Good job Papa. I met Michael B in Nashville a few years ago. I was picking up some gear at RockBlock guitars “a small shop” and I asked the sales staff about Kemper and AxFx. I was jonesing to upgrade my Rocktron Prophesy rig. Later I left the shop and a guy called out across the parking lot. I met Michael Britt and also got the lowdown on all things Kemper. He was incredibly nice and genuine. I bout my Kemper a few days later. Blessings to you both.
Bought my kemper three and a half years ago and have only purchased and used Michael’s profiles with great satisfaction and success. Best things I’ve ever bought. Even met him when he played close to our city and he took pictures and was totally cool. Top notch guy and product he makes to apply a great product. He’s probable put Kemper on the usability map.
Ditto for me. I’ve been gigging and recording since 1985, and have owned just about every amp/effect/modeler made. My Kemper PowerRack + Mission 212 cabinet is my favorite live rig ever. I deleted everything but the MBritt Grab n Go & Crank n Go packs and love them.
well perhaps i should check them out. i learned about ducking finally on this video. going in to my new sounds tomorrow to set the fx up with ducking. weeeee. I have some packs from Rick Beato that I am happy with. Searching around for free ones is a bit of a pain. I am amazed at how many I dont want to work with to improve. most actually.
David RF I agree. I preferred it over the Fractal as well but I know them’s fightin’ werds for some people. Ha! Mr. Britt’s profiles really put that unit over the top for me. He makes outstanding profiles.
Michael seems like such a nice guy. The fact that Michael takes the time to profile rather expensive amps and share them with us is very nice of Him. 😎🎸 I'd love to spend and hour or two with Michael beside Me showing The Kemper's capabilities. I'm not a fiddler, really.
I didn’t think that a Kemper would fulfill my need for the sound and feel of a tube amp. I bought one and run it through a 40 W tube power amp and it sounds great to me. I also run the XLR out to a mixer for church and it works wonderfully.
They are pretty awesome. Got tons of friends who have them and they felt great to me. It's like anything it just takes a little time to adjust to whatever you are playing.
Haha just shot a course where someone was using that and I'll have to say it was pretty freakin amazing as well! They both are great! Michaels packs make the Kemper pretty tough to pass up though lol!
I have often wondered why so many guitarists want to sound like someone else. For I use a Blues Driver and sometimes a Trem pedal and a Wah pedal in front of my Blues Cube Hot. Good enough for me.
Thanks for the great video! I'm 8 weeks into my KPA now & love it! I'm trying to use mine as a "jack of all trades" recording box for creating tracks. Which means always using Rig Manager for unlimited presets, better searching and folder organization etc. Now if only Kemper would make their amazing Delays & reverbs into a Native AU multi-fx plugin that could communicate with the hardware. This way I could find a great preset, mute the fx, insert the plugin to have the same fx chain instantly... and have flexibility during the rest of the mix. I don't have enough inputs on my Apollo & i know I could record separate everything, but that's way to hard editing separate take folders... when I need to work fast building tracks. I've tried to get Logic to sync the time based fx by midi clock but I can't get it to work. That would help for recording too.
Michael Brit is clearly the man when it comes to Kemper. But ducking is pretty standard on high end gear. Many of the Helix effects have as do all the Fractal delays. That said after hearing one of his Dumble profiles on a kemper stage unboxing video, I had to go out and order one. Can't wait for it to get here.
#KemperNotes 1:32 Benefit of Kemper -number 1. Kemper will level out volume between totally different amps/profiles. (Profiles are not limited to a certain volume). 2:45 Fav tone : Divided by 13 LDW. 3:46 Benefit of Kemper -number 2 : Ducking feature. Def: Ducking - when you play it will "duck" *reduce the volume) the delay, so it won't play over what you're actually playing. 5:19 Ex. of Ducking with tremolo effect. 6:47 Ex. of High Octave patch 9:17 Ex. of Van Halen profile for Dancing in the Streets 9:50 Ex. of Harmonizer effects 10:22 Benefit of Kemper -number 3. Morphing Def: Morphing - Change various parameters of an effects with one touch of a button ? 12:18 Compressor... Please feel free to comment. I'm pretty new to the Kemper.
i wonder what cabinet he is playing through. I am in a condo so i play through some AKG ref monitor headphones and I think I am not really getting all the sound I could-anyone have an opinion on kemper cabinets?
