Kemper Speaker & Monitoring Guide - FRFR vs Guitar Cabs & Setup Tips

[@jaywaltmunson484]

Kemper should hire you, their manuals are written by engineers for engineers - thanks for being human and explaining this stuff!

[@DanLeggatt]

I appreciate that man, thank you 👍 I try to do the ‘Readers Digest’ equivalent of Kemper tips and tricks. I’m glad it’s helping out. Thanks for watching!

[@gustavoloebel]

you deserve an Oscar for this explanation! I have already 20 years of playing guitar and learned a lot yet! Thanks and cheers!

[@skyhawks4ever]

Thanks for doing this video! Finally someone explained the different options for monitoring these Kempers. Excellent instruction.

[@DanLeggatt]

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for checking it out 👍

[@Mike_Spor]

amen to that. this is a hard to find video. I'm still trying to find out if I can do a wet/ dry/wet using the new G3 switcher, allowing me freedom to have stereo pedal effects going into kemper looper (and amp ) and then out to two passive cabs (wet left/ wet right) and then signal from drive pedals to a seperate dry amp..AND/OR just the pedals to kemper or pedals to kemper or just the Kemper with switcher control...I think I just confused myself. I need a miracle switcher that can do it all. stereo w/d/w with midi control and looper switchboard to control multiple options between 1 powered amp (unless I need two), 2 cabs and 20 pedals (wets and drives) . pun intended.

[@MultiGuitarDave]

Dan, I've taken the time now. Thanks to your advice, I was able to set everything up properly. I also use a traditional guitar cabinet with 2 Creambacks and a Koch power amp. Now I have connected the Kemper to my poweramp via monitor and direct out without cab simulator and the main out with cab simulator. Thank you for this beautiful and useful information.

[@DanLeggatt]

Glad you’ve got it sorted man 👍

[@justinTime077]

You are a rare answer to a common and oft-unanswered question. Thanks bro! This dude is so right. I got two 12” FRFR cabs, and while you do get greater tonal variety with your modeler, I couldn’t jam to it. The cab gives me the good amp-in-room sound and vibe. If I need to hear what the audience hears I use much less expensive studio headset. FRFR is also too loud. It gets boomy when loud enough so you aren’t hearing your guitar.

[@DanLeggatt]

It’s not a glamorous topic to cover but I’m glad it has helped some people out 👍

[@themusketeer9458]

This is legendary. I am so confused with the kemper, yet i just joined a band and dom't have a pedal board so since i can't have nothing but the best, i broke the bank and bought one, but i was struggling to figure out the best way to use it (frfr or guitar cabs for example) and suddenly this video popped up at 2am. This video answered alot of my questions, thank you so much!

[@DanLeggatt]

No worries! Really glad it helped you out 👍

[@wagnerjanesson4522]

Best video on youtube about the subject. I just got a Dual Rectifier and didn't know how to use it with my Kemper.

[@kingjb99]

I run FRFR which I’ve grown to like. Lots of gigs and trial and error. Thinking of adding a guitar cab with a FRFR next to it. I would run the monitor out of the Kemper to a flat power amp into a 2x 12 Celestion cab. Then take one of the main outs to feed the onstage FRFR, an EV 112p, timber cabinet. I saw Larry Carlton live use tis kind of approach where he’d mic up his dumble and 1x12, run that signal to a mixer then add his fx to 2 jbl FRFR cabinets either side of his dumble rig.

[@Ray-um3if]

Great video as always. As one of the more humble and down to earth Utubers you deserve a much bigger following. Keep it up please Dan.

[@DanLeggatt]

Thank you! That really means a lot.

[@slashtrio]

Very cool and useful video. I’m looking at Kempers now. I play at home at lower volumes so I’m thinking that the non powered version with studio monitors may be the way to go. I mostly use a Yamaha THR10 now so I’m used to how smaller speakers sound. That said I do have a couple of combo amps that I could also run the kemper through if I felt so inclined. Any studio monitors that you’d recommend? I was looking at some Yamaha HS5 or HS7 inch studio monitors. My main reason for wanting a kemper is to be able to have such an awesome range of amp tones that sound great at lower volume. Cheers

[@AWMJoeyjoejoe]

Thankyou so much for this! You answered all my questions. I just got a used Kemper powerhead off Reverb and I'm planning to run it through an ENGL 2x12 cab.

[@TristenApblanc]

9:45 was unbelievably useful thank you.

[@DanLeggatt]

Glad it helped!

