How the Kemper Replaced My Amp (Kemper and Helix Profiles)

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  • Опубліковано 28 тра 2024
  • Josh Scott bares all: "I'm leaving my tube amp for a Kemper!"
    Learn More: www.jhspedals.info/jhs-kemper...
    Josh's Favorite Amps Pack: www.jhspedals.info/joshs-favo...
    Loud is More Good Pack: www.jhspedals.info/loud-is-mo...
    FAQ: www.jhspedals.info/amp-packs-faq
    Chapters:
    0:00 Intro
    1:18 Pedal World News
    2:57 The setup
    4:17 What the Kemper does
    5:08 First amp, Loud is More Good
    6:43 Jam one, Loud is More Good
    7:59 1993 Blues Deluxe
    8:46 Jam two, Blues Deluxe
    9:38 The legendary blonde Bassman
    10:39 Jam three, Bassman
    11:25 Pedal World News (Tone Junkie)
    12:03 Spam, ham in a can
    12:41 Vox AC30
    13:06 Jam four, Vox AC30
    13:52 JCM 800
    15:23 Jam five, JCM 800
    16:20 Sovtek MIG 50
    16:55 Jam six, MIG 50
    17:57 A message to Joe Bonamassa
    18:30 Twin Twelve
    19:30 Jam seven, Twin Twelve
    20:41 Pedal World News (Emily Harpist)
    21:19 Gibson Skylark
    21:54 Jam eight, Skylark
    23:27 Nick and Addison call for help
    25:11 Thanks for watching!
    www.thejhsshow.com/
    www.jhspedals.info/
    JHS Fresh Clips: / @jhsfreshclips7880
    The jams from this episode are on BandLab! Head over to the link below to jam with us, download the stems, and create your own samples from our sounds... or all of those things.
    www.bandlab.com/jhspedals
    #jhs #thejhsshow #kemper #helix

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  • @SFV4
    @SFV4 Рік тому +286

    I too was shocked by the news.
    I dismantled my JHS pedals and was shocked to see that they were just made of Kemper profiles as well!
    We have been lied to for so many years!
    Considering a class action…

  • @JoshBattershell
    @JoshBattershell Рік тому +116

    I’m in tube amp Facebook groups and they’re all genuinely mad at this and all of a sudden they’re all saying how these videos have “always sounded horrible” despite the fact that this has only been happening for a year. I saw someone say “if he’s lying about this then he’s probably lying about other stuff”. Then some of them are mad that Josh can get pedals that typically are considered bad to sound good and they think he’s faking it. This stuff is crazy.

    • @jhspedals
      @jhspedals  Рік тому +43

      lol, this was all part of the idea. next to no one has ever said we sounded bad, and if they it, they were mocking josh's playing. now all of a sudden everyone can tell the difference? lol

    • @jhspedals
      @jhspedals  Рік тому +38

      can you tell me the name of the fb group you're in? i'm gonna find it 😈

    • @rl-ub9hx
      @rl-ub9hx Рік тому +1

      @@jhspedals yes!

    • @thomasfaraone4213
      @thomasfaraone4213 Рік тому +7

      These groups coping HARD.

    • @startrekmike
      @startrekmike Рік тому +6

      This is (sadly) not surprising. The internet is full of this outrage-based nonsense. There is enough room in the wide world of guitar for both digital and analog setups. I don't see why people feel the need to pledge some sort of foolish loyalty to one or the other.
      People just like to get mad. I don't get it but it is what it is.

  • @andrij.demianczuk
    @andrij.demianczuk Рік тому +40

    Josh’s sense of humour is exactly what the Gear community needs 😂

  • @MarcCoteMusic
    @MarcCoteMusic Рік тому +34

    Using a Kemper for a year... This has to be one of the most epic trolls of all time in the guitar gear world. Well done Josh and collaborators. Cue the line of people who'll comment they could tell something was off about the tone these last 12 months.

  • @huffdm
    @huffdm Рік тому +593

    This show is unhinged and I love it, you guys do a great job!

    • @m.o.n.d.e.g.r.e.e.n
      @m.o.n.d.e.g.r.e.e.n Рік тому +8

      somewhere else on youtube theres a show about how you can get all the JHS pedal sounds using free/stock DAW plugins

  • @RhettShull
    @RhettShull Рік тому +139

    You’ll be hearing from my lawyers.

  • @distortedbob
    @distortedbob 2 місяці тому +4

    My Kemper arrived today. JHS profiles already downloaded ready to load. Great video!

  • @EshaanSoood
    @EshaanSoood Рік тому +59

    I’m serious we need a step-by-step guide on how you guys produce these jams. If I could record like that in my garage, I would be producing records every other week.

    • @thetruthexperiment
      @thetruthexperiment Рік тому +2

      That’s so funny. I hate their jams.

