Kemper Player FULL DEMO (Why I BOUGHT IT)

[@PlayandTradeGuitars]

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[@ryan-from-prague]

8:34 Profiler 14:46 Player 8:57 Profiler with pedals 14:56 Player with pedals pardon if the comment is not relevant. Wanted to compare the profiler and player

[@PlayandTradeGuitars]

I appreciate you doing that, thanks for watching!

[@stahliwood8755]

I've been playing 40 years, and now all I need is my guitars MacBook,Focusrite Scarlett, and my neural dsp plug ins.

[@jimmiehong]

Since the Kemper Player has bluetooth inside, it would be interesting to see if control pedals like AIRStep will support it in future firmware upgrade.

[@TheMartinRNR]

Hello! excellent video! What would be the difference with the other Kemper models? Can the other presets be run on this unit? sounds Awesome!

[@guitartoneSA]

Btw. The L/R Monitor Out are TRS balanced...so no need for two XLR out.

[@rowbags3017]

Some people are saying it's too pricey, but I think Kemper have pitched it just about perfectly. I'm certainly interested, but it's an answer to a problem that I don't currently have - i.e. I've got a neat little lightweight valve combo rig that does all I want (and then some). But who knows what my future needs may be? I'll definitely keep this in mind as a high quality option. Thanks for the review/demo. 👍

[@dividedbytimestudios]

I would take one XLR mono over no XLR, this pedal looks promising

[@PlayandTradeGuitars]

Totally agree, thanks!

[@sethtincopa1912]

strongly disagree. A TRS to XLR solves that problem for any balanced output (like an HX stomp). This pedal is just a worse HX stomp imo. Mostly based on the few effects (4) and the only mono out.

[@nickaslanidis6156]

@@sethtincopa1912 If you ignore the fact that the the amp sounds out of the stomp are laughable compared to the best Kemper profiles. People will by these to replace their amps, not an all in one FX pedal.

[@sethtincopa1912]

@@nickaslanidis6156 kemper is great, not this mono junk

[@chrisdover8507]

Who knew zoom had it right with the 505! Form factor wise

[@kenmasters007]

Sold my kemper Lunchbox many years ago... But i have lots of profiles. Looks like a good solution if i want to reuse those profiles again.

[@OzyMark]

I’m just starting out & don’t play live & don’t have a studio. Is this a good start for an Amp effects setup & if yes do I need a power amp & FRFR speaker for home? Also can I plug headphones into it as a practice amp? Be gentle I am a newbie at this 😁👍

[@JakeSkillman]

Hello! Kemper player owner here. 1. It's a great start for amps and effects, it comes with a bunch of good ones you can add, but you're limited to 4 effects when building your own profiles. However, when you download or use other profiles from the big brothers you can use all of the effects. 2. It takes pedals like a tube amp so you can also use pedals. 4. It has a headphone jack, an XLR output, and two 1/4" stereo outputs. Lots of people use theirs with only headphones! It's super cool.

[@mathieswedler]

Thank you for the overview! Do you think the Kemper Player makes sense for me if I don't own any other Kemper product? I get that I will be limited to existing profiles, but I guess the 20k+ profile library will yield a ton of very good sounds....All I want is a small formfactor portable rig with a palette of good baseline amp-sound and some basic effects 🙂

[@PlayandTradeGuitars]

For what you're describing it's a great choice! It's in stock: www.zzounds.com/a--3979398/item--KEMPROFILERPLYER?siid=346787

[@mathieswedler]

@@PlayandTradeGuitars thanks for answering. I will give it a try!

[@papasquito]

I’m a fractal user but think I’m going to grab one of these as well. Excellent video. Amazing tones bro. Keep it up.

[@chrissuddes]

Great review - I have one on order. How is it with acoustics ?

[@metalmover]

No effects loop? Am I wrong on this? Why would such a company who specialized in amp/cabs not put in an effects loop

[@bulldogfight]

They keeps it in mk2

[@user-xl3cq7ln3u]

Does the profiler player let you use the aftermarket rigs that were made for the stage/rack units, or would that not be possible because of the shortage of effects compared to the bigger models?

