Lead/Solo sound Kemper vs. Tubes

  • I'm helping out in a 2nd band for a few weeks (80ies/90ties rock covers). To keep things simple I just use my Marshall head there (New band setup...help needed!)


    In my main band I was always happy with my solo/lead sound. Usually I added some gain, EQed the mids and added some subtle delay.


    Playing with my Marshall now again more often I was surprised about the great lead sound. I simply forgot how good it is.
    I just use a high gain channel (JVM 205, overdrive channel, orange mode) and the guitar sings and sings...lots of sustain. Really great. No need for any extra pedal.


    For some reason I can not get that same lead/solo sound on the Kemper by just using an amp profile (without adding distortion, delay etc.).


    Am I only using the wrong profiles or did you make the same experiences?


    Cheers,


    Rainer

  • MisterB, is it just a matter of how you hear and feel the amp through a guitar cab on stage? Try and record some clips from both the amp+mic and the Profiler direct, and judge from there: that's what the audience is going to hear?
    If not, have you tried using your same cab with the Profiler?