Kemper Profiling Amplifier Manual - page 48

KEMPER PROFILING AMPLIFIER

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Taking a profile

Once the reference amp is setup just the way you like it, it’s time to start profiling Don’t worry, once you 

read through this guide and tried it for yourself, we are sure you’ll agree that profiling is a very simple and 

straightforward process.

Start by choosing a rig in Browse mode. It’s a good idea to choose a profile that is somewhat related in 

character to the reference amp. This will give you the chance to compare the existing rig with that of the 

setup you are about to profile, thereby ensuring that you get a result that is even better suited to your 

needs.

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Switch off any effects loop in the rig you have chosen, to prevent your reference amp from sitting in the 

effects loop of its own profile. Effects loops are indicated by the LED color white.

Using other built-in KPA effects in the reference rig while you are profiling is not a problem. Those effects 

you have engaged will still be audible when you switch to your reference amp, so you can configure the 

KPA’s stomp boxes and other effects in the Profiling amp to suit your reference amp tone, even before tak-

ing the profile. When you have taken the profile and stored it as a part of a new rig, all the stomps and ef-

fects that were part of the original rig will be stored also.

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If you prefer a pure sound with no effects, you can either switch any stomps and effects off prior to profil-

ing, or choose a rig with no active stomps and effects.

Next, turn the chicken-head to the Profiler position. At this point, you will still hear the previously selected 

rig. Use the soft buttons to switch between the reference amp and the KPA/profile.

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Output levels

Set the output level of the reference amp to roughly the same level as the internal sound of the KPA. You 

can check level differences by switching back and forth between the current rig and your reference amp. 

You can adjust the incoming volume of your reference amp with the “Profiling Return Level” parameter. If 

the master LED turns red when you play your reference amplifier, the level is too hot. Once the profiling 

procedure is finished, the KPA will fine tune the monitoring volume automatically so there will be no differ-

ence in perceived loudness.