[@anotheryoutubed]

Lol the Kemper doesn't have effects!! It's an amp modeler. It's not a multi effects unit.

[@Caitorine]

You can use all of the aftermarket amp profiles including liquid ones

[@filip5150]

@@anotheryoutubed what? It has reverbs, delays and others

[@music.corner]

​@@anotheryoutubed It DOES have effects

[@rogerdaly6326]

​@anotheryoutube4635 It has effects and you can run up to 8 at one time. There are videos on YT showing how to access and use the effects.

[@thep2pband]

Thanks for posting. This unit is a big step forward for Kemper. I think they can and will improve it as time goes on.

[@jimmcdougall9973]

Nice review. How does one call up performances? I’m so used to my Kemper Head/toaster, I’m comparing knobs and buttons. I also take it that liquid profiles will also work on this unit? Thanks

[@PlayandTradeGuitars]

Thanks for watching. It does not support Performance mode. It basically only supports the "Browse" mode of loading one rig at a time.

[@VineMusic91]

We need a screen on it. You dont wanna messed up while on gigs to find out what preset we are on.

[@ahmedsherbiny8952]

Thank u for the video, how come only 2 buttons for fx1 and fx2 while there are 4 fx?

[@dejablueguitar]

So GLAD I found your YT channel - quick question.... this doesn't run on TUBES does it?! - Great review and NOW I gotta have one!

[@PlayandTradeGuitars]

Thank you! Profiling technology works by replicating the feel and response of tube amps, but it is by design tubeless. Tubes would add their own coloration to the Profile. I'm really enjoying the Player, and in my opinion, profiling is the best technology (compared to modeling technology) because it sounds the best i.e. most like a tube amp. Great tone out of the box

[@dejablueguitar]

Thank you so much@@PlayandTradeGuitars - the sounds are AMAZING! Have you tried playing any of their Acoustic settings thru actual acoustic electric large body guitars - I have a McPherson 4.0XP - wondering how these would do for someone mostly playing acoustic electric ala "finger-stylistically" if you will... LOL!

[@antoinefleuriot2509]

Can you not send the monitor L & R or headphones out to the mixing desk so you hear the stereo effects through the PA as opposed to the mono signal through the XLR output?

[@PlayandTradeGuitars]

Yes you can, you can also hear the stereo signal by simply connecting the Player directly to your computer with USB and using it as the interface.

[@antoinefleuriot2509]

Do you need TRS quarter inch jacks cable ideally to use the monitor out L & R into a mixing desk or possible TRS to XLR cable. I am only running cable of 1 metre

[@TheMixWithABD]

Dude seriously. How did you get it already

[@kellyharrison1081]

Yes, how did you get it? Did you buy straight from Kemper? I pre-ordered it at Sweetwater and they said the shipment was "delayed" ugh, I am stoked for you though man!

[@TheMixWithABD]

@@kellyharrison1081 I got mine from thomann. (im in the US) should be here Tuesday.

[@PlayandTradeGuitars]

I bought directly from Kemper as it was the only place I could find it yet, I don't think a lot of retailers have them yet. Thanks!

[@TheMixWithABD]

@@PlayandTradeGuitars good stuff! I was tempted. But it was much cheaper from thomann. I live 30 minutes from Chicago (Kemper HQ) but mines coming all the way from the home of Kemper, Germany!

[@user-ml4wg5ez4g]

I wonder if they will update the firmware capability to import rigs onto the player via thumbdrive

[@backlashjohnsparks]

Love my Power rack ,but this is on the way to me now!!Looking forward to this thing!great video

[@therichardnogginproject9012]

Do you prefer this over headrush?

[@cocoplays8600]

Great vid, can you just plug this straight into a cab or do you still need an amp for it

[@steves12strings]

Still need a power amp or powered frfr cab like the Kabinet

[@HappyChillmore]

Two questions: can you control this rig manager with an iPhone or iPad and not need to turn on a computer? Also do these buttons work as a looper? Why would anyone get a kemper head at this point if they don’t care to actually profile other amps

[@skyhawks4ever]

What speakers are you using for this video? If you gig this unit, what would you use for speakers?

