Posts by e1614e36a3b051571d61cb8fdc50c4becad982a2

  • A few questions before I pull the trigger

    Mate


    Whilst I may sound a little concerned the forum here is about 99% positive and the feature requests since the last firmware are minimal.


    Having bought into the GR55, Flextone, various Boss and Line6 hype I am just cautious. What instills a lot of faith is you very rarely see these above units side by side with tube amps....... With the Kemper everyone is doing comparisons which speak volumes.


    I also love 2 other things. It's been around for years and you only have to read recent posts to find people still astounded by its sound. The other thing is no editor. Would one be handy, yes but I find that editors really ensures you do not learn the physical unit. The amount of times at a gig I'd be trying to turn the noise gate or reverb down and be completely unable to find the option within the menu structure because I spent so long using the software interface.


    Being an IT guy, having used modelers for so long, having recording in Cubase with various professional VSTs and mixing/mastering I'm sure I can learn the unit quickly enough to test it.


    Having read even more posts regarding the JVM profiles, some dating back to 2012, people are still blown away.


    I feel positive mate.


    Mike

  • A few questions before I pull the trigger

    Well guys


    Trigger well pulled......


    Now I am impatiently waiting for it all to arrive.


    Ordered the powered Kemper, DXR10, footpedal with 2 mission pedals.


    This thing had best bloody rock lol


    Can I ask one more question. Is it possible to download profiles without registering the device just in case I want to return it? If so I'll need to create a new thread as it would be great to have a JVM profile to compare.


    Thank you all for your help,


    Mike

  • A few questions before I pull the trigger

    Sharry


    I think I will opt for the Dxr10 as if the kemper does not work it would still be good to have some monitoring for vocals.


    I would never put vocals through a guitar cab, I meant have a guitar cab for guitar and DXR for vocals. I agree though that this would limit my possibilities as cabs play such an important part of an amps sound, especially if its a matching cab.


    If I'm buying a midi board I'd make sure it's the Kemper one anyway. With all the options and distractions the Kemper could possibly bring the last thing I want is midi board issue. Same with the mission pedals, won't save much buying something else and they are tried and tested.


    30 days..... Christ I doubt it lol, my starting point is testing profiles of my JVM, if they sound as good then I'll sell both my JVM amps and the kemper has been paid for plus I'll get a lot of other benefits.


    Stereo is just a thought at the moment. If I use stereo to FOH but the monitoring does not put me off being mono then I'll happily only monitor in mono.


    Thank you to all that have answered, made my mind up..... Kemper, pedal board, 2 x mission pedals And Dxr10 will be on order today


    Cheers


    Mike

  • A few questions before I pull the trigger

    Sharry


    Thank you for pitching in.


    I am unsure who did the awesome comparison between the DXR10 and DXR12 on the forum but it was extremely informative. My only additional requirement is how the speaker would perform if also used for vocals.


    The kemper itself is not in question for me, I want one regardless of whether I use it live as it has great value for the studio, plus I can leave my 4x12 and JVM in storage, but for studio I wouldn't need the powered version, the foot pedal (unless you can't attach the mission pedals direct which I have not checked) or the DXR10.


    I don't mind buying two monitors, one for vocals and one for guitar or a stereo spread but if a single 10 will do all I need, monitor for me plus let the band hear me, then I may as well save the money.


    My head is spinning with options. None powered rack with DXR10, powered rack with DXR10 for vocals and a 2x12 cab for guitar (cab sim off) and send main to FOH (cab sim on) or powered rack and then just try various monitoring options.


    Every other requirement the Kemper will excel at (reamping, tube style pick sensitivity, effects, good quality wah sounds, headphone practice) but this monitoring, especially vocals, is new territory for me.


    I think I may just have to place the order and see how I get on. There is a site that has a 30 day return policy so it's a no brained for me.


    Thank you


    Mike

  • A few questions before I pull the trigger

    Hey guys


    Thanks for the answers.


    My plan was to have the DXR to the right or left of the mic as a wedge. This would then play my vocals and guitar back towards me and the band.


    I am so used to playing with my guitar cab behind me and the pa playing a wedge towards me I just want to ensure the band can hear me. Feedback should be fine if the cab is behind or to the side of the mic.


    Monkey, if I am hearing you right are you saying the issue would be only if the wedge was behind me facing towards the mic.


    Cheers


    Mike

  • A few questions before I pull the trigger

    Evening all


    Just want to say this forum is fantastic and extremely educating.


    I have been researching the Kemper for the last month and I feel it will provide me with want I need.


    To start off I am singer, songwriter, lead guitarist for a hard rock originals band. This is my first bout as a singer and my current setup is a Gibson Traditional, JVM410H, 4x12 and various effects. My reason for looking at the Kemper is probably shared with 99% of the members here......reducing weight and creating convenience.


    My other reason is continuity between recording in the studio and what is played live. I have tried nearly all the amp modeller in the Line6/Boss price range over the years and never found anything that sounded decent. Once I bought a tube amp I never looked back.


    Music wise I write mainly grunge/hard rock so Stone Temple Pilots, Velvet Revolver, GnR.


    The problems I am trying to solve are

    • Overall kit size and weight.
    • Ability to monitor both my guitar and vocal
    • A selection of sounds for live use maybe even some stereo delays
    • Integrated effects so they are not in front of me, I only use delays and wah with a little reverb. May look at stereo effects further down the line.
    • All effect changes made via midi to avoid the tap dancing


    To solve the problems above I have decided on

    • Kemper rack version, powered just in case I need to drive a cab at times.
    • Yamaha DXR10 for monitoring both guitar and vocals
    • Kemper pedal board
    • 2 x mission pedals for wah and volume/time based control

    The other members of the band use marshal half stacks for bass and guitar.


    My questions are:


    Would the DXR10 be able to keep up with these or would 2 be a better option?


    Would the Dxr10 be a good choice for simultaneously monitoring vocals or would the DXR 12 be a better option?


    From what I have read on the forum the Kemper should easily deliver what I need tome wise so just looking for some assurances before I spend £3000 on gear I can't test first.


    Cheers guys and girls


    Mike