First live gig with Kemper

chrrriiiiissss · June 14, 2016 at 2:26 PM

Hello all,

This Friday I am playing my first live gig with my Kemper Powered version Amp. I am very nervous its not going to sound the way it does during my bands practice. Everytime I plug my Kemper into my PA at home, (Just a 500w head with 2 cheap wedge monitors), it loses its tone drastically. This Friday I am hoping to plug directly into the venues PA system & yes its a real PA system with a real sound guy. I am still nervous that it wont sound as good as it SHOULD.

ANY TIPS FOR YOUR FIRST LIVE GIG WITH THE KEMPER?!??!

Thanks for the help in advanced.

flyingheelhook · June 14, 2016 at 3:40 PM

First, trust in your Kemper and tone. Second, trust the sound man. Third, do whatever possible to allow plenty of time at soundcheck and make sure you can hear yourself (guitar/kemper) clearly through the monitor. If you have the luxury of two monitors for your use, have one solely for your Kemper and the second for mix. You'll do fine.

Paul LaPlaca · June 14, 2016 at 7:10 PM

If you are going XLR out directly to the PA, just make sure the cab simulator is on for every rig.

chrrriiiiissss · June 14, 2016 at 9:28 PM

Thanks guys! I plan on going XLR right to the FOH. And also using a Cab on stage for that kind of "head and cab" feel.

Gizmo · June 15, 2016 at 3:49 PM

1. Most people set their master output to -15dB and master mono.

2. Don't worry...the KPA will sound great

3. Have fun

10w73 · June 15, 2016 at 4:57 PM

Quote from chrrriiiiissss

Thanks guys! I plan on going XLR right to the FOH. And also using a Cab on stage for that kind of "head and cab" feel.

Nevertheless, make sure cab is activated for every rig and "monitor cab off" is activated for your on stage cab.

Quote from Gizmo

1. Most people set their master output to -15dB and master mono.

2. Don't worry...the KPA will sound great

3. Have fun

That's right! Have fun!

viabcroce · June 16, 2016 at 2:12 AM

If you use a personal monitor for your Profiler connected to its Monitor out, unlink the Main out level from the Master volume so that it will only affect your monitoring.

Also, many desks have the mic pres automatically switched on when they sense an XLR connection. Check if they can be dialled out and tell the man that "this is a line level that comes from a DI"

Have fun!

MtotheEikel · June 16, 2016 at 10:21 AM

Quote from chrrriiiiissss

Thanks guys! I plan on going XLR right to the FOH. And also using a Cab on stage for that kind of "head and cab" feel.

Are you using a guitar cab at band practice? Have you also listened to the sounds via PA or any full range system other than yours at home? The bad sound at home might be a problem connected to cab sims you don't like (you don't hear them while playing with a guitar cab).
Try to find a cabsim which fits your needs.

If you are practicing with a full range system and it sounds good there, you can ignore this comment.

Monkey_Man · June 16, 2016 at 11:18 AM

Quote from chrrriiiiissss

I am very nervous its not going to sound the way it does during my bands practice.

It won't.

It'll sound waaay better!

Go break a leg.

chrrriiiiissss · June 17, 2016 at 9:33 PM

I only have been practicing with it through a 2x12 with greenbacks but have the cab simulator on. When I hook it up to FOH, I know Im going to need to have the cab simulator on.

Do I need to change anything in the output menu?

Settings currently are Master output is set to Master stero, and master volume output is about 13dB.

tommyguitar · June 17, 2016 at 9:55 PM

No you are fine. Enjoy.

Robman · June 17, 2016 at 10:10 PM

I find and would generally advise that 'Monitor Cab' is best left if when using an FRFR monitor

whippinpost91850 · June 17, 2016 at 10:22 PM

DO as others have said, and have lots of fun