Posts by Yoda Guitar

Now it's high time to introduce a RIG version, or something like minimum hardware/firmware requirements.

Even with the Kemper Player, it was extremely frustrating if you didn't have the right software upgrade level to load a RIG that simply ignored FX slots. Now with the MK2, the whole thing will cause even more confusion.
I therefore suggest expanding the META data of the Profile/RIG with a minimum Kemper requirement field. This could then be used for filtering, just like the instrument information (bass/guitar/acoustic).
Thx a lot.

Quote from OneEng1

My opinion is that for tone, there is not; however, for parts obsolescence (ability to produce current product), and marketing (up to date color LCD and GUI look and feel), there is a need.

I don't quite agree; there are several outdated technologies that urgently need to be updated:

1. Second DSP Processor
   One dedicated to profiling and another exclusively for effects processing.
2. New Microcontroller
   The current one is completely overwhelmed. Perhaps a division into multiple CPUs—one for MIDI and USB, another solely for display and input—or a multicore ARM processor with at least 8 cores.
3. Boot Times Are Far Too Long
   Even a cheap Raspberry Pi boots faster. For instance, the Raspberry Pi 4 can boot in approximately 35 seconds from a microSD card, and the Raspberry Pi 5 achieves boot times around 21 seconds .
4. Standardized Operating System for Hardware DSP Management
   For example, Linux.
5. Phasing Out Old Audio Interfaces
   Such as S/PDIF, in favor of new digital audio interfaces like AES/EBU or Dante.
6. Upgrade Sampling Rates to 96 kHz
   To enhance audio quality and meet modern production standards.
7. Upgrade Network Interface with Web Interface and REST API
   This would eliminate the need for a Rig Manager. An app could still be offered, but the Kemper would then be controllable via any web browser.

Quote from Michael_dk

Doesn't it show the value before you started tweaking with it? I can't remember exactly, but that might be it.

The output section isn't stored with the store button like a effect or rig, but maybe if you recall an output preset and than modify it?

Thx for the hint i will double check this.

To my taste, this is another one of those amps I've tried before. Whether it's the Universal Audio UAFX, BluGuitar, Friedman IR-X, Koch Amps 63'OD, or now the Tone King, you name it, they're gear for tube enthusiasts, but for me, they're too inflexible. Anyone who only needs two sounds and likes playing with glass tubes might be happy with them.

But not me, maybe for an old-style blues rocker.

What do the dB values in square brackets mean in the Output menu?
The title already says it on page 2 of the Output menu: as soon as you set the volume, the value is displayed in dB, but what does the dB value in square brackets mean?
I couldn't find anything about this in the manual.

I can recomend to install MAC OS as VM on Quemu.
here are two YT howto Videos

+1

What really bothers me these days is the processor's lack of performance (display and MIDI, not the DSP).
Over the years, it's become increasingly slower, as it's been equipped with more and more functions.
The many buttons and knobs are unfortunately also a problem;
the more electromechanical parts are installed, the higher the failure rate.
So, if they designing a new Kemper, it should be a headless(without buttons and display)
and be controllable via Wi-Fi using an app, or even better, via a web browser (REST API).
Add a remote control and mount the Kemper under the pedalboard or in a 19" rack.

No way,

the GTX-7 Footswitch is connectet by a 1/4" mono Jack,
so there must be some poperitäry communication and powersupply over the 2 wire connectivity.
Supporting 2 way communication and power for the LED Display

Quote from Kellerblues

Nope, this is made for modules that do not support dual zone input. That means the 2 1/4 jacks sums the signal to mono in to the XLR. At least this is the way I read it...

My understanding is that this is for modules that don't have dual zone support, right? That means you need 2 channels for the head and one for the rimshot. That's how I understood it and that's how our band drummer understood it too. Why do they even run two separate cables into the XLR instead of bridging the 1/4 jacks if it's just mono anyway?

Quote from slateboy

are there any implications or cautionary warnings when phantom-power might be on the same XLR ? (for using in the new mode without the dual-mono adaptation )

Some users might be connecting to a desk where phantom is global across all XLR inputs.

You have the unbalanced mono jacks plugged into the mixing board in two chanel strips. No way to send Phantompower over a 1/4" mono Jack..

Quote from Kellerblues

Y-cable has the same signal on both jacks. Not the purpose here

how you know this ?
A Snarepad has two piezo sensors (head and rim sensor) so its by default stereo.
Cable Y Pro-DRT Snare | ddrum

Quote from Kellerblues

I think you can't. Either you do it yourself or you get your local guitar tech/audio shop doing one. It's pretty easy

pro snake Y-Cable XLRF / 2x Jack

pro snake Y-Kabel XLR-female --> 2x Klinke mono, 3,0m, Made in Germany

www.thomann.de

RTFM Seite 30 und lock funktion Seite 38.

To achieve the best results, use a volume meter, such as those available on smartphones (e.g., Decibel X or dB Meter). Start by recording a loop with a clean rhythm. Ensure the looper is set to "Pre" mode. You can also use an external looper if preferred. Begin with your loudest rig and measure its volume. Then, use the Rig Volume feature to adjust the volume of the other rigs accordingly. Be sure to check that none of the effects have excessive gain settings.

If you’re using rigs for both clean and lead sounds via Morph, balance the levels between clean and distorted tones using Clean Sense and Distortion Sense.

When setting the base volume, ensure you leave enough headroom to accommodate lead sounds. I typically leave around 6dB of headroom for this purpose.

Quote from BayouTexan

I just use those little rubber washer locks and they work very well provide I don't do flips and burnouts like these guys.

As long as you have a strap on each guitar it's OK. On stage, however, if you have your wireless transmitter on your strap, you either need the same system (e.g. Schaller security locks) on each guitar (sometimes not so easy with Western acoustics) or you need two transmitters. In the studio or at home you have all the time in the world of course and probably no transmitter or a simple Guitar-Bug transmitter.

I just found these guitar security locks, and IMHO, I think they're much better than any others I've used over the years.
Check it out:

It is disappointing to see user comments and posts being deleted without any explanation.

This practice appears arbitrary and raises concerns about censorship.

It seems that Mr. G String, in particular, is not receptive to posts discussing technical details about the Kemper or Rig Manager.

To reiterate my statement for those seeking support: In the folder Documents/Kemper Amps/Rig Manager, you will find various log files. These files can be helpful for analyzing issues before reaching out to the service team.

Why is it possible to klick Rename Rig when right klick on a FX-Block ?
Makes no sense, Renaming a Rig should be only possible by right click on a RigName in the Upper Window.

Quote from mahjoe

Wie hast du "_init flash" gemacht? ich habe genau dasselbe problem...

Softbutton 1 drücken und halten wenn man den Kemper einschaltet.

Besser ist jedoch direkt vom USB Stick das KAOS.bin zu booten.
Neu installieren der Firmware (KAOS.bin)

- Kemper ausschalten

- Lade die neueste Firmware herunter

- leeren USB-Stick mit Fat32-formatieren

- Kopieren der entpackte Firmware-Datei 'kaos.bin' in den Stammordner des USB-Sticks

- Stecke den USB-Stick in den Kemoper

- Halte beide Tasten '<' und '>' gedrückt, und schalten den Kemper auf Tuner

So etwas wie "Booten und Installieren" wird angezeigt

Warte, bis die Firmware neu installiert wurde