Kemper Amps Forum

Pretty cool, still seems naughty... not sure why.

The KPA sounds very close to the Axe sound. Ironic though, that we are listening to a profile of a model of an amp.

But although the Axe sound is damn good to start with, what happens on the KPA if I want to modify the profile? How well does it hold up when you want to create a newer "alternate" version of a profile?

I ask this because I work with producers who like to ask for more or less of this or that, so I often create "versions" of a sound for use in a track.

Quoted from "NYGuitarist"

what happens on the KPA if I want to modify the profile? How well does it hold up when you want to create a newer "alternate" version of a profile?

When you start modifying the Profile that's when the 'magic' begins.

If you walked into the studio with the KPA still in an unopened box, and never used, I'm betting your first recording session with the producer/engineer will amaze both of you.
Within 10 minutes you'll be recording using a Profile of an amp you thought you'd never use, and chances are you'll hardly tweak a knob.
When you listen back you'll be amazed at how it sits in the mix and how pristine the audio quality is.
It will only get better as you work your way through the Profiles, find your favourites and refine them to your taste.

If I'm wrong please feel free to come back here and tell me..."You're fired".

Quoted from "guitarnet70"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxxeLa1fYKI

Apparently he got hate mails for doing that video.

http://forum.fractalaudio.com/lounge/480…standard-2.html

Poor Keith, trapped in a web of irrational Axe fans

Quoted from "NYGuitarist"

I ask this because I work with producers who like to ask for more or less of this or that, so I often create "versions" of a sound for use in a track.

Well, I may be wrong here, but I can hardly see a producer missing the Axe. Not because it sounds bad, but just because, with almost 2,000 profiles of real tube amps available, what's the need for adding a modeller to the palette? Specially with all the tricks you can make in studio (EQ-match, overlying tracks & the like). Unless, of course, a producer wants to sound "Axe". But then, why not using a real one?

I know, colours are never enough, but...

Quoted from "guitarnet70"

Kemper profiling Axe Fx Standard
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxxeLa1fYKI

Another feature not many Kemper users think about is that it can also make amp profiles with eq tone match from a recorded guitar track or song by placing an eq match plugin like Ozone last in the signal chain.
GUITAR -> KPA -> AMP -> CAB -> MIC -> DAW -> PLUGIN -> KPA Return.
Here is a thread by tylerhb with a guide and clips for those who have missed it.
classic metal tones done with EQ matching

It would be great if Ola and other users would profile their previously recorded amp guitar tracks using this profile method.