    • @chibisven
      @chibisven Рік тому +4

      a while back they did a video called "How We Record A Song" and it went over their recording process, I'm sure the gear had changed a bit since then but the process will still work.
      I've done a ton of live-to-tape style recordings and I can tell you the biggest factors are 1, have enough recording inputs with clean AD conversion (I personally used an allen and heath qu series for years, and am currently using a midas MR 18), good enough mics (Mics matter, but the ROI drops of real quick once you get into the expensive stuff), good mic placement, as much seperation between sources as possible (smaller amps, baffling, room placement, and DI whenever it's a good idea) and then a bit of post production. It's definitely attainable, but buying all that gear yourself even on the affordable side definitely stacks up. I did it because I'm passionate about recording.

  • @NestVanJim
    @NestVanJim Рік тому +343

    Y'all don't seem to be tapping the brakes on the weirdness and I am 100% here for it. Thank you.

    • @jhspedals
      @jhspedals  Рік тому +51

      thank you for your support.

    • @WarrenPostma
      @WarrenPostma Рік тому +1

      Took me a minute. What is tapping the breaks? Oh. Tapping the brakes. Okay. Got it.

    • @pretty.noodles3540
      @pretty.noodles3540 Рік тому +3

      @@WarrenPostmait’s a surfing term, bro. Gotta tap them breaks bruh

    • @christjesusenergetics
      @christjesusenergetics Рік тому +10

      @@pretty.noodles3540
      Tapping the brakes = proceed cautiously by slowing a vehicle or course of action in brief calculated intervals
      Tapping the breaks = radically snatching every opportunity to catch rideable waves whilst surf or boogie boarding.
      Taping the Breaks = rolling tape in between takes during a studio recording session
      Taping the brakes = using duct, gorilla or some other form of adhesive tape to restructure or rebuild a failing brake system.

  • @MrBrianMandl
    @MrBrianMandl Рік тому +200

    That slide playing with the SPAM can is now a permanent piece of guitar history

    • @cloudshad0ws
      @cloudshad0ws Рік тому +8

      Someone get Rhett Schull in here.

    • @Always_in_C_standard
      @Always_in_C_standard Рік тому +4

      The Spam Jam!

    • @impronen
      @impronen Рік тому +15

      Wonder how Rhett feels knowing that his attempts at good slide tone were beaten by a can of spam

    • @djay6651
      @djay6651 Рік тому +5

      Queue the Monty Python crew singing about Spam, wonderful Spam.

    • @zacharybyrne1849
      @zacharybyrne1849 Рік тому +4

      Rhett wishes his slide tone was as good as that spam can

  • @budgetbarista
    @budgetbarista Рік тому +271

    As a Kemper user for the past 4 years, I am dying laughing at this, imagining the "purists" losing their minds.

    • @MelkMan7
      @MelkMan7 Рік тому +13

      Pretty much boomer blooz dads

    • @GuitarJeff
      @GuitarJeff Рік тому +10

      I play live, I have kemper stages mounted to temple audio pedal board with wireless everything and it stuns people. I roll in with pedalboard plug direct to FOH grab guitar and go. Easy in and out. Setup time is couple min and can sound like anything.

    • @taxo
      @taxo Рік тому +11

      I'm a purist and honestly couldn't care less.

    • @thetruthexperiment
      @thetruthexperiment Рік тому +2

      So, they sound good through house PAs? Or what? I’m all for it but I have trouble believing they’re good for any old PA. Please advise!! Stat!!

    • @FastRedPonyCar
      @FastRedPonyCar Рік тому

      @@thetruthexperiment yea. I owned one for over 10 years. They’re incredible but a bit lacking on the effects. I sold mine and just run my favorite tube amps into a captor X on stage for a really killer sounding DI sound. I only used profiles of my own amps so why not just use the real deal.
      For a studio tool though, the Kemper (and to and even greater extent, the AxeFX3, which I also recently sold after owning over a year) the digital stuff is HARD to beat.

  • @thedeserthead
    @thedeserthead Рік тому +43

    I mean, this has got to be nominated for some kind of Award! This was amazing. Even if it's a good show award. Bravo lads and lasses, Bravo!

  • @pedrofrancisco939
    @pedrofrancisco939 Рік тому +150

    I loved this but it's impossible to share it with anyone else because it is so niche and have so much context behind it that they would probably sent me back to the mental hospital. 10/10

    • @GraeMcCullough
      @GraeMcCullough Рік тому +7

      Haha I pretty much had the exact same thought

    • @thehodgi1
      @thehodgi1 Рік тому +2

      Isn’t it good though when you stumble across a fellow JHS show enthusiast

    • @pedrofrancisco939
      @pedrofrancisco939 Рік тому +2

      @@thehodgi1 it's magical 🦄🌈

    • @thisisjtom
      @thisisjtom Рік тому +4

      Ahah I feel the same as I’m here laughing stupidly and without being able to explain to anyone around. Nice 😂

  • @maxeddis1138
    @maxeddis1138 Рік тому +74

    I knew it, as soon as you revealed it, out of no where I suddenly realized that the jams this past year have sounded digital

    • @jhspedals
      @jhspedals  Рік тому +17

      laptop

    • @cutronixxx
      @cutronixxx Рік тому +3

      Hahahahahaha

    • @johanneschristopherstahle3395
      @johanneschristopherstahle3395 Рік тому +4

      I recently thought about why I haven't seen the episodes as regularly as I used to do... Maybe it's because of the fake sound... Who knows, not even me.

