Kemper 101 - Explaining the Basics of the Kemper - Kemper Tips and Tricks

[@josephgrant9615]

i dislike so many videos from people wasting my time. thank u for being informative and not wasting time

[@Dibubba]

Dude, I can't thank you enough for this video! I've had my Kemper Toaster for 3 days (32 hours of that, just playing with it!), and the "kraftwerken" manual made no mention of "how to get to these parameters" (e.g. Sag...) which was the main reason I bought this. I don't learn well from videos (I'm a Technical Writer in my "day job", and as a Austrian, I recognize the "kraftwerken" mindset when I encounter it!), but by listening to you a couple of times, and then really eyeing the camera shots, I've found the mysteries I sought. Thanks again for the time and effort in creating this - it is much appreciated!

[@michaelostermann4198]

This was an excellent video - so informative. You are such a great member of the Kemper community. Many thanks!

[@ToneJunkieTV]

Thanks Michael!!! I appreciate the support!

[@gmel1084]

@@ToneJunkieTV if im on any profile if I bring in any pre stomps or post fx are those from the profile itself that the authors developed? for example if I bring in DLY on a new profile is that my DLY settings or is that the delay that the author edited for the profile? thanks

[@IainFrame]

Good video mate, and I like your presentational style. I'm obviously really dumb but it hadn't even occurred to me that the top row is a visual left-to-right representation of the entire signal chain. Keep up the great work.

[@darwinsaye]

I love that in the first minute you came right out and hit the nail on the head about the sound of these things. Has the sound of a "captured" amp you hear miked through monitors. Summed up perfectly.

[@bobmccarroll7876]

Thanks. Just got my Kemper yesterday and this helped me to quickly get up to speed.

[@danc3746]

Just got a Kemper yesterday...its an AWESOME unit. Amp heaven for guitar players, a true game changer.

[@amari6229]

do you need anything else? can you play with just guitar and cable or do you need speakers or external amp... im lost

[@danc3746]

@@amari6229 You will need a power amp if you do not buy the power head. You will need speakers, a real cab or an FRFR cab.

[@AlienorchestraNetoslo]

@@amari6229 you will need speakers(monitors) and audio interface as well if you want to connect it to computer for some recordings.. in case just for playing around, you need what Dan said or studio headphones...

[@Oregon4now]

Jeff Lee - something worth mentioning. You can also save and name your stomps as a preset in the stomps section. this way you can save numerous combinations of fx and bring them up instantly for different profiles. The way to do this is to hold down the STOMPS button (in this screen you can also easily rearrange the order of your fx) and press store. you will then have a "STOMPS section" option press that button and name and save your preset, done. The way to recall this preset is to again HOLD the STOMPS button, and while in this screen turn the browse knob. you will see any saved STOMPS presets. This same process works for the EFFECTS section. This is a HUGE time saver. Hope that is helpful to people Cheers

[@ToneJunkieTV]

Thats's a good one, I may include that in the Kemper 201 video!!!

[@Oregon4now]

Wow, did I just teach the ToneJunkie something? LOL If so, happy to return the favor, many your videos have been very useful to me. Your efforts are appreciated ! Cheers Jason.

[@Kevscort]

"You've never heard their amps" PERFECT statement! Spot on!

[@Gueli]

So true!

[@demodick]

Literally the most important statement for anyone chasing tone!❤❤❤

[@Francesco-ev7nf]

This video deserves a huge like. As a kemper user I must say it helps a lot to get started with this great device. Being completely honest, I didn't go too much through settings in two years I've been using the kemper, but this video definitely gave me some hints to get more out of it. Great job dude! Greetings from Italy.

[@imonahorse]

I’m just about to buy a Kemper so I’ve been trying to learn as much as possible, this is the best video I’ve seen so far by a mile. Great job.

[@qua7771]

Did you get one? I've been considering one for a while. My concern is that every time I invest in the latest tech, it goes obsolete, and ends up in my closet. My other concern is how repairable it is, and how long they will be manufacturing parts. I have some really nice tube amps. I would only get a Kemper for versatility on the fly. Being able to switch sounds quickly.

