Poised to buy my first Kemper, quick question!

NorthShaun · Aug 11th 2014

Hi All,

So I'm dragging myself kicking & screaming into the 21st century, and looking to replacing my old ADA MP1 3TM modded preamp with a kemper. I currently use an expander/exciter just before the poweramp to give my 2 x marshall 4x10 cabs a bit more 'punch'. My question is, will I need this after the kemper to achieve the same sound, or will the kemper give me the deep lows, and lively response that I'm seeking (cab sims?)? It strikes me as a bit of a faux pas puttingt a @£50 exciter after a £1250 amp to achieve the required sound?

thanks

chamelious · Aug 11th 2014

Its impossible to answer this really. The KPA doesn't have a sound of its own, it sounds like whatever amp you've profiled.

If you're spending 1250 i assume you're not buying the powered version, in which case, if you're wanting to use it with cabs then the poweramp will have an effect on your overall tone.

jpm · Aug 11th 2014

You could always profile your current setup so you won't miss it!

I'd be very surprised if you still need the exciter but if it works for you, it works for you. Lots of guys are still using pedals in front of the KPA so no reason why you shouldn't use something after (if that's what you like)

NorthShaun · Aug 11th 2014

Yep!

Live use only! Looking to replace preamp & effects with one unit. Will use existing poweramp, which is an old Peavey SS amp.

viabcroce · Aug 11th 2014

Well, experimenting and trying won't hurt for sure

If your goal is to take less stuff with you, I'm pretty sure you'll arrive at rigs which will not make you wish for anything else tho

Ingolf · Aug 11th 2014

Welcome! I really can't imagine you'll need an exciter with the profiler.

Maurizio70 · Aug 11th 2014

No need for any additional exciter, I can bet on it

NorthShaun · Aug 11th 2014

Thanks chaps!

Guess I'm sold on one! Just need to 'hide' the cost price from the missus now!

RichStudio · Aug 13th 2014

Profile your current setup as is. Once you get the hang of profiling, you can get some great sets for your gigs that will sound the same. I did this with a 5150 III and I now have a profile for each channel. Can save the amp's tubes and still get the "rock"
Best.
Rich

Raoul23 · Aug 13th 2014

Quote from NorthShaun

Thanks chaps!

Guess I'm sold on one! Just need to 'hide' the cost price from the missus now!

Tell her you will buy her some shoes or a new handbag

Ingolf · Aug 14th 2014

Quote from Raoul23

Tell her you will buy her some shoes or a new handbag

... And that you'll never ever buy another amp again (although in my case this isn't true...)

NorthShaun · Aug 14th 2014

Ha! The way I sold it to her was "just imagine if you could buy 1 handbag, then press a button and it would become the one handbag that you wanted more than anything that week, then next week press a button and it becomes another handbag"

To which she replied, "I'd rather I could do that to a pair of shoes!"

Women! Can't live with 'em, can't live with 'em!

Ingolf · Aug 14th 2014

Quote from NorthShaun

Ha! The way I sold it to her was "just imagine if you could buy 1 handbag, then press a button and it would become the one handbag that you wanted more than anything that week, then next week press a button and it becomes another handbag"

To which she replied, "I'd rather I could do that to a pair of shoes!"

Women! Can't live with 'em, can't live with 'em!

Ha! Classic!

MS · Aug 15th 2014

rich50 post some of those 5150 profiles. Why I ask you :?

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