kemper profiler NAMM 2014 news!!

  • Some of this was info I found and posted in a previous thread in the "other gear" section NAMM thread so I create a new thread here.
    So they are releasing/announcing Parallel Path for Bass Processing, and Rig Manager and no one knows what's in this big secret box at NAMM seen in this photo on their facebook news.
    https://www.facebook.com/photo…0&type=1&relevant_count=1


    From a post by Journo on the gear page
    http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthread.php?t=1379372


    "From The press release:
    NAMM 2014 - RigManager For the Kemper Profiler
    View this email in your browser


    Press Information – for immediate release
    NAMM 2014 - RigManager For the Kemper Profiler


    Anaheim/ California, January 23rd, 2014 (ictw) - Kemper Amps, the
    company behind the multi award winning Kemper Profiler guitar amplifier
    today announced RigManager. RigManager allows to preview, tag and manage
    the thousands of rigs available for the Kemper Profiler. Equipped with
    extensive sort and search features, RigManger helps to find the right
    tone in no time and allows the guitarist to concentrate on his
    performance. RigManager also seamlessly integrates with RigExchange, a
    cloud storage system that thousands of Kemper Profiler users utilize to
    store their personal rigs and share them with the Kemper Profiler user
    community.


    RigManager is free of charge and available during Q1 2014. A Mac version will be released later this year.
    To learn more about RigManager, point your browser to: http://kemper-amps.com/rigmanager


    RigManager Basics
    One single application for windows acts as a content hub for the Kemper Profiler.


    rigs from within the Profiler, the local hard drive, USB sticks, backups
    and RigExchange can be searched, previews and tagged in groups or
    individually
    only one simple USB connection needed, RigManager talks directly with the Kemper Profiler
    Applications
    Completely backup the Kemper Profiler
    Download and preview rigs from RigExchange. Currently nearly 4000 rigs from users available
    Sort rigs on local hard drive in groups and folders
    import rigs from third parties by drag and drop
    Preview thousands of rigs by simply moving the cursor on screen, mark rigs as favorite rigs conveniently
    Tag rigs individually and in groups. The better the tagging, the easier you find the rigs
    Search for specific gain settings (“++++” searches for a gain around 4)
    Outlook
    Rate rigs with a simple 5 stars system directly on the Kemper Profiler.
    RigExchange utilises user ratings to display score of a rig. Only rigs
    you have previewed can be rated.


    Update your Kemper Profiler using RigManager
    Mac version in 2014


    Cheers,
    Mats N"



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    This is news from the kemper facebook.
    https://www.facebook.com/kemperamps?ref=stream


    "1st NAMM News Leak: Parallel Path for Bass Processing


    This is a feature dedicated for electric bass, can be utilized with any
    other instrument as well, of course. The Profiler offers a variety of
    profiles for bass players already, as well as loads of effects and
    distortion FX that can be used in combination with a bass. But, just
    like with traditional bass rigs when playing through a distorting amplifier
    or a distortion pedal, the bass can loose some fundamental bass
    frequencies. That’s why a parallel feed of the clean bass signal usually
    is mixed in parallel to the distorted or otherwise processed signal for
    maintaining the bass frequencies and the original dynamics.
    The Profiler now features an optional parallel signal path from the
    instrument input straight to the output for exactly this purpose,
    bypassing the Stack section and all effects including the delay and
    reverb. When the parallel path is activated, it also grabs Stomp A and B
    away from the regular signal path and puts both into the parallel path.
    This provides Stomp A and B for applying a compressor and an equalizer
    individually to the parallel path, while Stomp C and D and the effects
    remain in the regular signal path. This is great for both live and
    recording situations."


    -------------------------------



    Features in 2.3: Press Release


    Kemper Amps constantly update the Profiler Software for
    architectural enhancements, performance and effects updates. Version 2.3
    new features include:


    Parallel Path for Bass Processing


    This is a feature dedicated for electric bass, can be utilized with any
    other instrument as well, of course. The Profiler offers a variety of
    profiles for bass players already, as well as loads of effects and
    distortion FX that can be used in combination with a bass. But, just
    like with traditional bass rigs when playing through a distorting
    amplifier or a distortion pedal, the bass can loose some fundamental
    bass frequencies. That’s why a parallel feed of the clean bass signal
    usually is mixed in parallel to the distorted or otherwise processed
    signal for maintaining the bass frequencies and the original dynamics.