[@grahammorgan133]

A great intro, perfect if you're new to the Kemper, delivered in a fun and accessible way. Many thanks.

[@ToneJunkieTV]

Thanks Graham

[@murrayelliott9956]

I am very tech phobic.......this was a fantastic ,easy to follow and clear instructional vid.........even I can now use the thing.Excellent and informative.

[@joejustjoe3926]

I'm a bit late to the party, but this vid really tamed my Kemper (beginner) learning curve with ease. This tutorial opened the door for plenty of tone/effect variations. This video saved an old analog dude a lot of grief. I purchased a used toaster and it has 80 Tone Junkie profiles, amongst others. There isn't a bad Tone Junkie profile, but there are some not-so-great ones in the remaining 440. I know that you were bummed about your TV not taking off, but peeps like me totally dig all that you do. Thanks again, man.. I very much appreciate it! Great guitar and really nice playing, btw...

[@jason_cornelius]

I love my Kemper so much more because of what I’ve learned from you!

[@eggman1978]

You explained the kemper perfectly, thanks for the insight. Great help

[@clintn6677]

Thanks. Im just two weeks in on my Kemper so Im binge watching how to videos today and this is my first one of the day.

[@geoffreymerrifield5666]

Really cool thoughts and concepts. My passion is recording and you have provided info I’ve been trying to figure out for the past year! Great teaching about the Kemper, the best and most practical video I’ve seen. And of course, many of your tones are quite awesome. Thank You and Bless You Sir!

[@Joel_Powell]

Some people are just born to do certain things - HW is that to KZbin/Kemper - quality presentation, accurate info - and you walk away with the knowledge you need. Thanks!

[@tombixby2838]

I'm new to Kemper. Coming from Helix. Your tutorial is excellent. Thank you! I'm sure I'll be checking into your profiles soon.

[@majorroli]

Very instructive. It all makes sense what you say about sound in general. Love it!

[@bronievmichael8103]

Compressor after preamp and before cab is gold!

[@JamminJim42]

Great tutorial !!! Much appreciated. The way you set up your sounds is very similar to how I set mine up, not excessively bright and ice-picky. Smooooooooth.............!!!!! Cheers to you.

[@MyNameWasTecho]

Great video. I really like the LEDs on the bottoms dials. Makes seeing where the dial is at much easier than looking for a black line. Great engineering solution.

[@christianfilouler]

Incredible videos, thanks! I haven't been using the Kemper for long, I always end up with your videos. Thx from Germany

[@SamMegan]

All your videos have been a lifesaver!

[@anthonymarocco955]

Just Got My Kemper Today! Great Video!!

[@mickdebergerac1143]

You are exactly right saying we have never heard the actual amp sounds that we love because of the processing after them. Drums are even more processed than guitars. Modelling should have been the next evolution, but the Kemper is the real deal evolution. Personally, I would just buy profiles from the pro's. They KNOW how to mic up, use the BEST equipment and you are pretty much guaranteed to get a very convincing sounding amp, cab, effect etc. You will never need more than a dozen or so variations, but if you want to store 500, go ahead. The only Thing I am a peeved about with the Kemper is the cost of the dedicated foot board. You need this to access a lot of features, the looper to name a major one. But take a gamble, with this guy showing you the best way to get set up, you'll be leaving your big rigs at home and selling the van!!!

[@MaestroJericho]

haha, I just got a Kemper head and doing the same thing I did when I had an Axe Fx and deleting the presets so I just have 100 or so.

[@scarey2me]

That sag control is a very useful piece of kit. Makes it almost impossible to tell if it's a valve amp or not. I love it.

[@dmj09]

Great video - looking forward to kemper 201. Keep the vids coming. Love the podcast rant by the way...quality and so true.

