1. The Hotone sounds thin and metallic. 2. The Kemper has some acoustic qualities, but lacks depth and dynamics. 3. I fail to see why anyone would want a solid body electric guitar to sound like an acoustic guitar. Sorry Aaron. I don’t mean to sound overly critical. But this subject is bordering on guitar sacrilege.
It’s a tool. When you play in a cover band you are able to simulate some acoustic guitar intros etc. Thats why they created it. In that regard I think they did a great job. It’s not supposed to replace a real acoustic.
it sounds really amazing with the right guitar and pickups, i doesnt work nice an all guitars though. i usually dont install betas, but for this one i made an exception :-) great video and comparision!
Of course the Martin sounds amazing, but, that not really the point. The point is that strat sounded a hell of a lot like an acoustic. In a blind test I would've sworn it was an acoustic guitar. In fact I am really surprised at how good it sounded!
The acoustic guitar sounds great, but the Strat through the kemper sounded surprisingly good. The kemper falls down when you play an Em. The kemper is good enough for a live gig, where you just need an acoustic for a few songs.
The Kemper Acoustic simulator, sounds really nice. Kemper needs to profile a couple high end acoustic amps, like the AER Compact 60, so I can play my real acoustic guitar through my Kemper.
You can play your acoustic guitar through it now. Most acoustic amps are solid state and built to sound very transparent. If you disable the amp and cab on the Kemper and just use the EQ controls (or a parametric EQ block) your acoustic should sound great. You can even look up the manual for the AER and copy the EQ curve that it has. It won’t sound exactly the same but it should sound excellent through a good full range speaker or PA system.
Great stuff Aaron. I definitely thought that the Kemper was way better on this video than your first one. I'm sure I could get away with that on a handful of songs &/or intros during the night. I will have to wait till it's not Beta unfortunately :( Thanx Aaron-all the best
@@aaronshortmusic Yes, it's getting there - maybe a little low end EQ or some fairy dust of some sort. If you were going to play acoustic style tunes for a good percentage of your show; you would probably want to take your favorite acoustic with you anyway.
I don’t know the strat is pretty good sounding wit simulator ,but I agree nothing like a Martin with a mic 🎤 but for on the fly stage situation quick clean opening then a distorted rhythm ,back n forth song if ya follow me would work great 👍
Please leave a link... I would like to try. ALSO... I use the Kemper a lot in small venues for all my electric gtrs live. But I always bring my Taylor acoustic also. But because of stage AND house-sound constraints, I run my Taylor acoustic through the Kemper also. What are your favorite Kemper settings for playing an acoustic? Would the acoustic-simulator work in a situation like this?
Wow very nice 👍, referencing the kemp stage stand, my current stand barely holds sheet music but now I get it the “what I call the older style more heavy duty with a strip of Cush on bottom stand” would work perfect 👌 thanx again
The kemper acoustic simulator sounds great!!! It dwarfs the Hotone
1. The Hotone sounds thin and metallic. 2. The Kemper has some acoustic qualities, but lacks depth and dynamics. 3. I fail to see why anyone would want a solid body electric guitar to sound like an acoustic guitar. Sorry Aaron. I don’t mean to sound overly critical. But this subject is bordering on guitar sacrilege.
It’s a tool. When you play in a cover band you are able to simulate some acoustic guitar intros etc. Thats why they created it. In that regard I think they did a great job. It’s not supposed to replace a real acoustic.
it sounds really amazing with the right guitar and pickups, i doesnt work nice an all guitars though.
i usually dont install betas, but for this one i made an exception :-)
great video and comparision!
Of course the Martin sounds amazing, but, that not really the point. The point is that strat sounded a hell of a lot like an acoustic. In a blind test I would've sworn it was an acoustic guitar. In fact I am really surprised at how good it sounded!
Me too. With the right pickup selected and some EQ it sounds fantastic.
The acoustic guitar sounds great, but the Strat through the kemper sounded surprisingly good. The kemper falls down when you play an Em. The kemper is good enough for a live gig, where you just need an acoustic for a few songs.
