Kemper’s amp-modelling systems already have a great reputation, but the latest update to their systems’ underlying technology promises to deliver even more lifelike results.
Available now as an open beta, Profiler OS 14.0 is available for all Profiler Mk2 models and the Profiler Player. The update is free to all existing users, and as well as the improved quality, Profiler Player users will be pleased to hear that OS 14.0 will kit their hardware out with the ability to capture Profiles.
The newly developed engine is said to be capable of capturing the true dynamic behaviour of any amplifier and cabinet, and employs the longest and most intricate impulse responses that have ever implemented in an amp profiler. Creating a new Profile analyses over 100,000 individual frequency points, preserving every nuance of an amp’s sonic character and delivering the most authentic recreation possible.
What’s New?
Here’s a quick look at what the latest version of Kemper’s renowned technology has to offer:
- Authentic Gain Detection: The Profiler determines the true amp gain during profiling, applying it directly to the Gain control for further tuning.
- Faithful Guitar-Level Response: Thanks to Kemper’s level-calibrated Profiler hardware, every Profile is guaranteed to respond exactly like the original analogue guitar amplifier. On any Profiler model, with any guitar, at any time.
- Cabinet Resonance: Real speaker and cabinet resonance are captured and can be adjusted later via the new Resonance Frequency and Resonance Intensity parameters.
- Automatic Definition Matching: The popular Definition parameter is set precisely for each new Profile and remains fully adjustable.
- Smart DI Profiling: Profiles created without a cabinet (via DI box or load box) are automatically labeled as DI Profiles. Simply add an imported impulse response or merge a cabinet from another Profile to create a complete Profile.
- Ground Lift On Board: No need for an additional isolator box during profiling to prevent ground hum. Thus no colouration of the signal chain.
- Flexible Routing: Send cabinet simulation to the PA while bypassing it on the monitor output and run a real speaker cabinet — or enjoy authentic stage sound through the Kemper Kabinet using its Speaker Imprint technology.
- Intuitive Tube Stage Controls: Allows for modifying the tube distortion characteristics easily and musically.
- Pure Cabinet Technology: Smooths out harsh or ‘phasey’ high frequencies for a more natural, cab-in-the-room experience.
- Cabinet Morphing: Transform cabinet size and character to explore new and unconventional tones.
Availability
The new Kemper Profiling Technology 2.0 is available for all Profiler Mk2 models, and comes as part of the free KEMPER OS Update 14.0. Non-Mk2 models will handle the 2.0 Profiles at a lower resolution.