[@PlayandTradeGuitars]

When playing live it's direct to front of house, no speaker on stage. Thanks for watching!

[@skyhawks4ever]

@@PlayandTradeGuitars so at home you just use the studio monitors or headphones I guess.

[@tonepilot]

Nice review/demo. I ordered one a few days ago. Looking forward to it.

[@toledojavier3619]

Kemper really messed up on this one, no midi port, no fx loop but they put a usb port like it's 2015, no screen, charging for updates they already had years agol, this just makes the hx stomp seem even better

[@dananthony6258]

Very cool video. Does it have amp sounds in it or do you need a keeper unit to download amp tones to it ?

[@callingorsen1]

Doesn't profile...it's a "player". Most disappointed since it has no effects loop.

[@kevincondran8032]

It comes with and can store up to 50 profiles.

[@kevincondran8032]

@@callingorsen1an effects loop would kinda be pointless on this. It comes set up to use two effects before and two after the amp/cab stack. Any other effects you’d normally have before your amp you simply place before the Kemper. Any effects you’d normally put in the loop or after the amp would go after the Kemper. No effects loop necessary.

[@callingorsen1]

@@kevincondran8032 I see where you are with that; however, absent an effects loop, I don't think you can go direct from the XLR to the PA if you use mod effects, right? Kinda defeats the direcet-xlr to front of house.

[@kevincondran8032]

@@callingorsen1 true. Hadn’t considered that.

[@danmedawar8610]

Question: Where in the chain did you have the pedals? Before or after the Kemper?

[@PlayandTradeGuitars]

Before, thanks for watching!

[@RealKenzoFresh]

SO can I just buy one of these, plug my guitar and current pedal board into it, plug in some headphones, and start playing? Or is this only functional as an accessory to the Kemper Profiler?? Please help

[@PlayandTradeGuitars]

Yes you can. No it's not just an accessory. I play live with it as my "amp" at the end of the signal chain you described. Thanks for watching.

[@mikestak]

Finally! Been waiting for someone to review this little beast! Nice video mate!

[@johnbell2061]

What output do you use..? Plug into fender super?

[@PlayandTradeGuitars]

I use the XLR out, thanks for watching

[@2ego965]

Can you set the main 3 buttons as 3 different rigs? Like a jc40, friedman, and boogie all right there?

[@haioiii]

Watching with my 4month old baby. My baby jumped in shock when you played. The audio was quite louder than your speaking voice 😂.

[@TONEWARSgearshow]

Does it have the morph function?

[@simona7517]

Great demo, super helpful. Thanks!

[@vahevictor4455]

In a live situation, can you send via the XLR output to the desk with cab sim on and feed a normal cab without the cab sim on via the other outputs at the time so on stage we can have that old school feeling of having a "reel " cab" behind you?

[@guitartoneSA]

Yes. 👍

[@Nickshreds890]

Simple question: I have a Boss Katana and a Podgo is it worth me upgrading to this Kemper unit ?? Or will I require more gear to use it ? I'm on a budget and while this sounds and looks cool it's hard to know what gear is worth buying. I love that it comes with 50 profiles because my podgo only came with 30 presets. And I've been building my own presets for fun Do I require a new cabinet ? And all the other kemper gear too

[@tgunmusicchannel1973]

I'd say you already have what you need

[@Guilhermefreitas5]

Are the presets good and usable??

[@zeppelinfan82]

Highly doubt it

[@VanjaSpirin]

I would like to see high gain and humbucker based guitar. You have LP, show us how it chugs.

[@PlayandTradeGuitars]

Coming up soon! An in-depth feature review and additional sounds, thanks for watching

[@nickp440]

Are you able to profile/capture rigs with the Player?

[@PlayandTradeGuitars]

No you cannot profile, thanks!

[@nickp440]

@@PlayandTradeGuitars then I will definitely not be getting one! thanks!

[@XLBiker13]

I want one. Love my Kemper.