Great video! Love the M. Britt profiles! I just released a video on Kemper vs Live and bragged a lot on the M. Britt profiles! Keep these great videos coming !! Love it!!
MB is the Kemper Man!! I love using his profiles - they've seriously been a game-changer for me! 🚀 If you're as obsessed with MB profiles as I am, or if you're curious to see it in action, check out my latest video linked here (Thanks for watching!) - ruclips.net/video/l9PtYBVsb5A/видео.html
i think i'm becoming a Kemper guy - i picked up the rack version and made my first profile last night and dug it - i see myself making a lot more profiles in the future!
I have a friend that uses a Kemper in church that holds around 2500 people and it sounds great, he told me he buys patches and can get about any sound you want. I am really amazed at how good these units sound. Do you use a tube preamp at all venues or just the big outdoor ones. I am an old school guy stuck on the way tubes sound and was just wondering ? Thank you.
I don't know man, sometimes even when digging into the Kemper forums, it seemed like everyone there was a paid shill. The results I personally experienced were nothing like any of the Kemper promoters, or the fanboys in the forums, who if you mention not having a great sound, would run through a huge list of reasons why it is your fault, and then start telling people to tweak the Kemper, which if anyone has used one, knows is like tweaking an alien spacecraft. I thought you weren't supposed to be messing around with tweaking, anyway? That was the original reason I purchased one, because everyone raved about how you just set it and forget it for the most part. "Tweaking is for Axe FX users". Heard that a million times, and then find that when you can't get a good sound on the Kemper, it's either your fault or you aren't tweaking enough. At least with the Axe I could get some great sounds, had a cohesive workflow, the output options I needed, and a PC based editor.
I've know quite a few pro's session and touring guitarists alike who bought theirs and get great results with them. For some it will never replace the real deal and for others the ease of use of another brand make that product more appealing. That being said to each his own. What works for some does not with others.
If i had the money, Kemper would be my choice. I've heard it live, studio, record it is great. But yes, it takes time to learn and understand how to use it (deeply)
What all would I need with one of these with my practice room? I have a focustire that I plug into and then would like to be able to play along with youtube videos. Would I be able to hear my guitar through some studio monitors or headphone while playing along with track on line?
I know this video is older....were you listening through studio monitors? It seems quiet enough to hear the pick hitting strings. That might be the best practice tool I’ve heard of. I hate being loud at home just to practice
My Kemper would be worthless with out my MBritt profiles ! . . especially the clean amp profiles ! I also totally agree with the statement from Pete Thorn about "though some pedals sound killer , it is hard to beat real amp overdrive /gain ". I have great pedals. , but none sound as good as a real driven amp. and the real driving amp profiles in My Kemper are just Killer ! As a suggestion to me from M Bitt himself .. I am getting some Killer SRV sound out of a Tweed Deluxe cranked up profile . . . no Tube screamer needed !
Guys any of you playing your kemper at home - any recommendations for some ok speakers for monitoring? I've been trying to adjust all my tones using fairly good headphones but then trying them out in rehearsal with my friedman they sound terrible. I'd like to be able to tweak my tones at home at smaller/moderate levels and then just do some final touches on loud settings with band. With headphones through my sound card (using main out on kemper to PC/card) it's just as if you'd put your ear right at the speaker, so I naturally start cutting all the nasty frequencies and then live - it just sounds dark and hollow.
Well I'm in England so cant offer you a test drive. But seriously, the amp tones, routing possibilities and effects easily make this thing the best thing I've owned, let alone played. They' improved the Univibe block, and my God it's good. They're updating the pitch block, and the Beta one I've tried is better than anything else I've rung through So pleased with it
The cabinet know is intriguing. IF u have great sound in the front of house (& you DON'T wanna even bother the sound guy), is there a way to alter the bass, treb, tone etc of the signal sent to the cabinet? If I make it sound the way I like onstage, did I just affect my FOH tone?
Every time I see a review of kemper and this one is one of the best I have seen. It is an amazing bit of gear. However one comment I have heard is that the kemper doesn’t respond dynamically like a tube amp when using your volume to clean up the amp. Is this right ? What’s kempers owners experience ?
