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This article is a collection of snippets of information about the [http://kemperamps.com Kemper Profiling Amp].

<h2>Kemper Profiler</h2>

This article is a collection of snippets of information about the [http://kemperamps.com Kemper Profiler]. This page is an unofficial repository of useful things I've picked up along the way.

=== My Kemper Profilers ===

Sept 2025 [https://www.kemper-amps.com/products/profiler-player.html Kemper Profiler Player] with Level II and III Upgrades

Sept 2021 [https://www.kemper-amps.com/products/profiler/line-up Profiler PowerRack] with Kemper Kabinet

August 2020 [https://www.kemper-amps.com/stage Kemper Stage]

May 2016 [https://www.kemper-amps.com/remote Kemper Profiler Remote]

May 2014 [https://www.kemper-amps.com/profiler/overview Kemper Profiler] (unpowered, white). This model was known as the Kemper Profiling Amp

My holy grail amp and the first amp I profiled: [[McIntyre BluesMaker II]]

* [https://www.kemper-amps.com/rig/exchange Rig Exchange], search for '''McIntyre'''

* Download 🔽 [[Media:McIntyreRigs-ST.zip|McIntyreRigs.zip]]

Gig Rig: [[L1 Pro|L1 Pro32 with Sub1]]. Depending on the size of the gig I may use a one or two L1 Pro32 or L1 Pro16 or L1 Pro8 with a [[T4S/T8S_ToneMatch®_Mixer]]

Fun Rig: Stereo — Two [[Media:EV M-12G EDS.pdf|EV M-12G]] (EVM-12L in floor-wedge cabinets) with two [[PackLite® power amplifier Model A1]] (250 Watts RMS, Class D amps)

Experimental: [https://en-us.sennheiser.com/double-wireless-in-ear-monitor-system-live-sound-ew-iem-g4-twin Sennheiser EW IEM G4-TWIN - Double Wireless In-Ear-Monitor-System]

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[[Image:KemperProfilingAmpWhite800x500.jpg|250px|Kemper Profiling Amp (white)|right]]

[[Image:KemperProfilingAmpWhite800x500.jpg|link=https://www.kemper-amps.com/profiler/overview|250px|Kemper Profiling Amp (white)|right]]

[[File:Kemper Profiler Stage.jpg|link=https://www.kemper-amps.com/stage|300px|right|Kemper Profiler Stage]]

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== Documentation ==

[http://www.kemper-amps.com/page/render/lang/en/p/221/id/27/cat/30/do/Kemper_Profiling_Amplifier___Downloads.html Documentation]

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👉 <a href="https://www.kemper-amps.com/downloads/5/User-Manuals">Kemper Manuals and Quick Start guides</a> 📖

👉 <a href="https://www.kemper-amps.com/downloads/12/Rig-Manager">Rig Manager Download and Documentation</a> 💽📖

👉 <a href="https://www.kemper-amps.com/video#a-videos-tutorials%23a-videos-tutorials">Kemper Tutorials & Demos (videos)</a> 🎬

👉 <a href="https://www.kemper-amps.com/faqs">Kemper FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)</a>

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[https://kemper-amps.com/download/505/Main-Manual-9.0 Download Main Manual 9.0 English]

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👉 <a href="https://www.kemper-amps.com/forum/index.php?thread/52513-before-you-buy-commercial-rigs-and-profiles-check-out-the-rig-manager-for-rig-pa/">Before you buy Commercial Rigs and Profiles check out the Rig Manager for Rig Packs and Rig Exchange</a>

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==== Essential Videos for Beginners and Veterans ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bT9Gg7yRgZE Kemper Tone Tips - Volume 1 - Testing an Amp Profile]

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0yqOGA8QKA Kemper Tone Tips - Volume 2 - Profile Tweaking]

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neeqwMizHDQ Kemper Tone Tips - Volume 3 - Kemper Kabinet]

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4Wqd2Nm6-M Yes, you can change a Profile - The Biggest Myth About the Kemper]

[https://www.kemper-amps.com/downloads/10/Rig-Packs Download the Kemper Rig Packs]

==== Factory Rigs ====

[https://www.kemper-amps.com/factoryrigs Factory Rigs]

== Specifications ==

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The Kemper Profiler with Remote

* Approximate draws approximately 17 watts

=== Boot Times ===

The Profiler Head and Rack take about 1 minute and 15 seconds to boot. The Stage is a lot faster and takes about 15 seconds. The number of rigs in memory does only make a difference when the unit was powered off accidentally. If you use the power button or the chicken head to power the Profiler off the number of rigs does not make a difference in regards to the boot-up time.

Source: [https://www.kemper-amps.com/forum/index.php?thread/59165-powerhead-takes-more-than-1-minute-to-power-up/&postID=640573#post640573 Kemper Support]

=== EQ in Output Section ===

== Kemper Profiler Player ==

See this separate page for the [[Kemper Profiler Player]]

== Profiles ==

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== Quick Tips ==

=== Backup/Restore from Profiler Head to Stage ===

#Make sure both devices are running the same version of the operating system.

#On the Profiler Head/Powerhead/Rack/PowerRack backup to USB key

#On the Stage restore from backup using the USB key

The two machines should now be identical except for the following items, you will have to check.

#Global pedal assignments - the Stage has four PEDAL sockets, while the Head has two plus another four with Remote. These assignments don't automatically map to the Stage.

