Hey guys, ive owned my kemper for close than 2 months now, and in the studio the thing is an engineering marvel. Live... I could not be more frustrated...
Im sure this topic has been discussed several times, and ive searched and searched not finding anything conclusive. I am currently using it with a Mesa Boogie
OS 4x12 with v30s. Let me tell you ive tried using premium profiles, free ones. The ones that come with the kemper. So far they all sound loose, muddy, flubby.
I set monitor cab off, pure cabinet to 0. Messed with clarity, and definition. messed with the output eq. When I get close to what an amp is supposed to sound like, its loud and feedbacky.
I had to add 2 gates, one in the stomp section, and using the default, and once using that thing sounds worse than a line 6 spider amp. Have added a studio EQ in the X section to see if that gives it some character, however all that does
is add more solid state feedback.
Ive read that you have to use DI profiles with a cab, but at that point I cant go direct into the PA to eliminate micing my cab. I have to be doing something wrong, as everyone and their mom loves these amps, hobbyist and professionals alike.
I mainly play Rock and Metal, and own several real amps ( Peavey, ENGL, Krank, EVH, etc), so Id like to think i know what im after tone wise.
Thanks in advanced.
J