Dear KPA Forum Members:
I just joined the forum and I'm psyched I will be able to purchase a Kemper by the spring/summer of 2018. I've been visiting and reading your comments on this forum for a long time and I'm very impressed with the amount of knowledge and help on display! So I thought there would be no better place for me to ask for help in making my final decision.
Back story:
I'm (was) considering the Kemper or the AxeFX and I'm leaning towards the Kemper because of the amplifier tones you can get with the Kemper and because it is easier/simpler to operate, thus leaving me with more time for playing and recording guitar rather then to keep twisting knobs and messing with tones. The price is also playing a part in my decision process. I've never played a Kemper or an AxeFX, so my thought process is solely based on youtube videos and forum research.
I'm currently in the process to updating my home studio and plan to use the Kemper for studio recording only. I have no plans in the near future to play live with a band again (I have small children and whole different set of obligations, I'm sure some of you can relate).
I have so many questions I thought I could break them into several posts. Thank you in advance for your insight and patience!
First question(s):
1) Rack vs Toaster:
- I'm leaning towards the rack version because I have a rack in my studio and the Kemper would fit in it nicely. The toaster could fit too but it would require purchasing a stand just for it. Keeping in mind that I will use the Kemper for recording at my home studio only, do you guys have a recommendation?
2) Connection:
- I would like to ask your help in figuring out the best way to connect my Kemper to my DAW and computer. I use an Universal Audio Apollo Twin Duo MkII into an iMac 2017. My DAW is Logic Pro X.
- I would like to record everything at once. However, I need to record my guitars with the amp sounds separate from the effects, guitar sound/signal without any amp sounds or effects (to be used for re-amping purposes), and effects sound/signal separate from everything else. I saw the video on the Kemper site about recording 2, 4 tracks and 6 tracks. Which method do you use? Why? I think I need to use the 4 or 6 track method. First time user here, what kind of cables/accessories do I need?
3) Analog or digital set up:
- Advantages? Disadvantages?
- What's the difference between analog and digital recording?Which one do you recommend and why?