Recording/Connecting Kemper to Ableton Live 11 (Line 6 UX2 interface)

MadMike · February 4, 2022 at 1:43 PM

Having trouble connecting/setting up my Kemper to record with Ableton Live 11.

I'm using Line 6 UX2 as my interface. (with a single SPDIF cable between the two)

I've tried both using the OUT as well as the IN SPDIF inputs on the rear of the Kemper, but I don't get any signal whatsoever...

I'll probably have to set it up somewhere in Ableton, but don't know how to be honest.

Already set the ''SPDIF Output'' on the kemper output section to: Master Stereo. (Output volume is also maxed out)

Also looked at POD Farm in the mixer, but there's no SPDIF input I can choose from.

*Line 6 UX2 - mentions SPDIF OUT by the way.

Any help would be greatly appropriated!!

paults · February 4, 2022 at 2:33 PM

Connect the Profiler using the 1/4" inputs of the UX2.

The UX2 does not have SPDIF input:

"stereo 1/4" inputs for your line-level gear and 1/4" and S/PDIF outputs for monitoring."

MadMike · February 4, 2022 at 2:59 PM

Quote from paults

Connect the Profiler using the 1/4" inputs of the UX2.
The UX2 does not have SPDIF input:
"stereo 1/4" inputs for your line-level gear and 1/4" and S/PDIF outputs for monitoring."

So if I connect 2 XLR (female) to jack cables from the Master Output of the Kemper, into both Line Inputs of the UX2, it'll work?[Blocked Image: https://ibb.co/RC2ZzQB]

tenderboy · February 4, 2022 at 3:47 PM

Yes, that would work.

paults · February 4, 2022 at 7:37 PM

Another option would be to connect the 1/4" outputs of the Profiler to the UX2.

BayouTexan · February 5, 2022 at 3:49 PM

Check out this tutorial... Your interface and setup will be similar.

How to Reamp Kemper with Reaper (non-SPDIF Method) Tutorial..

Jimmikatt · February 5, 2022 at 5:32 PM

I have a UX2 interface, and i use the XLR outs on the KPA to the interface for recording.

Remember you do have extra output settings on the KPA, and once you get your output level set, mine is -12 Db

unlatch your output control, this way, your output level will always be set for recording, and live situations.

PS... When i record, I use 1 XLR from the Kemper to the interface,

and I also use 1 SM57 mic on my 4x12 cab, and that goes to the 2nd input on my UX2, Then blend the tones for best results.

MadMike · February 27, 2022 at 1:14 AM

Thank you all by the way, got it to work in the meantime! ??

ale55555 · January 7, 2024 at 2:42 PM

Hooking up a Kemper to Ableton can definitely be a head-scratcher at first. I had a similar hassle when I tried connecting my own gear for recording. The key was in the DAW settings. I had to tinker around in Ableton to make sure it recognized the SPDIF input. Also, make sure your Line 6 UX2 actually has SPDIF input capability. Not all interfaces are set up for that.

It took me a bit of trial and error, but once I got it right, the sound quality was a game-changer. If you're still feeling stuck, you might want to check out faqaudio. They've got some straightforward guides that helped me out.