For sure kemper is a company with people that have a marvellous approach to the Customer. Some years ago I discovered that the kemper I bought used was a stolen unit. I contacted them and they were able to trace the owner, kemper paid the shipping back to the factory, they refurbished the unit and then send it back to the owner. I was able to receive my money back from paypal, and for approx the money i spent buying an used unit, kemper offered to send me a new one, because i spent time and effort to do the right thing. They are amazing and also for this reason I am still a kemper user (for sure the 1st reason is that it sounds amazing...)

Honestly one of my favorite features of the kemper is that there’s no true sequel, they’ve done an outstanding job of just updating the original unit in my opinion.

Tbh I absolutely dont care about the display. I actually really like the sophisticated and pragmatic approach they use.

New Fractal, Quad Cortex, HeadRush, Line 6... They all come out with their new & improved versions, while Christoph Kemper continues to add value to his loyal customers. Happy to give him my business.

I don’t mind the Kemper interface on the Toaster as it’s meant to be like adjusting amp controls. But I would imagine someone using the floor unit would be so confused never having used the toaster. If anything, maybe the floor unit could use a refresh regarding the interface, but at least you have the editor at your disposal. I personally loved the Kemper 2 question at the end of the last video. Absolutely made me LOL. HW’s editing and CK’s reaction was golden!

... thinking about the PEOPLE. That is such a beautiful business model. Person centric. Yes. God bless anyone that thinks this way.

I think the challenge Kemper has is with sales and the age of this product. As others have said, We've gotten so used to planned obsolescence in tech that we are getting to the point that new buyers are worried their product will be obsolete in a year. Maybe there is a way for them to assure new buyers that won't happen? I really don't think a 2nd generation is needed. Does Nam or the Tonex capture algorithm require that much more DSP? The internal processors can surely handle it. The ports can obviously handle more since they are rolling out USB audio. Touch screen? nah. I'd rather they beef up their Ipad/tablet support.

I think the only thing I want from Kemper is more customization of profiles (sounds like this is already coming with liquid profiling) and a faster experience overall. I dont have experience with other similar products, but turning on and updating the Kemper feels miserably slow. But even these things wouldn't make me purchase a revised kemper. Im happy with what ive got.

One of the Reasons I bought the Kemper was that I had the Access Virus and a TI as well and these were great units with lots of free Updates. I never regretted buying one of the devices. And with the Kemper updates i think they even outdone themselves. While other companies promise you features that never see the light Kemper gives you more with free updates, which is amazing!

For me the liquid profiling as announced is maybe only an intermediate step. What if you‘d be able to profile your amp while turning all knobs ( gain, treble etc.) back and forward and the Kemper is storing all the information. This would be really liquid. It would be the merge off all single profiles we need to do by today. But THIS probably would definitely need far more CPU and DSP capabilities. So, this could be a need for a new platform. And why not. After that long period of staying with the old one. Kemper reminds me a bit on Nord keyboards. They indeed changed the platforms quite frequent, but you always got the possibility to load fresh samples into legacy products for free. You have the freedom to choose a new keyboard because you want the new features or stay with the old one if you are happy. I like that.

Great observations, and it is a breath of fresh air to have an entrepreneur running a company that’s people and quality centric. Keep it up Kemper!

Holy words HW! Really loved your interview with Christoph :) Indeed he enjoys solving problems and embarking on challenges that no one has taken on before. He's a true innovator, full stop! Those liquid profiles are literally mind-blowing 🤯 and something that everyone dreamed about until today! I’m not so sure they’ll ever release a Kemper plug-in though as it would somehow cannibalize the hardware units (they don’t have the Line 6 user base), but on the other side, it can be very handy for recording studios. We’ll see… maybe a Kemper Keytar with full-res guitar profiles? 😁

The problem that they will continue to have is that folks will hold off on a buying a unit believing an update is potentially around the corner. It’s unfortunate that Apple (and tech in general) has trained us to constantly expect updates, however it remains a concern with devices like Kempers and Helixes due to their architecture. Good video. I look forward to watching the interview.

The Kemper is the greatest piece of Gear I have ever bought and for me cured my insatiable G.A.S. that I suffered with for years. Thanks Christoph Kemper!

Are the Kemper Kone and Kemper Kone NEO the same sound quality, just with different weights?

Kemper is still the king of profilers, I just sold a QC and some other bedroom type profile units and bought a second kemper. (Im yet to try two kempers out at once but dying to run 2x600 watts 😆😁

Kemper is an old product which can compete with the cutting edge technologies like QC & ToneX. If they decide to do Kemper 2 I'd expect it should be something new and refreshing really. Otherwise it does not make sense. People who talk about Kemper 2 just to have the "2" in the end do not understand the cost of the R&D and launch of a new product: new hardware, new software, new supply chains, advertisement, customer support training, and so on and so forth.

