Jim's Kemper-Related News, Tech Tips and Occasional Rants
I Dislike Merged Profiles. There -- I Said it.
Posted by Jim Humble on
There's nothing which creates more confusion among new and even experienced Kemper users than Merged (or Direct) profiles.
Many people don't understand how Merged profiles work, which leads to unrealistic expectations of what they will sound like when using them. For this reason, I dislike Merged profiles.
The Story Behind Jim's '54 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop, 4 4991
Posted by Jim Humble on
There's an interesting story behind the guitar used to build most of our profiles. The reference guitar is a 1954 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop (serial number 4 4991) which was modified with original 1950's Gibson PAF pickups and a Tune-O-Matic bridge. The conversion work was sanctioned by a previous celebrity owner. This guitar is amazing.
Top 10 Reasons the Kemper is Better than a Tube Amp
Posted by Jim Humble on
I'm a huge fan of vacuum tube guitar amplifiers. However, I only use my Kemper now and my tube amps have been relegated to being used only as studio references for making Kemper profiles. Here are 10 reasons why.
Hey, the Profile Doesn't Sound Like the Demo!
Posted by Jim Humble on
We occasionally hear from a customer that the tone they're getting from their new profile pack doesn't sound like our YouTube demo for the pack. Why is this? Let's discuss...
Which Should I Use -- the Studio or the Merged Profiles?
Posted by Jim Humble on
Almost all our profile packs include two types of profiles – Studio and Merged. Many players don't understand the differences between the two, and often don't understand what a Merged profile really is or how it affects their tone.
So, what’s the difference between the two, and which should I load into my Kemper?