Everybody can read this forum, everybody who registered can post. Axe fx vs helix vs kemper vs amplifire modelling amps. It ships with hundreds of the best amps in the world, with profiles taken. You can use it in stereo through a mixer, fx return, or slave amp. Certainly at present, simpler cleaner patches with a lot of amp feel that i would often use are more. Im trying to decide if i should go with another kemper or eleven rack. Kemper profiler powerrack modeling rack amplifier head 600 watts, new ready for your rack, the kemper profiler gives you the tone of classic tube amplifiers. Daw templates, superior drummer 3 presets, kemper profiles, fractal ax8 fm3 axefx ii iii presets, line 6 helix hx stomp presets. Got the kemper profiling amp and the axe fx3 which both smokes the.
Dont just rely on presets, really play around with stuff, including gain. Tube guitar preamp with eleven rack avid pro audio community. Kemper profiler rack guitar amplifier modeler, new profile the sound of your favorite tube amp, and edit it into the sound of your dreams, with the revolutionary amp modeling abilities of the kemper profiler. Even though the kemper didnt capture the huge subs that the verellen meatsmoke is capable of generating, it did get the tonality and response down eerily well, with. Heres what kemper say about the kemper profiling amp. There are already a number of axefx ii users selling theirs in order to jump ship to the kemper profiling amp. This is the first patch in my new avid 11r eleven rack preset vault. Videos you watch may be added to the tvs watch history and influence tv recommendations. Ive been using a kemper live for the past 4 years, so curiosity got the better of me, and i had to try the line 6.
Instead of being dependent on the company to program new amp models for the product you get to make your own with nothing more than a microphone, leads and a real guitar amp. I was using an hd500 before the kemper, so im familiar with line 6 my rig goes straight into foh, using the on stage monitors for reference. Sep 14, 2011 this video compares three amp models found in fractal audios axe fx ultra, axe fx ii and digidesign eleven rack. Kemper profiling amp rack in black andertons music co. The kemper profiling amplifier is a completely new approach in consumer amp simulation technology. I find the amps clean up more dynamically based on pickups and volume knob on the eleven rack. The layout is highly intuitive and already familiar to users of more traditional amps. And this essentially brings us back to just a line 6 pod or eleven rack like i own or an axefx.
Discussion kemper profiler rack vs head, powered vs non powered. The profiling ability is great and the interface while appears cumbersome is actually really easy. To avoid this, cancel and sign in to youtube on your computer. Also, a tube amps tone can drift over time, but now i can get a profile early on when. I heard someone trying out a kemper amp in a music store a couple of weeks ago. Had enough of struggling to get what i need from the hd500.
Official us online shop for the brands kemper amps and access synthesizers menu search. Guitar amps the kemper profiler rack packs the same awesome amp modeling and emulation of the original kemper profiling amplifier into a handy 19 rackmountable format. The kemper profiler powerhead adds a built in 600 watt power amp to the kemper profiler concept and turns the former recording solution into the most versatile guitar amplification system ever. Ive been a happy user of the eleven rack for the last two years, and still really enjoy using it its just hard to get that amp in the room feel and the lack of user irs is killing it for me. But even that snapshot will react like the amp as far as controls go particularly gain and amp volume for some amount.
Welcome to top jimi profiles our mission is simple. I was able to set up the four amp profiles that i wanted for performing and switch. The kemper profiling amp is a slightly more unique beast within its class. And for that matter i dont need the marshall mini jubilee combo either, my 30th anniversary combo is just fine.
So, im looking to consider saving up for a kemper as for me, it represents much better value for. Available as a rackmountable unit like the axe fx, one advantage that. You dont need the kemper pedal or power amp options to experience the beauty of this piece in the studio. I finally setup a signal chain to profile a stomp od pedal. Using a standard cab 2x12, 4x12 or whatever with a power kemper you are only using 1 of the 3 things modelled. Kemper profiler powerhead 600watt modeling guitar amp head. The amp models used are based on a fender deluxe 64, marshall jcm 800 and mesa. The kemper profiler is the allinone solution for electric guitar and bass. Kemper digital amplifiers guitar factory parramatta. You can store amp profiles in total and it comes with 30 different stompbox effects as well as a master effects section with master delay and reverb. Kemper s cutting edge technology captures the sonic dna of virtually. Power conditioner, pod hd pro with fbv foot controller, relay g30 wireless unit ziptied to a tray, and marshall 9005 power amp. Its a multieffects processor, preamp and optional power amp.