Depends on the player. Unless you are a top musician with tons of real world experience with all sorts of gear I think they are a great piece of gear that can be amazing in tons of different situations.
Hey guys, for those of you who would like an extra 2 (or up to 8) switches, we’ve got you covered! www.ottercustomdesign.com/product-page/ocd-duo-for-kemper-remote-army-green
The volume setup to this demo is awful, I can hear the bare plucking of the strings over the amp. You gotta crank up amps for demos to hear them over the bare guitar.
Wayyyy dude.. interviewers look says Nashville then he talks. CALI Cowabunga dude. Thats so totally rad.... Like MB needs him to steer anyone his way.... sorry, couldn't help it... no offense. I'm from Texas, so Cali can rip me a new one and I'll be perfectly fine with it (;
This guy interviewing him annoys the hell out of me. I would like to have heard him demonstrate the sounds rather than discuss them. Everything he plays this guy starts running his mouth immediately causing the player to stop. Idk maybe time restraint but could have been a great video but nah...
Haha! Funny thing is if I don't ask questions people ask me why I didn't. Been doing this a long time and have gotten this comment about 10 times. I will however take your criticism and work on it. Also there was some technical issues that were out of my control which is also why some of the sounds were not done for longer.
@@BrettPapa Bret your channel is killing it. And your vibe is great. Your comments and conversational inputs were great for a lay person new to kemper or different aspects of effects. Morphing. Ducking etc etc. Keep rocking
Good job Papa. I met Michael B in Nashville a few years ago. I was picking up some gear at RockBlock guitars “a small shop” and I asked the sales staff about Kemper and AxFx. I was jonesing to upgrade my Rocktron Prophesy rig. Later I left the shop and a guy called out across the parking lot. I met Michael Britt and also got the lowdown on all things Kemper. He was incredibly nice and genuine. I bout my Kemper a few days later. Blessings to you both.
Best bit of gear I have purchased...Love the Kemper
Nathan Aish how does it compare to the Fractal Audio AXE FX III? I have heard a lot of good reviews about both.
Bought my kemper three and a half years ago and have only purchased and used Michael’s profiles with great satisfaction and success. Best things I’ve ever bought. Even met him when he played close to our city and he took pictures and was totally cool. Top notch guy and product he makes to apply a great product. He’s probable put Kemper on the usability map.
Yep. His stuff is awesome!
Ditto for me. I’ve been gigging and recording since 1985, and have owned just about every amp/effect/modeler made. My Kemper PowerRack + Mission 212 cabinet is my favorite live rig ever.
I deleted everything but the MBritt Grab n Go & Crank n Go packs and love them.
well perhaps i should check them out. i learned about ducking finally on this video. going in to my new sounds tomorrow to set the fx up with ducking. weeeee. I have some packs from Rick Beato that I am happy with. Searching around for free ones is a bit of a pain. I am amazed at how many I dont want to work with to improve. most actually.
Mike's ears are freaking spot on when it comes to guitar tones!!!
For sure! Tons of great tones!
That Anderson is beautiful brother! I worked there for 10 years. Quality, tone and playability! 👍
Yep they are awesome
Best Papastache vid ever! I own Kemper and Britt packs! Love to hear from "the master" M. Britt. :)
I really love Britt's profiles. Keep up the great work Michael.
They are great, you are right!
Thanks!
I had a Kemper and Michael’s profiles were all I used. It is an incredible unit.
miles better than any helix or similar stuff.
David RF I agree. I preferred it over the Fractal as well but I know them’s fightin’ werds for some people. Ha! Mr. Britt’s profiles really put that unit over the top for me. He makes outstanding profiles.
Brett
Thanks so much for putting this up these units have been a mystery too many of us now I understand how one works thank you
Sure thing!
Love my Kemper and the MB Profiles I have are fantatsic. Great video. Ducking is one of my favorite tools with the Kemper.
Michael seems like such a nice guy. The fact that Michael takes the time to profile rather expensive amps and share them with us is very nice of Him. 😎🎸
I'd love to spend and hour or two with Michael beside Me showing The Kemper's capabilities. I'm not a fiddler, really.
Yep and he is really good at making patches. Great guy too!
Ducking Delay is from the 80s 👍Rocktron is the inventor.