#Monitor Output Source - by default the Head MONITOR OUT is mono and optionally stereo, while the Stage offers a dedicated stereo MONITOR OUT. Therefore the output source of the MONITOR OUT might require your intervention.

Source: [https://www.kemper-amps.com/forum/index.php?thread/53554-switching-from-amp-head-to-a-used-stage-backup-and-profiles-questions/ Kemper Community - G-String]

=== Swap Up/Down Buttons ===

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*[https://www.kemper-amps.com/forum/index.php?thread/29353-kemper-wah-settings/&pageNo=1 Kemper Wah Settings]

** [https://www.kemper-amps.com/wbb_suite_3/index.php?user/38061-monkey-man/ Monkey Man]

=== Auto Assign Effects Buttons to Remote ===

You can automatically assign the Stomps and Effects to the Remote buttons I, II, III, IV. It will assign Stomps/Effects from left to right. For example, if you have only three stomps, and two effects, auto assign will assign the three stomps and the first effect.

This only works if none of the buttons have been assigned.

On the Profiler

* Press the Rig Button

* Use the Page buttons to navigate to page [6/6]

* On the display you will see "Press STORE to autoassign" If you don't see the message, one or more of the buttons has already been assigned. Note, you can clear the assignments with the Soft buttons above the display.

* Press the STORE Button

=== Wet / Dry / Wet ===

[[File:Kemper Wet Dry Wet.jpg]]

== Rig Manager Tips ==

=== Synchronize Two Instances of Rig Manager (Windows 10) ===

~~There~~ is ~~no automated way to synchronize two instances~~ of Rig Manager. ~~You~~ can ~~manage manually this way~~.

== Performances ==

=== Naming in Performances ===

Performance Name, Slot Name, Rig Name, Amp Name, Cabinet Name, other tags... are all different animals. People can use these for different purposes.

Performance Name could reflect the name of a song.

Slot Name could reflect a musical Scene e.g. "Solo".

Rig Name could reflect a combination of information like "Gilmourish SM57".

Amp Name could be "Hiwatt 100".

These are just examples.

Rig Name is normally a combination of pieces of information about provider of the Rig, amplifier, amp settings, microphone, instrument, purpose of the Rig.... It can be edited when you store a RIG (Store/Rename) or in the Rig Settings under Rig Tags (also Rig Tags in Rig Manager).

As long as Slot Name equals Rig Name, both change, if another Rig gets loaded into a Slot. Slot Name follows Rig Name. As soon as Slot Name and Rig Name deviate, the Slot Name sticks and doesn't follow, if you load another Rig. Slot Name can be changed in Edit/Slot Settings or Rig Manager.

Amplifier Name is one of a whole bunch of amplifier tags, which can be edited in the amplifier module under Amp Tags. The same applies to Cabinet Tags.

Source: [https://www.kemper-amps.com/forum/index.php?thread/53250-old-rig-names-sticking-around-in-performances/&postID=582093#post582093 Kemper Community]

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=== Editing/Saving Performances ===

If you use the Page buttons on a Stage model or the Rig buttons on the Head or Rack to navigate between the slots while adjusting parameter values you only need to store the performance once.

Source: [https://www.kemper-amps.com/forum/index.php?thread/54688-ability-to-fast-save-performance/&postID=597236#post597236 Kemper#1 Support]

While you navigate within a Performance using front panel controls or Rig Manager Editor, the edits of all five Slots are maintained. And if you store the Performance all five Slots are included in their current edited state.

~~# Designate one computer~~ as the ~~Source and~~ the ~~other~~, the ~~Destination~~.

If you navigate within a Performance using foot buttons (Rig Buttons of Remote/Stage) or MIDI, the edits get withdrawn as soon as you load another Slot. If you store now, only the edits of the current Slot survive, the other four Slots 4 stay as these were stored before.

# On the ~~Source, navigate~~ to C:~~\Users\~~<~~username~~>~~\AppData\Local\~~Kemper ~~Amps\RigManager~~

#* Note: ~~Folders for~~

Source: [https://www.kemper-amps.com/forum/index.php?thread/55960-performance-rig-issue/&postID=608624#post608624 Burkhard]

#** ~~Local Library (contains Rigs)~~

#** ~~Prf~~ (~~Contains Performances~~)

=== Factory Content: Performances ===

~~#** Prst~~ (~~Contains Presets~~)

Here are the Kemper Performances that are factory installed with new Profilers (all models) as of this March 2021. I'm providing them here in case you need to re-install them.

~~# On~~ a ~~shared drive or USB key~~, ~~create~~ the ~~same three folders (Local Library~~, ~~Prf~~, ~~Prst)~~

#** Local Library

[[File:Kemper Factory Content Performances.zip|Kemper Factory Content - Performances]]

~~#** Prf~~

~~#** Prst~~

#[[File:Kemper Factory Performances 1.png|300px|right]]Extract the zip file into a folder. There are seven Performances. These are files with the extension .performance.

~~# Copy~~ the ~~contents~~ of the ~~files~~ you want to ~~replicate into~~ the ~~respective folders on~~ the ~~shared drive~~ or ~~USB key~~

#Open Rig Manager

~~# On~~ the ~~Destination, navigate~~ to C:~~\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\~~Kemper ~~Amps\RigManager~~

#Arrange your desktop so you can see the contents of the folder and Rig Manager at the same time.