Like the forum moderator, i recently purchased a two notes torpedo live and pair this with a real marshall head. Archief alles over modeling hardware en software, profiling, impulses en stage. The biggest problem in my experience with gigging modeling amps ive gigged eleven rack and kemper is developing and having the same tone you build in a reference monitor in a studio or home, and then taking the same tone to the stage. Kemper profiling amplifier powerrack thomann united states. Kemper powered rack mount head, furman power conditioner, kemper remote, gator case 2019 grey. Kemper rack version, non powered version, for sale rarely used. However, straight away, on day one with the kemper, from the free shared kpa patch database online, i have patches that are close enough to these 2 for me to enjoy. Kemper profiler top 5 profiles at the moment youtube. You can bypass the fenders own sounds and use it just as a power amp for the eleven rack by using its stereo effects return inputs. A rack system is great for playing live everything remains connected, knobs stay unbumped in the rack case, and all you have to do to set up is take the covers off the rack case, plug in a single power cord, plug. Can anyone guide me to good sound clips for clean tones for both the eleven rack and kpa. Kemper profiling announces the profiler powerhead and the. The kemper profiling amplifier kpa takes a new approach to the challenge of fitting real amps inside a digital box.
With cutting edge technology kemper captures the sonic dna of virtually any guitar amp. For rack gear theres a few offerings showing up for profiling gear. You may operate this in 1cable mode, but ef mode is not functional. Well before you make that purchase of the axefx ii you might want to seriously consider giving the kemper consideration. Designed by christoph kemper, founder of access music electronics and creator of the popular virus synth line, the kpa promises to capture the exact sonic characteristics of any amp by playing a series of test signals through it. This is a preamp only it can and does sound exactly like any amp you want it to. I know the kemper has better tone, but how much better. A parallel comparison between avid eleven racks treadplate amp sim modeling mesa rectifier series and an actual mesaboogie rectifier. Axe fx vs helix vs kemper vs amplifire modelling amps shootout. Jan 17, 20 the kemper profiler powerhead will be shown for the first time at the namm show 20, january 24th in anaheim, california at booth 6100 in hall a. This is the new rack version they introduced at namm this year.
Modelling is still going strong in my book, but you dont have to get down to component levels with profiling. Kemper owner, my thoughts on helix lt helix line 6. The amp comes fully equipped with hundreds of studio grade amp profiles suitable for both live and studio artists. Kemper profiling amp rack in black free shipping from japan. No other piece of gear caught my attention more then this. The main features of the fractal audio axe fx, line 6 helix, kemper profiler and atomic amplifire. If so, what profiles, what company makes them, please point me to the. Eleven rack vs kemper clean tones, looking for good clips. Eleven rack vs kemper clean tones, looking for good clips of. Choptones, kemper profiles choptones shop choptones. Beim kemperprofilingamp hingegen, wird ein vorhandenen amp mit seinen. A parallel comparison between avid eleven rack s treadplate amp sim modeling mesa rectifier series and an actual mesaboogie rectifier amp.
Due to its high connectivity, it fits perfectly to any situation, no matter if youre playing live, at home or in the studio. Its with this consistency that i get a fantastic representation of the amps i love sounding like more like an actual micd amplifier and less like how other modelers ive dealt with. The best rig packs made with high end studio equipment and a large amount of different cabinets, speakers, microphones, pedals and settings. The conveniently rackmountable kemper profiler rack guitar amp modeling processor provides a user interface nearly identical to the lunchbox version, with all the powerful profiling capabilities that have taken the guitar world by storm. Kemper vs real amp head with two notes torpedo live. Lifetime free feature updates including new effects, additional content and other enhancements. Great that cliff is going all gungho, the patch he posted of the kemper diezel didnt sound like what i got, so not sure if he eqd it or what but it sounded flatter and processed. Hailed as a gamechanger by guitarists the world over, the profiler is the first digital guitar amp to really nail the full and dynamic sound of a guitar or bass amp. The kemper profiler rack packs the same awesome amp modeling and emulation of the original kemper profiling amplifier into a handy 19 rackmountable format. A behringer v amp series processor v amp pro, v amp 3, v amp 2, and vampire, a behringer fcb1010, and one or two midi cables depending on your preferred mode of operation. Kemper says that the tubescreamer like pedal is hard to profile, but i was able to do it with a jtk harmonics alchemy pedal into a badgerplex trilogy eq shaping into a pearce g2x amp channel 2 clean into a thd 2. The kemper profiler is the leadingedge digital guitar amplifier and allinone effects processor hailed as a gamechanger by guitarists the world over, the profiler is the first digital guitar amp to really nail the full and dynamic sound of a guitar or bass amp.