Totally. Like I said NOTHING sounds like a Martin with a good microphone so the fact that the Kemper is in the same ballpark is really fantastic.
Darn, that Kemper is the closest I’ve ever heard.
Sounds great doesn’t it!
Aaron Short Music I’m very impressed.
The Kemper Acoustic simulator, sounds really nice. Kemper needs to profile a couple high end acoustic amps, like the AER Compact 60, so I can play my real acoustic guitar through my Kemper.
You can play your acoustic guitar through it now. Most acoustic amps are solid state and built to sound very transparent. If you disable the amp and cab on the Kemper and just use the EQ controls (or a parametric EQ block) your acoustic should sound great. You can even look up the manual for the AER and copy the EQ curve that it has. It won’t sound exactly the same but it should sound excellent through a good full range speaker or PA system.
Hotone sounds terrible
Great stuff Aaron. I definitely thought that the Kemper was way better on this video than your first one. I'm sure I could get away with that on a handful of songs &/or intros during the night. I will have to wait till it's not Beta unfortunately :( Thanx Aaron-all the best
Thank you Jason and I agree. I’m getting closer. I wonder how close I will be able to get...?
@@aaronshortmusic Yes, it's getting there - maybe a little low end EQ or some fairy dust of some sort. If you were going to play acoustic style tunes for a good percentage of your show; you would probably want to take your favorite acoustic with you anyway.
Wher can I find the Kemper acoustic simulator from your video?
It’s in the Kemper under EQ.
Sounds great! Well done!
Thank you!
Kemper sounds pretty good, just needs some brightness added.
I wouldn’t say brightness. Maybe some more ‘body’?
Aaron Short Music not to me, it sounds like it needs some presence compared to the acoustic clip.
Great video Aaron. To my ears it's incomparable, but it would work very well in a pop mix. Listening in my KRK VXT8.
Cheers!
Francesco
I just did the update to 7.5.4, what are the name of the sims? I don't see them on my STAGE?
Acoustic Simulator is with the EQ effects.
@@aaronshortmusic Awesome, thank you very much!
I don’t know the strat is pretty good sounding wit simulator ,but I agree nothing like a Martin with a mic 🎤 but for on the fly stage situation quick clean opening then a distorted rhythm ,back n forth song if ya follow me would work great 👍
Yeah and also you can run a parallel path with the electric guitar sound to get some dual guitar type tones!
I don’t get the point of putting a floor controller up on a stand. Just use the computer based interface and leave it on the floor.
Don. I agree but I use it for the videos. It also comes in handy for other pedals that do not have software editors.
Thank you so much I love Sweetwatet I’ll order one ,really thanx.. referencing the kemp stage stand .
You’re welcome. Enjoy!
You got this sounding better than I did. I’d be curious to know what eq you changed in post.
I will post the EQ settings here tomorrow.
The HD-28 and the Kemper are close, but not close enough :-) The Hotone sounded awful, it was like i was running my 000-28 through an Orange Crush 12
Agreed. Kemper is impressive. Don’t forget the different versions in string type, gauge, action etc. as well.
@@aaronshortmusic of course, all things that make a difference
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That’s the most important thing!
Did you ever try our acoustic guitar IR's?
I did not. I’ll look them up.
Please leave a link... I would like to try. ALSO... I use the Kemper a lot in small venues for all my electric gtrs live. But I always bring my Taylor acoustic also. But because of stage AND house-sound constraints, I run my Taylor acoustic through the Kemper also. What are your favorite Kemper settings for playing an acoustic? Would the acoustic-simulator work in a situation like this?
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Kemper is close as you have shown, can you do a clip showing how you have EQed.
Will share the settings here tomorrow.
Aaron Short Music Waiting... 😉
Jim Mc Dougall Added to the description!
Aaron Short Music thanks bro!
Wow very nice 👍, referencing the kemp stage stand, my current stand barely holds sheet music but now I get it the “what I call the older style more heavy duty with a strip of Cush on bottom stand” would work perfect 👌 thanx again