My AxeFX3 has been insane, I've had it for 2yrs and it still keeps getting better with regular updates. The best gear purchase I have ever made & I've been buying since the mid 80's
@@MusicWithMarky well from what i could hear, the axe 3 is more clear sounding, and on most rythms, lead its the opposite, and there was one amp and one rythm the axe 3 was not clear on the rythm. the kemper seems to have it beat... but then again, im not so sure. they both seem to have their own value, pros and cons, and good or bad. I like them both. and would purchase either. i see great deals on both from time to time. thanks again.
When I shot this video, it was not possible but now it is. I have to do a separate video on the quad cortex and the computer interface for it. This video you commented on is almost 2 years old now. :)
There's a patch I created on the Axe FX which sounds just like Cold Shot to me. I think the more modern gear does that edge of breakup pretty well now.
I think from the very beginning of the oversoul of all guitar players. we wanted something we could fit intoi our pocket that didn't sound shrill or digital. and contained every possible amp,cab,mic configuration. its this size of a XL chocolate bar. Im so pissed i didnt have this at 15 \
Great video! Man, you who have contact with both units (Ax fx, Kemper, QC) do you think that the amp simulations of the Ax fx3 sound as good as the captures or profiles of the QC and Kemper, or do these have an advantage over the Fractal? I realize that Fractal has incredible effects. It has an excellent sound. And good effects help a tone when playing. But about the amp sound only, I'm in doubt if an Ax fx 3 or a QC would be better.. Kemper for example? Cheers!
Within the last year, I think that the Axe FX has reached the level where I feel the amp models are equal. I have always felt that you could tweak either one of these things enough to get a great sound. Now I feel that the almost indescribable organic quality that some people really like has made its way onto the Axe FX as well.
I’ve got the kemper stage run it thru the fix return on my Carvin v3 and Marshall 412 or I got a yorkville ps12p for monitoring , definitely plug n play for me and the iOS app keeps me off the floor.
Hi, I Have a Kemper but am considering a Fractal Fm9. Could you please tell me what you prefer. I know that in your videos you always ask us to let you know what we prefer but it would be nice, for a change, for you to tell us which one you prefer and Why? Thanks. Looking forward to more of your videos.
I would have such a tough time choosing. There's a couple sounds in the Kemper that I use so frequently that I would really miss them, but the ability to tweak and create on the Axe FX is enormous for me as well. I think, if I absolutely had to I would keep the Axe FX, but try like heck to recreate those other sounds on it.
@@MusicWithMarky Wow, thank you for such a quick response and an honest reply. I may feel exactly as you stated. My Kemper is amazing, and one thing I don't like about it is the Bass, treble, mid and presence controls are universal and not the ones that would be on the selected amp, therefore the more I tweak, the more I move away from the original amp. Consequently it brings me back sifting through the rabbit hole of Profiles of the same amp. With the axe fx, if I'm correct, I would just tweak the tone controls that are inherent to that amp (I think). I hope I have not offended any Kemper owners...I usually don't post but I value your opinion. Anyway, thank you, waiting for availability of the FM9. Oops, One other complaint- who really understands the Kemper Drive. (move an knob and it becomes a different pedal strange...lol)
Sure, no problem! Yes, with the Axe FX, the controls are based on the inner workings of each specific amp. They also have an "ideal" tab where there are additional controls for those who want more control than the original amps offered.
As i always thoutght and feel, kemper sounds and feel like a real amp and the axe in my opinion has a more cold sound. Axe is better for metal but for blues, rock, funk and so on kemper sounds are the best.
Hey man I’ve been wondering which one I should choose I like that both the Kemper and fractal have pedalboards you can get for them and I’m having a really hard time deciding between the Kemper and the fx3 I play almost everything and I know that a lot of metal heads really like the fx3 but how good is it for blue rock jazz and funk compared to the Kemper? I also know that the Kemper has the powers head or rack and they make there own cabinet with the Kemper cone in it and I also know the fx3 would need a preamp and a cab or a powerd cabinet but I’m having a hard time deciding which one I should get I like the tweakability of the fx3 but I also like the Kemper. I am also planning on using not just electric guitar but bass as well as acoustic probably so this is also a factor as far as compatibility.
So really I can say with great confidence that you would be happy with the sounds on either one for any genre. They have both come so far and there are so many user presets that you can download that sound great. The answer I always come to with this is that if you are the kind of person that really wants to tweak the heck out of sounds and create stuff that you should go with the AxeFX. However, if you are the kind of person that would just love to plug into a warehouse full of other people's really cool rigs and not worry much about tweaking it, then I would suggest the Kemper.
