You use less distortion when you record into a mix. You use much less distortion if you are double tracking or layering individual guitars tracks over one another.
Use an OD pedal or stomp the way you like it. But I usually set the profiled amp at a much lower gain when using OD/Distortion.
Thanks! Yes, if the pedals work well with Kemper, I only use Clean sound profile from Kemper
Check Main Manual 8.5, chapter Effect Loop (Pink), page 270!
Thank you!
Hi, I have a question about if I put some drive or boost pedals in front of the Kemper, should I turn off the Compressor from the Kemper? Or it doesn't really matter? I use Mbritt profiles, I think the profiles by themselves sound the best with the Compressor on, with drive/boost pedals in front, sounds good too, but it also have a bit more noise, because normally drive/boost pedals are after compressor. For guitar recording situation, what is your suggestion? Thanks!
It will make no difference at all because you will not use the microphone preamp (read that literally!) anyway.
Some "vintage" designs add some color/flavour to a signal just by running the signal through them. But none of them add "quality".
You have a decent audio interface with decent AD converters. If you don't know the characteristics of (external) mic preamps/channel strips you very likely don't need them.
Thanks a lot!!!
When you record the Profiler you get line level, so there's no need for a microphone preamp. Also, an external mic pre will not improve the "quality", even if the preamp accepts line level inputs. It can only add some "flavour" if that's what you're after.
So you mean if I use Kemper to record, I don't need the extra external mic pre because it won't make huge difference, unless I wanna use the mic to record the guitar amp, right?
Jack. I use Apollo also. I use the 1073 preamp on clean tones especially. But on heavy sounds not always. I do believe that going through the great UAD preamps can give a nice presence and weight to the sound.
Thanks Oz, for the 1073 preamp are you using the UAD plug-in or the real thing?
I wonder if there is a huge difference when we use external mic pre to record through Kemper? I only use my apollo twin mkii quad to record and I heard the mic pre inside the audio interface is not at the same level as the external mic pre. Plz let me know, thanks!
Hi, I watched the tutorial on youtube, so I connect the Direct Output/Send with the audio interface is for guitar direct analog signal, right? I should use the TRS cable to connect both inputs?
Thanks!
Display MoreEasiest way to do this IMO would be:
Set Monitor output to stack. Send this to your recording system via 1/4".
Set Main outputs to DLY/REV Wet, which will give you just the stereo delay and reverb after the amp stack.
That way you will hear the delay and reverb while tracking, and you can adjust its level later in the mix (or remove it completely).
This can also be done with the SPDIF outputs, so mix and match to find the best solution for you. For example, when I track I like to do it this way:
SPDIF outputs: Git/Stack
Main outputs: DLY/REV wet
I record the the SDPIF outputs to two separate mono tracks in my DAW. One is just a pure DI in case I want to reamp later. The other is the Stack, my main "amp" signal. The Main outputs are recorded to a stereo track in the DAW. I group these tracks together for editing, so even if I punch in, comp takes, etc. it will all work together. This is a really nice workflow, and clients I record tracks for love the flexibility for mixing on their end. The only drawback is that you have to use delay and reverb after the amp stack for this to work - any effects in front of the amp (stomps) will be printed as part of the Stack signal.
What Bryan said.
Only thing I would add is if you have an interface that has 3 inputs, you can record everything and then just not use the delay/reverb processed one. Makes the wiring simpler probably.
Thank you! My Apollo Twin only has 2 inputs, so I think I need a audio interface which has at least 4 inputs?
The other solution is I track guitar with reverb and delay plug-in, then I can turn the plug-in off and send out the tracks.
If your Reverb and Delay are after the Amp Stack, yes, you can do it.
Set the Output Source for the dry output(s) to Stack.
Set the Output Source for the wet output(s) to “Main L+R, Main L, or Main R.
It's really not complicated at all. Press the output button and change the Output Source for the outputs you are using.
I press the OUTPUT and here is my Output Source:
Main Output - Master Stereo
Monitor Output - Master Mono
Direct Output - Git+Processing
SPDIF Output - Master Stereo
So how should I change?