[@tjblender1]

New to the Kemper world as of last week and stumbled across your videos. You have been super helpful, enjoyable to watch, and very comprehensive. Thank you for all the time you’ve put into making these videos. Super helpful! Not to mention you rip on guitar man! Keep rocking!

[@DanLeggatt]

Thanks so much. Glad it's been helpful.

[@slashtrio]

New kemper owner. I have been using a little Yamaha THR10 modeling amp on flat mode which basically turns it into FRFR / studio monitor vibe. I had Yamaha HS5s but I thought the THR10 sounded better. And more recently I tried using the kemper plugged into the “power amp in” section on a boss katana, turn the cab off on the kemper and it sounds really good. The profiles sound very similar but just more amp in the room vibe.

[@AlternateBroilergrill]

I recently took the opportunity and checked various possibilities….had a Kemper active Kabinet, line6 active cabinet and a rcf active monitor. All sounded acceptable…but then i took my 40 years old Superchamp with a Celestion Vintage 60w speaker…that sounded awesome…looking for a second one to get the stereo-option. In addition to that i took my 40years old Morley amplifier/volume pedal 25/50 and connected it to a closed cabinet with two Celestion Vintage 60w speakers…blowed my mind what 50 oldfashioned transistor reinforcement pedal could achieve in combination with a Kemper stage.

[@danc3746]

I want to thank you for mentioning the Celestion F12-200x speaker in this video because I never knew they were available. I instated one today in a 1x12 cabinet and it really sounds great with a Kemper and Helix.

[@DanLeggatt]

Great stuff! I hope to try the 200x down the line, most reviews seem positive. Is you cabinet open back or close back? Cheers

[@danc3746]

@@DanLeggatt Closed back.

[@layzeyez6469]

Hey Man you just turned the light on for me now I see what this puppy is made of and how, where and why. Thanks great job well done!

[@DanLeggatt]

Really glad it helped you out 👍

[@OnBendedKneeMusic]

Hi Dan, thanks so much for the video. You have a humble way about you that has been missing from many of the KZbinrs for some time. This info has helped me immensely. I will subscribe! Have a blessed day!

[@DanLeggatt]

You are welcome! Really appreciate the kind words and subscription. All the best!

[@417altavista]

This was very helpful in confirming what I suspected. But, your video really helped me focus on adapting to the different output options available to the Kemper. Thanks so much, for real!

[@DanLeggatt]

Thanks for the comment! Really glad it was helpful 👍

[@raschopper2]

You gave me the answers in my head. Thanks. Great video 😊

[@azizaziz7007]

thank you so much for doing this video. It took a while to find this video as KZbin algorithm will rather show Spark amp related videos rather than Kemper related videos. Go Figure

[@DanLeggatt]

Thanks for watching! I know what you mean. I can't search for anything without KZbin throwing in suggested videos and ads constantly!

[@azizaziz7007]

@@DanLeggatt I just got a Helix and I'm running it through Katana Mk2 50 watt. It doesn't sound bad to be honest. After watching your video, I'm really debating between FRFR or a tube amp (using the 4 cable method. I'm leaning toward tube amp because that way I can have it both. what are your thoughts?

[@DanLeggatt]

@@azizaziz7007 It’s such a tough call because it’s all personal preference. The 4CM will give you a lot of cool options and let you use the preamp from the amp. If you are used to a traditional amp setup that might be the way to go. FRFR is cool for how clean and clear they are but it is a bit of a learning curve.

[@siena9594]

Top class video Dan, I'm just about to get a Kemper stage so this was indispensable.. great job mate!

[@DanLeggatt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mc4521]

Excellent, as others have said you’ve covered all the differing options in a clear and encompassing fashion.. I have 2 general preferences, both using guitar cabinets with the monitor cab off selected in the output section- one using a solid state full range power amp into a 2 X 12 guitar cab and the other into the effects return input of one of my tube guitar combo amps driving the internal speaker and sometimes with an added external speaker.. It’s all up to the individual as you say and trying different combinations is cool as well.. One suggestion you may have already covered in one of your videos: when using this option and also sending a Main output signal with cab sim engaged to FOH during a gig make sure the Main Volume is disconnected from the Monitor Volume via deselecting the Main Out Link- otherwise when you turn up your Master Volume on the Kemper to vary your stage volume to taste you’ll also increase the volume to the sound guy running FOH.. I keep the Main Volume set at around -17 DB per some advice I was given which seems to work well.. Thanks again!

