Who's NOT jumping on the Kemper wagon?

[dsquared]

I forgot to mention too, that I would really like to see a Kemper that is rack mountable.

Rack unit exists, as of a few weeks ago.

Re: jumping on the bandwagon, I've jumped. But I don't see it as a KPA vs [insert other amp/modeler/whatever]; there's plenty of room for everything. Why do I have choose only one solution? Im not dumping my beloved tube amps. My limiter is my wallet.

 

[jcj]

I've considered it and almost took the leap but came to the realization that I currently have no need for it...I like my current lineup of amps a lot. Perhaps if I start doing more recording down the road I'll look into it, but for now I'm happy with what I have.

My situation, exactly.

 

[tlingen]

I just sold off my AxeII and am awaiting a powered rack Kemper from Brad. I'm happy with my amps but I still want something to record with which is what I do mostly. The AxeII is very cool but it's time for a change.

 

[stratotone]

I just sold off my AxeII and am awaiting a powered rack Kemper from Brad. I'm happy with my amps but I still want something to record with which is what I do mostly. The AxeII is very cool but it's time for a change.

Didn't you have a Kemper for awhile?

 

[JerEvil]

I am VERY interested in the Kemper, but every time I listen to my recordings with my AMT preamp pedals the gas passes ...

 

[tlingen]

I did for a couple months and that's all I had at the time. I didn't play very much while I had it because I was recovering from back surgery. Then I saw a head I wanted and sold it so I never really gave it a chance. Now I'm hearing great sounds coming from users like you Pete and I can't resist

 

[chobley]

I went the digital route(axe standard & II ) with powered monitors a while ago. It was cool for a while , had a few issues live and I really just wanted to turn a dial instead of going into menues between songs .
Sold the rig and bought an Uberschall Half stack..I will remember that first gig back to tubes for live use the rest of my life..I had a grin for 2 weeks !

 

[stratotone]

I did for a couple months and that's all I had at the time. I didn't play very much while I had it because I was recovering from back surgery. Then I saw a head I wanted and sold it so I never really gave it a chance. Now I'm hearing great sounds coming from users like you Pete and I can't resist

Cool beans. When you get it, send me a message and I'll get you some of my special recipe profiles

 

[dfrattaroli]

Well, I'd love a Kemper or even an AxeFX but I find I'm not willing to sell off my Splawn or Mark IV to get one. So I guess that says something. I've owned an Axe Standard and Ultra and really loved the effects but I hated the way they sounded direct believe it or not. Plus, an OD in front of either of my amps gets me great low volume tones.

 

[tlingen]

Thanks Pete Do you gig and record with your Kemper all the time or do you still pull out tube heads occasionally? I wish I could get a copy of Andy Sneap's Accept profiles

 

[blackba]

I forgot to mention too, that I would really like to see a Kemper that is rack mountable.

Rack unit exists, as of a few weeks ago.

Re: jumping on the bandwagon, I've jumped. But I don't see it as a KPA vs [insert other amp/modeler/whatever]; there's plenty of room for everything. Why do I have choose only one solution? Im not dumping my beloved tube amps. My limiter is my wallet.

Didn't know that. Good to see that Kemper has one out now. http://www.pro-tools-expert.com/home-pa ... avail.html

I see they now have one with a built in power amp as well.

 

[Dimebag11]

I've jumped on the bandwagon, loving this thing so far.

 

[halebox]

I may bite soon or wait for a used powered rack. I am worried about the cheap plastic knobs shearing off. Also worried about how long will these things actually last? The same as a computer like 6 years? It appeals to me as a good fly away gig lightweight amp.

 

[jerrydyer]

I will buy when its on a CD for your computer someday.

 

[SFW]

While I think the Kemper is a killer piece of gear, I have no desire for one. I simply do not have a need for it.

 

[rocknrolla]

I love the stories some of these guys tell about converting to digital.
"So I sold my tube heads and cabs, bought a (Kemper/Axe Fx), $800 midi pedal, 2 $800 powered FRFR speakers, and a rack and I'll be damned. It sounds really really close to the tube amp I just sold."

 

[PeteLaramee]

What's a kemper?

 

[ejecta]

What's a kemper?

 

[SkyhighRocks]

Here's my brief history...

Played tube amps for as long as I can remember...sold my amp when the Axe Ultra came out...used it for a good 6 months but just couldn't jive with the amp tones. The effects were AWESOME though. I sold it and went back to my amp. Then I sold the amp again a year later and went back to the axe like an idiot, thinking it would be different with the new firmwares...that lasted about 4 months before I sold it and bought my amp again.

I stayed with my amp for a couple of years now until I started really looking into the Kemper. I had to buy one, even though I really can't afford one. The main reason was trying to finish my CD and not having to set up and break down my amp EVERY day to record for 2 hours. However, this time, I didn't sell my amp. I sold a bunch of effects gear to help offset the cost. I now have both and can choose which one I want to use.

I played my first gig with the KPA a couple of weeks ago and the general feeling was that it sounded great out front. I will most likely use it for my next gig in 2 weeks at a casino because they don't want the band loud on stage. That's the real benefit for me. I profiled my amp and can take it anywhere and get a consistent sound, no matter how loud or low the volume is. Fly date? Just take the Kemper in a padded bag, run it through whatever backline they supply and I still have my sound. Not a Line 6 facsimile of my sound...but my actual profiled amp. When I A/B them, I can barely notice a difference and I'm 100% positive that 99% of the audience I'm playing for can't either.

 

[thiswaythatway]

I won't be joining the digital party. I figure why go through this big switch just to try and dial in the sound I get now. And anytime I've had a piece of gear that promises 2 million tones, I often used less than a couple.