Posts by FearAbsolute

Quote from BillyBliksem666

Hi Everyone

New Kemper Profiler Player user here.

Did anyone out there also end up buying the Gary Holt Lemper pack from STL Tones at any point?

I am a bit confused as the Profiler player is my first kemper product and its awesome but I fear I may not be understanding it 100% yet, My question specifically relates to the gary holt pack and some of the tones in there.

On the website https://www.stltones.com/products/gary-…iv4T0kH-fsNXWMt it shows the amp and cab used as well as any EQ and or pedals however when loading one of the tones into the profiler there appears to be only an amp and a cab and no pedals at all. The tones sound wicked but I an unsure if I am missing something, are the pedals backed into the tone so to speak or are they simply missing?

There are also a few album tones and only one of them has a cab listed, when I store that rig on the profiler the cab is gone under the info section of that tone however under my local library the cab is listed under the info but not when transferring it to pedal. Confused.

If anyone out there has bought this pack and is willing to engage with me to figure out what I in all probablity and missing I would appreciate it.

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I bought that pack a few months ago. To be honest, the tones are nothing special & sound better in their demos.

I was disappointed that the effects were baked-in to the Profiles. It'd be nice to have the effects/eq that Holt uses as individual effects we can put into the 8 blocks. You're stuck with the tones as they are.

Quote from JohnnyBee

Meanwhile, that's one reason I don't update anymore.

From the beginning, updating meant a stability in your rigs, your sounds.

Some day, at one point, that changed. Kemper left this road and after an update the chances that all of your rigs sound different were very high.

That's obvious by updating to version 11 at least.

In my opinion, not a good sign for a company who makes money with a reputation for stability.

Just my mind.

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Agreed. We work hard on our tones. I love tweaking them to be just right. Then there's an update available - do quick backup then install the update. Over the last 3.5 years of Kemper ownership, it's not unusual for those perfectly-tweaked tones to sound radically different. It's very frustrating. I almost expect it. Then the backup saves the day.

Quote from RosboneMako

For reference, what are you playing this profile thru? Studio monitors, PA, Amp, etc.

Through in-ears with a 5150 cab IR from Loudmouth Studios (which is the only cab I use).

It has this beautiful, super-saturated, ultra-responsive & very clear, brutal tone. And the gain is like on 4, lol! Incredible Profile.

This has become my main heavy amp for the last 3 weeks. The midrange is perfect & the clarity is off the charts. Outstanding job, Brother.

Quote from Scarecrow

I just uploaded a liquid profile to the Rig Exchange that I would appreciate some feedback on. Thank you.

EVH Stealth 100R

This is outstanding. It has just the right midrange & that super-saturated gain.

Thank you! 🤘🏻

Quote from dmatthews

Love my SS

It's the non-Strat Stratocaster that I've been searching forever to buy. The neck is perfect. The stock pickups are unbelievable!

Bought this beauty 2 weeks ago tomorrow.

Quote from Darrcooper

Do you happen to know where his ADA MP-1 profile is? I've searched the Rig Exchange with no joy. Big fan and user of Ivan's profiles.

Quote from Grooguit

Meaning you needed it set one way for low gain, another way for mid gain, another way for high gain or you'd have major issues with losing sustain trying to leave it on all the time. This always made it extremely hard to have just one noise gate, quite aside from the tap dancing issues needed to turn the gate on and off with the distortion.

Completely been there and totally agree.

What I did for years at rehearsals & live, was to use two noise gates - the classic Boss NS-2...

One pedal in the loop of the amp. Set pretty high. Cuts out all of that high gain hiss and also helps quiet the guitar during silent passages. Then another gate in front of the amp, set fairly low, to keep the guitar whisper-quiet in silent passages, and without having to worry about the guitar's volume knob. This method allowed me to use any kind of tone - pristine clean, overdriven, to death chunk high gain. The guitar HAS to be silent when nothing is being played. My god, noise gates are such a brilliant invention.

As a high gain Metal player, using the noise gate knob on the front in conjunction with a gate in slot #1 works the best for me. The knob noise gate, at really high settings, can really choke off the notes & make the tone sound almost robotic.

I always put a 4:1 gate at about 40% level in slot #1 for anything super-saturated high gain Metal. The knob noise gate varies from barely on, up to about 50%.

Three years later, this method continues to be perfect for my style & needs.

I use two Boss FS-6 pedals with my Kemper, and use them like stompboxes:

Tuner/Flanger/Octaver/Chorus

Really easy to set up & they work great.

Quote from GearJocke

I doubt that’s he’s issue. I’ve never used pure cab and high gain sounds awsome.

Just trying to be helpful, Brother.

If it wasn't for Pure Cabinet, I'd have sold my Kemper shortly after buying it. For me, all Profiles sound somewhat weak, nasal-y & phase-y without it on. Pure Cab makes it sound perfect - to me. 🙂

Quote from Styxie123

Thank you FearAbsolute, find some video where can I locate settings, any tips what exacly should set?

It's in the Output Menu. Not sure what page, but you'll find it. I have it turned on, but the dial is at zero.

Try playing around with Pure Cabinet. I'm a high gain Metal player also, and a bit of Pure Cab was a big game changer for me. 🤘🏻

Welcome! This forum rules - you'll get help from all of us if you have any questions.

Right on, Brother. I'm going to check these out after work today. Thank you!

Guys, I'm looking for some advice about cabinets. I'm pretty new to IR's and cabs & those sorts of things.

I've had an unpowered Toaster for about 2.5 years now, but I struggle and go back & forth with different cabinets. Some are too bright, others too dark, some too muddy, others too mid-scooped.

I'm a Metal/Hard Rock guy, who uses anything from Plexi's, to Friedmans, JCM800's, Suhr PT100, etc. The tone needs to be thick, saturated, not fatiguing to the ears & defined. I play exclusively through in-ears via the Kemper's headphone out.

Here is my favorite rhythm guitar sound ever as a reference -

I'm getting closer, but was hoping for some advice about free ones on the RE to get things rolling. Many thanks to you all...this Forum rules. 🙏

Quote from Wheresthedug

This is great example of why there is no right or wrong answer to the “which profiles are best for………’ questions.

I like HW and Sooze and really want to like their profiles. I have the everything pack and haven’t managed to find a single rig that I would use in place of my personal favourites.

I am not suggesting that Tone Junkie profiles are bad or that you are in anyway wrong in your choice. Merely pointing out just how personal and subjective tone is. Its a good thing that we all like different things anyway or music would sound really dull.

Absolutely, man. Agreed. When I first got a Kemper 2.5 years ago, many of the members of this very forum (full of great dudes!) suggested the MBritt Profiles, so I used them for quite a while. But, the more I searched the Rig Exchange & bought packs, the less the MBritt Profiles worked for me. Top Jimi does really nice stuff too.

Tone is sooo subjective, could not agree more.

Tone Junkies. I pretty much only use their Profiles now. Lots of free ones out there by them to try out!