What if you want a bare minimum of fx, reverb, delay, compressor. All that cpu power in the axe requires fan cooling, while the kemper does not. Time to choose fractal axefx or kemper profiling amp. This new pack for the kemper profiler has 206 rigs each from a distinct. I seen that line 6 sales artist patches for hd500x and that wouldnt bother me on the helix. Kemper personal and commercial lines insurance options. Oct 17, 2016 comparison video between the kemper, the line 6 helix, the fractal audio ax8 and the positive grid bias head.
So i want to get serious with my recordings and looking to get one of the two of these because of their amazing sound and versatility. Axe fxkemper vs pedals the title basically says it all, im currently debating between those two. Im not heavy into crazy patches but i do love the ambient fx i hear from the axe fx. After 1 yr, no longer convinced axe fx 2 is the real deal.
The axe fx ii is more accurate and more realistic sounding. The kemper takes a long time to boot up, whereas the axefx is super quick. I have had both and by no means an expert on either. The kemper profiling amp comes equipped with lots of effects models. Got a kemper and loved every bit of it sold it to try the axe fx 2 to see what all the fuss was about great unit but ended up back with the kemper couse it suited me better. If it just has to sound good, im sure the ax8, axefx or helix can do the job fine too. I have been intrigued by the kemper vs axe fx vs line 6 vs eleven rack debates on youtube.
This was a couple years ago though and both units have undergone upgrades and improvements to firmware since then. Since the release of the axefx iii, the price gap has narrowed. The kpa has been in its case ever since the fractal audio fc12 was delivered. With cutting edge technology kemper captures the sonic dna. Here is a link to download the axe edit program which is free that serves as a pcmac visual editor for your axe fx patches. Lots of love for the axe helix and kemper here as it should be.
Thru that the axe imo sounded better but that could just as well be because i had adjusted it to work with that specific setup. Here it is finally, my lengthy opus on the kemper vs axe. Theres a reason the biggest engineers in the world are using the kpa, and not the axe fx. Over the last few years, digital modelling amps have become so advanced that they can now convincingly match the sound of real tube amps, effects and cabinets. Amplifier models list fractal audio systems axefx wiki. Im a professional guitar player and i dont use a a kemper or an axe fx. The kemper sounds great and does an amazing job of profiling every amp in the world, but the axe now does something similar though a smidge less perfect so overall the axe is a bit more flexible. Axe fx ii vs kemper profiling amp guitar masterclass. I went axe fx ii myself as when i listened to clips and demos online, i more often than not liked the axe fx clips, but the kemper ones were more hitormiss in my opinion. I explored the axefx ii route but decided on pulling the trigger on the kemper after a. I too own and regulalry use an axe fx 2 and a kemper live.
In my case, kemper is a better, more affordable and easy to. The buyer must manually load them into the axe fx s user cab locations and link them to the proper cab block or blocks as described in the preset description. With a few of the amp models i could turn the guitar volume all the way down to 2 or 3 before there was an perceptible difference in tone. If you dont receive an email after a couple of minutes, please check your spam folder. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or feature requests. The axe fx does not profile like the kpa does, please stop spreading that bs. The kpa is not overly complicated, but it does have its nuances, tricks and traps that come in to play. Because 1 when i do sessions, most of the studios have either a modeler or software that theyre comfortable getting sounds with or they have a ton of amps. Jan 17, 2017 here i compare the big 3 guitar units and will hopefully help you decide which one will be best for you.
The tones in my kemper are much more realistic in feel and tone than my axe fx. I still use these tube amps, but everyday i discover another reason the axefx ii could be the future of guitar in todays modern gigging and recording situations. The background music is taken from my ep azimuth which you can get for free on my. Trust me, i had my first axe fx ii back when axe edit was still unstable and unusable so i did all my tweaking on the unit. Slight advantage to the axefx, but this is fairly minor. Here i compare the big 3 guitar units and will hopefully help you decide which one will be best for you. It just seems like a kpa 2 is within 12 years away. More thoughts on my experience with kemper and axefx ii page 4. At the moment im in lust with the suhr badger 35 and the mesa mini rec. I tried an ax8 a few years ago and wasnt blown away, and the axe fx iii is an expansion on that, so i dont really feel like im missing out on anything.
