Hello,
i just purchased the rack version of the kemper without amplifier. I basically ordered it blindly since you guys are so into it and i wanted to see what the fuzz was all about. Due to the 30 day money back i found it is the best to order it and try it out in your home environment without the stress of being in a music store. I bought it basically because i can't run a real amp in my flat and for recording purposes.
I play for about 20 years and I listen to the kemper via Event TR8 or Beyerdynamic headphones.
I played it for 2 days now - tried all rigs that came with it and downloaded around 100 of the best rated ricks in the rick Exchange section.
And, maybe I am missing something but i am not quite convinced to keep it. It does sound good but I wasn't quite able to find a rig i fell in love with. I just miss the wow-effect. Maybe I am missing something really obvious or haven't yet loaded the right rig?
What I like so far is how easy it is to tweak all sounds and how intuitive it is to do so. But still, it is a lot of money and I don't know if it's worth every penny for me.
What I am looking for is a real nice clean tone and a distorted one that suits the sound of Guthrie Govans Erotic Cake record. I am into the sound he has on tracks as 'Wonderful slippery thing' or 'Waves'. I know it is in his fingers - but thats not what i mean.
for instance i downloaded the Andertons Cornford and it sounds kind of odd to me.
I hope you guys can support me and point out rigs that i might like to convince me keeping this surely wonderful piece of gear.
Right now I am just about trying out even more and see without any prejudice if the kemper is able to do what I am searching for.
I do hope you guys are willing and able to help me
Thanks so much in advance.