Recording/Connecting Kemper to Ableton Live 11 (Line 6 UX2 interface)

MadMike · Feb 4th 2022

Having trouble connecting/setting up my Kemper to record with Ableton Live 11.

I'm using Line 6 UX2 as my interface. (with a single SPDIF cable between the two)

I've tried both using the OUT as well as the IN SPDIF inputs on the rear of the Kemper, but I don't get any signal whatsoever...

I'll probably have to set it up somewhere in Ableton, but don't know how to be honest.

Already set the ''SPDIF Output'' on the kemper output section to: Master Stereo. (Output volume is also maxed out)

Also looked at POD Farm in the mixer, but there's no SPDIF input I can choose from.

*Line 6 UX2 - mentions SPDIF OUT by the way.

Any help would be greatly appropriated!!

paults · Feb 4th 2022

Connect the Profiler using the 1/4" inputs of the UX2.

The UX2 does not have SPDIF input:

"stereo 1/4" inputs for your line-level gear and 1/4" and S/PDIF outputs for monitoring."

MadMike · Feb 4th 2022

Quote from paults

Connect the Profiler using the 1/4" inputs of the UX2.

The UX2 does not have SPDIF input:

"stereo 1/4" inputs for your line-level gear and 1/4" and S/PDIF outputs for monitoring."

So if I connect 2 XLR (female) to jack cables from the Master Output of the Kemper, into both Line Inputs of the UX2, it'll work?[Blocked Image: https://ibb.co/RC2ZzQB]

tenderboy · Feb 4th 2022

Yes, that would work.

paults · Feb 4th 2022

Another option would be to connect the 1/4" outputs of the Profiler to the UX2.

BayouTexan · Feb 5th 2022

Check out this tutorial... Your interface and setup will be similar.

How to Reamp Kemper with Reaper (non-SPDIF Method) Tutorial..

Jimmikatt · Feb 5th 2022

I have a UX2 interface, and i use the XLR outs on the KPA to the interface for recording.

Remember you do have extra output settings on the KPA, and once you get your output level set, mine is -12 Db

unlatch your output control, this way, your output level will always be set for recording, and live situations.

PS... When i record, I use 1 XLR from the Kemper to the interface,

and I also use 1 SM57 mic on my 4x12 cab, and that goes to the 2nd input on my UX2, Then blend the tones for best results.

MadMike · Feb 27th 2022

Thank you all by the way, got it to work in the meantime! ??

ale55555 · Jan 7th 2024

Hooking up a Kemper to Ableton can definitely be a head-scratcher at first. I had a similar hassle when I tried connecting my own gear for recording. The key was in the DAW settings. I had to tinker around in Ableton to make sure it recognized the SPDIF input. Also, make sure your Line 6 UX2 actually has SPDIF input capability. Not all interfaces are set up for that.

It took me a bit of trial and error, but once I got it right, the sound quality was a game-changer. If you're still feeling stuck, you might want to check out faqaudio. They've got some straightforward guides that helped me out.

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