[@DanLeggatt]

Thanks for watching. Yeah that’s how I set mine up too, though at -12db. Really handy feature!

[@Joec9t]

Great Kemper video Dan, advice is as clear as a bell as always. Brilliant

[@DanLeggatt]

Cheers Joe! Thanks for watching 👍

[@dezzietyrrell8114]

Fantastic overview and content thank you very articulate and informative think you covered it completely Yeah nice one I just bought a rack powered unit today so yeah cant wait to get it should be next week have a couple of 4×12s so I'll be jacking in to those and see how that goes thanks again

[@carlmcandrew7449]

Another great video - clear and to the point, with lots of useful advice. Thank you!

[@DanLeggatt]

No worries! Thanks for watching.

[@paulguiver6786]

Very helpful thanks

[@Johnnybananass-_]

for me personally, i find recordingmy go to is full Kemper, with cab block on, for live and jamming with my band, I modded a 2x12 sealed guitar cab the size of recto 2x12 , with a Celestion V30 and Celestion Creamback 65 then each speaker powered by its own 150watt Mono block Class D plate amp fitted in the back, so I have true stereo cab with tru stereo isolation and I can use the Kemper amp and eq blocks but I turn off the Cab block and the two clestions give me that "in the room" sound I am used to, and I can have the speakers Mic'd up as their guitar speakers making guitar speaker in the room noise and if the engineer wants a quieter signal he can take the cab on output and I can run out the monitor send and split a mono signal to the two poweramps. by far the best options for me as I can be so adaptable for recording , gigging or practising, . if anyone looking for poweramp plate amps with all the inouts and volume control il share a link below, Im not endorsed or sponsored, but I had to do a bit of research to find what I needed so happy to share my goldmine find,

[@kimedmond5377]

Thanks I needed help on this subject

[@kennethmeeker6369]

Thanks for the video it helps explain a lot in layman’s terms

[@DanLeggatt]

Glad it was helpful 👍

[@ivanzivanovic4013]

Yeah, I was really confused when I first got it. It really did not sound particularly good to me. My goal was to run it into my already existing cabinets, but it always sounded “rounded off“. I could never get it to be tight and responses, no matter what profile and cabinets choice I used. Generally speaking, I would turn the cabinet emulation off. But since then I have come to understand that the product really is not designed to match your two amplifiers, sitting right next to them as they are with me. They are a product within themselves. I have since gotten a matrix FRFR 2 x 12 speaker cabinet. But then proceeded to have the same problem. This was all up until I figured out that there is a setting on my powered unit that is supposed to emulate their proprietary KONE. Well that setting has to be turned on if using any kind of FRFR set up. My power unit, of course has a power amp inside so I don’t have to use a powered FRFRcab, which of course mine is not. But ever since I turned that setting on, all of a sudden the whole rig sounded like an actual guitar amplifier and cabinet rig.

[@diegoferrera787]

Thank you so much for making this video. Really insightful and is exactly what I was looking for.

[@DanLeggatt]

Glad it was helpful

[@dansguitarheaven]

I have an unpowered Toaster. Presently running through a Focusrite 8i6 and then into 2 studio Monitors. So Kemper L & R main output into L & R Focusrite input Then onto 1 left and 1 right studio monitor. DAW is Studio One 6. USB from Focusrite into MAC PC. So Im assuming the Focusrite 8i6 is my power amp? FYI Ive tried everything, PA system, FRFR, and even into a Fender Deluxe Reverb Combo amp. All have sounded good but IMHO my present setup sounds the best to me. Plus can now record for my KZbin Videos with much better quality. Keep up the Great work!!

[@christophergalat8932]

Great info dude. Liked and subbed.

[@barryjones872]

Hi,Dan ,as you say,a great tone is in the beholders ears !!! I moved to a kemper head with a Ritter stereo amp built in .then came the “problems”?I previously used a mk4 boogie for solo,s and a fender deville for the cleans ,with a monster pedal board !!! I bought a 2x12 budda cab and my old 1x12 boogie ext cab . I experience the wet blanket sound ,so dumped the 1x12 ,and bought a matrix Frfr 2x12 .massive improvement .I must add that the changeover came after I joined a “snarky puppy”type band which requires a lot of sound changes ala keyboard type rhythms .take it easy

[@DanLeggatt]

I bet that old rig sounded monstrous! I’d take a pass on carrying it round though 😂 Glad you’ve got the Kemper setup dialled in now. I’m yet to try the Matrix cabs but I hear very good things. Thanks for checking out the video 👍

[@78galder]

Although I might get a little late into this Kemper thing... man this is awesome explaining :)

[@DanLeggatt]

Cheers! Glad it was helpful.