Axe change the official site for fractal audio presets, cabs. Amassing a whopping collection of 1172 profiles this 12 amp pack is surely going to keep you going indefinitely. The axe fx also has really awesome effects built right it. Many of the amp models are featured in factory presets. At the time i had an axe fx 2 xl, and felt that the afx was more versatile because you could create elaborate patches, and dial in amps exactly how you want. Kemper profiling amplifier rack schwarz musikhaus thomann. The axeii has 2 dualcore processors with 1 dedicated to amp modeling, the kemper has 1 processor. The costs i already own both devices, so this was not a factor me. Most places i play dont have a foh system so i need a cab and poweramp and have patches specifically for that. If you are looking for highend modelers, the axe fx should be on the top of your list.
Perhaps im just afraid if i tried a kemperaxe fx, i would like it too much. And the workflow looks like an amp and is so much easier. This kemper performance file recreates the guitar tones from the song god of the promise as recorded by elevation worship. Dingwall ng2, zoom b3, darkglass b3k, origin effects cali76 and im planning to buyif i choose to go full analog darkglass b7k ultra, isp decimator noise gate, tc electronic hall of fame, dsm noisemaker omnicabsim deluxe. Kemper vs real amp head with two notes torpedo live. The profiling thing is a unique approach to modeling. So after being an owner of a kemper for the last few years i recently decided to give the helix a try. I also own a pod hd500, an eleven rack and an axe fx ii. Comparison video between the kemper, the line 6 helix, the fractal audio ax8 and the positive grid bias head. I am pretty sure that you will be happy with whatever choice you make. Kemper, line 6 pod series, bias desktop, fractal audio axe fx, ampli. The official source for presets and cabs for your axe fx. Meanwhile, on that axe, particularly, you have every kind of, and studio quality at that, fx you can think of and a whole slew of dirt pedals as well.
Daw templates, superior drummer 3 presets, kemper profiles, fractal ax8 fm3 axe fx ii iii presets, line 6 helix hx stomp presets, neural dsp quad cortex presets and many many more. The axe fx ii is powered by a pair of analog devices tigersharc dsps. The best rig packs made with high end studio equipment and a large amount of different cabinets, speakers, microphones, pedals and settings. The axefx ii also would be in my eye though, id have to ab them or at least try them both extensively.
I was convinced fully that authentically replicated the guitar amp recording process. Kpa, ast2c vintage, sl5, jtm1h, jmp1c, jcm1c, jvm1c. Ive been a loyal fractal user for years but if the kpa was as good or. Mar 19, 2016 i seen that line 6 sales artist patches for hd500x and that wouldnt bother me on the helix. They are all great and today these are your only 3 choices 11 rack and others are not in the same league but that does not mean that they sound bad. Axefx iii and fm3, with brief additional information. Ive never thought about or noticed any patch time switch problems when using kemper or bossgts, axe fx 2, zoom or pods. This is easily remedied by turning the volume knob. When i post a preset, ill try to provide some details e. This is a bit biased but i actually had a brief chance to ab the kemper with my axefx 2 when i sold my frfr setup.
Id choose the kemper everytime, and there isnt a damn ir on the planet that can match kempers cabs. I prefer a full range flat response amp and allowing the kpa to generate the full soundamp head, cabinet, mic and all. These are the ones to use for highgain patches where you need dead silence when muting the guitar strings. Most presets use one or more specific impulse responses irs that are included in the preset download. I was playing my seventy seven albatross setup with. Kemper personal and commercial lines provides products and services for individuals and families who want protection for their personal and commercial vehicles, home and other valuables. High quality custom guitar patches and ir for kemper, fractal, line 6, headrush, positive grid, hotone, mooer, atomic, boss, overloud, joyo. Silent underground web store here you will find our axe fx iii presets, axe fx ii presets, ax8 presets, kemper profiles and headrush rig packs. Helix vs kemper vs axe fx 2 my experience the gear page. When i run it through my marshall 6100 le, it sounds fantastic. Below you will find recordings of patches ive built into my unit as well as the patch download for you to experiment. Here are the best midi foot controllers for home studio or stage use. Just dont sale amps an fx s if this is updated like it should be and fractal doesnt put in a touch screen with a operating system easy as the helix.
Axefx iii clean amp sounds compared to kemper cleans fractal. Kemperaxefx ii seamless patch changes the gear page. The difference between the two is the expansion ratio they use. We are proud to be represented by your local independent agent, who is part of a network of leading independent insurance agents around the country who choose to. I started off along time ago with the axe fx 1 sold it. For setting up pedals, analog footswitches, or footcontrollers, see kemper kpa external control. I purchased an eleven rack a couple of years back and loved the way it brought back my desire to play thru ampcabinet set ups but i just didnt want to deal with the hassle of the equipment and the unpredictable foh techs. The impassioned views around axe fxs superiority are somewhat proportionate to the cost of the axe fx.