@@MusicWithMarky so which one do you think would be better for multiple instruments and do you think that the fractal is more worth it due to the frequent updates and it modern technology 🤔 I’m sorry for all the questions this is just a really difficult and important decision for me😅
They both handle a bass well. I strongly believe that you could make either one sound EXACTLY like the other. To me the decision is about what path you like to take to get to your sounds. If you're going to have it plugged into the PC, the ax edit software allows you to do crazy detailed stuff like changing out tubes in an amp and messing with electronic resistance and such. Kemper has a bit of software that allows you to change effect settings and move them around in the chain and whatnot, but it's not nearly as granular. So it still comes back to if you prefer tweaking or you like plugging into pre-created rigs more. The axe has plenty of presets available online and in the unit but not nearly as much as the Kemper. The Kemper has more presets but isn't nearly as programmable. Also if you're going to be doing a bunch of complicated stuff live with sending MIDI signals and whatnot, the axe is more robust for that. For me, The Kemper stays in my studio and my library has an Axe FX on it.
@@MusicWithMarky so if you had to pick one setup personally would it be the fx3 with the fc12 and the ev1 expression pedal or the Kemper with the remote and the sp1 pedal from mission ?
"I don't wanna be on my knees on the ground making sounds. I'm too old for that sh_t" LMAO! You just read my mind. I'm with you on that brother! No more of that sh_t! lol
I am sure the Neural will get better....I have held on buying any of them, but I did like the small form factor of the Quad Cortex. Waiting to see what ver 2 looks like post user feed.
Not sure what you're asking? If I am understanding you correctly, and you want to be able to get profiles of all your friends apps. If that is the case then the Kemper is going to be what you want to go for.
The Fractal Axe-FX III tones far surpass those produced by the Kemper in my opinion. The Fractal effects also sound much better than those provided with the Kemper.
I certainly appreciate the incredible variety of effects in the Fractal. I'm about to do a video for beginners on what all the effects mean and having what amounts to 500 pedals in one box, makes it really easy to show all that.
I certainly understand. I find that I like each type of sound and gear for what it is and it inspires playing of it's own kind. I think this video I did might be helpful to you: th-cam.com/video/Xziw5lPqaqc/w-d-xo.html
Wow you somewhat scared me a bit. I watched the video 2x. I was concerned that l may be disappointed. I wasn’t. I’ll keep my preferences to myself. Blessings to you
I'll choose the Kemper over the AXE FX III any day for all of the clean sounds. The two deal breakers for me on the Fractal AXE FX are the sterile sounding clean amp models and the on board compressors. If AXE FX can ever get the cleans sounding as good as all the Overdrive and distortion sounds , I'll buy one. Tried the AXE FX II years ago, sent it back for a refund because of this. Then tried the AXE FX III . . . very little improvement on the clean sounds. Sent it back for a refund as well . Killer overdrive /distortion sounds , mediocre "dinky" cleans at best, YO Fractal !! FIX THAT !!!
I find that I tend to use the AxeFX for the types of cleans that are that heavy verb prog style. There's also a setting in the amp block... I'm going to have to look it up and do a video on it, that changes the sounds in a really warm and pleasant way that works great with cleans.
Using an axe fx3 is much easier than a kemper. When he said you can not load patches that is not true at all. With axe edit it is very easy to have presets saved on your computer and load them in just as fast as a kemper. maybe he should learn how to use an axe a little better before making videos about it.
The video I was looking for !! I think Axefx going ahead with the new firmwares !!
Happy to help!!!
Thanks!
Much appreciated!!!
My AxeFX3 has been insane, I've had it for 2yrs and it still keeps getting better with regular updates. The best gear purchase I have ever made & I've been buying since the mid 80's
It does do much!!!
when's the AXE FX IV coming out?
Nothing I've heard about that. I imagine it's years at this point.
interesting, was wondering which is better myself. thank you for the video and information.
Happy to help! Which did you prefer from this demo?
@@MusicWithMarky well from what i could hear, the axe 3 is more clear sounding, and on most rythms, lead its the opposite, and there was one amp and one rythm the axe 3 was not clear on the rythm. the kemper seems to have it beat... but then again, im not so sure. they both seem to have their own value, pros and cons, and good or bad. I like them both. and would purchase either. i see great deals on both from time to time. thanks again.
bought an axe 3 a few months ago been an amp collector for a long-time best purchase I ever made.
Nice!!
You can't use your computer with the floor unit you were holding at the start of the video?
When I shot this video, it was not possible but now it is. I have to do a separate video on the quad cortex and the computer interface for it.
This video you commented on is almost 2 years old now. :)
Great review!
Thanks!!
I have yet to hear a really good Eric Gales or SRV sound with either. They seem to do high gain really well.
