A Question for Kemper Users

  • Thread starter Thread starter rupe
  • Start date Start date
rupe

rupe

Active member
Sorry to start yet another Kemper thread but I haven't seen this addressed yet. I've heard some great recordings of high gain tones and Pete knocked it out of the park with the clean tones from his Twin profile, but I haven't heard anybody do a good "edge of breakup" tone yet along the lines of a tweed Fender or vintage Vox. How well does it do those low gain dirty tones that clean up with a lighter pick attack or by rolling back the guitar's volume? Does it mimic the dynamics of a classic tube amp?

I'm on the fence right now between the Kemper and the Two-Notes Torpedo for live and recording...I like that they both allow me to use my real amps, albeit in very different ways. Any comparisons between the two would be especially appreciated.
 
Have you been to theampfactory.com and listened to clips of Amps that are in that vein/style??? Listen to the trainwreck, and have your mind blown :)
 
The Kemper mimics all of the subtle nuances of a tube extremely well, especially non-high gain stuff.
 
rupe":u1c1sgdj said:
I'm on the fence right now between the Kemper and the Two-Notes Torpedo for live and recording...
What about the A2?
 
rupe":1rrd7tid said:
Sorry to start yet another Kemper thread but I haven't seen this addressed yet. I've heard some great recordings of high gain tones and Pete knocked it out of the park with the clean tones from his Twin profile, but I haven't heard anybody do a good "edge of breakup" tone yet along the lines of a tweed Fender or vintage Vox. How well does it do those low gain dirty tones that clean up with a lighter pick attack or by rolling back the guitar's volume? Does it mimic the dynamics of a classic tube amp?

I'm on the fence right now between the Kemper and the Two-Notes Torpedo for live and recording...I like that they both allow me to use my real amps, albeit in very different ways. Any comparisons between the two would be especially appreciated.


I have a killer Vox AC30 profile. I will put together a clip tonight and post tomorrow.
 
Ventura":2ds3ngyc said:
rupe":2ds3ngyc said:
I'm on the fence right now between the Kemper and the Two-Notes Torpedo for live and recording...
What about the A2?
I had the Ultra and liked it so I don't have anything against it but I'm intrigued by the idea of using my own amps as the tone generators. I'm currently leaning toward the Two-Notes but some players whose opinions I respect here and elsewhere seem to really dig the Kemper so I want to dig a bit deeper before I choose.
 
rupe":jinkug3d said:
Ventura":jinkug3d said:
rupe":jinkug3d said:
I'm on the fence right now between the Kemper and the Two-Notes Torpedo for live and recording...
What about the A2?
I had the Ultra and liked it so I don't have anything against it but I'm intrigued by the idea of using my own amps as the tone generators. I'm currently leaning toward the Two-Notes but some players whose opinions I respect here and elsewhere seem to really dig the Kemper so I want to dig a bit deeper before I choose.

Haven't tried the Kemper yet, but if I were in your situation, I'd give the Kemper a shot; I like the idea of not being limited to only your own amps. :D
 
Im happy with the Axe II and my amps. Not saying I won't get a Kemper later. I am also getting a Torpedo Live to use with my 3 tube amps. If you are happy with your amps and want more flexibility for recording or playing lower volumes with the amp cranked to that sweet spot than the Torpedo sounds logical. If you want other amps go with the Kemper.
 
rupe":26qxrzg2 said:
Sorry to start yet another Kemper thread but I haven't seen this addressed yet. I've heard some great recordings of high gain tones and Pete knocked it out of the park with the clean tones from his Twin profile, but I haven't heard anybody do a good "edge of breakup" tone yet along the lines of a tweed Fender or vintage Vox. How well does it do those low gain dirty tones that clean up with a lighter pick attack or by rolling back the guitar's volume? Does it mimic the dynamics of a classic tube amp?

I'm on the fence right now between the Kemper and the Two-Notes Torpedo for live and recording...I like that they both allow me to use my real amps, albeit in very different ways. Any comparisons between the two would be especially appreciated.

in my opinion, Kemper has all of this covered, I mainly use those type of sounds and am very happy camper here.

torpedo route is a very different, but possibly viable option for you. Just depends on what you are looking for, obviously with a kemper or whatever box, there are more amp variations then just using one amp and a direct solution. If you are absolutely in love with your setup and amp, then Maybe Torpedo might be for you, yah never know.

but for me recording, kemper has been amazing and one of those things that you are so glad you spent the money on
 
rupe":o1je9kak said:
Sorry to start yet another Kemper thread but I haven't seen this addressed yet. I've heard some great recordings of high gain tones and Pete knocked it out of the park with the clean tones from his Twin profile, but I haven't heard anybody do a good "edge of breakup" tone yet along the lines of a tweed Fender or vintage Vox. How well does it do those low gain dirty tones that clean up with a lighter pick attack or by rolling back the guitar's volume? Does it mimic the dynamics of a classic tube amp?

I'm on the fence right now between the Kemper and the Two-Notes Torpedo for live and recording...I like that they both allow me to use my real amps, albeit in very different ways. Any comparisons between the two would be especially appreciated.

I don't know man, what do you think of this clip I made of my Ceriatone Trainwreck clone? same settings on amp, used my volume on guitar and pickups for all tonal variations. Gets cleaner again at the 1:00 mark if you want to skip some wankery.

https://soundcloud.com/okstrat/trainwreck-kemper
 
I'm sure the Kemper would more than adequately do what you want it to. The Two Notes stuff is good, BUT, it has this sort of pushed back, darkish kind of thing going on. Maybe they got some room in the IR or something. I don't know. Of the cab sims available, I think it is the best but I do hate that pushed back thing it has.

I don't know if you're going for the VB-101 or the Live, but I think the Live doesn't have the onboard effects, and you might would want the EQ to bring in some brightness.

The Kemper seems a fine unit and a lot of guys really like it. A lot of guys liked the AxeFX too. Just saying. One option though, is that with the buzz surrounding the Kemper right now, you'd be unlikely to loose much money, if any, if you got it didn't gell with it. :)
 
I am posting a couple of clips right now that feature the Vox AC30 and Marshall Super Lead (Plexi) using the volume knob to adjust the gain. Check it out.
 
stratotone":c6nzcyi3 said:
rupe":c6nzcyi3 said:
Sorry to start yet another Kemper thread but I haven't seen this addressed yet. I've heard some great recordings of high gain tones and Pete knocked it out of the park with the clean tones from his Twin profile, but I haven't heard anybody do a good "edge of breakup" tone yet along the lines of a tweed Fender or vintage Vox. How well does it do those low gain dirty tones that clean up with a lighter pick attack or by rolling back the guitar's volume? Does it mimic the dynamics of a classic tube amp?

I'm on the fence right now between the Kemper and the Two-Notes Torpedo for live and recording...I like that they both allow me to use my real amps, albeit in very different ways. Any comparisons between the two would be especially appreciated.

I don't know man, what do you think of this clip I made of my Ceriatone Trainwreck clone? same settings on amp, used my volume on guitar and pickups for all tonal variations. Gets cleaner again at the 1:00 mark if you want to skip some wankery.

https://soundcloud.com/okstrat/trainwreck-kemper
That's what I'm talking about...great clip! Thanks :cheers:
 
Back
Top