Direct Amp Profiles - Kemper Profiler Main Manual

Working with Amplifier PROFILEs, Cabinet PROFILEs, Power Amps and Guitar Cabinets 82
The second difference, compared to Studio PROFILEs, is that the cabinet module is switched off, because there is
no virtual cabinet included. In other words: Direct PROFILEs are contained entirely within the amplifier module. If
your Direct PROFILE needs a cabinet, either load a cabinet preset or choose a cabinet from a Rig in the browse
pool.
A Direct PROFILE will be taken by feeding the output of the reference device directly, or via DI box, into the
RETURN (or RETURN 1) of the PROFILER, rather than capturing the sound by microphone. No further preparation
is needed. During the process, the PROFILER will automatically detect the character of a Direct PROFILE and
disable the cabinet module accordingly. However, not every DI box is suitable for this job - because the DI box has
to be placed between power amplifier and guitar cabinet, it needs to be capable of handling such signal levels. Some
DI boxes are only suitable for line level signals and cannot be used. If the DI box provides speaker simulation, or
attenuation, these features need to be inactive. Some DI boxes don't allow complete deactivation.

Direct Amp PROFILEs

Direct Amp PROFILEs consist of the pre-amp and power amp of the reference amp and have the distinct benefit of
making a solid-state power amp sound like a tube power amp. Even the important impedance interactions between
the power amp and the guitar cabinet are captured, despite the cabinet itself not being included.
A Direct Amp PROFILE can run a physical guitar cabinet with the highest possible authenticity, amplified by a solid-
state amp, or the built-in class D power amp of PowerHead and PowerRack. No tube power amp is required,
because the power amp interactions are already captured within the Direct Amp PROFILE and played back
perfectly, via a linear power amplifier. Playing back a Direct Amp PROFILE through a tube power amp would not
lead to an authentic sound, as you would end up with two tube-amps in the chain - one virtual, and one physical.
Since the cabinet module of any Direct PROFILE is empty, it could also be enhanced by a Cabinet PROFILE from
another Rig or cabinet preset. To do this, bring the cabinet module into focus and turn the BROWSE knob to locate a
suitable cab from your own presets, or any other Rig.