I'll get right to the point. I play multiple times per week but cant afford a roadie. Modeling/profiling has reached the quality where lugging amps no longer makes sense to me. After a year I sold my AxeFX2 because it was tiring hauling guitar, rack for AxeFx, and pedalboard. Especially if I had more than one guitar to haul to the gig/session. That's why I can't buy the current Kemper product. Too much to haul. I am currently using the Atomic Amplifire and very happy. Pedalboard and guitar. One trip to and from gig. I use MBritt's presets for the Amplifire and the sounds are very good. I want GREAT sounds though. I want the amazing Kemper profiles and I will be the first in a long line of musicians who would happily purchase an all in one floor Kemper PLAYER. Today. Right now. Money is on the way.
I call it a Kemper PLAYER because it wouldn't need to profile amps. That's what the current Kemper is for. If Kemper would make either:
1. A small floor unit that allows the use of their profiles so we can use our own effects pedals
OR, better yet:
2. Make a larger floor unit like the Helix or AX8, including effects- they would sell like crazy!!! Also, if there's a chance this one is in the works, please don't make the mistake Fractal made with the AX8. (It runs out of processing power too quickly when reverb is added.). Just make the same quality professional Kemper in a floor unit without the profiling capability. a profile PLAYER.
Consider all of the sales of the Line 6 Helix, Fractal AX8, Atomic Amplifire, and all of the other lesser known all in one pedals. With the very impressive list of artists and pro studios that Kemper can mention in their marketing, and the far superior profiles available on Kemper, it would be perfect for musicians like me who like to play and not program. It will be a huge hit. I'm ready to write a check right now! I just want a product that feels and sounds like a real amp with the utmost portability. This would allow a working musician to choose a few favorite profiles and go to work. Forget all that sitting at home dialing in. Some folks enjoy that. I just want the simplicity of pedals and amp in a very portable reliable format. I want a Kemper in a floor unit and I'm ready to buy. Thanks for reading.