M Britt Kemper Profiles

My modded Maxon OD-9 is my holy grail of overdrive. No matter if the stomp overdrives in Kemper will be much better. I still will be using my pedal for the mid-high gain profiles without any overdrive pedal baked in the profile.

I have D set as a loop and run: TS9 > PoT > KTR > Zendrive. Each on its own sounds like you'd expect, but I'm amazed how well they stack. I use the loop cause I want the wah before the OD/distortion.

None. I have a Line 6 M13 that I could throw into the mix if you convince me though...

Quote from lonestargtr

I did try a pedalboard in front of the Kemper when I first got it and wasn't wowed by the results. I've since heard from lots of Nashville session guys and worked with guys who use pedals with their Kemper on the road and just thought I'd try some pedals in the loop. Granted, the main reason is that I've completely fallen in love with the harmonic tremolo in the Strymon Flint, but I thought why not try some gain pedals in the loop while I'm at it. I'm currently waiting on a Voodoo Lab Hex so I can choose between multiple pedals in the loop, but I'll keep you updated on my progress. It's definitely not a necessity but I feel compelled to try new things so I don't get complacent.

Yeah... that Flint is gorgeous!

I have a Freqout first in the chain. I tried it in the loop but it doesn't react so well there (IMHO) Next is an L6 HXFX (tried 4 cable but too messy) which doubles a controller (MIDI) with attached Dunlop mini exp. I use this for all the pre amp fx inc spring rev. etc. The snapshots on the HX work really well for me and are rapidly editable. Then a JHS prestige boost which maybe a placebo but (I think) it does gloss the sound a little around 9 o'clock - before the noise kicks in! Then to the KPA. I also have an Eventide H9 which sits in the KPA loop (post stack) I could manage without it but it is nice to add a delay on top of another in the kpa. I use morph to switch in/out the oh so 70s chorus/delay that most people expect! The HXFX controls everything. All of the above sits nicely on a Pedaltrain Classic jr. which is compact (some of us have to work under music stands!)

There is still a space on the board ...

lonestargtr

Because I own quite a few pedals, I am very interested in pedal platform amps and profiles. I already tested hundreds of clean to breakup profiles to get the "best" pedal platform profiles for different purposes.

From your profiles there are two rigs that stand out (in my opinion) and are really great platforms for overdrive / distortion pedals. First is the "Voice Ace50 4 2" from the Vintage Pack and a rig called "Super Sonic Twin T1" from the Grab n Go pack.

Quote from lonestargtr

I did try a pedalboard in front of the Kemper when I first got it and wasn't wowed by the results. I've since heard from lots of Nashville session guys and worked with guys who use pedals with their Kemper on the road and just thought I'd try some pedals in the loop. Granted, the main reason is that I've completely fallen in love with the harmonic tremolo in the Strymon Flint, but I thought why not try some gain pedals in the loop while I'm at it. I'm currently waiting on a Voodoo Lab Hex so I can choose between multiple pedals in the loop, but I'll keep you updated on my progress. It's definitely not a necessity but I feel compelled to try new things so I don't get complacent.

Yeah, the Flint sounds really great.Love both the reverb and the tremolo.

I did a comparison a couple of years ago with the Flint tremolo and the Kemper one. I thought the Kemper sounded almost as good, with an edge to the Flint:

Hi Mike,

I'm now using both the Duende and Ecstacy profiles from you. Noticed that you've also done the Shiva. Do I have the Bogner tone pretty much covered, or do I need the trifecta? Thanks.

About the only pedal I use in front is a home-made thing which has a vintage fuzz and Dallas Rangemaster in the same box so I can do either or stack them. I’m not bright enough to design pedals but I’ve enjoyed building quite a few over the years.

In front, always a TC Polytune (because the Kemper's tuner is too slow for live gigs).

I was also using a Fulltone Deluxe Clyde since I like the sound of it.

Now that I have a Freqout, I'll put that in front.

I can see giving up the wah, but not the tuner. I don't foresee Kemper giving us a useful tuner anytime soon. And until a PEQ is added for the monitor out, I will continue to use a Quadraverb inbetween the KPA and the K10.

hi mike I don't use any pedals in front of the amp or in the loop just your amazing profiles and delay and reverb from kemper hopfully CK Will update the kemper stomps shortly that will take care of that how about if you can get your hands on some if I might say vintage voiced modern amps like the mesa boogie Fillmore 50 and the Greg by Kock amps and may be some two ROCK amps there's another pack tint tint keep up the good kemper work .

fan from Ireland

hy mike, i use only your profiles without pedals except a crybaby. Cause we are all gear nerds, if you spend too much time for gear, you forget to play.

Most great guitarplayer had a simple setuprock on

I sold a lot of pedal board gear when I bought the Kemper and one of the things I enjoy is the simplicity. My go to sound for standard classic rock is your Fried BE50 with the Klon in front, so I do enjoy the sound of the pedals but I love the fact that it's all there in one profile.

That said, I don't own a Klon, so I can't speak to whether or not a non-Klon BE50 profile would sound better with the actual pedal on the floor - or if so, was it enough of a difference to merit hauling a pedal board around.

Quote from HCarlH

In front, always a TC Polytune (because the Kemper's tuner is too slow for live gigs).

I have the remote and am enjoying a strobe tuner for the first time since high school band (in the 70s). When you say slow, do you mean the tuner is unresponsive, or that it's too slow to have to turn around and use the tuner on the head?

In my pedal board days I had an RJM Mastermind loop switcher (very nicely done). It had a built in bar tuner and it was so fast that it was impossible to deal with, just too twitchy and easy to overshoot for me. Perhaps it's a preference thing.

Quote from Chris Duncan

I have the remote and am enjoying a strobe tuner for the first time since high school band (in the 70s). When you say slow, do you mean the tuner is unresponsive, or that it's too slow to have to turn around and use the tuner on the head?

Compared to an LED tuner such as the Polytune (which jumps to the note), the Kemper's tuner moves slowly; the same as one of those level tools you use to make sure a surface is flat and not angled. It reminds me of a caterpillar taking its time.

I never use the strobe....that takes even longer. When you have maybe 1 or 2 measures to tune in a live setting, I need fast response.

do I need a code for 25% off? price seem to be the same?

Quote from luntho

do I need a code for 25% off? price seem to be the same?

When you go to checkout just enter the word 'Memorial' in the coupon box on the left and then click Apply.

(not affiliated - just a fan)