Not really "as a part of the recording process"
More, "as a part of setting up the amp"
I'm done with this thread I'm afraid. I asked for a summary and no takers. I am not convinced there is a problem that warrants attention. I play many profiles on my Kemper (as do many others, both live and in studio). They all sound fine. I'm happy recording them. No need for any adjustments. So as Frank said "Shut up and play your guitar".
I think it would be an idea to summarise the 'apparent' issue here, if indeed there is one, and why it is worth pursuing.
A I now understand it, a number of mid-gain amps all exhibit some less than musical audio qualities when driven, which the Kemper profiles accurately. This effect is noticeable in a large number of profiles of said amps, since the profiled amp is identical to the original. The 'noise' cannot be removed once recorded, but presumably can be dealt with as part of the recording process, since this noise does not appear on most commercial recordings. The 'noise' does not seem to bother many players and Kemper profilers, or the issue would be much more widely known.
Have I got it right? If not can someone provide the summary asked for above, and suggestions for the amelioration of the problem (e.g. changes/additions to profiling procedures)?
If you have followed the thread, it's now obvious that you cannot really "dial it out" after it's recorded.
Schreckmusic had to carefully set the gain and amp volume to find a spot where it doesn't produce "windtunnel" noise on hard hits.
So is this lesson one at recording school? "How to remove the wind tunnel noise when recording high gain guitar?"
How exactly does picking style affect sustained noise?
I'm not sure you have understood the issue...
Also, this has nothing to do with noise gate.
Apologies if this has been mentioned already (still reading through), but over-enthusiastic palm muting can cause boomy bass sounds in the background. Lighter touch required.
EDIT: OK I've caught up and it appears to be a general amp characteristic that the Kemper is reproducing accurately. So why does it not appear in more commercial recordings? What is the recording engineer doing to dial it out?
Display MoreI just had to roll back to the release OS and restore my back up. After about an hour of playing around and practicing, things got funky sounding, it sounded almost like a combination of fret buzz and a dirty volume pot crackle (sorry I didn't record it). I rebooted and tried changing modes and other rigs, no change, still bad sounding. I tried 2 different guitars and cables just to make sure.
I restored my back up first with the beta OS and it was fine for about another hour, but then it started again. I'm pretty sure it happened after switching back and forth between browse and performance modes. I would practice in performance mode with my normal rigs for a while, then play around with the delays for a bit in browse mode with random rigs. When I went back to practicing in performance mode, I noticed things were off.
I only played around for about 10 min. after the roll back to release OS and restoring my back up. I made sure to change rig presets, switch between modes, switch delays, and all seems well. I'll run through it for a couple hours tomorrow during practice to make sure there isn't something else going on.
PS I loved the new delays while I was playing around though.
I got this too - sounded like an earth fault or short. Only happened twice in quick succession but not since. I have imported factory rigs and presets since it happened. Fingers crossed.
The Strat was MIJ, if I remember correctly. There are a number of players who swear the best Strat's ever made were the 80's Japanese models. I can't personally testify to either claim, but I've no doubt they are really well made and vastly underrated.
I have one of these 86/87 E serial Contemporary Model 27-4302- best player I have ever tried.
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I have a small Behringer mixer (Ultralink Pro), connected to a pair of Studiospares SN4A active monitors. I play the Kemper, PC and Roland drums through them. Sounds great and very cheap. Also portable for rehearsal.
Hi,
Just updated to 5.03 (no problems updating) and got round to playing with looper - is there an issue with 1/2 speed button?
This is the first time I have tried the looper, so I don't know what normal behaviour is.
When I select 1/2 speed the light only comes on if I hold the button. If I release then there is no indication if half speed in operation or not.
Also I have to hold it to record half speed, if I release it reverts to normal speed (during recording!). I would have expected it to latch with a light.
Is this normal behaviour?
This could be tricky when standing....
Should I report it?
Edit: forgot to say I'm using the kemper remote.
Thanks
Hi - just had a dust cover made. Basic rectangular shape with offset handle on top, felt padding. Fits very well.
If doing it again I would perhaps define the shape better and put a flap in at the back and couple of slits at front so cables can be left attached.
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Saw a few old threads on this and thought I'd give it a go. Very happy with it. Cost £31 (delivered).
Just fingers, no pick. Saves a fortune.
I use my Deja vibe in front of the Kemper. it is a little more subtle for me...I use it in front of my tube amp also..which of course don't get turned on much anymore.
I'll try that too! I can see me dismantling my board and trying each pedal one by one. It's going to take a while...
Yes I have the remote. I'll read up on how the FX loop works.
I have an Eventide SPACE which I will put in the FX loop, along with a Fulltone DejaVibe.
It is the front end pedals I am unsure about - drives and compressors. I have an Origin Effects SlideRig which is great in my pedalboard setup, I will try it pre - kemper and see what it sounds like.
Apologies if answered before I can't find anything in forums.
I have recently bought a Kemper and would like some advice on the transition from pedalboard -> tube amp to a profiler set up.
I have a pile of pedals and love the effect of some but I have read somewhere else on the forum that some pedals are basically defunct with the kemper, since you are not modifying the front-end of a tube amp any more, and some do not work properly (Tubescreamer) - have I picked this up wrong?
In particular, do compressors work in front of the Kemper?
Thanks for any advice. Time to start pulling my rig apart and start experimenting.