[@johngoforth3006]

Send that D-28 my way for Christmas I’ve always wanted a Martin :)

[@lostkeyscollectibles6760]

Kemper supports their products heavily so I’m excited to see how they evolve it with updates.

[@BLACKSYNTH]

They really need to update the kemper gain structure, the gain sounds the same on every profile. Had one for 10 years almost wasn’t great and it wasn’t until I ditched it and got Axe-FX III I realised how bad it was and what I’ve been missing.

[@MatthewWright001]

It's soooo much smaller than the Fractal FM3! And basically has slots for everything I need. While technically being "less capable", probably more than enough for me to travel with..

[@loganstahlecker]

Am I able to put this through the front of house as well as a guitar cabinet at the same time for gigs? I know I’d need an external power amp as well. This is what I do when I gig with my kemper rack unit and I hope I would be able to do the same with this. Thanks!

[@PlayandTradeGuitars]

Yea you can, thanks for watching!

[@Unfunny_Username_389]

actual sound starts @ 9:00

[@bluzzjazz]

I haven't watched all the way through, but if you don't have a Kemper to dump profiles from, how would you use this on an existing pedalboard? I'm at the 10 mins mark, so will resume to see if this is answered.

[@PlayandTradeGuitars]

You don't need to own another Kemper. You will have access to the stock 50 profiles it comes with, AND the entire Rig Exchange / 3rd party Rig ecosystem of Kemper online. Thanks for watching

[@bluzzjazz]

Thanks for responding. Yes, I saw that towards the end. This may be something I consider, as I really don't want to give up my pedalboard and could integrate the Kemper into it. I had a Helix at home for about a year and I just couldn't bond with it. At the end of the day, I'm just not a fan of menu driven devices.@@PlayandTradeGuitars

[@bassyey]

Did they update the chip? I'm not about to buy a chip from a decade ago at brand new price.

[@indrayan.chatterjee]

Can you use the 2 left and right outputs for stereo?

[@JeremyLeech]

I’ve wanted a Kemper ever since I first heard one I think this might finally be when I get one. Leave it on my pedalboard, and run it into a cab for stage volume

[@PaulPaul-vj2vx]

I wonder how long it will take, until they profile a whole studio... all the hardware, all the rooms, and you simply load a full studio into your DAW...

[@mbeef7324]

What profile are you using for your "Main" rig? Did you make it yourself or do you have a seller that you would recommend. Im Using a PRS with a pedalboard and i am looking for something similar to my Victory Duchess amp.

[@PlayandTradeGuitars]

I highly recommend M. Britt profiles: mbritt.com/ Thanks for watching

[@davidabramyk2999]

Can this go into a powered speaker like kempers “ kabinet” for more head/cabinet setup? I’m thinking I don’t like in ear I want a modler that can send to front of house and give a cabinet/monitor that’s a slave to the unit.

[@adasgo1]

Czy ten kemper ma delay reverb chorus, czy tylko amp jak tonex?

[@gilberttrujillo5660]

Mine should be in this week. Should be fun, not sure how I'm going to use it. I gig with a Komet rig and pedalboard. For sure, it will be a backup amp for me. Great for rehearsals too. I'm also interested in the sounds of the Liquid Profiler.

[@Badrique]

does it have a looper?

[@bartlettpsj]

Sounds like a Kemper :-) I really hope this does well. Normally matched with a Kemper Kone is magical. Did you say what speaker setup you have?

[@PlayandTradeGuitars]

Thanks! I go direct to front of house, no cabinets on stage but Kemper Kone is awesome I agree. In studio I just run them through Yamaha HS-8

[@pigxstix]

Not sure if correct but I read that they are going to lock some advanced features behind a subscription paywall. That will suck but not surprising because everything is going to a subscription model now. I recently bought t-shirts and they were trying to push a t-shirt subscription! Who needs that? This subscription thing is out of control.

[@willmcwithey6796]

If i use a Kemper for home use, would there be any benefit to me trading out for this unit?

[@PlayandTradeGuitars]

I recommend keeping a Kemper head/rack for home use and having this as a supplement or satellite. I will not sell my Rack because of this. For my use, I will use Player live and Rack in studio. Thanks for watching!