# ~~Copy~~ the ~~contents~~ of the ~~shared drive~~ or ~~USB key~~ to the ~~respective folders on~~ the ~~destination~~

# [[File:Kemper Factory Performances 2.jpg|400px|right]]Drag the Performance files (one at a time) to any New Performance All Performances - My Profiler - - Any Performance called New Performance Warning: If you drag a Performance on top of an existing Performance, the existing one will be overwritten.

#Put your Profiler into Performance Mode and enjoy.

== Signal Flow ==

[[File:Kemper Signal Flow.jpg|800px]]

[https://www.kemper-amps.com/profiler/overview#a-signal-flow Source:]

== Backup/Restore To different Profiler ==

The OS is not included in backups. Otherwise you could never use backups across software revisions. Just data and settings are included. Backups are always upward compatible. As written in the Main Manual you can share backups between Stage and other models and this worked since day one. You just need to be aware, that the hardware architecture differs in a few areas, which requires a few decisions:

*The Stage has no MIDI THRU.

*Its MONITOR OUT is stereo by design, while it is optionally stereo at other models.

*The Stage supports two effect loops.

*Its PEDAL sockets 1-4 don't match the PEDAL sockets of other models 1+2 plus Remote 3-6.

If you are using these features you might need to take a few decisions and adjust those settings, because these cannot be migrated automatically.

Source: [https://www.kemper-amps.com/forum/index.php?thread/54169-installing-a-backup-question/&postID=592309#post592309 Burkhard]

The configuration of sockets PEDAL 1 and 2 do actually map in both directions (classical PROFILER => Stage and vice verse)!

Configuration of PEDAL sockets 3-6 (Remote) are not mapped to the Stage. And configuration PEDAL 3 and 4 of the Stage are not mapped to the Remote. But all these are maintained and coexist in the backups.

So you could restore your Head's backup on the Stage.

Then on the Stage you need to configure its PEDAL 3 and 4 as needed.

If you then create a backup on the Stage and restore on the Head, both units hold the complete set of socket configurations.

Future backups can now be exchanged in both directions and the pedal configurations will stick.

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Source: [https://www.kemper-amps.com/forum/index.php?thread/55899-what-happens-to-the-expression-pedal-numbers-when-restoring-a-stage-backup-to-a/&postID=608097#post608097 Burkhard]

== Kemper Powered Kab ==

Q; I need more volume from the powered Kab

A;

Every Profiler and the Kemper Power Kabinet is perfectly matched in level.

In difference to an external power amp, it is impossible to hard-clip the power amp of the Kabinet.

'''For higher volumes, the analog volume control on the Kabinet should be set to maximum. Then the volume is solely controlled by the Monitor Volume and the Power Amp Boost.'''

[https://www.kemper-amps.com/forum/index.php?thread/53606-kemper-powered-kab/&postID=592157#post592157 Source: ckemper]

== Air Chorus ==

The Vintage Chorus type covers the sound character of all bucket brigade choruses since the CE-1. This is especially true when used before the amp.

When you use it after the amp to create a stereo sound, it will play two choruses at the same time, one on each side.

This is not exactly what the original bucked brigade choruses did. They played the direct signal on one stereo side, while playing the modulated effect signal on the other stereo side.

We do not support this mode, especially because bucked brigade choruses have a very limited frequency response on the effect signal of only 4 kHz.

We assume that you don't want to present your audience on the right PA side your guitar signal that only goes to 4 kHz.

This is why we created the Air Chorus, with both sides modulating, and no frequency response limit. A chorus with fairness, that couldn't be made in the 70's :)

You can try out: The Air Chorus sounds very similar to the Micro Pitch. But not equal due to the modulation.

How does the Air Chorus behave in mono? It depends, if you make a mono mix, or only tap one stereo side.

The former will create a chorus effect much stronger, the ladder will be about unnoticeable.

You can try easily at home at your monitor speakers without touching a cable:

Go to "Output Source" in the Output Menu and change "Main Output" from "Master Stereo" to "Master Mono" and "Master Left".

CK

Source: [https://www.kemper-amps.com/forum/index.php?thread/54428-question-about-air-chorus/&postID=595396#post595396 C Kemper]

== Multiple Profilers and Remotes on a Network ==

You can connect more than on Profiler and Remote on a Network.

[[File:Kemper 2 Profilers 2 Remotes.jpg|800px|Image adapted from the excerpt from the Kemper Main manual 8.5 page 300]]

You can assign a Remote to a specific Profiler by pressing 1 and TAP same time and select the desired Profiler from the list of Profilers listed on the display. Note that only Profilers in the network are listed.

You can also select the entry AUTOSELECT to revert to the default behavior (connect to any Profiler).

Source: [https://www.kemper-amps.com/forum/index.php?thread/55456-two-profilers-with-two-remotes-on-the-same-network-with-poe/&postID=604205#post604205 Timo - Kemper Support]

== Issues ==

=== Profiler Stage Loses Date/Time ===

:If the internal clock of your new PROFILER Stage always looses date and time when the unit is disconnected from the power network, it requires service. Sorry for the bad news and inconvenience, but this can't just be fixed by a software update nor by just exchanging the battery. Our service has a permanent fix. Please open a support ticket here and the situation will be dealt with professionally:

:https://www.kemper-amps.com/contact

:Just to let you know, the clock issues has not other functional implications. So, it's safe to use the unit for guitar playing.

[https://www.kemper-amps.com/forum/index.php?thread/54038-losing-date-and-time-when-turning-on-kemper-stage/&postID=593268#post593268 Source: Burkhard]

== EQ ==

=== EQ in Output Section ===

=== Separate EQ or High/Low Cut for Monitor and Main Outputs ===

Here's a lively discussion including CKemper. It's in German, so this link runs it through a translator.

