Among hardware amp simulators the tangibility of the Kemper units coupled with what, to my ears, were extremely accurate sonics set it apart.
I had considered running amp sims via MainStage but the liability of having another computer/interface on stage just didn't seem worth it. The quality and reliability of rental backline from city to city is highly variable and had proved a real source of stress it became a no-brainer to give an amp simulator a shot. Though using the Kemper might come at the cost of some level of excitement on stage the benefit it provides in the area of consistency from show to show is invaluable. I'm sure they expect a great vantage point for the show, both visually and aurally, when in reality the only thing they're able to hear is the live drums. In turn, the ability to better isolate individual musical elements on stage has increased and I think we're unanimously (both performers and crew) happier for it. Sometimes I feel bad for folks standing side-stage during our set as festivals. This has had the enormous impact in reducing stage volume. Principally, I've switched over to using a Kemper rig in lieu of conventional amp(s).
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