[@keithpowell5336]

I want this, but no effects loop is a no-go for me. And I need 3 effects on the back end on one on the front for most of my settings. It would be nice if there was more flexibility in the effects setup for pre-post.

[@martingerrardxguitar]

Absolutely awesome video, thank you for presenting and covering the Player on day one. I absolutely admire the product design of whoever does it at Kemper. Also, the product photos on their website get me in "buy now" territory. And then I remember how my lunchbox Kemper sounded and why I sold it some years ago...

[@eladguitar]

So how did your Kemper sound?

[@5150show]

I want this

[@fuujinmugen]

Great Demo and very nice playing 🤘😎

[@johnerodz7]

Hi great video can you demo with a Prs with humbuckers Thank you Happy holidays

[@PlayandTradeGuitars]

I will do another in depth review and use humbuckers also, thanks for watching

[@Sagerydian]

So are there profiles on it already or do I have to comb through the internet to get some? Because that is exactly what I do not want to do.

[@PlayandTradeGuitars]

50 profiles on it already, and you can get more free through Rig Exchange within Rig Manager or buy some incredible 3rd party ones. I recommend M. Britt: mbritt.com/. Thanks for watching

[@mariodario9033]

3:27 - you have also TS (unbalanced) Jack Stereo OUTPUT! Main out is if you use amp, but stereo outputs are used for FOH (if you need stereo) on live show and then you have stereo output. Read manual first BEFORE you record video "FULL DEMO" :)

[@PlayandTradeGuitars]

Sorry but I read the manual, and you have it backwards. Even in their promotional video, they label the XLR as front of house, and the stereo output as monitor out, for example if using powered cabs on stage. Thanks for watching

[@landon.cunningham]

IAC power and usb c would have been nice.

[@OldWaveKid]

Can this go into a cab?

[@jeremyhickersonsalem]

great demo! Looks like a winner for sure.

[@dane4453]

Does it come with rig manager?

[@IndyRockStar]

I have the Quad Cortex. Considered buying the QC Nano Cortex. It is far too complicated. Bought the Tonex. Same thing. Way to complicated to be actually useful. Hated it. Returned it. The Kemper looks like it's pretty straight forward. I will probably buy one.

[@MrPhantomdream]

Is it possible to run this profile player through my marshall combo amp? Basically using my combo amp to just power the speakers and let the profile player do the rest?

[@PlayandTradeGuitars]

Probably not, you would want a powered speaker without any coloration from an amp circuit. Thanks for watching!

[@musicfuchs]

They did skimp out a bit on the IO, a TRS stereo loop would have been absolutely rad to connect something else like an H9/90. I don't think that's enough to be a deal breaker considering that we now have a way to take the Kemper ecosystem (which I LOVE) around with us in a gig bag.

[@EshockT]

Agreed, dual instrument level I/O would have done it for me. MIDI and Stereo TRS out would make it perfect.

[@tgunmusicchannel1973]

I agree, the Two Notes Opus has the same issue.

[@dhs1981]

Nice demo, but you seriously need to get the volume levels controlled between music and talking! :)

[@JasonGreen-n3l]

with all the noise that comes in with gain - how are people using noise gates with these, just put a separate pedal in front?

[@joeking433]

Funny the $1398 Kemper Profiler Head is as low as $800 on Reverb but this Kemper Profile Player is $700 new the best you can do on Reverb is $620. I'd pay the little more and get the Head.

[@sergigarciaprat]

Little more? It's more than the double!

[@Les537]

I wonder if it makes a better Deluxe sound compared to the Dream 65? That's about all I'm interested in. I really just need a good base sound and an on/off button.

[@gr81dorn]

What are the dimensions??? Trying to plan a board.

[@MOAB-UT]

I just built a killer board. I'll do you a solid. Don't fool around- buy a Pedaltrain. You want the one that is 32" x16" called Classic Pro. You might think it is too big- it is not. You will fill it up quickly. It allows for a 3rd row of pedal which is important. Comes with a nice case too. If you need tips on which pedals, look at a Flint, Boss Looper- RC500, Boss OD3 or Blues Driver, Immerse opedal is awesome, Compressor pedal and Line6 DL4. I play at home so I just use all seperate power adapters. Good luck- have fun.