Its just a big thing to keep the product an investment people can rely on. Something you know, you dont have to replace all the time. Thats outstanding and rare 🤙

I just want a rack unit with USB compatibility. I don’t want the floorboard and I don’t want to use output jacks on my toaster

The only things left after this pending update that could make my Kemper significantly better after 10 years? A new, faster CPU/memory unit and a beefier DSP (FPGA?). DSP tech has advanced EXPONENTIALLY since the Profiler was introduced. The software is fine. With a hardware update, by now we should be able to run two separate profiles simultaneously and be able to have tails carry over when switching slots that have totally different effects in Performance Mode.

Others will always chase better price and appearance. But I’ve had my Kemper for nearly 8 years now - and I don’t have any plans to change. I’ll stick with a company that sticks with me.

If they have patented the liquid profiling on top of a regular profile, it doesn’t seem like they are gonna abandon a physical unit.

As a synth player and owning 2 Virus synths... I kind of wish that Kemper would go in that my direction. I'll never sell my two Virus synths, but I would add one to "the collection" if he comes up with an evolution of the existing - I'm using them all the time.

That was the design philosophy behind the Stage. A device that was backwards compatible but had a few extra features. I can see them bringing out a dual profiler with stereo outs.

Say what you will about the sound quality, how it compares to a real amp etc. but imo Kemper’s greatest accomplishment is its lifespan. 10 years already (iirc) without any “new and improved” hardware, just great free updates

For what would you need a Kemper 2?

The worse [INNOCENT] thing about Chris is that he is not a guitarist, He will never experience the SHEER JOY and CALM, that guitarist experience because my friends he made the kemper too good. It keeps on getting NEW too good. He is a keyboardist, he cannot know how much love we experience being a guitarist from experiencing the kemper. Its like me inventing a great keyboard, and Chris saying Bro, I'm a guitarist. Well you cant know how cool the Virus is :)

I watched that interview and have a Kemper myself and I gotta say it reminds me of an old Taoist saying, “if you do not compete you will not have competition”. The fact that Kristoff is willing to push so many updates to an already great product in a world where any other company would be on version 7 is really a breath of fresh air and goes to show you the conviction he has in his employees and design

A VST PlugIn would be great. For me, that's still the point which draws me to Helix, as it's currently the only system where you can get the same sound out of both the software and the hardware.

Do keyboards again! YES YES YES! But I love how Christoph (I partly named my youngest son after him having owned a Virus and a Kemper) is able to squeeze so much incremental value out of the Kemper year after year after year.

What I would wish for is a possibility to profile pedals, preamps, poweramps, cabs separately and have more output possibilities (for example: preamp out (no poweramp no cab) dedicated fx-loop (like the floorversion has). A global "input eq" for balancing different guitars with saveable presets, more fx-slots in front and post amp. That is what I can come up with.

i've bought the Kemper 3 years ago , i would be kinda mad if they release a better version of it :D

The kemper doesn’t need a touch screen or to be micro, that would likely be a downgrade and moving away from what makes the Kemper work. A Kemper “player” could be useful, but I can imagine it also being frustrating due to the lack of connectivity and features it would be missing. However as a nice to have it would be good to have a slightly bigger and more high res screen and a slightly smaller form factor so that the remote can fit in a 19” rack for storage or so that the Kemper rack doesn’t take up an extra rack slot just for the feet, but that would have to be weighed up against the impact on thermals as well as complicating, manufacturing, sales and logistical impacts of having additional models in circulation just for a those benefits. The things that seem most in need of an update are the toaster/rack and specifically the lack of 2nd FX loop, the lack of bi directional SPDIF clock and wireless. The toaster also looks a lot less aesthetically pleasing and modern than the stage. Also the remote could do with a bit of an upgrade to give it some more of the stage functionality, such as the additional led lights. These are all relatively minor and reflects just how well designed the kemper is in the first place and why they shouldn’t just rush out new models.

I just ordered my second Kemper two days ago, it sits in its box ready to be opened and set up. Maybe I should just return it to Sweetwater and wait for the Kemper 2!!!! 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

Re-amping is simple using spdif. Only 2 kables required... ;)

Kemper just got marked down by almost 25% on Sweetwater - I'm going to say new hardware imminent

I play Kemper stage live. My only complaint has been a missing Android and now we are getting it. I have no plans to get rid of my stage. I have had it since 2018 and I am still discovering features. Built in Wifi, is awesome I do wish it would use an already established wifi though. Anymore bands running live have their own wifi running as well. So I would love to be able to join it to our existing wifi rather than using it's own internal wifi. If you can do that I haven't seen it yet or figured it out. Also Midi over WIFI would be awesome. Being able to use the USB audio is kind of cool also the other fluid profiles sound really cool as well.