[@jasonalexander5253]

Thanx Dan-as usual, great info. I run my Kemper at home & at gigs exactly like you do & it always sounds good to me. I use an H&K 36 Watt Tubemeister live but recently I have left the speaker cab on (thru the stage amp) & for some weird reason I prefer the sound of it this way.

[@DanLeggatt]

Nice! If it sounds good to you mate it’s the right thing to do 👍

[@waynecarlson9168]

Great Job Dan.... I have a Palmer can, with a Ritter amp built in to the Kemper... it’s stereo.... I did not get a 2nd. Palmer... yet.I have had this for about 3 years now...I did purchase a pair of Headrush FRFRnpowered cabs. They do sound great!!!!! I am going to get 2 of the Kemper Kone cabs for stereo..... saving up bucks....

[@DanLeggatt]

Nice! That’ll be a monster rig.

[@juanvaldez5422]

Make more kemper vids. Without your help with combining helix with kemper , I would have never gotten my rig together. Please please do another video on combining kemper and helix . No one else has talked about it

[@DanLeggatt]

I’ll definitely look at it in future but I’m not sure what I could add to that kind of setup from the last vid. Is there anything you are particularly struggling with?

[@robert_starling]

Nice job! This definitely helps me consider how I'd like to potentially move toward a Kemper for home practice scenarios. Thanks!

[@DanLeggatt]

Glad it was some help. Cheers 👍

[@georgezorbas6422]

Galyfianakis plays with Kemper, awesome!

[@DanLeggatt]

😂😂 This is my lockdown beard. Was going to shave it off once I’m back to gigging but I reckon that’ll be 2023 at this rate so action might need to be taken.

[@pdevos90210]

Thanks for this video, I finally understand my problem with frfr :)

[@DanLeggatt]

Really glad it was helpful 👍

[@Joel_Powell]

Wow, thank you Dan! - I have been looking for the answers you provided here for MONTHS, maybe over a year - and this fully explained it for me. I am an un-powered Kemper owner and was wondering how to be able to have the powered cabinet solution without affecting the modeled profile. I do have an amp with an effects return and I can take the Monitor Out -> Effects Return. I am assuming I am going to get the coloration of that guitar amp speaker is all? Again, I never understood this better and couldn't find the information (at least where I understood it) anywhere.

[@rolandmengedoth2191]

Very good and understandable explanations. Greetings from Germany.

[@DanLeggatt]

Greetings from the UK! Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching 👍

[@mikeknudsen7561]

Thank you for this video! The information and breakdown is very appreciated. Learning this beast is daunting and exciting and there are a LOT of options. Thank you for taking the time to explain it in amazing detail.

[@DanLeggatt]

Really glad it was helpful mate 👍 Thanks for watching!

[@andrewruotimusic4866]

Help!! I just purchased the head rush FRFR 112 powered speaker and I have a kemper powered rack. From what I saw in the video these are compatible. I just wanted to clarify. My other choice was a purchasing a non-powered Kemper Kabinet. All new to me and thanks for any help you can share ! 🙌

[@lukerao]

Nice work, Dan. Keep it going!

[@DanLeggatt]

Cheers man!

[@PanosKalo]

Very informative.Thank you.

[@DanLeggatt]

Thanks for watching!

[@xile_hc]

Thanks for the awesome info ! i got alot from this

[@jonasscheldt6768]

Thanks for that great video. I like that solo sound. Is the profile preset of yours available somewhere, please?

[@Cyanide_svn]

SO INSIGHTFUL THANKYOU

[@blumeenie]

Thanks, Dan. There seems to be a lot of different choices from an FRFR aspect. I use a BlueAmps Spark Stereo FRFR. It's in a traditional type of cabinet. I has 2 × 10 inch speakers + 2 neodymium tweeters with 180w class D on each side. It sounds incredible. I would rather play through it than the studio monitors my recording rig. For most Kemper rigs there's little need to tweak the EQ much.

[@DanLeggatt]

I wasn’t familiar with the spark, just had to look it up. It looks very cool! Great size too. Did you try any other FRFR speakers before landing on the Spark?

[@blumeenie]

@@DanLeggatt - I think I was a bit ahead of the curve with the Spark. After I'd ordered it others seemed to drop once a week. I was never fully onboard with cabs without a wood resonance. It sure sounds great! And no, I have no affiliation with them. But Marco Wendel is a class act.