[https://www-kemper--amps-com.translate.goog/forum/index.php?thread/51484-low-cut-high-cut-im-output-menue/&pageNo=1&_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB&_x_tr_pto=nui Low Cut/High Cut in Outputs for Monitor and Main]

== Liquid Profiling ==

=== Volume ===

The Liquid Profiling function does not change the behavior of the amp volume parameter. The difference between amp volume and rig volume is merely their position in the signal chain. While amp volume is located after the amp stack and before the effect section, allowing you to control the level before it hits the effects the rig volume is located at the very end of the signal chain and where it controls the overall volume of the rig including the effect section. In both cases, the only impact the volume has is in the perceived loudness of the rig. In no case does it change the actual sound of the rig. If you experience a change in sound it must be caused by the device that you use for monitoring the signal which might produce overtones because the volume of the signal arriving at the input of the monitoring device might clip the input section.

[kemper-amps.com/forum/thread/61216-os-10-beta-is-out-let-s-get-liquid/?postID=658393#post658393 Source:Kemper Support]

== Factory Reset ==

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[[Image:KPA Profiling 3.png]]

=== Refining ===

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCu7fJdp4fk&t=76s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScEQUd6fvGE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QF7GsbdrWZk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOGDcXA0hSM

== Profiler to Bose L1 ==

=== ToneMatch Mixer ===

Set everything flat on the ToneMatch mixer and control the guitar sound on the Profiler. If necessary, use the [[zEQ]] or [[ParaEQ]] to solve acoustic issues at the venue. That is: Use the Profiler to create your guitar sound. If necessary, use the zEQ and ParaEQ on the ToneMatch to deal with the environment. That way, when you move to a different environment, you don't have to make changes to the Profiler.

==== Connections ====

Connect the Profiler Main Output to the ToneMatch mixer (since the ToneMatch mixer is the input to the FOH (Front of House)).

* XLR connection. This is a balanced connection and it is preferable

* {{1/4 TS}} (Ordinary guitar cable). Avoid using this connection when you have cable runs in excess of 20 feet (six meters). There is no advantage to using a {{1/4 TRS}} cable because the 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) Profiler outputs are unbalanced.

;Profiler Main Outputs:These are your main stereo outputs. Use these outputs to connect to a mixing desk in a recording studio, or to the front-of-house mixer in a live situation. These outputs deliver the entire Rig: amp, cabinet, and all effects. You have a choice of XLR (balanced) or quarter-inch TS-jacks (unbalanced). The XLR outputs are protected against 48V phantom power fed by a mixing desk. However, you should avoid feeding phantom power into the PROFILER if you want the best audio quality. Like all inputs and outputs, it offers a ground lift to prevent a loop hum.

Source: Kemper Main Manual

===== ToneMatch Mixer Aux Inputs =====

If you are short of channels you can use

1/4 (6.3 mm) Tip-Sleeve cable to the ToneMatch mixer Aux inputs.

* T1 input 4 and 5

* T4S inputs 5 and 6 (See: [[T4S Aux Inputs]])

* T8S inputs 9 and 10 (See: [[T8S Aux Inputs]])

==== Settings ====

In the Profile Output section, page 1, Set Main Output to Master Mono (or Master Stereo if you are running two L1 systems).

On the ToneMatch mixer, on the channel to which you have attached the Profiler

;ToneMatch Preset

:Category: Electric Guitars

:Preset: Flat E. Guitar ZEQ or General Processor [try both]

;ZEQ: Lo, Mid, Hi set to 0 (I use this for quick changes to compensate for room acoustics)

;ParaEQ: All bypassed

;Comp/Gate: Bypassed

;Mod: Bypassed

;Delay: Bypassed

;Reverb: Bypassed

=== No Mixer ===

If you are not using a mixer between the Profiler and the Bose system, this section is for you.

==== L1 Pro ====

You can connect the Profile Main Output to the L1 Pro Input 3.

{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}|MainOut}}

==== L1 Model 1S/L1 Model II ====

Connect the Profiler Main Output to the Analog Input on the Power Stand.

Set the Analog Input Trim so you get a solid green light. If you see solid red, turn down the Trim

==== L1 Compact ====

{{Compact icon}}Connect the Profiler Main Output to Channel 2. Set the ToneMatch switch to Line Level (Down).

==== S1 Pro ====

{{S1 Pro icon}}Connect the Profiler Main Output to Channel 1 or 2.

{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}|MainOut}}

Another option is to connect the Profiler headphone output to the S1 Pro Input 3 (the 1/8 inch (3mm) input). Input 3 is stereo.

