I'm just using the di because my rack case was already wired from using my 11 Rack. I'll definitely run direct to the PA for the next gig. I like to only bring 1 monitor, so I run vox through it as well. I don't need a monitor behind me, so that works as a good option when I don't feel like using my IEM's.
Thanks for the advice!
Normally I use in-ear monitors, if I don't, I use a powered floor wedge (a cheap Kustom).It is fed from the same aux send I use for my in-ears. This way I kill 2 birds with 1 stone - I put the vocals through it as well like I do with my IEM's.
I used my Kemper live at a benefit Sunday. It was good, not great. We only played a couple short sets so I figured I'd wing it after only having it for a week and a half. I didn't rehearse with it, but l was a kid with a new toy so I HAD to use it. I ran out of the mains (xlr - 1/4) into a Radial JDI direct box where I merged the output and sent one channel out to the board. I used an aux send to feed a powered monitor for my stage volume. Here's where my lack of knowledge reared its ugly head. I had the wrong output option selected when I first tried it - I bought it used so actually the person I bought it from. The one it was set for was very low - I had the gain on the channel almost pegged. The sound was good - but it sounded a little weak. I didn't mess with it too much, I just got it working and went with it.
So after the gig, even though I was pleased with the sound, I thought it was missing something. I am very familiar with running direct to the PA, as I have been using an Eleven Rack live for years so I figured the Kemper would be just as easy. The Kemper has many more output options, so choose carefully my friends! So, I re-read the 'output' section of the manual and I figured it out - I now have Main Out set to Master Stereo and the level at -17db. I had another option originally, not sure which one,and the level was set to 0db and it was still too low. Anyway, I can't wait to use it next week now that I have it ironed out (hopefully)!
Thanks for the warm welcome guys! Was everyone else as overwhelmed by the amount of awesomeness in this box? I haven't had much sleep since I got it. I am amazed at the number of great free rigs available. Reading the forum has provided some invaluable info to expedite the learning curve immensely. I hope to offer some assistance in the future.
I have programmed my GCP using 4 presets and 8 instant access in Browse mode. Performance mode looks like it could be pretty useful, has anyone had any luck using the GCP? I have done some searching but haven't found a whole lot of specific info. Full disclosure - I haven't searched all that much as all my free time has been consumed by previewing rigs on the exchange! 
Hi all!
I just picked up a Kemper rack last week. I downloaded some profiles and used the forum to get some answers to newbie questions. Man, I love this thing! I'm currently using it with a Voodoo Labs GCP. It is, for the most part, very intuitive. I look forward to, hopefully, offering something useful as I become more acclimated with my Kemper.
I've just scratched the surface of this beast, and so far I'm completely amazed. I play many different styles of music so the ability to plug in a rig that suits a particular need is huge. I am stepping up from an Eleven Rack, which is a fine piece of gear, but I always thought there was 'something' missing.
Here are a few links to some recordings I've done in the past. I'm looking forward to creating many new ones with the Kemper!
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