[@aideedsodikromo4413]

This is so informative 👍

[@PhilWilliams3]

Great video.

[@Mr.Tralfamadorian]

Great info!!

[@joejustjoe3926]

Nice vid full of insight and preferences. When you play live, is your profiler powered? If not, what are you using to power your Kemper to your cab? Thx.

[@ultimatemetalguitartones]

Best instructions ever. Liked and subbed

[@DanLeggatt]

Appreciate it! Thank you 👍

[@ostrovmusic]

Thanks Dan! I'm still hanging between the two worlds, but the convenience of the Kemper is very pleasing! I'm wondering what power amplifier is better to use with it (classic Kemper Head)?

[@bernardclement6643]

Great job very well explained I’m new to the Kemper and got the Friedman cab wit 4-12s i. Like moving AIR :)

[@DanLeggatt]

Cheers man! Sounds like a killer setup 👍

[@mikerusso5216]

Thanks man...helped me out a ton!

[@DanLeggatt]

No worries 👍

[@markbeertone]

Great video. I use mine with a traditional guitar cab (I have the powered rack version). I have not found a consistent sound that I am happy with. I always have the main out going into the desk for the band to monitor me or for going through the PA at bigger gigs. Wouldn't I need the monitor/main out to retain the cab sim and the power amp to have it turned off? My other issue is I seem to easily get microphonic feedback with gain sounds. I play a custom shop Strat with fat 50s btw. I love the sounds I get when in the studio from the main out and studio monitors. I am no where near getting the same sound live. Any tips or comments would be greatly appreciated.

[@cornstar1253]

Michael Britt 2020 pack and a 1x12 headrush = amp in the room. I'm a veteran boogie, and fender player. To me, the kemper has it all.

[@DanLeggatt]

I’m yet to check out the Headrush speakers. Did you try the 108 also?

[@cornstar1253]

@@DanLeggatt no. I still have the headrush and haven't tried any other frfr yet. A year later, what would you recommend I try for live small clubs and jam space?

[@ThunderRoadKC]

Hey Dan, great video! Can I use a Marshall 4x12 on stage and go DI at the same time? And in that setting can I use cab bypass for the cab out and add the cab to the DI signal?

[@JacobReactorGutter]

Exactly what I was looking for. I'm still a bit confused about which of the three Kemper models to get. Are they all the same with respect to what speakers I can use?

[@DanLeggatt]

Powered would let you run a guitar cab with no additional power amp. The other models would need an external power amp or active speaker.

[@gytyr1968]

Funny, I had to affix my own up/down bank arrows as well. I kept getting confused when only given a fraction of a second to figure out which way was up. I assume bank buttons layed out vertically would be more logical than a horizontal position. Banks would then be up/down rather than left/right.

[@DanLeggatt]

Agreed. I had a few close calls on song count ins before adding the labels 😂 Plus these ones glow in the dark for any stage blackout stomping. Thanks for watching.

[@draildrums]

Is there any difference using the monitor out vs a main out out to an IEM system? Sonically

[@MikeOria]

Really great video. Thanks!

[@DanLeggatt]

No worries! Thanks for checking it out 👍

[@MultiGuitarDave]

I have a great 2x12 inch Paul Lenders cabinet with celestion creamback speakers. Sounds like a 4x12. Very light cabinet. As a power amplifier I use a Koch ART-4502. This combination really sounds great. So I still doubt whether I want to buy the Kemper Kone. Would it really be an improvement? Instead of playing guitar, I spend even more time figuring out the right tone. Live I use in ears and I use the cabinet for the interaction between the speakers and the pickups. In the studio, the Kemper goes straight into the mixing console in combination with the cabinet and microphone.

[@DanLeggatt]

Unfortunately I still haven’t tried the Kemper Kone or Kab so I couldn’t tell you if it would be much of an improvement. I hope to try one soon.

[@markwainwright4457]

Hi I would like to use x2 headrush speakers in stereo from kemper where do I connect at back of kemper an do I need to turn anything off or on in menu Thx

[@billasaurus9351]

Great video. Thank you. Kemper Newbie here. Can anyone provide me with instructions as to how to turn power amp off on a powered Kemper unit so I can connect to a powered frfr unit. I’ve ended up with two powered units and want to avoid a disaster. Thanks.

[@dazblade]

So, can you use a powered kemper with a powered frfr cab? I.e. not use the kemper amp part?