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-This article is a collection of snippets of information about the [http://kemperamps.com Kemper Profiling Amp].
+<h2>Kemper Profiler</h2>
+This article is a collection of snippets of information about the [http://kemperamps.com Kemper Profiler]. This page is an unofficial repository of useful things I've picked up along the way.
+=== My Kemper Profilers ===
+Sept 2025 [https://www.kemper-amps.com/products/profiler-player.html Kemper Profiler Player] with Level II and III Upgrades
+Sept 2021 [https://www.kemper-amps.com/products/profiler/line-up Profiler PowerRack] with Kemper Kabinet
+August 2020 [https://www.kemper-amps.com/stage Kemper Stage]
+May 2016 [https://www.kemper-amps.com/remote Kemper Profiler Remote]
+May 2014 [https://www.kemper-amps.com/profiler/overview Kemper Profiler] (unpowered, white). <br>This model was known as the Kemper Profiling Amp
+My holy grail amp and the first amp I profiled: [[McIntyre BluesMaker II]]
+* [https://www.kemper-amps.com/rig/exchange Rig Exchange], search for '''McIntyre'''
+* Download 🔽 [[Media:McIntyreRigs-ST.zip|McIntyreRigs.zip]]
+Gig Rig: [[L1 Pro|L1 Pro32 with Sub1]]. Depending on the size of the gig I may use a one or two L1 Pro32 or L1 Pro16 or L1 Pro8 with a [[T4S/T8S_ToneMatch®_Mixer]]
+Fun Rig: Stereo &mdash; Two [[Media:EV M-12G EDS.pdf|EV M-12G]] (EVM-12L in floor-wedge cabinets) with two [[PackLite® power amplifier Model A1]] (250 Watts RMS, Class D amps)
+Experimental: [https://en-us.sennheiser.com/double-wireless-in-ear-monitor-system-live-sound-ew-iem-g4-twin Sennheiser EW IEM G4-TWIN - Double Wireless In-Ear-Monitor-System]
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+[[Image:KemperProfilingAmpWhite800x500.jpg|link=https://www.kemper-amps.com/profiler/overview|250px|Kemper Profiling Amp (white)|right]]
 [[File:Kemper Profiler Stage.jpg|link=https://www.kemper-amps.com/stage|300px|right|Kemper Profiler Stage]]
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+<span style="font-size: 14px;">👉 </span></span></span><a href="https://www.kemper-amps.com/downloads/5/User-Manuals"><span style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);"><span style="font-family: Segoe UI;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Kemper Manuals and Quick Start guides</span></span></span></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);"><span style="font-family: Segoe UI;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"> </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: Segoe UI;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;">📖</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: Segoe UI;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"></span></span></span></p>
+<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);"><span style="font-family: Segoe UI;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">👉 </span></span></span><a href="https://www.kemper-amps.com/downloads/12/Rig-Manager"><span style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);"><span style="font-family: Segoe UI;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Rig Manager Download and Documentation</span></span></span></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);"><span style="font-family: Segoe UI;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"> </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: Segoe UI;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;">💽📖</span></span></span></p>
+<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);"><span style="font-family: Segoe UI;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">👉 </span></span></span><a href="https://www.kemper-amps.com/video#a-videos-tutorials%23a-videos-tutorials"><span style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);"><span style="font-family: Segoe UI;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Kemper Tutorials &amp; Demos (videos)</span></span></span></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);"><span style="font-family: Segoe UI;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"> </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);"><span style="font-family: Segoe UI;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">🎬</span></span></span></p>
+<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: Segoe UI;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">👉</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: Segoe UI;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"> </span></span></span><a href="https://www.kemper-amps.com/faqs"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><span style="font-family: Segoe UI;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Kemper F</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><span style="font-family: Segoe UI;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">AQs (Frequently Asked Questions)</span></span></span></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: Segoe UI;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"></span></span></span> <br></p><p></p>
+</html>
+[https://kemper-amps.com/download/505/Main-Manual-9.0 Download Main Manual 9.0 English]
+<html>
+<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);"><span style="font-family: Segoe UI;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">👉 </span></span></span><a href="https://www.kemper-amps.com/forum/index.php?thread/52513-before-you-buy-commercial-rigs-and-profiles-check-out-the-rig-manager-for-rig-pa/"><span style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);"><span style="font-family: Segoe UI;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Before you buy Commercial Rigs and Profiles check out the Rig Manager for Rig Packs and Rig Exchange</span></span></span></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);"><span style="font-family: Segoe UI;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"></span></span></span></p>
+</html>
+==== Essential Videos for Beginners and Veterans ====
+[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bT9Gg7yRgZE Kemper Tone Tips - Volume 1 - Testing an Amp Profile]
