Kemper PROFILER Player receives Update 12.1 with New Features!
New upgrads add sought-after effects simulations and functionality for gigging.
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[February 28, 2025] The latest OS update 12.1 for the Profiler Player is a major enhancement that makes it even more flexible for live and studio use. New features include improved distortion and overdrive settings, morphing, dedicated output EQs, and an additional stereo output option. This makes the compact Profiler Player even more versatile and gives you even more control over your sound.
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Profiler Player now Features New Distortion Pedals, Real-Time Morphing, and an Additional Stereo Output
The update brings to the Profiler Player a host of legendary overdrive and distortion pedals that were previously only available on Kemper’s larger units. These include replicas of classics like the Tube Screamer, Big Muff, Rat, OCD, Metal Zone, and DS-1. These accurate models give the player an authentic analog sound with an enormous range of distortion options.
The Morphing feature creates dynamic sound changes by seamlessly modifying multiple rig parameters, either via pedal control or at the touch of a button. This allows for drastic changes or subtle adjustments in real time, which is especially useful for live performances. In addition, there are now two dedicated 4-band equalizers for the main and monitor outputs, allowing you to customize the sound for different playback channels.
Profiler Player Update 12.1: A Must-Have not Only for Live Guitarists
Another highlight is the additional stereo output, which converts the previous main output into an unbalanced stereo output. This opens up new routing possibilities, allowing you to send a full-range signal to a PA and use two Kemper Cabinets or conventional guitar cabinets for monitoring at the same time. This is an important addition for live guitarists who need flexible signal routing.
The free OS 12.1 update is now available for download from the official Kemper website, making the Profiler Player even more powerful on stage and in the studio.
LVLII and LVLIII: What’s in the new upgrade packages for Kemper Profiler Player?
[September 27, 2024] Kemper has announced two levels of optional upgrades for its compact Kemper Profiler Player. While LVLII adds many additional effects known and beloved from the bigger Profiler models, LVLIII gets you more preset slots and a host of extra functionalities. They are not free, however.
Kemper announced today two upgrades for the Kemper Profiler Player: LVLII and LVLIII. The wording is important here: upgrade, not update. These are not free firmware updates. Rather, both paid packages contain a variety of new features and effects.
The LVLII upgrade brings a variety of additional effect emulations known from the larger Kemper models to the compact Amp-in-a-Box. From the popular Kemper Drive and Kemper Fuzz models to a pitch shifter delay to a range of modulation effects and reverbs, the package includes almost 50 effects. And each one includes many of the presets, Kemper users know from the other Profilers models. Also included: morphing to temporarily switch and morph from one effect preset to another, beat scanner and rig X-fade time.
How much are the two upgrades?
LVLIII further expands the functionality of the Kemper Profiler Player. There is a new looper function. You also get more effect slots (four mono effects before and four stereo effects after the amp block), more rack slots (125 banks for up to 625 rigs), Parallel Path for parallel routing of effects, MIDI program change functionality for automatic, MIDI-controlled preset changes and rig spillover are included in this upgrade. Note that LVLII is mandatory to get LVLIII.
Owners of a Kemper Profiler Player can purchase LVLII and LVLIII (if they already own LVLII) individually or as a bundle directly from Kemper. LVLII costs 179 euros, LVLII costs an additional 149 euros, or both together cost 299 euros. You can purchase the Profiler Player itself at Thomann*.
[December 19, 2023 ]The Kemper PROFILER Player has just been announced and offers amp tones and studio-grade FX in a small footprint. Packing is a host of great features, all perfect for guitarists on the move.
Kemper PROFILER Player
The Kemper PROFILER Player packs a lot of punch into its diminutive footprint. This latest product offers the full arsenal of Kemper amp tones, identical to the amp section of its famous Big Brothers and it loads any amp Profile from the vast library of existing free and commercial Profiles. It also packs in selected FX settings, IR loading, and switching capabilities.
This also means that it can utilise the new Liquid Profiling tech, the KEMPER FX and give users the same level of tone as the larger siblings.
FX
This new Player offers a well-curated selection, including 136 different FX settings from the Kemper PROFILER FX’s 444 plus FX presets. These can be arranged in 4 effect blocks in addition to the amplifier stack. With two effects placed “pre” the amp stack, and another two “post” the amp.
Rig Manager
It features three freely assignable foot switches and a host of control knobs and buttons. Then for digging deeper into every aspect of the FX, it uses Rig Manager. Rig Manager allows control over guitar amps and in-depth editing of all parameters. It works on iPhones, iPads, Android Phones, Android Tablets, Kindle Fire, macOS, and Windows.
Stage & Studio
It can also work with one or two Kemper Power Cabinets and will work as a 4/4 audio interface. Making it perfect for both stage and studio.
Key Specifications at a glance
- Sturdy metal pedal housing
- 127 dB dynamic range Guitar Input – amongst the best in the industry
- 3 Footswitches for Rig, FX, and Performance switching (Further control units supported)
- All Push-pots for additional second-level parameter access
- Amp controls Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Rig Volume
- 4 x PROFILER FX – 2 pre and 2 post amp stack
- FX 1 and FX 2 Control and switch
- High Power Headphone Output
- Loads Cabinet IRs
- Master Volume
- Bluetooth and WiFi Connectivity (Audio streaming for Spotify, etc. & ext. Control/Editing)
- Connects to RigManager remote app on all relevant platforms
- Supports KEMPER Kone Technology for running speaker Imprints with KEMPER Power Kabinets
- Audio Interface 4/4 via USB
- MIDI via USB – Supports typical USB2MIDI cables
- Three separate Output Groups: XLR FOH/ Studio Out, Independent 2 x 1/4“ TSR Jack Stereo Monitor Out, Stereo Headphone Out
- USB B/A for external connections (Computer, USB Stick)
- 9V Power Supply
- 50 Rigs on board plus access to thousands of rigs from the Factory Content/ Rig Exchange etc.
- Editor apps for iOS, iPad OS, Android, Kindle Fire, MacOS, Windows
Verdict
This latest version of the Kemper PROFILER packs a punch and the low price point is going to make it a must-have new product for many guitarists.
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3 responses to “Kemper PROFILER Player receives Update 12.1 with New Features!”
Besides the hefty price, they don’t tell you that you can’t install the updates without a firmware update and Rig Manager update first :O
$455 Cdn, owie.
They don’t tell you, but you need to update Rig Manager and the phone app to get everything functional.
Greed.