Hello all. I'm researching a purchase of a Kemper and have a few questions that I hope some of you can answer. I would like to use a profiler for studio and live gigs. I currently have tube and SS amps (combos and cabs), and FX pedals.
1). The rackmount is missing two knobs that the head has - Rate and Intensity (under the Stomps area). Are these controls easy to access somewhere else? Is there any other major difference of the two types?
2). Do you need to hook up profiler to an external audio interface or does it plug straight in to computer USB for DAW.
3). Can you leave the profiler on for 5-8 hrs per day all week long without danger of overheating?
4). (weird one) Can you model a solid state amp with cab accurately?
5). To bring correct tone from studio to live gig, can you use active PA (or active monitors) rather than an active FRFR cab for both studio and live stage?
6). In case of a power failure on stage, can you reboot profiler and get right back yo your profiles in a couple of minutes? I had heard in can take up to 20 minutes.
7). Does Kemper have a computer program UI to control the profiler via USB, or do you have to use the profiler itself for all commands?
8). Can I plugin my own Pedals up front (Phaser, Flanger, Delay, Reverb, etc) with profiles and expect the same quality of sound and accurate representation as if I had the same rig in person? Can the profiler mimic an effects loop when using your own pedals?
9). Can you use an inexpensive two button foot switch to navigate profiles up-down for stage use?
Thanks for your time! I reserve the right to ask more questions.