The information also applies to the previous generation of modelers axefx ii series and ax8 for the most part. Im not an axe fx 2 guy page 2 official prs guitars forum. While attempting to offload said kemper i got offered a straight trade for an axe fx 2 oops, though i have owned and gigged one ages ago. And you can define midi channels for up to 2 external devices this is for sending midi pcs to those devices when changing performance slots in performance. Does anyone have any links to compare to clips of kemper vs clips of axe fx 2 direct. Choptones, kemper profiles choptones shop choptones. Whether its my kpa, axe fx or ax8, itll stay in my studio 99% of the time. The only thing that can be clipped is the output block da converter or spdif, which happens when the digital signal is too hot. Download presets and cabs, or upload your own creations. Discussion axe fx 2 vs fractal fx8 vs kemper vs bias amp vs. If you can only afford one, id say go axe fx for the simple reason of its effectsrouting ability.
The kemper has a slight cockedwah thing going on and an exaggerated lowend. Axe fx vs helix vs kemper vs amplifire modelling amps. Just dont sale amps an fxs if this is updated like it should be and fractal doesnt put in a touch screen with a operating system easy as the helix. Feb 12, 2018 what if you want a bare minimum of fx, reverb, delay, compressor. Not saying the axe fx iii isnt awesome, but i just feel like i have more than i need with the helix and helix native.
We took two presets on the kemper and the axefx and went between them with the same speaker. You can get a new, or like new, axefx ii and foot controller for about the same price as a kemper and remote. I know how they work live, in the mix, and i dont want to have to mess around with them unnecessarily. The clean amp profiles and sounds i am getting with the kemper are really good. Additionally, you can assign midi program change numbers to up to 128 rigs in browse mode. My ts110a has 2 xlr inputs we compared a fender vibroverb and a dumble ods 100 on both amps. Jul 04, 2018 i tried an ax8 a few years ago and wasnt blown away, and the axe fx iii is an expansion on that, so i dont really feel like im missing out on anything. I have too many things in my house as it stands right now. Iirc each processor in the axe is more powerful than the kempers. I know there have been ad nauseum threads about these two products, and in many ways they arent even designed to do exactly the same thing. I axe fx ii, but could not tell any real difference playing on my phone. Discussion axe fx 2 vs fractal fx8 vs kemper vs bias amp. New firmware updates dont mess up existing patches or sounds like it does on the axefx. I dont know enough about them to know what would work best for me.
For questions and assistance, please contact web technical support at 866. I have arrived at a usable group of rigs patches, with effects, that i can depend on for the music i play. There is no substitute for trying a kpa out personally 2 you can love tubes over all digital, but in the end, you probably cant own 500 amps nor have the room for them. Here is a link to wikpa with a very long list of bands using the kemper live and they dont have any problems using it. A lot of people would argue that the line 6 should sit on the throne as it is the one who has the longest tenure in the industry. I also use my axe fx live with a power amp and send one output to the foh. When the axe fx 2 wasnt trying to emulatesimulate something real, i liked it a lot. Tweaking the axe fx from the unit itself is a nightmare. So, i spent some more time last night with a friend of mine.
The m ac10 kemper profile pack seeks to capture the tone of the morgan 10pm, a modern version of the old vox ac10 amp. Discussion axe fx 2 vs fractal fx8 vs kemper vs bias amp vs line 6 helix vs head explodes. Id get the kemper, seamless instant channelswitching and every amp ever sounds nice. Using 2 el84s this amp has a similar smaller amp feel similar to its cousin the ac15 but this circuit utilizes a ef86 and a ecf82 tube to give it a unique but still very voxy and british tone. The kemper is the best of the bunch after the axe fx ii. Looking for a huge collection of high gain kemper profiles then look no further than our current high gain bundle.
Discussion in other amps started by silverburst, sep 18, 2016. The kemper profiling amplifier enables you to do what generations of guitar players have been waiting for. Truth be told, i was anti axe fx before the axe fx ii hit. Making it pretty easy to drag and drop complex patches. Im looking into checking out either the axefx ii or the kemper kpa.
This page lists all amp models types in fractal audios current amp modelers. Sell and manage policies report claims view agency reports. But the kemper just seems like a harsh version of the amp its trying to imitate and lacks in accurate spectral balance. Axe edit is pretty much required for doing any meaningful tweaking on the axe fx.
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