+[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0yqOGA8QKA Kemper Tone Tips - Volume 2 - Profile Tweaking]
+[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neeqwMizHDQ Kemper Tone Tips - Volume 3 - Kemper Kabinet]
+[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4Wqd2Nm6-M Yes, you can change a Profile - The Biggest Myth About the Kemper]
+[https://www.kemper-amps.com/downloads/10/Rig-Packs Download the Kemper Rig Packs]
+==== Factory Rigs ====
+[https://www.kemper-amps.com/factoryrigs Factory Rigs]
 == Specifications ==
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 The Kemper Profiler with Remote
 * Approximate draws approximately 17 watts
+=== Boot Times ===
+The Profiler Head and Rack take about 1 minute and 15 seconds to boot. The Stage is a lot faster and takes about 15 seconds. The number of rigs in memory does only make a difference when the unit was powered off accidentally. If you use the power button or the chicken head to power the Profiler off the number of rigs does not make a difference in regards to the boot-up time.
+Source: [https://www.kemper-amps.com/forum/index.php?thread/59165-powerhead-takes-more-than-1-minute-to-power-up/&postID=640573#post640573 Kemper Support]
 === EQ in Output Section ===
 {{:Kemper Output EQ}}
+== Kemper Profiler Player ==
+See this separate page for the [[Kemper Profiler Player]]
 == Profiles ==
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 == Quick Tips ==
+=== Backup/Restore from Profiler Head to Stage ===
+#Make sure both devices are running the same version of the operating system.
+#On the Profiler Head/Powerhead/Rack/PowerRack backup to USB key
+#On the Stage restore from backup using the USB key
+The two machines should now be identical except for the following items, you will have to check.
+#Global pedal assignments - the Stage has four PEDAL sockets, while the Head has two plus another four with Remote. These assignments don't automatically map to the Stage.
+#Monitor Output Source - by default the Head MONITOR OUT is mono and optionally stereo, while the Stage offers a dedicated stereo MONITOR OUT. Therefore the output source of the MONITOR OUT might require your intervention.
+Source: [https://www.kemper-amps.com/forum/index.php?thread/53554-switching-from-amp-head-to-a-used-stage-backup-and-profiles-questions/ Kemper Community - G-String]
 === Swap Up/Down Buttons ===
 {{:Kemper Swap Up/Down Buttons}}
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 *[https://www.kemper-amps.com/forum/index.php?thread/29353-kemper-wah-settings/&pageNo=1 Kemper Wah Settings]
 ** [https://www.kemper-amps.com/wbb_suite_3/index.php?user/38061-monkey-man/ Monkey Man]
+=== Auto Assign Effects Buttons to Remote ===
+You can automatically assign the Stomps and Effects to the Remote buttons I, II, III, IV. It will assign Stomps/Effects from left to right. For example, if you have only three stomps, and two effects, auto assign will assign the three stomps and the first effect.
+This only works if none of the buttons have been assigned.
+On the Profiler
+* Press the Rig Button
+* Use the Page buttons to navigate to page [6/6]
+* On the display you will see "Press STORE to autoassign" <br>If you don't see the message, one or more of the buttons has already been assigned. Note, you can clear the assignments with the Soft buttons above the display.
+* Press the STORE Button
+=== Wet / Dry / Wet ===
+[[File:Kemper Wet Dry Wet.jpg]]
 == Rig Manager Tips ==
 === Synchronize Two Instances of Rig Manager (Windows 10) ===
-There is no automated way to synchronize two instances of Rig Manager. You can manage manually this way.
+{{Kemper Rig Manager Sync}}
+== Performances ==
+=== Naming in Performances ===
+<blockquote>
+Performance Name, Slot Name, Rig Name, Amp Name, Cabinet Name, other tags... are all different animals. People can use these for different purposes.
+Performance Name could reflect the name of a song.
+Slot Name could reflect a musical Scene e.g. "Solo".
+Rig Name could reflect a combination of information like "Gilmourish SM57".
+Amp Name could be "Hiwatt 100".
+These are just examples.
+Rig Name is normally a combination of pieces of information about provider of the Rig, amplifier, amp settings, microphone, instrument, purpose of the Rig.... It can be edited when you store a RIG (Store/Rename) or in the Rig Settings under Rig Tags (also Rig Tags in Rig Manager).
+As long as Slot Name equals Rig Name, both change, if another Rig gets loaded into a Slot. Slot Name follows Rig Name. As soon as Slot Name and Rig Name deviate, the Slot Name sticks and doesn't follow, if you load another Rig. Slot Name can be changed in Edit/Slot Settings or Rig Manager.
+Amplifier Name is one of a whole bunch of amplifier tags, which can be edited in the amplifier module under Amp Tags. The same applies to Cabinet Tags.
+Source: [https://www.kemper-amps.com/forum/index.php?thread/53250-old-rig-names-sticking-around-in-performances/&postID=582093#post582093 Kemper Community]
+</blockquote>
+=== Editing/Saving Performances ===
+If you use the Page buttons on a Stage model or the Rig buttons on the Head or Rack to navigate between the slots while adjusting parameter values you only need to store the performance once.
+Source: [https://www.kemper-amps.com/forum/index.php?thread/54688-ability-to-fast-save-performance/&postID=597236#post597236 Kemper#1 Support]
+While you navigate within a Performance using front panel controls or Rig Manager Editor, the edits of all five Slots are maintained. And if you store the Performance all five Slots are included in their current edited state.
-# Designate one computer as the Source and the other, the Destination.
+If you navigate within a Performance using foot buttons (Rig Buttons of Remote/Stage) or MIDI, the edits get withdrawn as soon as you load another Slot. If you store now, only the edits of the current Slot survive, the other four Slots 4 stay as these were stored before.
-# On the Source, navigate to C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Kemper Amps\RigManager
-#* Note: Folders for
+Source: [https://www.kemper-amps.com/forum/index.php?thread/55960-performance-rig-issue/&postID=608624#post608624 Burkhard]
-#** Local Library (contains Rigs)