I didn’t think that a Kemper would fulfill my need for the sound and feel of a tube amp. I bought one and run it through a 40 W tube power amp and it sounds great to me. I also run the XLR out to a mixer for church and it works wonderfully.
They are pretty awesome. Got tons of friends who have them and they felt great to me. It's like anything it just takes a little time to adjust to whatever you are playing.
This guitar sing...beautiful resonant guitar !!!
the L6 Helix is down there blinking... LOOK AT ME!!! :)
Haha just shot a course where someone was using that and I'll have to say it was pretty freakin amazing as well! They both are great! Michaels packs make the Kemper pretty tough to pass up though lol!
I have often wondered why so many guitarists want to sound like someone else. For I use a Blues Driver and sometimes a Trem pedal and a Wah pedal in front of my Blues Cube Hot. Good enough for me.
papastache: "NOO WAYY!! That is so cool!" before he could even hear the effect. I think he had too many Red Bull's that morning.
Or weed...
this guy's having such a hard time being himself it's almost painful
About 90% of the time I play M.Britt's profiles on my Kemper
Awesome! It's the good stuff!
Michael Britt's Kemper packs are top notch.
Yep! They sound awesome!
This guy is the man!
Michael Britt has made me want a Kemper so bad. lol Can't wait to see him in concert on June 18th!
Haha! They are pretty awesome!
The Man ! Thanks Micke..... It all came to live with your profiles. (there ARE others....BUT). Micke THE Man.
Thanks for watching!
Really cool. Do you have a Kemper now Brett?
No not yet. I have a Universal Audio OX though and LOVE IT!!!!!!
@@BrettPapa Rad I have my twonotes but that OX looks killer
I got the same Anderson type guitar as Brit! 3 p90’s in my Anderson! I’m doing something right!
Haha, awesome!
papastache102 check it out! instagram.com/p/BxA-yVJBMZ5/?igshid=ctjqqdcn4jyi
Thanks for the great video! I'm 8 weeks into my KPA now & love it! I'm trying to use mine as a "jack of all trades" recording box for creating tracks. Which means always using Rig Manager for unlimited presets, better searching and folder organization etc. Now if only Kemper would make their amazing Delays & reverbs into a Native AU multi-fx plugin that could communicate with the hardware. This way I could find a great preset, mute the fx, insert the plugin to have the same fx chain instantly... and have flexibility during the rest of the mix. I don't have enough inputs on my Apollo & i know I could record separate everything, but that's way to hard editing separate take folders... when I need to work fast building tracks. I've tried to get Logic to sync the time based fx by midi clock but I can't get it to work. That would help for recording too.
Michael Brit is clearly the man when it comes to Kemper. But ducking is pretty standard on high end gear. Many of the Helix effects have as do all the Fractal delays. That said after hearing one of his Dumble profiles on a kemper stage unboxing video, I had to go out and order one. Can't wait for it to get here.
Awesome! I’m sure you will dig it!
Way!!! Thank you both for a great video :)
Sure thing!
#KemperNotes
1:32 Benefit of Kemper -number 1. Kemper will level out volume between totally different amps/profiles. (Profiles are not limited to a certain volume).
2:45 Fav tone : Divided by 13 LDW.
3:46 Benefit of Kemper -number 2 : Ducking feature.
Def: Ducking - when you play it will "duck" *reduce the volume) the delay, so it won't play over what you're actually playing.
5:19 Ex. of Ducking with tremolo effect.
6:47 Ex. of High Octave patch
9:17 Ex. of Van Halen profile for Dancing in the Streets
9:50 Ex. of Harmonizer effects
10:22 Benefit of Kemper -number 3. Morphing
Def: Morphing - Change various parameters of an effects with one touch of a button ?
12:18 Compressor...
Please feel free to comment. I'm pretty new to the Kemper.
Thank you for this timestamps!
i wonder what cabinet he is playing through. I am in a condo so i play through some AKG ref monitor headphones and I think I am not really getting all the sound I could-anyone have an opinion on kemper cabinets?
No cab he is just using monitor speakers.
Great video!
Love the M. Britt profiles!
I just released a video on Kemper vs Live and bragged a lot on the M. Britt profiles!
Keep these great videos coming !!
