Kemper Profiling Amplifier Manual - page 18

KEMPER PROFILING AMPLIFIER

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Gain knob

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The GAIN knob controls the amount of distortion and covers an extremely wide range from ultra-clean to 

totally distorted. The GAIN control allows for the same large range on all profiles, even if the original amp 

has a more limited gain range.

The gain parameter compensates for the loss in level with any amount of gain reduction. You can turn 

the gain value to zero for every amp profile and the result will be a totally undistorted and uncompressed 

sound that has the same perceived loudness as the fully distorted version.

Speaking of clean sounds, let’s talk about perceived loudness in respect to gain level. With distorted 

sounds, the perceived loudness is often determined by the amount of distortion, not by the level of the 

guitar. On the other hand, the perceived loudness of an undistorted, purely clean sound often depends on 

the type of pickups of your guitar. Our level compensation feature for clean sounds might emphasize such 

differences in level.

So, if you notice that your guitar is too low or too high in volume when you turn the gain down to zero, ad-

just the “Input Clean Sens” parameter. This adjusts the sensitivity of the clean input so that the clean sound 

has the same loudness as the distorted version. Setting the correct input sensitivity is crucial if you want to 

get the most out of your Kemper Profiling Amplifier.

Input button 

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Press this button to enter the input section where you set the input sensitivity for your guitar. There are 

two parameters in this section: “Clean Sens” and “Distorted Sens”. Each one can be modified using a dedi-

cated soft knob. The NOISE GATE, with its dedicated knob, also belongs to the input section.

The input section is locked by default. The settings will be relevant for every rig or performance until you 

decide to unlock it. If you unlock this section, the input settings will be individually saved and recalled per 

rig. Alternatively, you can leave the input section locked, and create local presets for individual guitars. You 

can then switch between these presets independently of switching rigs.

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For example: if you want to use different guitars, you can create an customized local presets for each. 

When you switch guitars, simply select the respective local input preset, and the rest of the rig will remain 

unchanged. Remember: the input section is locked by default, therefore changing rigs will not affect it.