[@danc3746]

Great job on explaining this! I too use a real cab with the Kemper on stage, but I am seriously considering picking up a pair of F12-X200 speakers and putting them into an empty 2x12 cab. Question...do you use DI profiles when using a real cabinet on stage?

[@DanLeggatt]

I think most of my live profiles are just standard ones and the Kemper does the leg work of removing the cab portion of the profile for my live cabinet. I’ve experimented a bit with merged and DI profiles but the difference wasn’t as drastic as I would have thought to be honest.

[@danc3746]

@@DanLeggatt The Kemper does an exceptional job running through a real cab even with full profiles. I have a few DI profiles that sound a bit better when using just the real cab, but some do not.

[@garylangner9129]

Dan how do i send a dry effect out of a profile to a output and then send the wet signal of a profile out another output kind of like Van Halen using TJ Brown sound profiles and then using a separate power amp channel for each to two separate cabinets for live playing Thank Gary

[@DanLeggatt]

If you go to the output settings you can assign one of the outs to dry stack only I believe.

[@richmckeemusic]

Hey mate, I bought the electro harmonix pedal after watching this and it doesn’t work. Something to do with the power supply. What has worked is a power amp like orange pedal baby 100 that used a different power outlet

[@DanLeggatt]

You must have had a defective unit. I’ve used my EHX with this and other modellers and it worked perfectly.

[@mikaelsundberg2646]

Hi Dan! Which studio monitors do you use / recommend for Kemper?

[@DanLeggatt]

I use Adam T7V’s. I really like them and after hearing some different ones they were my choice. I feel they are very accurate monitors but not ‘unflattering’.

[@ChanRedfield]

I’ve noticed there a big difference between the volume level when I’m plugged into a traditional cab vs my recording set up at home. For instance I have my main volume at -12db when plugged into my cab but I have to be +3 when plugged into my daw. I’m running my cab from the speaker output and into my daw from main output left. I’m sure I’m messed up a setting somewhere but can’t figure it out.

[@DanLeggatt]

You want to be sure to tie your cab out to the monitor level and not the main out level. You can set the main outs to a standard level that won’t change as you change the master. Depending on how you have it hooked up, you can also adjust the input gain on your interface.

[@ChanRedfield]

@@DanLeggatt thx for writing back. What do you mean by “tie your cab”? Are you referring to linking the different volume levels or do you mean setting my outputs differently? For instance in the output settings I see that I can change things from things like mono out to git + processing, etc.

[@DanLeggatt]

Yeah, so if you unlink the main output levels, your master volume will just change the monitor & headphone levels.

[@ChanRedfield]

@@DanLeggatt awesome I’ll give that a shot today!

[@robertszenfeld7656]

Hi Dan. Thanks for explanation. One additional question. As far as I'm using Atomic frfr cabinet in our practice room , I;d like to have something at home to play as well. I have one old amplifier which you could even know ( the old one , English SESSION 75 ). I have this combo over 25 Years, and it will stay with me till the end.... mine probably earlier :( I've tried to connect it with ,, line return strategy ,, as you've mentioned . I've disactivated cabinet obviously, make some small EQ correction and it works ... but .. I can hear only the effects before the amp.. no any delays, reverbs .. anything . In Stage I have used the monitor output . Are there any additional adjustments shall I set up, ot maybe this connection gives only tis opportunity ? On the main output I've ,,discovered ,, only the ,, wet signals ,, from delays and reverbs. Is there any oportunity to mach them together? Let me know please. .. Ps. Great sound, brilliant playing. If you are going to visit Poland , just let me know.

[@fuzzingaround]

Howdy, I have the power Kemper and would like to get two power cabinet so I can get the stereo effect and maybe use a normal cab DRY in the middle.... how would you hook that? thx!

[@DanLeggatt]

I’m not 100% sure about wet / dry / wet hookup. You’d probably have to utilise the main outs for wet and monitor out for dry using the settings. There may be a better way but I’m not sure.

[@fuzzingaround]

@@DanLeggatt thx for the reply mate!!!

[@jackbutler9573]

This is an exceptional informative video Dan! Thank you so much. I recently purchased the Headrush FRFR running through my Kemper Profiler Head (non powered). I’m finding it to sound “muddy” with most profiles that are high gain. Any advice on that? Presumably my best option would be adjusting the bass or presence on each profile but that’s a bit of a pain. Or, perhaps the global EQs? Thanks in advance. Great job again!