Absolutely fire Kemper content 🔥

The question (outside new features) is, will today's new component choices make a significant difference to capture/profile/sound quality? - the 'primary' function of the Kemper. Given that the Kemper was first demoed waaay back at NAMM 2011 (if my Googling is right), if there's little that todays components can add then Mr Kemper got a hell of a lot correct at day#1. I don't know if in hindsight he feels a significant missed opportunity to earn much more through the usual iterations of so many other products. Probably, unless he's a rare true altruistic/if you're going to do something then DO IT RIGHT human - massive kudos if yes. New features? yes of course, that would be welcome and justify a Kemper 2, though I'd imagine we'd be looking at expanding towards the Axe side of things, maybe some pedal loops...you know...the usual stuff.

I got the same impression from Christoph as well in that clip, they're definitely working on something and not showing the full picture just yet. The liquid profiling could be the layup for something new in the future, interesting times!

The biggest gripe I have with the Kemper is the limit of 4 stomps and 4 effects and no parallel routing capability. I don't see how they fix that without a new hardware interface. This is where I'm looking into the Fractal FM9 as an alternative.

Would love you to walk us through these new things in video.

I agree…. And I use my temper all the time I recorded it SPDIF and it still sounds great and very Tweakable

tbh he sort of answers to _my_ question. I'd like for kemper to forget about guitar amp modelling for a while and gives us the Access Virus Ti3.

This people/customer centric approach is the very reason why I will never give any money to Fractal. I can actually afford a Fractal unit, but, I will never buy one, the owner's behaviour on his forum is reprehensible and its made in China with the cheapest components and the price a whopping $4,800 AUD. Once I bought the Eleven Rack and then a group of Fractal acolytes came in to the forum and started badmouthing the unit, when one of the 11R users pointed out that the Fractal had copied a lot of the 11R features they retreated almost as fast as they came in, the rot sets in from the top.

I love the Kemper! If it sounds bad to someone, it is because they don’t know how to control a amplifier in the first place. On the subject of touchscreens, I was just reading yesterday morning how many manufactures were listening to feedback from customers, and abandoning touch screens in their automobiles. In my opinion, the touchscreen has no place on a unit such as the stage. Totally useless for me, as I am blind, and unless they implement Speech into the unit, like Apple does, I would be better off sticking with my good old stage. Rig Manager and the Kemper Stage is the whole package imo, and I’m glad that they don’t just make their products obsolete at the drop of a hat. Having said that, I’m always interested if they should make new gear lol.

Thanks man! Greetings from germany!

Did i understsnd correctly that reamping is now available using USB?

I am hoping that the new USB I/O can be routed to the effects loop, because the S/PDIF cannot do that. That would allow me to stay in the digital realm when using my UA Apollo as an effects platform with just one cable. Yes, I could use analog cables but doing so uses valuable analog I/O on the Apollo. My use case is only in studio, not live. I will use the S/PDIF for I/O between the Kemper and the Apollo (for recording), while using USB for the effects loops (on the Stage). The Apollo has some of the best plugin effects available with ultra low latency. Imagine putting an Empirical Labs Distressor and a Pultec EQ in front of the tone stack to precisely shape that section of the sound, and then a Space Echo and a Capitol Chambers reverb after the tone stack in the second loop after the tone stack. Even if I have to use a pair of analog inputs and outputs and the USB IO to use both loops, it will be better than needing to use two pairs.

I could care less about touch screen, I prefer the industrial tough aesthetic and feel to it, it’s more manly, I don’t even use the ipad/iPhone app, Kemper is not an smartphone that needs to be replaced every year, I bought a Kemper to play music not play candy crush

Are there any updates to the effects and or routing for effects? It seems this is just for Stack sounds sort of like trying to keep their place within that field especially with the new competitor that seems to be more practical and pedalboard friendly.

When is the new Access Virus TI3 comes out?

When is this happening? I'm waiting for the USB recording ability. 👍

Helix interface is perfect QC interface is pretty good Axe FX 3 is intimidating but functional Kemper…..it’s something

Good shout!

I'm gonna be buying a Toaster if my bonus comes through in the coming few weeks. I'd be disappointed if they got rid of the Toaster and replaced it with some pocket-based tech tool...might as well go check out the Tone X if Kemper decided to do that.

A better question is will anybody care by the time they do 😂

You think he's joking about keyboards, but I bet that guy is going to incorporate his Kemper tech into keyboards and blow the market up. LOL

I really want dual processing pathes for blends or 2 guitars. That's all I'm after.

