis / 2:90 Poweramp / Rectocabs Effects: Rocktron Intellifex / Rocktron Xpression Homepage: www.marcussiepen.com www.blind-guardian.com Check out my video lessons! |
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Aug 9 2012, 08:01 PM |
I'm actually torn between the Kemper and the Axe FX-2. Both look to be great units with very good strengths and will accomplish my needs with nighttime playing. I guess I'm with everyone else in a few months we will find out!
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Ibanez S770PB (Natural Flat) , Ibanez XPT700 (Chameleon) , Sterling J Richardson Signature , Squire IV Jazz Bass (Sunburst) Gear: Neural DSP Plugins My YouTube Page. |
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Aug 9 2012, 08:15 PM |
Well, I never used the Kemper myself, so I can't say much about it aside from what I heard (so most likely I know the same as you), but I am using the Axe FX 2 since about one year and it is incredible! Whatever sound you are looking for, whatever effect you might need, whatever amp, cab or mic you want to use, it is right there... I absolutely love it
-------------------- Guitars: various Gibson Les Pauls / Gibson J 45
Amps: Mesa Boogie Tripple Rectifier / Triaxis / 2:90 Poweramp / Rectocabs Effects: Rocktron Intellifex / Rocktron Xpression Homepage: www.marcussiepen.com www.blind-guardian.com Check out my video lessons! |
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Aug 24 2012, 04:31 PM |
Hello world!
I the alien toaster from outerspace has come to visit! Well I've had it 2 hours, unpacking and such. Setup was fairly easy after you do the anti-guy thing... Read the manual! So I ran it via my Mesa head, sounds good but weird. Thinking that maybe I should have turned off the cabinet simulator now that I typed this. Well here is a clip of just rushing a clip out for you all. All I did was put a 120/8500 HP/LP filter on it. The rest was flat on the unit as well. Like I said just tossing a clip up. http://soundcloud.com/spasemoonkey/kpa-test Trying to get a friend to come over to play it while I tinker it. But right now I'm going to upgrade it to the new patch. -------------------- Guitars:
Ibanez S770PB (Natural Flat) , Ibanez XPT700 (Chameleon) , Sterling J Richardson Signature , Squire IV Jazz Bass (Sunburst) Gear: Neural DSP Plugins My YouTube Page. |
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Aug 27 2012, 12:20 PM |
I think the possibility of profiling an amp and storing it into a device like the Kemper or Axe FX is amazing. And what I love even more is that those software based setups can be improved with every little firmware update I see a bright future ahead of us
-------------------- Guitars: various Gibson Les Pauls / Gibson J 45
Amps: Mesa Boogie Tripple Rectifier / Triaxis / 2:90 Poweramp / Rectocabs Effects: Rocktron Intellifex / Rocktron Xpression Homepage: www.marcussiepen.com www.blind-guardian.com Check out my video lessons! |
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Aug 29 2012, 03:56 AM |
Hello world! I the alien toaster from outerspace has come to visit! Well I've had it 2 hours, unpacking and such. Setup was fairly easy after you do the anti-guy thing... Read the manual! So I ran it via my Mesa head, sounds good but weird. Thinking that maybe I should have turned off the cabinet simulator now that I typed this. Well here is a clip of just rushing a clip out for you all. All I did was put a 120/8500 HP/LP filter on it. The rest was flat on the unit as well. Like I said just tossing a clip up. http://soundcloud.com/spasemoonkey/kpa-test Trying to get a friend to come over to play it while I tinker it. But right now I'm going to upgrade it to the new patch. Wow very nice!!! I still haven't ordered mine!!! But very soon though! -------------------- |
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