[@DanLeggatt]

Sorry Jack, this comment got flagged as spam for some unknown reason. It’s difficult to suggest fixes without hearing it. I would look into applying a bit of a low cut globally. You can do it on the main or monitor EQ. Also check if ‘pure cab’ is on. It can be useful but it can also muddy things up depending on what the setup is.

[@charlesjones1877]

Great video again Dan! Thanks for all the info for sure. That profile you had on you Kemper(Studio Marshalls) is that available for purchase or did you just put that together. Cheers bud and take care!

[@DanLeggatt]

That particular one is a Michael Britt that I’ve dialled in. You can see the full name at one point in the video. It’s one of the patches from the ‘My Kemper Tones’ video 👍

[@charlesjones1877]

@@DanLeggatt Thanks so much!! Rock on! Super job on the jam with Bumblefoot too!! You Rock!

[@GC-bk1mv]

Great video! I did have a question: I like running my powered kemper into a guitar cab as well as going direct out for live shows; I like using the cab to feel the air and stage volume and I like knowing that FOH is hearing an IR of a 4x12. All this being said, assuming I should leave my cab monitor on since FOH is getting a direct signal?

[@DanLeggatt]

You want to tick the box that says 'Monitor Cab Off' (or something similar, I'm not with the Kemper atm). This will only bypass the cab block for your cab on stage and the FOH will get the tone with the cab block applied.

[@GC-bk1mv]

@@DanLeggatt awesome, thank you!

[@JacobReactorGutter]

I tried plugging into Effects Return of my Combo, but didn't get any output from the speakers, any idea what I might have missed?

[@DanLeggatt]

Some FX loops need the send jack to have something in it, just any jack. Some amps the FX loop needs to be engaged on the footswitch.

[@JacobReactorGutter]

@@DanLeggatt thanks for the reply, already figured it out. Putting a empty jack into input fixed it

[@farshidgozasht8520]

Thanks for your great video, I am new to kemper I got this kemper stage. When I connect my yamaha hs8 directly from monitor or main out it doesn't sound good at all specially in comparison with my sony headphones or hughes and kettner cab. I tried monitors cab off and on and it still does not sounds right. I feed my hs8 directly to monitor or main out and it sounds like a cheap multi effect. Should I connect my kemper stage to my computer using a sound card? In headphones and guitar cabs it sounds fantastic.

[@DanLeggatt]

It's really hard to advise on things like this without hearing it first hand but I'll try and give you a few pointers that may help. For a start off, the cab block should be on when ever you are running into your monitors. If the sound is particularly harsh you can try engaging 'Pure Cab' to take the edge off. You can also use the master EQ to sculpt the sound to your liking. The Yamaha HS series are reference monitors and therefore are pretty unflattering, which is useful if you are mixing but not so much for playing. The monitors are extremely directional too, so depending on where you are sitting and also the room could have a detrimental effect on the sound. You could use your soundcard to send the signal to monitors but it shouldn't make much of a difference to the tonal character. Be sure that the levels are set correctly and you aren't pushing too much signal into the monitors, causing them to clip.

[@farshidgozasht8520]

@@DanLeggatt thanks for your points. I think the main reason is I have played guitar for 20 years in front of the amp and I'm not used to direct monitor sound. I tweaked monitored out EQ and it sounds better. I studied In kemper addendum 8 in the kemper website looks like many people have the issue with the new sound without a guitar cabinet.

[@DanLeggatt]

It’s just a total change for people used to being stood in front of a guitar cab. I am one of them. I still use a cab live in conjunction with in ear monitors. The air moving makes a big difference for me. I have mine setup in a way now that I’m happy with it through a cab or monitors or any situation I might find myself in. It takes a bit of tweaking but I’m sure you’ll get it dialled in 👍

[@sammatthews419]

Thanks for your video! Really informative! Quick question, what speaker/ cab do you use for live?

[@DanLeggatt]

Thanks for watching 👍 Currently (well pre-covid) it’s a 1x12 Jet City with a Creamback. I have a video on the full rig if you are interested. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oX27cqaKbc2JpM0

[@adamholborn9384]

Super helpful video on something I’ve been lost on for a long time. Are there any power amps you’d recommend for running an unpowered kemper through a guitar cab? Would the magnum be powerful enough for live shows?

[@DanLeggatt]

I think the magnum does the job, possibly not the best. I’ve gigged with it with another modeller and it kept up fine. Perhaps look at the options offered by Harley Benton? They do a rack power amp used by a lot of people with the Kemper or they do some more compact options too.