There's a patch I created on the Axe FX which sounds just like Cold Shot to me. I think the more modern gear does that edge of breakup pretty well now.
Kemper-Kemper but the Axe 3 is pretty good too
Where does a Helix and a Mission Gemini FRFR sit here.
Helix is pretty good but I don't think on the same level. The other unit I am not familiar with.
@@MusicWithMarky I jumped on the Hype wagon and bought a ToneX. Set all of my other modelers on fire and kicked down a few flights of stairs.
Oh interesting. I have to check it out!
@@MusicWithMarky its so hype. its increasingly annoying. Making 2.5k pieces of equipment worth firewood.
I think from the very beginning of the oversoul of all guitar players. we wanted something we could fit intoi our pocket that didn't sound shrill or digital. and contained every possible amp,cab,mic configuration. its this size of a XL chocolate bar. Im so pissed i didnt have this at 15
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Great video! Man, you who have contact with both units (Ax fx, Kemper, QC) do you think that the amp simulations of the Ax fx3 sound as good as the captures or profiles of the QC and Kemper, or do these have an advantage over the Fractal? I realize that Fractal has incredible effects. It has an excellent sound. And good effects help a tone when playing. But about the amp sound only, I'm in doubt if an Ax fx 3 or a QC would be better.. Kemper for example?
Cheers!
Within the last year, I think that the Axe FX has reached the level where I feel the amp models are equal. I have always felt that you could tweak either one of these things enough to get a great sound. Now I feel that the almost indescribable organic quality that some people really like has made its way onto the Axe FX as well.
Just the firmware updates Fractal provides alone make them incredible!
I’ve got the kemper stage run it thru the fix return on my Carvin v3 and Marshall 412 or I got a yorkville ps12p for monitoring , definitely plug n play for me and the iOS app keeps me off the floor.
Hi, I Have a Kemper but am considering a Fractal Fm9. Could you please tell me what you prefer. I know that in your videos you always ask us to let you know what we prefer but it would be nice, for a change, for you to tell us which one you prefer and Why? Thanks. Looking forward to more of your videos.
I would have such a tough time choosing. There's a couple sounds in the Kemper that I use so frequently that I would really miss them, but the ability to tweak and create on the Axe FX is enormous for me as well. I think, if I absolutely had to I would keep the Axe FX, but try like heck to recreate those other sounds on it.
@@MusicWithMarky Wow, thank you for such a quick response and an honest reply. I may feel exactly as you stated. My Kemper is amazing, and one thing I don't like about it is the Bass, treble, mid and presence controls are universal and not the ones that would be on the selected amp, therefore the more I tweak, the more I move away from the original amp. Consequently it brings me back sifting through the rabbit hole of Profiles of the same amp. With the axe fx, if I'm correct, I would just tweak the tone controls that are inherent to that amp (I think). I hope I have not offended any Kemper owners...I usually don't post but I value your opinion. Anyway, thank you, waiting for availability of the FM9. Oops, One other complaint- who really understands the Kemper Drive. (move an knob and it becomes a different pedal strange...lol)
Sure, no problem! Yes, with the Axe FX, the controls are based on the inner workings of each specific amp. They also have an "ideal" tab where there are additional controls for those who want more control than the original amps offered.
As i always thoutght and feel, kemper sounds and feel like a real amp and the axe in my opinion has a more cold sound. Axe is better for metal but for blues, rock, funk and so on kemper sounds are the best.
Great video awesome audio sounds. Playing guitar 🎸
Thanks Peter!
Hey man I’ve been wondering which one I should choose I like that both the Kemper and fractal have pedalboards you can get for them and I’m having a really hard time deciding between the Kemper and the fx3 I play almost everything and I know that a lot of metal heads really like the fx3 but how good is it for blue rock jazz and funk compared to the Kemper? I also know that the Kemper has the powers head or rack and they make there own cabinet with the Kemper cone in it and I also know the fx3 would need a preamp and a cab or a powerd cabinet but I’m having a hard time deciding which one I should get I like the tweakability of the fx3 but I also like the Kemper. I am also planning on using not just electric guitar but bass as well as acoustic probably so this is also a factor as far as compatibility.
So really I can say with great confidence that you would be happy with the sounds on either one for any genre. They have both come so far and there are so many user presets that you can download that sound great.
The answer I always come to with this is that if you are the kind of person that really wants to tweak the heck out of sounds and create stuff that you should go with the AxeFX. However, if you are the kind of person that would just love to plug into a warehouse full of other people's really cool rigs and not worry much about tweaking it, then I would suggest the Kemper.
