In the corporate product shots, that thing looks big and ugly, but in the videos when you see someone holding it, it’s way less offensive. (Leave it to creative360 to address the important stuff).
Meanwhile, this thing is more like what I’m talking about, anyone who gets one today can gig it tonight without even looking at a manual and do just fine.
I like the file system. That’s taking the Kemper user autonomy thing I cherish to an even more functional level. I wonder if you can remove models from the preset list that you’ll never use, or if it’s just the clones. Something with nothing but the handful of amps and effects you’re interested in using, that’s a cool thing.
Also, isn’t Headrush a descendent of ProTools’ original modeler? Back then that thing didn’t offer that much but I think some of those original tones actually still stand up today. I don’t see why on this device people will still use the models of amps, but that’s because in my experience profiles sound and feel more like the amps I love.
This to me automatically looks like a valid and cheaper alternative to Kemper. No, it doesn’t mean Kemper is over at all, but compared to the QC and ToneX, it’s the way to go. ***Both ToneX and that other profile-y plugin on the other hand .. may still be the winner for recording (even though 99% of our heroes’ greatest examples of sublime guitar tone were not re-amped!, including most of Steely Dan, the usual example.)