    The Profiler now features an optional parallel signal path from the
    instrument input straight to the output for exactly this purpose,
    bypassing the Stack section and all effects including the delay and
    reverb. When the parallel path is activated, it also grabs Stomp A and B
    away from the regular signal path and puts both into the parallel path.
    This provides Stomp A and B for applying a compressor and an equalizer
    individually to the parallel path, while Stomp C and D and the effects
    remain in the regular signal path. This is great for both live and
    recording situations.


    Analog Octaver – Not only for bass players’ delight


    The analog octaver is a classic effect usually used by bass players. But
    of course it can be utilized for any instrument. The analog octaver
    adds two lower octaves (-1 and -2) to the original signal. This is
    achieved with a modeled analog detection circuit which manipulates and
    filters the input signal. The Analog Octaver should be used for single
    notes only as intervals or chords might create unstable results.


    The Kemper Profiler octaver model features significantly improved
    tracking for faster response compared to the original devices. The
    LowCut parameter finally reduces the energy of the low notes. This
    allows for higher levels of both low octave voices without having to
    deal with deep growl and rumble produced.


    NSA for Tempo - Beat Scanner


    The Beat Scanner is a great alternative to using the TAP tempo. The
    activated Beat Scanner algorithm will listen to the rhythm of the guitar
    and detect the accurate tempo in BPM in a few seconds. It is not
    required to play anything special, any riff should do if played with
    certain accuracy. Beat Scanner allows for creating tempos between 80 and
    160 BPM. The Beat Scanner won’t detect whether the tempo is 70 BPM or
    double - 140 BPM. It will choose 140 in this case.


    Headphone Space


    The Headphone Space parameter adds a small room simulation to the master
    signal. When listening to sound coming from loudspeakers the
    reflections from the floor, the walls and objects around add to the
    original sound. Even a mono signal will result in a stereo image once
    the room reflections reach the ears. When listening through headphones
    these missing reflections result in an artificial listening experience
    that quickly leads to listening fatigue. To avoid this, the Profiler now
    features the Headphone Space effect allowing to add virtual reflections
    to the headphone signal delivering a sense of room and natural space.
    Even a mono signal will result into a subtle, pleasing stereo image.


    Hard wired to the Profiler’s headphone out the space effect can also be
    utilized for listening through regular speakers or for recording. For
    this purpose the space effect is also available for the post stack
    effects slots.


    Pedal Vinyl Stop


    Vinyl Stop is a variation of the already available Pedal Pitch effect.
    While Pedal Pitch can create a "dive bomb" effect three octaves down,
    Pedal Vinyl Stop will turn the pitch of the instrument down to exactly
    zero by swelling up the pitch pedal, just as you would stop a vinyl
    record with your hand. No sound is heard, until you swell the pitch
    pedal down again, making the instrument sound as the motor has turned
    back on again. No pitch adjustments available or necessary with this
    effect, just put the pitch pedal to the metal.


    Reamping – everything built in to run High and Dry


    The method of Reamping is very popular in studios and means recording
    the unprocessed instrument signal while recording the processed amp
    signal at the same time on separate tracks. This allows for feeding the
    unprocessed guitar signal at a later time to an amp again to experiments
    with various settings that might cater for a better mix without the
    need to play the guitar a second time. Usually some special equipment is
    required to convert the high impedance guitar signal into an
    appropriate signal at studio level for recording. The opposite
    "reamping" path from the recording to the tube amp needs appropriate
    processing as well. In case of the Profiler this is much more
    straightforward and easy as the connections and impedances of the
    Profiler already deliver all the required connectivity for reamping
    right out of the box. Both recording the pure instrument signal and
    reamping can be performed either via the analog outputs and inputs or
    the SPDIF connections.


    Further Information: www.kemper-amps.com

  • ;( :D ;( :D ;( ... I own a macbook pro ...


    Then good thing comes your way this year.



    Now I wonder what they have in this box.
    Perhaps a kemper chef profiler BBQ master grill edition, fits nicely next to the toaster 8o


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  • All I know is that I will be very disappointed if that giant box is full of Styrofoam peanuts.


    cloud-based rigmanager also sounds amazing - very excited about that - adds a ton of value to the rig exchange as well. time to get **even more** organized :?::!::?::!:

  • Love that they are incorporating a 5 stars system in Rig Manger!