[@williyG70]

Hi dan, great explanation. Going for FRFR, for live use, would you go for 112 or 212? Is there any difference in FRFR as they are in normal cab? Thanks!

[@DanLeggatt]

Definitely a difference, just more air moving. I would personally go 1x12 to keep size / weight down but up to you how important that is to you.

[@ПавелАможетинет]

Подскажите,пожалуйста,какими кабелями подключаете мониторы?Какой они длины?

[@davidsorber2770]

Question how to you hook up your IEM's what output are you using , I've plugged my IEM unit into the main out xlr L , but if I turn off the cab in the stack my cab sounds good, but my IEM is a buzz saw. Solution? Thanks in advance

[@DanLeggatt]

Run the cab from the monitor out or speaker out. Select monitor cab off in the output menu.

[@formercakid]

Using Kemper Stage Left Monitor out with CAB off, applying effects to chain but not hearing any applied effects. If I pull cable and put it in Left Main Out I hear applied effects. What am I doing wrong?

[@DanLeggatt]

I’d imagine you’ve set it up in the output menu to be wet / dry. Go to output settings and check what the main out is set to.

[@Mike_Spor]

12:20 I learned this the hard way.

[@DanLeggatt]

😂

[@Andarregar]

Is it possible to use other Cab sim?by connect the out from kemper to other Cabsim?

[@DanLeggatt]

Yeah should be possible no worries. Out of curiosity, what kind of setup are you thinking of running to take advantage of a different IR loader rather than in the Kemper?

[@Andarregar]

@@DanLeggatt just turn off the cab sim off out from the monitor out, and connected into my Cabzeus stereo CabSim by GFI system, so i can combine two speaker sim

[@lolotiti1763]

Hello sorry i m french m'y name it's Laurent and i have a one question please.. i have a kemper amplifié and i want a connect HP monitoring m'y question it's actif or not ? and where connect ?and set UP ? Thx very much

[@danshieldsguitar]

Sorry to ask a question unrelated to the video, but how did you get that ricin auto was sound at the beginning. I'm dying to get that!!!!

[@DanLeggatt]

It's just one of the wah blocks set to touch mode if I'm not mistaken. I don't think I have it saved sadly. You really have to mess with the settings to get it to respond right to your guitars output but it's cool once it's dialled in.

[@danshieldsguitar]

@@DanLeggatt Thanks!

[@Cherry_Sunburst]

So, what about studio-monitors then...? Which changes do I have to do to the Kemper?

[@DanLeggatt]

No need to change anything. They are FRFR to an extent. As long as the cabinet block is on you can run the Kemper straight into the studio monitor inputs.

[@Cherry_Sunburst]

@@DanLeggatt All right, thank you.

[@robrippen]

Nice... good info

[@DanLeggatt]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@AVNGD]

May have gone over it. But how many watts do you recommend for a cab while using a power kemper with it? I just got a 160 and im worried aboit blowing speakers out. Already heard cracks in the cab yesterday

[@DanLeggatt]

I wouldn’t like to give that advice, you can see the wattage output in real time in the output menu. I’ve used it with a 65w speaker at gig volume without a problem. However, this is not recommended and I was careful with levels. What ever you do, it’s at your own risk.

[@Freedom.man.11.11]

What envelope filter were you using in the intro?

[@DanLeggatt]

Pretty sure it was either one in the Kemper or from my Zoom ms50g. It’s just a short clip that I’ve used for background music on a few videos now.

[@rockstartrey]

Did you profile that VHT amp. That is one of my favorite amps. I want that amp. My Kemper power amp came in today

[@DanLeggatt]

I have some personal profiles of it. I’ll consider putting them out at some point in the future 👍

[@jakeliftsnshreds6670]

I had that vht it was perfect and I sold it like a moron.. Worst gear mistake ever.

[@jeffolave4802]

Good info

[@DanLeggatt]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@--Maloy--]

Hi, would the kemper be damaged if it isn t connected to any cab or frfr? Like a tube amp.

[@DanLeggatt]

Nope. It’s safe to run without a cab but they recommend you turn the power amp off when you do that. You can find the option in the output menu.

[@MultiGuitarDave]

Hi, is it possible to go to the mixing console with speaker simulator on and to my power amp and cabinet without speaker simulator?

[@DanLeggatt]

Absolutely. There is a button in the menu to do just that ‘Monitor cab off’ 👍