Hi all.
Very stoked to receive my Power Kemper Kabinet yesterday. However, after following instructions and setting it up, I was a bit disappointed to experience what can be described as a lot of fuzz on the sound, especially when playing on the lower end strings. Also, the sound dies out a lot quicker in quiet areas. I'm playing clean profiles, and have tried a dozen. Compared to my monitor speakers (Yamaha HS08s), there is a world of difference on the sound.
I've attached an audio sample of the Powered Kemper Kabinet vs. the Yamahas vs direct SPDIF, which clearly shows what I mean. The audio example is a loop, so same playing on all three. Decided to include SPDIF, as the Yamaha audio doesn't sound as good as it does in the room (because of feedback issues).
Bit of details:
Unpowered Kemper Rack
Yamaha HS08s plugged through a Focusrite Scarlett 18i20, thru SPDIF.
Powered Kemper Kabinet plugged into the Monitor Out of the Kemper with an instrument cable (tried changing this cable as well).
I also tried the Direct Output on the back, same issue.
Audio recorded with a Røde NT2-A
I've tried tweaking the kab louder and profiler lower, and vice versa. Tried noise gate. Same results.
Any idea on a fix or is my kabinet broken on arrival?
Loop on Powered Kemper Kabinet:
Loop on Yamaha HS08:
Loop direct to PC:
Thanks for your help.