Why I’m NOT Buying the KEMPER PLAYER (as a Kemper USER)

[@JeremyLeech]

I see a lot of people complaining there's no screen. Honestly for me that doesn't bother me, if anything its one less thing to worry about that could potentially break. But I also see the benefits of it. That being said, I'll finally get into the Kemper world once these are in stock haha. To me its the perfect size for a pedalboard.

[@WholeLottaBulldog]

Balanced and thoughtful review, my man. Im using this as a somewhat affordable entry into the Kemper sphere. I dont use many effects, so it should do just fine for me. Valid points nonetheless. Thanks big boy

[@ZachBrobstMusic]

Awesome dude! You’ll love it then!

[@ryansnydercg]

Totally agree. Feels like this should have come out before the stage

[@chrischris3847]

Thank you for your review. No screen, no expression pedal, and no effects loop = no purchase. Of course, the Rig Manager is great, but just impossible on stage, where you need to focus on your playing

[@harrycrowe7557]

I'm a straight up rock and roll guy in an Eagles Tribute band, so I don't need much in the way of effects. I don't need to download profiles at gigs, so that's not a problem. And the additional usb midi footswitch capabilities solve the limited footswitching issues. So the Player works for me.

[@ZachBrobstMusic]

Nice man! Ya - I think there is a world where it works for some!

[@ZachBrobstMusic]

Also - the nice thing about the Player is you still get the AWESOME Kemper sounds so it'll be perfect for what you're looking for

[@Dan-of-NJ]

Yes...no display...no sale. I need to see what the buttons are doing.

[@spillemusicstudios8515]

On paper, the hx stomp definitely is the better product. However, helix sounds are so far behind kemper and fractal as far as the amps+cabs go, IMO.

[@THINJIMI]

Agreed! I own all of them, and Kemper has the cleanest, best, smoothest gaining amps and cabs of all of them. There is no comparison, really…

[@ZachBrobstMusic]

Also agreed here! I haven't had a chance to play through a fractal rig yet but have heard amazing things (and have heard amazing things on YT) about them! I'd say QC is probably up there for amp feel as well!

[@megajames3000]

I’m not buying it either. The lack of a screen is a deal breaker also, in comparison to an hx stomp. Fooling with the Kemper app on a gig is hard- my phone often disconnects from the app and takes a while to sync back up Also, I get annoyed with how the app doesn’t tell you which preset that you chose, necessarily

[@ZachBrobstMusic]

Yup - that was my feeling as well. App is a good accessory and fun to have as a tool but not something I want to depend on for use

[@THINJIMI]

Rig Manager is used as a screen…ideal for home recording.

[@ShreddingFinn]

Well If I owned a Helix I wouldn't buy a Stomp either. However I agree on the price, ESPECIALLY, with rumors about the unit being totally capable of a full Kemper signal path but that might be behind a paywall. The thing with the stomp is that there is absolutely nothing else, NOTHING, at its price point that does such a wide variety of modeling and very flexible wet effects.

[@ZachBrobstMusic]

I own the Helix LT and Stomp! Love both for difference reasons!

[@ryanpappenfuss]

So do I! Stomp on my pedalboard with pedals, and also have a helix. Mostly use helix when I’m the only EG AND songs have a variety of parts that need played seamlessly (thanks snapshots). Pedalboard for when I’m a second EG or the songs are pretty standard in their tones.

[@franckrichard8077]

it's more expensive than most of its competitors, but it is made in GERMANY ! it's like complaining that a Duesenberg guitar is more expensive than a Cort !

[@ZachBrobstMusic]

Fair point! I've never had reliability issues with my Kemper and the actual hardware is amazing on the head and stage I've owned!

[@Magnussmannen]

You can get a display for it now and more switches

[@Flat_Stanley]

It kinda seems like buddy is missing the point of the design.

[@ZachBrobstMusic]

I definitely could be but I also think it’s just such a stripped back version of the Kemper that it really takes away a lot of the value for Kemper products. Compared to what else is available on the market for a similar size, package, features, etc. it doesn’t feel worth it to me personally. However- totally get how for others this could be the perfect unit because that’s exactly what they need!

[@ViniciusLivius]

Bro lol sorry but this should be OBVIOUS... its a stomp version of the stage or profiler, if you have the better versions of kemper, this should be obvious for you to do not buy the player one

[@ZachBrobstMusic]

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[@gazzyb85]

I always find it funny when people compare the Kemper to an HX Stomp, as if it stacks up. The HX stomp sounds awful!

[@ZachBrobstMusic]

I'm able to get great tones out of my Kemper, Helix LT, and Stomp! Just different tools for different applications

[@guitartoneSA]

I'd you don't own one then don't do a video.

[@HeyWorshipLeader]

He's saying why he's NOT getting one. Why would he buy it to tell you he's not getting it??

[@mikedfurman]

You could just not watch too. He didn’t deceive you into thinking he did buy one.

[@nohero178]

Ugh another channel where the well-meaning host suffers from KZbinr voice. Stop reading your script word for word!

[@ZachBrobstMusic]

Honestly I appreciate the feedback! I have a cold so that may be some of it but definitely will work on it!

[@AlessandroLucas]

@@ZachBrobstMusicnah, you did well. Love your videos ❤