So it is for sure called Kemper 2, or did you just say that? Serious question. I wouldn't add a number to the device if I were them.

Do we know when the update will be available HW?

HW Flexing hard on us! 🤩 right hand man!

When do the people see, feel, use the liquid profiler software?? Did he SAY???

10+ years is a pretty long time when it comes to electronics, sooner or later key components will become obsolete and then if not before will we probably see a new Kemper. It will definately be able to use old profiles but i would be surpriced if there wouldnt be improved technology in there to be able to make better profiles than before besides a lot of other improvements.

Why would Kemper release an upgraded Kemper when this is still selling for $2300, and they can continue to market the toaster with a new feature USB recording (10 year old technology) or "liquid profiling," huh? AI will be introduced into amp technology at some point. "I see you're trying to reproduce Child in Time by Deep Purple tone using your 2013 Gibson SG with stock pickups? Here you go, make sure to pull your volume pot down to 70%, tone to 80% and use your bridge pickup.

Leo kemper. 🤣. I appreciate the fact that kemper hasn’t released kemper 2 and basically are on like kemper 1000 with all the updates they give me for free! A kemper 2 would be a step backwards. That’s one reason I hate iPhones and tech… your brand new shiny tech object is obsolete in 1 year, only good as an iPod and you’re left feeling like your being left out of the latest greatest thing.

I don't think there will be a Kemper 2 anytime soon; the CPU and electronics in the Kemper are barely working to their full potential to run the unit, and when you fill it up with whatever effects you want, the quality does not degrade, and there is no resource management, at least that I know off, that switches DSP power from one effect to another in order to compensate, there is no fan, minimal ventilation and almost never heats up, meaning they picked a future proof CPU and optimized the software to make everything even better and faster through the years. I believe the STAGE has a better CPU, as owners say it boots faster, and I know there is no difference in performance between the two, at least from the digital side of things. I think there are 2 justifications for a Kemper 2; a Dual amp setup (possibly a 2nd input too) and pedal profiling at least for drive/boost/distorion/fuzz pedal. I want a 6v6 tube power section, but that's just me 😁

I don't believe they will release a Kemper 2 unless *they* feel there's a need for it. Whether it's to offer more routing options or simply because it can't handle bigger software updates in the future. It seems to me that Christoph will only release something that serves a purpose rather than just for the sake of releasing something new.

I think everyone has over looked that all of a sudden you can use the USB to reamp and etc. It's hidden feature that has always Ben there . There is more hidden features that has always Ben there. Think about that

I love Kemper

All hail the king of clickbait!

What does it mean, body language wise, when someone is answering a question and touching his nose in the process ... I wonder ...

A Kemper 2... Should be better in the effects department.. Specially with MODULATION.. That's the major weakness that should be upgraded imho.

I'd be super happy with new Virus as well. Not quite sure what it would do, as the current one is virtually perfect.

I have a Helix and don’t know what to do 😆

the friedman ir x is the kemper slayer sounds better and it's way cheaper

I wouldn't make a Kemper 2. what i would do instead is a Kemper for pedals. a small pedalboard friendly unit that profiles different drives, distortions and fuzzes. it would be a standard in every pedalboard.

But I want Kemper mini for my board 😞🥲🙏🏻🥹

I dont see kemper making something that functions or looks like a QC or Helix, we need functionality, thats why i dont use a Kemper, if it sounds the best in the world, it doesnt matter because it cant do the things I and many others need it to do

Hey Mr. Tone Junk I think thst you ate bad dreaming Jow can do these speculations, someone who is obiously not drunk is saying that there will be no Kemper 2. And is loughing and shouting out loud about your question !!!!!

Yes sir! Agreed!

So you have basically nothing to say, and this is fookin' clickbate. Why am I here?

please never make a product with a screen built in !!! make it that you can usb a device as your screen !!!

If Kemper do a stomp version or do a specific valve power amp, then I will go back to Kemper.

Sorry but I strongly disagree with this point of view… he doesn’t innovate anymore because of the huge inertia of his company and the huge amount of cash they do quite easily right now which I can understand. But as a customer pov it’s not a good thing.

I find Kemper user interface to be so bad.

Not a fan of that display at all and the kemper hardware as a whole feels dated very limited amount of effects able to be used at once the new features help but dont make the other short comings all of a sudden disappear

meh

Lots of talking, no showing, useless video.

It’s one of the ugliest pieces of hardware ever created for musicians. It looks like an appliance found in a fallout shelter in the cold war era. I don’t want it visible on stage or in my living room. They’re being left behind & seem unwilling to progress.