basic delay questions

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    The Profiler Model referred to in this thread is ...
    ☑️ Profiler Stage

    I did read the manual. I know the answers are in there. Its just that I don't understand what i'm reading because a lot of terminology is not explained like an idiot is reading it.

    Anyway adding the single delay to a rig import typ. Here we go is it typical or type? And what does that mean? Anyway it comes in and there's a ton of stuff going on so how do I zero it out so there is nothing going on? Then how do I set the number of repeats? How do I set the tempo of the repeats? How do I set the relationship between original (this is dry correct?) and the repeats ( this is wet yes?). That's it for now. I look forward to receiving the page number in the manual I already read. Thanks

    It is load Type. What it means is load a different effect type with the same settings as the current effect. For example if you currently have ds9ngle delay loaded and you select dual delay “load type” you will replace single delay with dual delay but will have the same basic settings for delay time, number of repeats, mix level etc etc.

    There is no single action to set everything to zero. I would start with a preset that is close to what you want or load defaults.

    Number of repeats is set by adjusting the Feedback control. There is no specific “number pf repeats” you increase or decrease feedback until it provides the number of repeats you want.

    Tempo is set by adjusting delay time. With tempo sync off you can set this in milliseconds (ms) or you can turn tempo sync on and set the delay tempo in musical divisions: 1/4 note (crotchet), 1/8th (quaver), 1/16th note (semi quaver) etc

    The relationship between dry signal and repeats (wet) is determined by the mix control. All dry at 0. Equal lever at the half way point thereafter the repeats starts to become louder than the dry signal until there is no dry left at max.

    • Official Post

    Where did you find that phrase "adding the single delay to a rig import typ"? Which manual, which page? Doesn't seem to be our original text.

    This is what you find already in the Quick Start manual that comes with a product. There are also graphics highlighting the buttons and knobs involved:

    ADDING EFFECTS

    The PROFILER features eight effect modules. Four are located before the amplifier module (pre), and four are located after it (post). Modules A, B, C and D are pre amplifier and X, MOD, DLY and REV are post amplifier. » Hold the button of an empty effect module for a moment to bring it into focus - e.g. module D. » Turn the BROWSE knob to select one of the pre-installed effect presets. » Press EXIT to return to the home screen. Hold the button of module D again to return to the edited module. » Press the button of an effect module to activate or deactivate the effect. » Don’t forget to store the edited Rig! In addition, PROFILER b models offer standard effects, which can be configured in the Rig Menu. Open this menu by pressing the RIG button.

    The Main Manual includes a chapter about the delay effects starting on page 261, which includes explanations of parameters like Mix, Feedback, Delay Time/Note Value and all others. The basic concept is familiar from any other known delay effect.

    The manuals are available at the KEMEPR download page.

    Quote from Wheresthedug

    It is load Type. What it means is load a different effect type with the same settings as the current effect. For example if you currently have ds9ngle delay loaded and you select dual delay “load type” you will replace single delay with dual delay but will have the same basic settings for delay time, number of repeats, mix level etc etc.

    There is no single action to set everything to zero. I would start with a preset that is close to what you want or load defaults.

    Number of repeats is set by adjusting the Feedback control. There is no specific “number pf repeats” you increase or decrease feedback until it provides the number of repeats you want.

    Tempo is set by adjusting delay time. With tempo sync off you can set this in milliseconds (ms) or you can turn tempo sync on and set the delay tempo in musical divisions: 1/4 note (crotchet), 1/8th (quaver), 1/16th note (semi quaver) etc

    The relationship between dry signal and repeats (wet) is determined by the mix control. All dry at 0. Equal lever at the half way point thereafter the repeats starts to become louder than the dry signal until there is no dry left at max.

    although....you could use the mix control to effectively "zero" it as there will be no sound, depending upon why you want to zero everything out.

    Also to add, to be fair the Kemper, Tempo and feedback are standard terms for many delay pedals and effects.

    Just adjust to taste is the key here...

    Quote from V8guitar

    although....you could use the mix control to effectively "zero" it as there will be no sound, depending upon why you want to zero everything out.

    Also to add, to be fair the Kemper, Tempo and feedback are standard terms for many delay pedals and effects.

    Just adjust to taste is the key here...

    I took “zero everything” to mean set all values to zero to give a blank slate to start from rather than just set the effect level to off.

    Clarfication. I was adding single delay to a rig and you get options like load type, load defaults, then a list of a variety of single delays. I was confused abut whar type means and how it differs from default which was patienyly explained by one of the responses.

    The analog delay box that i have and also the only one i have ever used doesnt have the same name for variable parameters as the one used by kemper. So on kemper mix is the volume of the effect vraltive to the dry signal, delay time is the tempo of the repeats, and feedback is the number of repeats.

    I use the main manual that is what, hundreds of pages. It is a superior document however some of the information assumes that you are familliar with jargon that in my case i am not.

    Thanks again for the patient support

    Quote from RickWillits

    Clarfication. I was adding single delay to a rig and you get options like load type, load defaults, then a list of a variety of single delays. I was confused abut whar type means and how it differs from default which was patienyly explained by one of the responses.

    The analog delay box that i have and also the only one i have ever used doesnt have the same name for variable parameters as the one used by kemper. So on kemper mix is the volume of the effect vraltive to the dry signal, delay time is the tempo of the repeats, and feedback is the number of repeats.

    I use the main manual that is what, hundreds of pages. It is a superior document however some of the information assumes that you are familliar with jargon that in my case i am not.

    Thanks again for the patient support

    Don;t apologise...I like these easy questions as I can often answer them rather than the more complex ones ha!!

  • DonPetersen December 21, 2025 at 12:38 PM

    Changed the title of the thread from “I'm back-basic delay” to “basic delay questions”.