While eleven rack has only a few amps, for me there is like 2 amp. What do you mean one or two midi cables depending on your preferred mode of operation. Dozens of high end professional stomp box emulations and effects. I have been intrigued by the kemper vs axe fx vs line 6 vs eleven rack. Questions about the kemper profiler rack rackmount profiling amp sweetwater s sales engineers are regarded as the most experienced and knowledgeable professionals in the music industry, with extensive music backgrounds and intense training on the latest products and technologies. Zoom ms50g met kenton midi usb host patch selecteerbaar door midi. Modern metal presets pack for eleven rack develop device. I play bass guitar in a busy cover band and i wanted to use this exactly as i would a standard bass guitar head into a pair of rs tc electronic bass cabs. Profiling an amp vs somebodys interpretation and eqing with cab sims are totally different. With cutting edge technology kemper captures the sonic dna of virtually any guitar amp for vivid and dynamic sound. Archived discussion kemper profiler rack vs head, powered vs non powered. Kemper amps reinvigorated the world of amp modeling with their line of profiling amps. Introduce yourself and locate kemper profiling amp users and dealers close to you. You can run basses and vocals through it no problem.
Digidesign eleven rack anno 2010 kemper profiling amp concurrentie voor. The kemper profiler the kemper profiler is the leadingedge digital guitar amplifier and allinone effects processor. I got my eleven rack jcm800 patch matched on the axefx ii. Kemper profiling amplifier non powered rack with remote. The kemper profiling amplifier enables you to do what generations of guitar players have been waiting for. This led me to look into the axefx ii and kemper profiling amp, both a serious grade above the eleven rack, but way more expensive, they both still sound processed to me, and i suspect five years from now will feel obsolete.
I would have gone straight for the kemper, skipping the 11r and a few tube amps in the. Messing with and changing parameters of patches doesnt change the patches. High quality professional profiles of vintage and rare amps, cabs and irs for the kemper profiling amplifier created by michael britt. I have abd the kemper against the eleven rack, pod x3 pro, pod xt, gr55, high. Kemper didnt really design the profiling amp to handle bass amps, but its definitely capable of doing this, and according to the company, bass profiling is completely safe. I used the sounds of the kemper to dial in some helix profilesirs from michael. Mar 19, 2017 a parallel comparison between avid eleven rack s treadplate amp sim modeling mesa rectifier series and an actual mesaboogie rectifier amp. The three things that im weighing are cost, pro tools and would the clean tone of the 11r be good enough. Or sample your favorite amp with its incredible profiling technology. Kemper, profiler, profile, profiling, profiler powerhead, profiler powerrack, profiler remote, profiler stage, kemper kabinet, kemper kone, kemper rig exchange, kemper rig manager, pure cabinet and cabdriver. The three things that im weighing are cost, pro tools and would the clean tone of the 11r be good. Never had to put this intense amount of effort into my pod xtlive which i still have and use.
Kemper profiler top 5 profiles at the moment heres a video of my top 5 kemper profiles im digging at the moment. As with the rest of the profiler series, the profiler rack, doesnt limit you to a bunch of preset models. I currently own a pod hd500 and an eleven rack and both very good units. The fender mustang iv is an awesome 2x12 amp, perfect for the eleven rack. I will never need a kemper over my eleven rack, just to jam with friends and the occasional performance. This is made possible by a radical, patented technology and concept which we call profiling. It will give people the virtual amp that sounds like their own hardware amp. Thinking of picking up a kemper but cant really decide what i want to get. As paul alluded to in the video, if you like the sound of one vs. During the profile process the kemper is actually testing the amps response to signal strength i. After much research i finally took the plunge and purchased the power rack version of the kemper profiling amp and i have to say that im totally thrilled with it. While the default patches may not be as strong or inspiring. Eleven rack vs kemper clean tones, looking for good clips of each.
Instead some golden reference amp that was modeled and nulled. Yes a profile is a snapshot of an amp at a particular setting. High quality custom guitar patches and ir for kemper, fractal, line 6, headrush, positive grid, hotone, mooer, atomic, boss, overloud, joyo. Different from other modelling amps, the kemper units dont use standard digital processing, but they instead profile real tube amps through a recording setup, to ultimately get the best possible recreation of your favourite amp. Prior to the release of the kemper profiling amp, there were not many alternatives. Sos forum headrush v eleven rack v line 6 helix lt. Is there worth of buyin additional tube preamp for eleven rack to improve the sound. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Discussion kemper profiler rack vs head, powered vs non. Kemper amp profiler comparison to a real amp february 15, 2016 october 4, 2017 in guitar recording recently i obtained a kemper profiling amp as i wont be able to crank my amps as loud as i have been in my new working space. This video compares three amp models found in fractal audios axe fx ultra, axe fx ii and digidesign eleven rack. Kemper profiler powerrack modeling rack amplifier head 600. The best rig packs made with high end studio equipment and a large amount of different cabinets, speakers, microphones, pedals.
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