Display MoreSorry, my fault. I think Twin Delay is what it was called on my old astrymon Timeline
Two Tap Delay will give you a simple clean delay pattern but the Andy Timmons one actually feeds the first delay into the second delay so the pattern because more complex as the repeats continue. You would use Serial Two Tap Delay for this.
He demonstrates it on various you tube videos including the end of the Premier Guitar rig rundown. Starting about 36 mins in.
And towards the end of this pedal rundown
No problem, I will check that out 
If your Reverb and Delay are after the Amp Stack, yes, you can do it.
Set the Output Source for the dry output(s) to Stack.
Set the Output Source for the wet output(s) to “Main L+R, Main L, or Main R.
Sounds very complicated to me, lol...
Where I can find the Output Source on the Kemper?
Hi again,
As the title stated, is that possible to do that on the Kemper? If not I need to use some plug-ins for the reverb and delay instead.
Thanks!
Fist of all: do You have installed the new KPA OS beta-release that were released this weekend?
If You are running the 5.7.xxx release then you can install the presets for the new reverbs.
If you have installed 5.7, enter the System Menu, and press the Import Factory Presets button. Doing that will ensure they are available.
Make any effects slot active on screen, and turn the Browse knob.
Thanks a lot, I just updated to 5.7 and I find those new presets, cheers!
I like using the Andy Timmons approach of two different delays in series. You can do that with the Twin Delay. He uses about 375ms and about 500ms for the other (if using rhythm options 3/16 and 4/16 works well). Feedback to give around 5 -7 repeats and a little bit of modulation. Leave it on all the time but morph the Delay level to taste with an expression pedal.
In an ideal world I would want to assing a pedal specifically to delay mox and have it always available so that morphing could be assigned to other features but at the moment morph is you friend.
Thank you! Twin Delay means TwoTap Delay?
You need to load the separately. I think it’s in system menu but can’t remember exactly. There is button for load factory content. If you tick that the presets will load via Rig Manager.
Um...Sorry, I still don't know how to find them 
Display MoreFor a fatter clean rhythm sound (single notes and chords) a really short 20 to 50ms delay can really help notes seem fatter and bloom a bit more.
Sometimes for solos, especially if you play percussive rakes unto your note, you need to lose some low end from your delay - so cut the low in the delay parameters, and often the top end of the delay can interfere with the actual notes you are playing, so cut the highs.
I find this gives a fuller sound than ducking - but setting the ducking to 0.5 can really help clarity.
Hope this helps!
Thanks! So which type of Delay from the Kemper you will recommend?
Hi, I am looking for a delay type and settings which can be mostly always on, it will make the note or chords sound juicier and more wet. Can anyone recommend which type of delay I should use? And also for the delay settings, mainly I just tweak the MIX and FEEDBACK, right? Thanks!
Hi, I have imported all the new reverb preset pack folder into my Kemper. But I couldn't find them by pressing down the REV for 2 seconds and turn the BROWSE, can anyone tell me how to find them and use them? Thanks!
Display MoreThere could be several things at play here.
Firstly, perception biases. When trying/buying in the shop mostpeople would have a different level of anticipation/excitement/focus. The unfamiliar listening environment probably affects that too. When we get back home we listen in a more natural and familiar setting with less anticipation, fewer distractions and longer to make judgements. We probably also suffer just a little “buyers remorse” so don’t perceive the sound as we “remember” it being. That’s human nature I believe.
Secondly, volume and the size of speakers will obviously make a difference to the sound and the feeling of air being moved.
Also, the listening environment itself. The shop would usually be bigger than most home studios. It would often be much more reverberant too. Back home we might have a small often poorly treated (or untreated) room which colour the sound. Often we end up with a listening position in a particularly poor spot in the room too so we suffer from horrific cancellations (often well over 20db) in certain bass frequencies. The center of the room is the absolute worst point to experience this and it is especially bad in square or cuboid rooms.
I don’t know your own circumstances but some of those factors may apply. Rooms and listening positions can be tweak to some extent. The perception often fade with time too. The big speakers and volume may be something you learn to live with or even embrace or it may be something that annoys you indefinitely- only time will tell.
Welcome and good luck on your Kemper journey.
Thanks for the detailed reply, I agree with you. Looks like I need bigger and better monitors
By the way I bought lots of M Britt's packs, they sound really really great and I don't even need to tweak the EQ