[@davidstevens9601]

Excellent. Thanks for taking the time to break it down. Just placed my order

[@DerekPaulGuitar]

Absolutely the BEST video on the kemper, you explain it perfectly over the series, thanks man! (Enjoyed the playing too)

[@MoreHeresJohnny]

Great video! Thank you

[@gabrielfiedler5550]

Thanks so much HW, this is really helpful. Since buying my Kemper a few months ago, I found a few really good profiles and just used those. Now I want to learn how to add effects, change speaker cabinets etc. Looking forward to the the next lesson about the performance modes. Your easy way of explaining things makes it a pleasure to learn more about the Kemper.

[@gerardandreani]

Great video, so much flexibility in this amp. Great job in showing so much in this video!

[@darrenclewes9017]

Just got a kemper and this is super helpful

[@thekingscourtyardlawncares9324]

Finally, the video I’ve been looking for. Also low key flexing on the fretboard.👍🏾

[@jimini2419]

Wow !! Super Guide for Someone New to Kemper !! Very like-able smart and friendly guy too !! Many Thanks. Most appreciated.

[@zipperhead101]

FANTASTIC! Thanks for sharing this most helpful info!

[@SilverSurferC6]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. So informative and entertaining. You have really focused on the key points to get one into "dial-in" mode. KPA's vids are good but this really addresses the overall usage. I am subscribed.

[@thenkdshorts9485]

You're a great teacher. Thanks man!

[@louistorres]

I'm literally at 1:30 and love this episode already! Huge shout out to Rob BGLT from the Kemper Stage group for sharing this link with me! :)

[@michaelkennedy2190]

Great video bro! Was thinking about getting a Kemper. I'm going to get one now!!

[@michaelmarton5483]

Subscribed! Man, thanks for this! I just got my Kemper home yesterday and it's completely updated but honestly it's been a bit daunting just getting through the menus and stuff. This really helped.

[@motorcitysmitty]

Exactly what I was looking for as a Kemper newb. You got a new sub.

[@plexidust5101]

Hey , you did a great job. Very informative, educational and you have a good delivery. Subbed bro, Thanx

[@mcmSEA]

What an excellent tutorial -- you are very good at this, thanks!

[@simonprittie]

Selah Sounds make lovely profiles! Agreed!

[@WatchMyBeers]

Well you just made me want to purchase one of these thanks to your video. A lot of online reviews say there hard to use which made me reconsider. But you really showed just how easy it can be! I’m sure depending on how much you tweak things can get harder though.

[@papakumo]

As a complete guitar beginner who was in over their head, I really appreciate this video and how you went thoroughly into each part of the Kemper and demonstrated the various sounds, effects, and controls. It took me some time to find content like this which explained everything.

[@slashtrio]

Yea I just got a used kemper several days ago. This is just what I needed !

[@slashtrio]

How do I connect the kemper to PC for either recording or maybe playing music through the kemper (like backing tracks) while playing guitar? A two sided USB? I’m sure there is a video for this that I will find shortly ha.

[@roberthuey7103]

Great video, buddy! Super informative and love your enthusiasm!

[@aronlena]

Thank you! Just got my kemper.. Been afraid of leaving my amp and pedels.. But you maybe gave me a bit more confidence!

[@ZachSmithMusic93]

Just got myself a Kemper Stage, I've gotta say, after tons and tons of research, as well as you being the main force in my reasoning behind pulling the trigger on one of these. I got as ballsy when I got the Kemper to literally just get rid of my Blackstar that I was using. I initially was horrified, now that I've had it, I've never been happier with my sound. Waiting for a bit more cash and I will get the power Kabinet to pair with it to really add to the live stage sound or for jamming with friends when needed. But for me, the silent abilities this has into a daw is all I've ever asked for.

[@hortyist1]

Great info, thanks ! I was hoping a basics vid would include the back but oh well I'll keep looking,.

[@WhatLurksBeneath]

great video bro!

[@RiverSongMusic]

Super helpful and very well done. Thanks!

[@886014]

Great video, thanks. Now 4 years after posting it's interesting to know how the Kemper compares to alternatives

[@hamrite]

Excellent explanation !!

[@dmj09]

A great tutorial would be how you input the kemper to the DAW as it’s sometimes a mind field to newbies (I have reaper and a scarlet 18i8). It took me a while to get it sorted.

