Kemper Profiler Player
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Kemper
Profiler Player
Product Info
Article Number:
582568
Brand:
Kemper
Model:
Profiler Player
Category:
Electric Guitar Preamps
Price:
$767.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Kemper Profiler Player is a game-changer for guitarists wanting amp tones from their heroes without hauling heavy gear. It's perfect for gigging musicians, studio players, or anyone craving a vast palette of amp sounds and effects in a small footprint. Just be prepared to invest some time learning its ins and outs – the rewards are well worth it.
Product Description
- Kemper Profiler Player
- Multi Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Transforms the pedalboard into an arena-ready touring rig
- Kemper profiling technology and Kemper FX in the size of a stomp pedal
- Loads any amp profile from the huge library of available free and commercial profiles and provides selected FX settings
- IR loading and switching options
- 4 Effect Blocks in addition to the amp stack - 2 Pre and 2 Post Amp
- Features 3 individually assignable footswitches for switching between Rig
- FX and Performance as well as the most important controls and buttons
- LED system provides detailed visual feedback on the current device status
- In-depth editing via the Rig Manager software available for all relevant platforms
- Bluetooth and WiFi connection
- Controls: FX1
- gain
- bass
- middle
- treble
- rig vol
- master vol
- Push buttons: Bank
- 1 - 5
- Footswitches: 1
- FOH/Studio output: XLR
- Stereo monitor output: 2x 6.3 mm stereo jack
- Headphone output: 6.3 mm stereo jack
- Expression pedal connection: 6.3 mm stereo jack
- 2 USB connections
- Power supply adapter connection: barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- centre negative
- Power supply via 9-12 V DC power supply
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 145 x 166 x 68 mm
- Weight: 1110 g
- Includes power supply
*Note:* Battery operation is not supported
PROS
- • Exceptional amp profiling accuracy captures nuanced tube amp characteristics.
- • Kemper FX are surprisingly high-quality, rivaling boutique pedal sounds.
- • Rig Manager software offers deep editing capabilities for ultimate customization.
- • Compact form factor transforms pedalboards into powerful, touring-ready rigs.
CONS
- • Steep learning curve for mastering profiling and Rig Manager software.
- • Profile quality heavily relies on the source profile – garbage in, garbage out.
- • Limited physical controls can feel restrictive for quick adjustments on stage.
Key Features
Channels
Infinite, limited only by profile and performance slots.
Preamp Type
Digital Modeling (Kemper Profiling Technology)
EQ
4-band EQ (Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence) with parametric mid control.
Effects
4 Effect Blocks (2 Pre-Amp, 2 Post-Amp) with Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Phaser, Tremolo, etc.
Connections
Stereo XLR Out, 6.3mm Instrument Input, 6.3mm Aux Input, USB, Bluetooth, WiFi, 6.3mm Footswitch Input, Expression Pedal Input
Weight
2.5 kg (5.5 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a significantly scaled-down version, lacking the physical connections and some of the advanced routing options, but retains the core profiling and sound quality.
Absolutely, the Kemper Community is very active, and there's a huge library of user-created profiles available for free or purchase – just download them via WiFi or USB.
Kemper offers extensive tutorials and resources on their website, and there are many helpful videos online; it takes practice, but it’s a rewarding process.