-#** Prf  (Contains Performances)
+=== Factory Content: Performances ===
-#** Prst (Contains Presets)
+Here are the Kemper Performances that are factory installed with new Profilers (all models) as of this March 2021. I'm providing them here in case you need to re-install them.
-# On a shared drive or USB key, create the same three folders (Local Library, Prf, Prst)
-#** Local Library
+[[File:Kemper Factory Content Performances.zip|Kemper Factory Content - Performances]]
-#** Prf
-#** Prst
+#[[File:Kemper Factory Performances 1.png|300px|right]]Extract the zip file into a folder. There are seven Performances. These are files with the extension .performance.<br>
-# Copy the contents of the files you want to replicate into the respective folders on the shared drive or USB key
+#Open Rig Manager
-# On the Destination, navigate to C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Kemper Amps\RigManager
+#Arrange your desktop so you can see the contents of the folder and Rig Manager at the same time.
-# Copy the contents of the shared drive or USB key to the respective folders on the destination
+#<br>[[File:Kemper Factory Performances 2.jpg|400px|right]]Drag the Performance files (one at a time) to any New Performance<br>All Performances<br>- My Profiler<br>- - Any Performance called New Performance<br>Warning: If you drag a Performance on top of an existing Performance, the existing one will be overwritten.
+#Put your Profiler into Performance Mode and enjoy.
+== Signal Flow ==
+[[File:Kemper Signal Flow.jpg|800px]]
+[https://www.kemper-amps.com/profiler/overview#a-signal-flow Source:]
+== Backup/Restore To different Profiler ==
+The OS is not included in backups. Otherwise you could never use backups across software revisions. Just data and settings are included. Backups are always upward compatible. As written in the Main Manual you can share backups between Stage and other models and this worked since day one. You just need to be aware, that the hardware architecture differs in a few areas, which requires a few decisions:
+*The Stage has no MIDI THRU.
+*Its MONITOR OUT is stereo by design, while it is optionally stereo at other models.
+*The Stage supports two effect loops.
+*Its PEDAL sockets 1-4 don't match the PEDAL sockets of other models 1+2 plus Remote 3-6.
+If you are using these features you might need to take a few decisions and adjust those settings, because these cannot be migrated automatically.
+Source: [https://www.kemper-amps.com/forum/index.php?thread/54169-installing-a-backup-question/&postID=592309#post592309 Burkhard]
+<blockquote>
+The configuration of sockets PEDAL 1 and 2 do actually map in both directions (classical PROFILER => Stage and vice verse)!
+Configuration of PEDAL sockets 3-6 (Remote) are not mapped to the Stage. And configuration PEDAL 3 and 4 of the Stage are not mapped to the Remote. But all these are maintained and coexist in the backups.
+So you could restore your Head's backup on the Stage.
+Then on the Stage you need to configure its PEDAL 3 and 4 as needed.
+If you then create a backup on the Stage and restore on the Head, both units hold the complete set of socket configurations.
+Future backups can now be exchanged in both directions and the pedal configurations will stick.
+</blockquote>
+Source: [https://www.kemper-amps.com/forum/index.php?thread/55899-what-happens-to-the-expression-pedal-numbers-when-restoring-a-stage-backup-to-a/&postID=608097#post608097 Burkhard]
+== Kemper Powered Kab ==
+Q; I need more volume from the powered Kab
+A;
+Every Profiler and the Kemper Power Kabinet is perfectly matched in level.
+In difference to an external power amp, it is impossible to hard-clip the power amp of the Kabinet.
+'''For higher volumes, the analog volume control on the Kabinet should be set to maximum. <br>Then the volume is solely controlled by the Monitor Volume and the Power Amp Boost.'''
+[https://www.kemper-amps.com/forum/index.php?thread/53606-kemper-powered-kab/&postID=592157#post592157 Source: ckemper]
+== Air Chorus ==
+The Vintage Chorus type covers the sound character of all bucket brigade choruses since the CE-1. This is especially true when used before the amp.
+When you use it after the amp to create a stereo sound, it will play two choruses at the same time, one on each side.
+This is not exactly what the original bucked brigade choruses did. They played the direct signal on one stereo side, while playing the modulated effect signal on the other stereo side.
+We do not support this mode, especially because bucked brigade choruses have a very limited frequency response on the effect signal of only 4 kHz.
+We assume that you don't want to present your audience on the right PA side your guitar signal that only goes to 4 kHz.
+This is why we created the Air Chorus, with both sides modulating, and no frequency response limit. A chorus with fairness, that couldn't be made in the 70's :)
+You can try out: The Air Chorus sounds very similar to the Micro Pitch. But not equal due to the modulation.
+How does the Air Chorus behave in mono? It depends, if you make a mono mix, or only tap one stereo side.
+The former will create a chorus effect much stronger, the ladder will be about unnoticeable.
+You can try easily at home at your monitor speakers without touching a cable:
+Go to "Output Source" in the Output Menu and change "Main Output" from "Master Stereo" to "Master Mono" and "Master Left".
+CK
+Source: [https://www.kemper-amps.com/forum/index.php?thread/54428-question-about-air-chorus/&postID=595396#post595396 C Kemper]
+== Multiple Profilers and Remotes on a Network ==
+You can connect more than on Profiler and Remote on a Network.
+[[File:Kemper 2 Profilers 2 Remotes.jpg|800px|Image adapted from the excerpt from the Kemper Main manual 8.5 page 300]]
+You can assign a Remote to a specific Profiler by pressing 1 and TAP same time and select the desired Profiler from the list of Profilers listed on the display. Note that only Profilers in the network are listed.
+You can also select the entry AUTOSELECT to revert to the default behavior (connect to any Profiler).
+Source: [https://www.kemper-amps.com/forum/index.php?thread/55456-two-profilers-with-two-remotes-on-the-same-network-with-poe/&postID=604205#post604205 Timo - Kemper Support]