[@ZachSmithMusic93]

Simple. I literally just treat the XLR outs as mic outs. those go into my UA Volt, little of the on board compression, into in my case FL Studio, I select the Inputs for my Audio Interface, add some post EQ, sometimes a little extra compression and BOOM all done. Ready to jam to songs, record, be creative, whatever you desire.

[@OzziePete1]

21:00 In the case of players like Hendrix, what he played in the studio was for the tone - the recorded tone - and could well be nothing like what he played on stage - which was for projection and volume. Also, if Hendrix WAS using a cranked Marshall in the room in those days, the engineers would have been in 'survival' mode for their equipment and putting all sorts of compression and mike techniques to stop the sheer monstrous volume destroying the equipment. So the recorded tone would have been very mild compared to what they were hearing standing besides the amp in those circumstances..

[@gabrielperrymusic]

Wow... great points and insight. Thanks for sharing.

[@itimoldenburg]

This is perfect! Thank you, HW.

[@ToneJunkieTV]

You're Welcome Time!!! Thanks for watching!

[@PowellRichard01]

Fantastic tutorial thank you!

[@FankDWalter]

This video is gold! Thank you

[@reggierauschnot8442]

I really like this video thank you, Im new to the modeling and am trying to decide between yhe helix or the kemper both in floorboard. My usual rig is a 5150iii through mesa 4x12 v30 or a peavey xxx2 "JSX" into mesa 4x12 v30

[@69angelico]

Thank you! Very well done video, straight to the point! Any recommendation for what kind of Cab you'd use, that's probably another whole different topic , but did you try a few and have a preference and if so why? thanks much, Chris!

[@69angelico]

wow, I just saw ant you did a video on that, haha :-)

[@JudgeFredd]

Great instructive video

[@6thwatergateplumber]

This was excellent!! Many thanks

[@kevinduke5059]

Great video....love it! Need to get one.....

[@markteague603]

Fantastic walk thru!!!!!

[@jfree336]

Just got mine and purchased the Everything Pack and several M Britt packs.

[@collinwood13]

Great Video, thank you!!

[@Bcwilderness]

superb and ultra important info buddy, top guy, its all about the recording

[@rootcellarmusicstudiorobku519]

Thanks for this informative video.

[@bigrockets]

loved your demo! best one Ive heard so far.

[@nickdiioriomusic]

This was great man! Trying to find the Kemper 201 foot switch tutorial!!!

[@Michael_Is_Avg]

This is such a great video. I just ordered my Kemper yesterday and can't wait for it to come in. I feel infinitely more comfortable and confident II'll be able to use it. Do you know when the part 2 will be around?

[@scottwb4213]

Crazy well done video. Really nice. One Q, do you like the stage or the lunchbox? The lunchbox version seems easier to learn and tweak.

[@frantisca]

Nice & informative vid, thanks. One thing I noticed about Kemper: it has a texture that is immediately recognisable, no matter what profile you're on. Maybe it's KZbin compression ? I don't pretend it's good or bad, it's just that from what I hear, there are big differences between a Vox, a Marshall, a Matchless etc. when you hear the real thing. On the Kemper as well, but one can hear it's played through a Kemper. My 2 cents…

[@andrewjackson829]

frantisca it’s good but it’s not as good as a tube amp with it without a great pedal. I find myself going back to my amps and pedals most of the time. If u was a pro that was traveling it would be great but I’m not so...

[@chadpotter5645]

Thanks for taking the time to provide this introduction. I purchased the Kemper for my middle school Music Club. I chose the powered version. I have two options for speakers. I could use our Orange 2x12 cab or a QSC powered 12.2 main. Is one configuration preferred over another?

[@carsonthompson8637]

Holy shit. I want one of these so insanely badly

[@bonchie1]

My bro-in-law finally talked to me into going to a Kemper and I can honestly say, it's a revelation. It sounds like every recorded tone in my head I've always strived for. It's way easier to carry around, which means I take it home to practice more, which makes me a better player. And honestly, for home use and gig use, it just sounds better than my tube amps + micing + pedals. I know that's blasphemy but I don't miss the "amp in the room" sound at all. The ability to get an already processed, studio quality tone immediately is great. The Kemper delivers. Is it perfect? I guess not? But it's pretty darn close.

