I am officially ampless.
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I am officially ampless.
Just sold my 6505+ along with some other gear that was taking up space. Now I need to buy something. Looking at an Axe-Fx Ultra vs a Kemper. This won't be for live use, only home recording. What should I do?
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Re: I am officially ampless.
Kemper for sure.
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your pod stuff sounds awesome, really looking forward to the Kemper recordings that you should be making.
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Kemper by 10,000 miles.
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thank me later, i even got you a lower price too
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Depends.
Do you like effects? AxeFX
Do you like just amps? Kemper.
For what I do, having a Kemper doesn't negate the need for my AxeFX.
(From a guy who has spent TONS of time with both.)
Do you like effects? AxeFX
Do you like just amps? Kemper.
For what I do, having a Kemper doesn't negate the need for my AxeFX.
(From a guy who has spent TONS of time with both.)
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Re: I am officially ampless.
This is really tough. I'd have to stretch my limit a bit to get the Kemper. I thought they were a bit cheaper used. Thinking if I can find an Axe used for like $1250, I'll probably end up going that route.
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Loop wrote:Depends.
Do you like effects? AxeFX
Do you like just amps? Kemper.
For what I do, having a Kemper doesn't negate the need for my AxeFX.
(From a guy who has spent TONS of time with both.)
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Dude, I can't wait to hear what tones you get out of either one. You have some of the best POD tones I've ever heard...with some proper modelling I have a feeling you're gonna get ridiculous tones.
My opinion, for you, is get the Kemper...You don't seem to a WHOLE lot with effects, and the sims on the kemper seem to be quite a bit more realistic. Though I absolutely loved my Ultra. And I think the II is even better...owner not withstanding
Good luck and keep us posted dude!
My opinion, for you, is get the Kemper...You don't seem to a WHOLE lot with effects, and the sims on the kemper seem to be quite a bit more realistic. Though I absolutely loved my Ultra. And I think the II is even better...owner not withstanding

Good luck and keep us posted dude!
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honestly, i don't expect that either would be significantly better than other stuff you've done with VSTs.
considered an eleven rack?
considered an eleven rack?
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Kemper kicks all kinds of ass over the Axe for pure solid brutal tone. IMO of course.
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Can't seem to multi-quote...so KC thanks for the kind words. You're right that I don't normally use a crazy amount of FX, but I am intrigued by the great effects the Snax does have. Plus if I ever get sick of modelling, I could get another amp and run this through the loop.
Zach, I do think I get some decent tones with VST's, but it'd be nice to be able to have everything in one tidy package. And I have thought about the 11r, but the clips that I've heard aren't something that would make me get rid of the fiddy(I'm sure you would
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Zach, I do think I get some decent tones with VST's, but it'd be nice to be able to have everything in one tidy package. And I have thought about the 11r, but the clips that I've heard aren't something that would make me get rid of the fiddy(I'm sure you would

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exafro wrote:This is really tough. I'd have to stretch my limit a bit to get the Kemper. I thought they were a bit cheaper used. Thinking if I can find an Axe used for like $1250, I'll probably end up going that route.
Go Kemper...long term it is the best bet. I mean people like Sacha are giving their studio amp banks away. His tone is fkn utter ear buggery
[video]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXkWODWuuUQ[/video]
Then again..Knowing my luck he used the snax to record this. haha
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Re: I am officially ampless.
If it was me, I'd get the Kemper personally.
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After thinking it through, I'm going with the Ultra(shoulda gone with the II.) If anyone sees one or knows a person selling at around $1300 please let me know. All the ones on Ebay are going for 1400 plus, which seems slightly high.
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I would go with Kemper. Oh wait.
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Good luck man! You will love the ultra...The effects are awesome, and could inspire you to play things you normally wouldn't!
Can't wait to hear your clips!
Can't wait to hear your clips!
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