Love it!!
Awesome! Yeah they sound great!!
MB is the Kemper Man!! I love using his profiles - they've seriously been a game-changer for me! 🚀
If you're as obsessed with MB profiles as I am, or if you're curious to see it in action, check out my latest video linked here (Thanks for watching!) - ruclips.net/video/l9PtYBVsb5A/видео.html
i think i'm becoming a Kemper guy - i picked up the rack version and made my first profile last night and dug it - i see myself making a lot more profiles in the future!
Yep they are great tools for sure!
I have a friend that uses a Kemper in church that holds around 2500 people and it sounds great, he told me he buys patches and can get about any sound you want. I am really amazed at how good these units sound. Do you use a tube preamp at all venues or just the big outdoor ones. I am an old school guy stuck on the way tubes sound and was just wondering ? Thank you.
lotta good stuff in this video!! ducking... what a simple but very useful idea! Why have I not yet gone to a Kemper?! :)
They are pretty awesome!
I don't know man, sometimes even when digging into the Kemper forums, it seemed like everyone there was a paid shill. The results I personally experienced were nothing like any of the Kemper
promoters, or the fanboys in the forums, who if you mention not having a
great sound, would run through a huge list of reasons why it is your fault, and then start telling people to tweak the Kemper, which if anyone has used one, knows is like tweaking an alien spacecraft. I thought you weren't supposed to be messing around with tweaking, anyway? That was the original reason I purchased one, because everyone raved about how you just set it and forget it for the most part. "Tweaking is for Axe FX users". Heard that a million times, and then find that when you can't get a good sound on the Kemper, it's either your fault or you aren't tweaking enough. At least with the Axe I could get some great sounds, had a cohesive workflow, the output options I needed, and a PC based editor.
I've know quite a few pro's session and touring guitarists alike who bought theirs and get great results with them. For some it will never replace the real deal and for others the ease of use of another brand make that product more appealing. That being said to each his own. What works for some does not with others.
If i had the money, Kemper would be my choice.
I've heard it live, studio, record it is great.
But yes, it takes time to learn and understand how to use it (deeply)
What all would I need with one of these with my practice room? I have a focustire that I plug into and then would like to be able to play along with youtube videos. Would I be able to hear my guitar through some studio monitors or headphone while playing along with track on line?
Yep
Awesome video! Loved The VH playing also.
Thanks for checking it out!
I believe the Kemper is the best non tube amp out there. Roger Steen of The Tubes used one on stage for a while. Spendy unit though!
They sound great. Not too much for all that they do.
I know this video is older....were you listening through studio monitors? It seems quiet enough to hear the pick hitting strings. That might be the best practice tool I’ve heard of. I hate being loud at home just to practice
Yeah we were playing through monitors. Great way to do it. That is how I do it at home.
@@BrettPapa Thanks Brett. This video was really enlightening. I need to try and figure out a setup that will work for home. What monitors do you use?
My Kemper would be worthless with out my MBritt profiles ! . . especially the clean amp profiles ! I also totally agree with the statement from Pete Thorn about "though some pedals sound killer , it is hard to beat real amp overdrive /gain ". I have great pedals. , but none sound as good as a real driven amp. and the real driving amp profiles in My Kemper are just Killer ! As a suggestion to me from M Bitt himself .. I am getting some Killer SRV sound out of a Tweed Deluxe cranked up profile . . . no Tube screamer needed !
His stuff is awesome!!
Guys any of you playing your kemper at home - any recommendations for some ok speakers for monitoring?
I've been trying to adjust all my tones using fairly good headphones but then trying them out in rehearsal with my friedman they sound terrible. I'd like to be able to tweak my tones at home at smaller/moderate levels and then just do some final touches on loud settings with band.
With headphones through my sound card (using main out on kemper to PC/card) it's just as if you'd put your ear right at the speaker, so I naturally start cutting all the nasty frequencies and then live - it just sounds dark and hollow.
Karol Kozak Yamaha hs5 or hs7 if you need more power. They sound amazing with kemper. Best way to build your sound in my opinion
But be aware of the Fletcher-Munson-Effect: Sounds tweaked at lower volumes will sound quite different (EQ wise) at rehearsal/stage volumes.
michael kicks ass
Yes he does! More coming soon!
