Of course I can use it with normal guitar boxes (switching off cab simulation on the monitor out) and I already do it with great satisfaction, but I'm currently evaluating the possibility to use linear boxes, in order to take advantage of cab simulations as well.
Any good adivice?
Which linear boxes for a powered Kemper?
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If you have a local store that sells PA monitors, you can take your KPA to the store, and try it with several speakers.
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Also check the numerous threads here dealing with this topic.
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First filters would probably be size, weight, budget.
As a side note, I belong to the "quality comes at a cost" party
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Of course I can use it with normal guitar boxes (switching off cab simulation on the monitor out) and I already do it with great satisfaction, but I'm currently evaluating the possibility to use linear boxes, in order to take advantage of cab simulations as well.
Any good adivice?I've just started looking at this as well. I've got no conclusions yet but keep us posted as I'm interested in how you get on!
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I've read somewhere there are three main alternatives:
- DXR for general use
- Atomic for home/studio/rehearsals
- Red Sound for live use
Maybe it's a bit oversimplified... Do you agree? Any comments?
I haven't played any but ordered a cab from red sound. I'm dying to receive it (not sure this is proper english).
however, I'm gonna say that those who played them all are not many and such sentence is one's personal conclusion. this is certainly oversimplified. there are way too many subjective parameters in such a choice. myself I chose red cab cause I wanted a 12' with cab form factor, not too linear. I mean with a little feel. Gianfranco made me wanna buy the red sound one. we'll see -
I've read somewhere there are three main alternatives:
- DXR for general use
- Atomic for home/studio/rehearsals
- Red Sound for live use
Maybe it's a bit oversimplified... Do you agree? Any comments?
What's the difference between general use and home/studio/rehearsals?
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What's the difference between general use and home/studio/rehearsals?
And the difference between rehearsals and live?
General use = for every use
I don't know about you, but at rehearsals I definitely don't need all the power I need in a live situation.
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I use a DXR10
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DXR and CLR are "FRFR", with the latter being way more linear and transparent than the former. It also exhibits a much more sophisticated diffusion pattern, that makes it ideal on stage.
The Red Sound is an "GRFR" cab, like some Missions or Matrix, with a great punch and ideal for those who don't feel at ease with FRFR. Can't see why it couldn't be used in every occasion, if the sounds fits your needs. Of course it is - by definition - less linear and transparent than the others you list.
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DXR and CLR are "FRFR", with the latter being way more linear and transparent than the former. It also exhibits a much more sophisticated diffusion pattern, that makes it ideal on stage.
Red Sound is an "GRFR" cab, with a great punch and ideal for those who don't feel at ease with FRFR. Can't see why it couldn't be used in every occasion, if the sounds fits your needs. Of course it is - by definition - less linear and transparent than the others you list.
I tried one, and was impressed with the Profiler.
all is said here! the rest belongs to each one of us -
DXR and CLR are "FRFR", with the latter being way more linear and transparent than the former. It also exhibits a much more sophisticated diffusion pattern, that makes it ideal on stage.
The Red Sound is an "GRFR" cab, like some Missions or Matrix, with a great punch and ideal for those who don't feel at ease with FRFR. Can't see why it couldn't be used in every occasion, if the sounds fits your needs. Of course it is - by definition - less linear and transparent than the others you list.
I tried one, and was impressed with the Profiler.
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when going the FRFR route, active solutions are more optimized than passive. this is due to the fact that their active electronics and DSP are best suited to the crossovers.
this said, there are good passive linear cabs but the saying "quality comes at a cost" still works. atomic, matrix, mission, xitone do passive FRFR speakers that have good reviews on this forum. I never played any.
I once inquired matrix for a Q12A cause I liked the active & passive possibilities as I own a powered toaster. the matrix guys told me that the KPA sounds significantly better when using the Q12A in active mode. I dropped the idea buying a passive cab
passive "GRFR" is probably the solution with most uncertainties on how it will sound then
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I don't think you should fret much when considering buying a passive CLR
I mean, once you decide to skip the guitar cab \ linear cab fence you can't be wrong with them, regardless using an external power amp.
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right
however the passive CLR comes at a price near or higher some other active solutions. matrix FR12 (preorders on FB page) and xitone have good commercial positionning. but I'm the least who can compare them -
Yep, as someone recently stated, "the saying "quality comes at a cost" still works"
