Been using my Kemper pretty much exclusively for the last couple of years but been really gassing for a proper valve amp as I’ve really been missing it lately.
Had a little play around with my friends JCM 900 and AC30 at rehearsal last night only to find I vastly prefer the Kemper. It sounded absolutely massive compared to those two, I mean it gave them a proper spanking. That’s just raw tone through a regular cab, let alone the flexibility and effects options.
So what on earth am I meant to be endlessly researching and buying on forums now? Could maybe look at pedals or a different guitar or something I suppose.
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I justified a new small amp that can sit in the lounge beside my guitars when I can just as easily pull my current amp or helix out the cupboard.
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This is pretty much how I got interested in bass guitars... Axe FX does all I need, and evertune pretty much solved all my electric guitar issues.
However I’ve now discovered Dingwall basses so at this rate I’ll need to be learning drums
Damn I do need to try an Evertune equipped guitar. Wish there was an easy way to retro fit them.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
See you must have holidayed in Rio de Janeiro too !
What I meant seriously was, do something that takes your playing in a totally different direction rather than just thinking about gear.
For what it’s worth, although I’ve never actually tried a Kemper I now really have no interest in valve amps either - not just because I spend too much time repairing them, but because I’m actually quite happy with playing a multi-FX setup through a solid-state power amp. It sounds better than my analogue pedalboard through a valve amp did, as well as being more flexible.
Or take up bass. That’s a whole different rabbit warren...
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
I really should get a decent bass and play around with that. I’ve done a few gigs standing in on it but never pursued it properly.
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If you’re interested in plugins check out Neural DSP Darkglass. Ampeg SVX 2 (Amplitube add on) is also really good.
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In terms of Darkglass pedal vs plugin I actually preferred the plugin to my particular B7KU which I then sold. I've kept my B3K which sounds the nicest, it's more aggressive and clear but it lacks the EQ section.
I've got a Vintage Ultra and I do think it sounds a bit nicer than the plugin but to be honest I use the plugin the majority of the time, it's just easier and has a decent cab section included.
I also have an Alpha Omega which is quite a different sound, much more raw compared to the more refined sounding Vintage and BxK pedals. I'm hoping they bring out a plugin version of it as then I'd probably sell my pedal, I use that sound the least.