[@v4sdude191]

the kemper releases sound right? I am new to all of this. you won't need one of those big speaker things??

[@reacteur84]

amazing video

[@VicNicGuitar]

Thank you man.

[@v4sdude191]

do you need an amp for it? or does it release sound by itself??

[@m4ssi86]

thanks for the review! which headphones do you suggest for use it at home? thanks

[@Deuterium2H]

Great video, HW. My only critique would be in the (over)emphasis that the Kemper only captures and recreates the sound of a mic'd guitar amp/cabinet (Studio Profiles). As I am certain you are aware, one can use Direct Amp (or Merged) profiles, and connect the KPA directly to a traditional guitar cabinet, to achieve a fully authentic "amp-in-the-room" experience. Of course, this is easiest with a powered KPA. If you have a non-powered KPA, then one would still need a dedicated external amplifier...or simply use the FX Return of a guitar amp head or combo and then into the speaker.

[@clintn6677]

I use the effects return of my bass amp to my cab and the only difference I can tell between a my old amp and the profile of my old amp is the Kemper sounds better at any volume.

[@ToneJunkieTV]

Good Point! I had studio profiles in my head because I was thinking of how it compares to the helix, etc. You're right the amp in the room experience is something the kemper does really well with a can and it's probably the best digital solution for running a real cab too!

[@Deuterium2H]

No worries, HW. I absolutely love your Kemper tutorials, which are TOP NOTCH. Keep 'em coming, and God Bless.

[@Jaysteenn]

How does a Kemper take regular effects pedals? I seem to never want to use the built in presets since I have a vast pedal collection. Thanks

[@legrandgroves8560]

I still refer to this video, 5 yrs running ownership. Thanks so much for 101, 202

[@ibanezguitars360]

Hey man! I just got my Kemper a week or so ago and you helped me out SOOOO much. Thank you. I do have a question though . I plugged my Kemper into my cab. Unfortunately my expression pedals aren’t working and I feel like sone of the effects could be working better. Help? I don’t know if it’s a settings thing or what. Otherwise it sounds great.

[@RockingKPS]

Love your videos !! Great fun to watch :)

[@luxuriousfir]

Solid video! Thank you!

[@JimiHL]

Is your kemper connected to your computer and coming out of the visible monitors? Or do you have it connected to a speaker cab?

[@JimiHL]

Can you just use it through the computer and monitors, without any amp or cab at all?

[@CLaw-tb5gg]

I gotta say: today I got hold of an Orange Pedal Baby and plugged my Mesa 2x12 and Kemper into it and it just knocks the Kemper into the stratosphere. Forget FRFR cabs. When you're playing a Kemper through a real cab, amps become completely redundant. It doesn't sound liked a miced-up amp: it just sounds like an amp.

[@mdub1762]

was that sound coming pout of those Yamaha monitors? and thank you for the excellent video.

[@Dedonarivl96]

Kemper Arrives tomorrow. Can't fucking wait.

[@josemanuelcaballero1162]

NewbieSetup Question : Do you need to buy a load box /cab emulator like the Two Notes Torpedo to play this thing live without a DAW? Or is the standard way to plug the line out to a Scarlett I/F for example, use a DAW and use a cab IR plugin of some sort just to be able to play live?

[@chriscrystalpettit4914]

Are you ever available to connect and do a personal walk thru to dial things in?

[@ChrisBarnesGuitar]

I get my kemper on Friday!

[@jamman6]

Great video. But how is it set up? Are the sounds going through your speaker monitors? Do you need a power amp? Anyone?

[@carlosfernandoramirezsanto4417]

Do I need a cabinet obligatorily to play the Kemper or can I plug it to a Focusrite audio interface and record it in logic?

[@Holtermarvin]

Carlos Fernando Ramírez Santos you can go straight to your audio interface