I've decided to go with the Kemper.

[Deak]

I have spent the last year sweating over threads, ads, comparisons, other members here wringing their own hands over which one and what if's.

I'm no pro, it's not worth a frequency response, besides I'm already half deaf. I've debated the Fender SB 300 and the Ampeg Heritage to death in my mind, and came within a hair of pulling the trigger on either one more than once, but was always left with the cliffhanger, "it might be the wrong one".

With that in mind, and the fact that few that hear will even care or put one minutes thought into it, I've decided to go with the one that (hopefully) rules them all (for me), bass and guitar, in my small world of reason, the Kemper.

I'll be using the D800 to power my SW cabs and a Mission cab for guitar work. My small world, no harm done to anyone, but the anxiety is over. I allowed this to become one huge first world problem. I really got too involved in the GAS. I like different sounds, lots of 'em and hopefully it will be a huge playground.

I'll report, maybe to the choir, but someone may find it helpful.

 

[JimmyM]

When you double on guitar, it's tough to resist the charms of the newer-gen digital stuff. Much better than it used to be, that's for sure. I'm still resisting but I definitely see the appeal.

 

[Deak]

Thank you Jimmy. I value your experience and input to the forum. I took huge change of attitude on Ampeg because of your many posts.

 

[SirMjac28]

I'm interested to see how you like the Kemper keep us posted.

 

[Deak]

I'm interested to see how you like the Kemper keep us posted.

Will do.

 

[johnpbass]

IME, the thing with the Kemper is that you need to get quality profiles to use. I've recorded with a Kemper using a really nice B15 profile. It was obviously done by someone who understood EQ and mic placement. I've also found a nice Fender Bassman profile that was well done.
On the other hand, there are a bunch of SVT profiles that are super overdriven and for me are unusable. I also found a couple Eden WT 800 profiles that were a fuzzed out mess. Why anyone would profile an Eden WT800 totally fuzzed out is beyond me but, hey... that's just me! LOL!

My guitar player and writing partner has a Bogner profile that he says sounds better than his actual Bogner. Again, the profile was well done - EQ and mic placement.

Bottom line, IMO, the Kemper is a great piece of gear. I think you'll really like using it. Definitely keep us posted.

 

[Jim C]

Very interested to see how this works out for you.
Does it come loaded with sampled bass amps?

 

[Deak]

IME, the thing with the Kemper is that you need to get quality profiles to use. I've recorded with a Kemper using a really nice B15 profile. It was obviously done by someone who understood EQ and mic placement. I've also found a nice Fender Bassman profile that was well done.
On the other hand, there are a bunch of SVT profiles that are super overdriven and for me are unusable. I also found a couple Eden WT 800 profiles that were a fuzzed out mess. Why anyone would profile an Eden WT800 totally fuzzed out is beyond me but, hey... that's just me! LOL!

My guitar player and writing partner has a Bogner profile that he says sounds better than his actual Bogner. Again, the profile was well done - EQ and mic placement.

Bottom line, IMO, the Kemper is a great piece of gear. I think you'll really like using it. Definitely keep us posted.

Thanks for the support. I have noticed in my searches that there are already a few profilers that do a professional job, isolating the process, and as such have risen to the top (M Britt is one example) of the heap as the best offerings. Of course there are hundreds offered by Kemper as well.
I will be searching for one basic FB 300 and one basic SVT to start with. I'm looking forward to the possibilities.

 

[Deak]

Very interested to see how this works out for you.
Does it come loaded with sampled bass amps?

Yes it does. This page Kemper Amps | News was the deciding factor for me.

The Sunn 300 model T.

 

[ogiebb]

Bought one too and should be arriving soon i bought the unpowered rack version only thing now is that im not sure what to power it with was thinking of getting a Matrix GT2000fx but if my GK mb800 can power it
and still get a clean sound ill be very happy.

 

[ogiebb]

Got mine yesterday and spent a few hours with it.after taking off a LOT of Guitar Stuff that i wont use i was able to load about 250+ Bass Profiles some sound Great some not. but I like my kemper so much im listing most my bass amps and cabs for now this is my go to Rig.

 

[ghostinthemach]

I have always been interested in single pieces of gear with multiple ‘voicings’.
The Kemper is certainly capable. I have been admiring it from a distance and recently acquired an Eleven Rack due to an extremely attractive price. It has been very busy amongst my stable of amps. I own a few modeling devices with varying degrees of effectiveness.
Would love to try Kemper sometime.

Congrats
keep us posted please

 

[Deak]

I'm in the process of loading the hopefuls and unloading the "no-ways" (but saving them on a stick). Today is the first free day since taking delivery so I'm in a zen mood today! This will be fun.
That manual is pretty thick! I like one of the opening comments. "So what did I just buy?" Pretty much fits!

 

[Jim C]

Got mine yesterday and spent a few hours with it.after taking off a LOT of Guitar Stuff that i wont use i was able to load about 250+ Bass Profiles some sound Great some not. but I like my kemper so much im listing most my bass amps and cabs for now this is my go to Rig.

How does it sound emulating other amps?

 

[ghostinthemach]

...and what amplification?

 

[ogiebb]

How does it sound emulating other amps?

it sounds exactly like the amps it is emulating.. I profiled my Darkglass 900 and ampeg's using a friends mic set up in his studio. I could not tell which one is which.

 

[ogiebb]

...and what amplification?

not sure if this question is for me but I do power my Kemper with a Crest 3.0 Power amp...

 

[ghostinthemach]

not sure if this question is for me but I do power my Kemper with a Crest 3.0 Power amp...

Thanks!

 

[Kevan Campbell]

Zombie thread resurrection warning...

I have spent the last year sweating over threads, ads, comparisons, other members here wringing their own hands over which one and what if's.

I'm no pro, it's not worth a frequency response, besides I'm already half deaf. I've debated the Fender SB 300 and the Ampeg Heritage to death in my mind, and came within a hair of pulling the trigger on either one more than once, but was always left with the cliffhanger, "it might be the wrong one".

With that in mind, and the fact that few that hear will even care or put one minutes thought into it, I've decided to go with the one that (hopefully) rules them all (for me), bass and guitar, in my small world of reason, the Kemper.

I'll be using the D800 to power my SW cabs and a Mission cab for guitar work. My small world, no harm done to anyone, but the anxiety is over. I allowed this to become one huge first world problem. I really got too involved in the GAS. I like different sounds, lots of 'em and hopefully it will be a huge playground.

I'll report, maybe to the choir, but someone may find it helpful.

How are you liking the Kemper with bass? And for that matter, do you (or anyone else) use the Kemper to directly record bass into a DAW?

 

[DaveTomasi]

I didn't want to start another thread. So I just added to this one.

I picked up a Kemper Stage a few weeks ago, and I'm pretty happy with it. Having owned and used the Fractal Axe II as well as the Line 6 Helix, I can say without reservation that the Kemper has provided the most realistic sound of the Ampeg SVT that I have ever heard other than the real thing. Even through the QSC powered PA speakers, I have that unmistakable SVT sound and growl I remember from when I used one during a studio session. What really is striking is how responsive the Kemper profiles are to the instrument and playing style. It's so much like playing through the actual amp it's downright scary. Just my opinion of course.