@@MusicWithMarky so which one do you think would be better for multiple instruments and do you think that the fractal is more worth it due to the frequent updates and it modern technology 🤔 I’m sorry for all the questions this is just a really difficult and important decision for me😅
They both handle a bass well. I strongly believe that you could make either one sound EXACTLY like the other. To me the decision is about what path you like to take to get to your sounds.
If you're going to have it plugged into the PC, the ax edit software allows you to do crazy detailed stuff like changing out tubes in an amp and messing with electronic resistance and such. Kemper has a bit of software that allows you to change effect settings and move them around in the chain and whatnot, but it's not nearly as granular.
So it still comes back to if you prefer tweaking or you like plugging into pre-created rigs more. The axe has plenty of presets available online and in the unit but not nearly as much as the Kemper. The Kemper has more presets but isn't nearly as programmable.
Also if you're going to be doing a bunch of complicated stuff live with sending MIDI signals and whatnot, the axe is more robust for that.
For me, The Kemper stays in my studio and my library has an Axe FX on it.
So if you could only keep one what would you choose🤔
@@MusicWithMarky so if you had to pick one setup personally would it be the fx3 with the fc12 and the ev1 expression pedal or the Kemper with the remote and the sp1 pedal from mission ?
"I don't wanna be on my knees on the ground making sounds. I'm too old for that sh_t" LMAO! You just read my mind. I'm with you on that brother! No more of that sh_t! lol
I'm glad someone understands!!
It is possible to plug a pedalboard into both? It works?
They both make pedal boards design specifically to work with them. There might be third party ones as well, but I'm not positive.
I am sure the Neural will get better....I have held on buying any of them, but I did like the small form factor of the Quad Cortex. Waiting to see what ver 2 looks like post user feed.
Definitely like how it sounds, but as a primarily studio player I need a PC interface for it.
Still can't figure it out. I'd like to capture as my friend has 100k worth of vintage amps.
Not sure what you're asking? If I am understanding you correctly, and you want to be able to get profiles of all your friends apps. If that is the case then the Kemper is going to be what you want to go for.
Dang. Doesn’t seem like you can go wrong with getting either one. I’ve always been a fan of kemper personally.
I agree... They both work!
The Fractal Axe-FX III tones far surpass those produced by the Kemper in my opinion. The Fractal effects also sound much better than those provided with the Kemper.
I certainly appreciate the incredible variety of effects in the Fractal. I'm about to do a video for beginners on what all the effects mean and having what amounts to 500 pedals in one box, makes it really easy to show all that.
I'm so hesitant about moving from the organic sound of my tube amps...
I certainly understand. I find that I like each type of sound and gear for what it is and it inspires playing of it's own kind. I think this video I did might be helpful to you: th-cam.com/video/Xziw5lPqaqc/w-d-xo.html
If you have the expendable income, you could demo an Axe-Fx or Kemper before committing.
That's a lot to ask of most people. I think a free video on TH-cam might be an easier route. Just saying. :).
I was also considering that line 6 helix as well. I think I may go check a few of these out
The Helix isn't one that I have tested ever.
KEMPER HAS A MORE MIDFORWARD SOUND, WHERE THE AXFX HAS MORE OF A TREBLY 6600 PUSH... COULD OF JUST BEEN THE WAY THESE WHERE EQD THOUGH
Kemper ❤
Kemper more organic / natural sound.
Wow you somewhat scared me a bit. I watched the video 2x. I was concerned that l may be disappointed. I wasn’t. I’ll keep my preferences to myself. Blessings to you
Thanks!
Kemper is more user friendly
Nice video. Just saying: I think the effects on AxeFx3 sounded stereo and Kemper's mono -
I'll choose the Kemper over the AXE FX III any day for all of the clean sounds. The two deal breakers for me on the Fractal AXE FX are the sterile sounding clean amp models and the on board compressors. If AXE FX can ever get the cleans sounding as good as all the Overdrive and distortion sounds , I'll buy one. Tried the AXE FX II years ago, sent it back for a refund because of this. Then tried the AXE FX III . . . very little improvement on the clean sounds. Sent it back for a refund as well . Killer overdrive /distortion sounds , mediocre "dinky" cleans at best, YO Fractal !! FIX THAT !!!
I find that I tend to use the AxeFX for the types of cleans that are that heavy verb prog style. There's also a setting in the amp block... I'm going to have to look it up and do a video on it, that changes the sounds in a really warm and pleasant way that works great with cleans.
Using an axe fx3 is much easier than a kemper. When he said you can not load patches that is not true at all. With axe edit it is very easy to have presets saved on your computer and load them in just as fast as a kemper. maybe he should learn how to use an axe a little better before making videos about it.
You can save them as files to access of course, but they aren't organized in a single click to access DB like that. Unless I'm missing something?