+== Issues ==
+=== Profiler Stage Loses Date/Time ===
+:If the internal clock of your new PROFILER Stage always looses date and time when the unit is disconnected from the power network, it requires service. Sorry for the bad news and inconvenience, but this can't just be fixed by a software update nor by just exchanging the battery. Our service has a permanent fix. Please open a support ticket here and the situation will be dealt with professionally:
+:https://www.kemper-amps.com/contact
+:Just to let you know, the clock issues has not other functional implications. So, it's safe to use the unit for guitar playing.
+[https://www.kemper-amps.com/forum/index.php?thread/54038-losing-date-and-time-when-turning-on-kemper-stage/&postID=593268#post593268 Source: Burkhard]
+== EQ ==
+=== EQ in Output Section ===
+{{:Kemper Output EQ}}
+=== Separate EQ or High/Low Cut for Monitor and Main Outputs ===
+Here's a lively discussion including CKemper. It's in German, so this link runs it through a translator.
+[https://www-kemper--amps-com.translate.goog/forum/index.php?thread/51484-low-cut-high-cut-im-output-menue/&pageNo=1&_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB&_x_tr_pto=nui Low Cut/High Cut in Outputs for Monitor and Main]
+== Liquid Profiling ==
+=== Volume ===
+The Liquid Profiling function does not change the behavior of the amp volume parameter. The difference between amp volume and rig volume is merely their position in the signal chain. While amp volume is located after the amp stack and before the effect section, allowing you to control the level before it hits the effects the rig volume is located at the very end of the signal chain and where it controls the overall volume of the rig including the effect section. In both cases, the only impact the volume has is in the perceived loudness of the rig. In no case does it change the actual sound of the rig. If you experience a change in sound it must be caused by the device that you use for monitoring the signal which might produce overtones because the volume of the signal arriving at the input of the monitoring device might clip the input section.
+[kemper-amps.com/forum/thread/61216-os-10-beta-is-out-let-s-get-liquid/?postID=658393#post658393 Source:Kemper Support]
 == Factory Reset ==
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 [[Image:KPA Profiling 3.png]]
+=== Refining ===
+https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCu7fJdp4fk&t=76s
+https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScEQUd6fvGE
+https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QF7GsbdrWZk
+https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOGDcXA0hSM
+<section begin=KemperBose />
+== Profiler to Bose L1 ==
+=== ToneMatch Mixer ===
+{{T4S icon}}{{T8S icon}}{{T1 icon}}
+Set everything flat on the ToneMatch mixer and control the guitar sound on the Profiler. If necessary, use the [[zEQ]] or [[ParaEQ]] to solve acoustic issues at the venue. That is: Use the Profiler to create your guitar sound. If necessary, use the zEQ and ParaEQ on the ToneMatch to deal with the environment. That way, when you move to a different environment, you don't have to make changes to the Profiler.
+==== Connections ====
+Connect the Profiler Main Output to the ToneMatch mixer (since the ToneMatch mixer is the input to the FOH (Front of House)).
+<section begin=MainOut />
+* XLR connection. This is a balanced connection and it is preferable
+* {{1/4 TS}} (Ordinary guitar cable). Avoid using this connection when you have cable runs in excess of 20 feet (six meters).<br>There is no advantage to using a {{1/4 TRS}} cable because the 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) Profiler outputs are unbalanced.
+;Profiler Main Outputs:These are your main stereo outputs. Use these outputs to connect to a mixing desk in a recording studio, or to the front-of-house mixer in a live situation. These outputs deliver the entire Rig: amp, cabinet, and all effects. You have a choice of XLR (balanced) or quarter-inch TS-jacks (unbalanced). The XLR outputs are protected against 48V phantom power fed by a mixing desk. However, you should avoid feeding phantom power into the PROFILER if you want the best audio quality. Like all inputs and outputs, it offers a ground lift to prevent a loop hum.
+Source: Kemper Main Manual
+<section end=MainOut />
+===== ToneMatch Mixer Aux Inputs =====
+If you are short of channels you can use
+/4 (6.3 mm) Tip-Sleeve cable to the ToneMatch mixer Aux inputs.
+* T1  input 4 and 5
+* T4S inputs 5 and 6 (See: [[T4S Aux Inputs]])
+* T8S inputs 9 and 10 (See: [[T8S Aux Inputs]])
+==== Settings ====
+In the Profile Output section, page 1, Set Main Output to Master Mono (or Master Stereo if you are running two L1 systems).
+On the ToneMatch mixer, on the channel to which you have attached the Profiler
+;ToneMatch Preset
+:Category: Electric Guitars
+:Preset: Flat E. Guitar ZEQ or General Processor [try both]
+;ZEQ:  Lo, Mid, Hi set to 0 (I use this for quick changes to compensate for room acoustics)
+;ParaEQ: All bypassed
+;Comp/Gate: Bypassed
+;Mod: Bypassed
+;Delay: Bypassed
+;Reverb: Bypassed
+=== No Mixer ===
+If you are not using a mixer between the Profiler and the Bose system, this section is for you.
+==== L1 Pro ====
+{{L1 Pro icon}}
+You can connect the Profile Main Output to the L1 Pro Input 3.
+{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}|MainOut}}
+==== L1 Model 1S/L1 Model II ====
+{{Model II icon}}{{Model 1S icon}}
+Connect the Profiler Main Output to the Analog Input on the Power Stand.
+Set the Analog Input Trim so you get a solid green light. If you see solid red, turn down the Trim
+==== L1 Compact ====
+{{Compact icon}}Connect the Profiler Main Output to Channel 2. Set the ToneMatch switch to Line Level (Down).
+==== S1 Pro ====
+{{S1 Pro icon}}Connect the Profiler Main Output to Channel 1 or 2.
+{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}|MainOut}}
+Another option is to connect the Profiler headphone output to the S1 Pro Input 3 (the 1/8 inch (3mm) input). Input 3 is stereo.
+<section end=KemperBose />
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