Awesome....🎸
Thanks!
Noticed a helix on the floor, which one is better? Own a helix but thinking bout a kemper
Not sure which is better. They both are pretty awesome!
Great sounds! Is it recorded direct or do we hear it via studio monitors and room mic?
Thanks! Direct but there is a touch of bleed into the room mic.
Man, after watching this, i realize i am nowhere near utilizing my Kemper to it's full capabilities lol
No kidding right! He is the master! More coming soon!
can you sell patches for Fractal AX 8
Papa, if you think the effects in the Kemper have some great features, try an AXEFXIII - It'll blow your mind!!
Yeah I have heard they are great. Never messed with one though. Hopefully someday soon!
Well I'm in England so cant offer you a test drive.
But seriously, the amp tones, routing possibilities and effects easily make this thing the best thing I've owned, let alone played.
They' improved the Univibe block, and my God it's good.
They're updating the pitch block, and the Beta one I've tried is better than anything else I've rung through
So pleased with it
Can someone please tell me what that Guitar Is!!???:-))
Its a tom anderson ;)
Tom Anderson Cobra special with 3 Duncan Antiquity P90's in cajun red quilt. Gibson scale length, mahogany body and neck, rw fretboard.
The cabinet know is intriguing. IF u have great sound in the front of house (& you DON'T wanna even bother the sound guy), is there a way to alter the bass, treb, tone etc of the signal sent to the cabinet? If I make it sound the way I like onstage, did I just affect my FOH tone?
What is the effect at 9'55 "
Harmonizer:)
Ducking should be called: the _"Quack Attack"._
'Lack of quack attack', surely?
Great video. I wish it was in focus...
Its all about the audio! Michael is in focus though.
Was Stache trached?
Yes.
The Kemper is king.
But why does it have to look like the robot from Lost in Space?
So many amps look the same I like the fact they make it completely different. The moment you see it you know what it is.
Haha! That is a good one!
Every time I see a review of kemper and this one is one of the best I have seen.
It is an amazing bit of gear.
However one comment I have heard is that the kemper doesn’t respond dynamically like a tube amp when using your volume to clean up the amp.
Is this right ? What’s kempers owners experience ?
Cleans up like a champ!
Depends on the player. Unless you are a top musician with tons of real world experience with all sorts of gear I think they are a great piece of gear that can be amazing in tons of different situations.
hollywoodactress nope. Not a pro like Mike. Tube amps staying and pedals.
Hey guys, for those of you who would like an extra 2 (or up to 8) switches, we’ve got you covered!
www.ottercustomdesign.com/product-page/ocd-duo-for-kemper-remote-army-green
Which Kemper is that?
I think it’s just the standard one. Been around for a while.
@@BrettPapa after doing a little more research I believe so
"No way"
Dude you've never heard of a ducking delay??
DRUMMERS !!!
Forget the stupid toneless Kemshit.....That ANDERSON IS AMAZING!!!! FEATURE THAT!!
Lol! It is a great guitar!
@@BrettPapa SORRY IM A TUBE SNOB!!!!!
The volume setup to this demo is awful, I can hear the bare plucking of the strings over the amp. You gotta crank up amps for demos to hear them over the bare guitar.
No way
Wayyyy dude.. interviewers look says Nashville then he talks. CALI Cowabunga dude. Thats so totally rad.... Like MB needs him to steer anyone his way.... sorry, couldn't help it... no offense. I'm from Texas, so Cali can rip me a new one and I'll be perfectly fine with it (;
Lol
That Tom Anderson
Pretty awesome!
This guy interviewing him annoys the hell out of me. I would like to have heard him demonstrate the sounds rather than discuss them. Everything he plays this guy starts running his mouth immediately causing the player to stop. Idk maybe time restraint but could have been a great video but nah...
Haha! Funny thing is if I don't ask questions people ask me why I didn't. Been doing this a long time and have gotten this comment about 10 times. I will however take your criticism and work on it. Also there was some technical issues that were out of my control which is also why some of the sounds were not done for longer.
@@BrettPapa Bret your channel is killing it. And your vibe is great. Your comments and conversational inputs were great for a lay person new to kemper or different aspects of effects. Morphing. Ducking etc etc. Keep rocking
This channel is not for you.