    Cheers,


    jayson


    Rumor has it that the four legged country players community think this new manger kicks ass, 5 stars!!
    Sorry I couldn't resist
    :D


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  • Kemper Amps constantly update the Profiler Software for architectural enhancements, performance and effects updates. Version 2.3 new features include:


    Parallel Path for Bass Processing
    This is a feature dedicated for electric bass, can be utilized with any other instrument as well, of course. The Profiler offers a variety of profiles for bass players already, as well as loads of effects and distortion FX that can be used in combination with a bass. But, just like with traditional bass rigs when playing through a distorting amplifier or a distortion pedal, the bass can loose some fundamental bass frequencies. That’s why a parallel feed of the clean bass signal usually is mixed in parallel to the distorted or otherwise processed signal for maintaining the bass frequencies and the original dynamics.
    The Profiler now features an optional parallel signal path from the instrument input straight to the output for exactly this purpose, bypassing the Stack section and all effects including the delay and reverb. When the parallel path is activated, it also grabs Stomp A and B away from the regular signal path and puts both into the parallel path. This provides Stomp A and B for applying a compressor and an equalizer individually to the parallel path, while Stomp C and D and the effects remain in the regular signal path. This is great for both live and recording situations.


    Analog Octaver – Not only for bass players’ delight
    The analog octaver is a classic effect usually used by bass players. But of course it can be utilized for any instrument. The analog octaver adds two lower octaves (-1 and -2) to the original signal. This is achieved with a modeled analog detection circuit which manipulates and filters the input signal. The Analog Octaver should be used for single notes only as intervals or chords might create unstable results.
    The Kemper Profiler octaver model features significantly improved tracking for faster response compared to the original devices. The LowCut parameter finally reduces the energy of the low notes. This allows for higher levels of both low octave voices without having to deal with deep growl and rumble produced.


    NSA for Tempo - Beat Scanner
    The Beat Scanner is a great alternative to using the TAP tempo. The activated Beat Scanner algorithm will listen to the rhythm of the guitar and detect the accurate tempo in BPM in a few seconds. It is not required to play anything special, any riff should do if played with certain accuracy. Beat Scanner allows for creating tempos between 80 and 160 BPM. The Beat Scanner won’t detect whether the tempo is 70 BPM or double - 140 BPM. It will choose 140 in this case.


    Headphone Space
    The Headphone Space parameter adds a small room simulation to the master signal. When listening to sound coming from loudspeakers the reflections from the floor, the walls and objects around add to the original sound. Even a mono signal will result in a stereo image once the room reflections reach the ears. When listening through headphones these missing reflections result in an artificial listening experience that quickly leads to listening fatigue. To avoid this, the Profiler now features the Headphone Space effect allowing to add virtual reflections to the headphone signal delivering a sense of room and natural space. Even a mono signal will result into a subtle, pleasing stereo image.
    Hard wired to the Profiler’s headphone out the space effect can also be utilized for listening through regular speakers or for recording. For this purpose the space effect is also available for the post stack effects slots.


    Pedal Vinyl Stop
    Vinyl Stop is a variation of the already available Pedal Pitch effect. While Pedal Pitch can create a "dive bomb" effect three octaves down, Pedal Vinyl Stop will turn the pitch of the instrument down to exactly zero by swelling up the pitch pedal, just as you would stop a vinyl record with your hand. No sound is heard, until you swell the pitch pedal down again, making the instrument sound as the motor has turned back on again. No pitch adjustments available or necessary with this effect, just put the pitch pedal to the metal.


    Reamping – everything built in to run High and Dry
    The method of Reamping is very popular in studios and means recording the unprocessed instrument signal while recording the processed amp signal at the same time on separate tracks. This allows for feeding the unprocessed guitar signal at a later time to an amp again to experiments with various settings that might cater for a better mix without the need to play the guitar a second time. Usually some special equipment is required to convert the high impedance guitar signal into an appropriate signal at studio level for recording. The opposite "reamping" path from the recording to the tube amp needs appropriate processing as well. In case of the Profiler this is much more straightforward and easy as the connections and impedances of the Profiler already deliver all the required connectivity for reamping right out of the box. Both recording the pure instrument signal and reamping can be performed either via the analog outputs and inputs or the SPDIF connections.


    Further Information: http://www.kemper-amps.com

  • A dedicated speaker system to pair with the powered-kemper would make a lot of sense right now. That would mean all 4 components could be offered by kemper for full-rig (Pre-amp, amp, speakers, foot-controller)...eventually. Anyway, I'm enjoying my kemper after re-introducing it back into my band rig in December last year so looking forward to future developments.