[@gr81dorn]

I’m good. I build boards all the time. Pedaltrains are ok. There are better actual boards. Kemper doesn’t list the dimensions of this thing so I just wanna know the size.

[@MOAB-UT]

@@gr81dorn Cool. Which do you like better? I LOVE mine- tried others that were not nearly as good.

[@gr81dorn]

@@MOAB-UT Rockboard are the same price but have all sorts of cool integration products for power supplies, storage, cable management and are generally much tidier. Pedaltrains are solid but everything is exposed. Temple makes similarly great tidier board with integrated accessories.

[@MOAB-UT]

@@gr81dorn Thanks. I saw them but was not blown away. My board is more solid IMHO. RB does have some nice integration but mine is fine- nothing is exposed but again, I use sepeate bricks. It's all neatly tucked underneath. Plenty of room under there. If not, I can add or make extenders for the legs. The Rockboards were a bit too small for my needs. Having 3 rows (front to back) of pedals is super useful. It is very uncrowded. Slightly bigger but much more usable then a 2 row board even if it's wide.

[@thorpenator9148]

Need a powered speaker cab?

[@ERMAV]

This beats a Marshall cranked up every single day of the week. Every. Single. Day.

[@thorpenator9148]

Nope

[@guitartoneSA]

You can pretty much gig with just the Michael Britt 72 or 68 Plexi Profiles.

[@AaronHarp97]

Not being stereo is the biggest downside for me. Another downside is not having midi. You could have a more versatile “all in one” and use more effects with a midi control like the Morningstar 3. Its already somewhat versatile but the midi option would open so many possibilities. I think it’s a great pedal but for me I don’t see myself buying it.

[@AaronHarp97]

And I love my kemper profiler. It’s my “fly-rig” for when I don’t feel like lugging around my big pedalboard

[@AlabamaDigger]

Can you not get 2 1/4 to xlr adapters and run out of the left and right 1/4 slots for stereo?

[@3lackwoodmusic]

No midi?

[@MrFreddBoy]

Can I use existing profiles I have in my Stage with the Player? What will happen to the effects if I use more than 4?

[@PlayandTradeGuitars]

You can use any/all exisiting Profile. The limiting factor if you load a rig with more than 2 pre fx and 2 post fx, you will have to rework the effects for the Player. The profile of the amp itself is exactly the same. Thanks for watching

[@MrFreddBoy]

@@PlayandTradeGuitars thank you!!

[@guitartoneSA]

One correction. It has one XLR but also Stereo Left/Right Outs.

[@JimmyKay1976]

Can this be used with an FRFR?

[@Mr_A_Mia]

Yes

[@pepethebull1]

First video on you tube for this unit congrats

[@PlayandTradeGuitars]

Thanks for watching!

[@musicbypetegonzales4814]

Stereo XLR out would make it hard to compete with!

[@Emilzor92]

I switched my Kemper for a Quad cortex about 6 months ago. Now I might have to get one of these aswell 😂

[@le6637]

Does this have a built in looper?

[@brandonwatsonmedia]

Kemper Believer

[@johnmccabe7645]

All set to buy a tube amp, and your review was so clear that I need this kemper ty

[@PlayandTradeGuitars]

I love a tube amp too, but Kemper is truly amazing. I still play a lot with my Reverb Deluxe tube amp, but in any application with a good front of house system I go Kemper. Thanks for watching

[@itsaminmortada]

Do you sell your profiles that you use? That first clean tone out of your kemper rack was one the best I’ve heard!

[@PlayandTradeGuitars]

Thank you - The heart of my profile is M. Britt 67 Deluxe Reverb. I recommend any of M. Britts profiles available on his website: mbritt.com/product/profile-pack-1-60-profiles/

[@whittymusic]

MONO???

[@guitartoneSA]

Stereo Main Outs.