    • @aaronduboise5277
      @aaronduboise5277 Рік тому

      i noticed the knobs on the amp on a few eqisodes but just thought hmmmm thats weird sounds good anyway

    • @dip_doop
      @dip_doop Рік тому

      …did you now.

  • @Kazwell2002
    @Kazwell2002 Рік тому +6

    I have been following this site for many years now and I have to say, Josh and the crew always deliver a fun, entertaining presentation and this was no exception. I loved the outrageous premise coupled with the mockumentary production style.

  • @shadoecrossland5457
    @shadoecrossland5457 Рік тому +3

    That picture of Josh holding the Kemper and pumping gas got me pretty damn good.

  • @luismendo
    @luismendo Рік тому +436

    He doesn't have all those boxes

    • @DarrenTK128
      @DarrenTK128 Рік тому +58

      They're reissues made by Behringer using the same cardboard as the original.

    • @blaineadams7484
      @blaineadams7484 Рік тому +11

      And now I hear the jingle "He doesn't have the Box!". Annnnd now it's in your head too

    • @SBanas
      @SBanas Рік тому +10

      "He's got the cans!"
      I'm surprised the guys didn't have any peanut butter. It would go really well with all those jams...
      Edit: Also one of those solos felt like a pointless spam.
      I'm gonna leave the comment section now and do a walk of shame as my penance.

    • @sushimandaddi
      @sushimandaddi Рік тому +2

      CHECKMATE

    • @elambassist
      @elambassist Рік тому +3

      I have a kemper box profile it was only $1000

  • @charleszaman7666
    @charleszaman7666 Рік тому +223

    We’re blaming Josh, but we forget to blame ourselves for letting it get to this. I’m sorry we weren’t there for you when you needed us most 🖤

  • @Enduringrevery
    @Enduringrevery Рік тому +6

    Absolutely fantastic episode!! The jams were especially tasty!!! The models sound amazing! And I’m sure it’s super helpful in many ways for the production of the show. And super cool you’ve released some incredible amp models. Well done and we’ll played!

  • @WilliamHaisch
    @WilliamHaisch Рік тому +2

    1:52 Rhett’s Hello Kitty search results are funny. 😂

  • @evitative462
    @evitative462 Рік тому +82

    I agree 100%. It is definitely time to embrace new (11 year old) technologies!

  • @kingzanderman1
    @kingzanderman1 Рік тому +47

    The JHS Show is just becoming The Office

  • @ryanguzman4302
    @ryanguzman4302 Рік тому +12

    I usually do not comment in social media or UA-cam, but I couldn't resist in this case. I wish I could be a shareholder or employee in a company like JHS. Your products and show are outstanding! Congratulations on your success and enyoable journey!

  • @smeemusic
    @smeemusic Рік тому +21

    I understand this may not be even close to your priorities but when are you guys gonna drop a full length album? You guys do not play my style of music but you guys are really good together. I've been watching maybe 2 years now and I've just kinda been waiting on it to happen. Now I'm starting to feel like somebody should say something. So here it is. SOMETHING! good now that I got that out the way, you guys should totally record an album.

  • @diodesDankessAndDives
    @diodesDankessAndDives Рік тому +100

    rhett shull ; amateur slide enthusiast was the sickest burn of all time, but I loved this whole episode. Great job team 👏 👍

    • @wesphonic
      @wesphonic Рік тому +8

      Not only that, but in the clip with Rhett he offers a correction that is only he’s “a former fan of JHS” meaning he agrees with their description of his skills, but not that he’s a fan. That had me rolling 😂😂😂 I’m curious to know if he was in on that little razz or if they slipped in on the edit, either way the burn is my favorite part, I agree!

    • @musicafteroldage
      @musicafteroldage Рік тому +2

      I said "oh my!" out loud and couldn't stop laughing haha RS knows what he sent, but I bet when he got to watch the full video, he must have been really cracking up LOL

    • @sn1000k
      @sn1000k Рік тому

      NOVICE slide

    • @joshuakoyukuk6381
      @joshuakoyukuk6381 Рік тому +4

      Also. Notice the hello kitty guitars on rhetts monitor. This skit is hilarious

  • @AlexGoesBoom280
    @AlexGoesBoom280 Рік тому +40

    Never misses an opportunity to throw shade at Rhett! 😵

    • @jhspedals
      @jhspedals  Рік тому +21

      NEVER

    • @yessitsme6884
      @yessitsme6884 Рік тому +6

      And now I'm wondering if the Hello Kitty Strats on Rhett's computer screen were added by JHS

    • @davidwilliams5497
      @davidwilliams5497 Рік тому +2

      @@yessitsme6884 nah, that’s just the designs for Rhett’s new signature guitar, coming out April 1.

  • @LIGHTintheHALLS
    @LIGHTintheHALLS Рік тому +5

    I’m all for it, Josh! It makes my gigging life so much easier. It’s so much fun to have access to such great tones. Profile your favorite amp, put your guitar and Kemper in the boot of your car and go play. It’s the future and it makes sense.

  • @sonicboompole2774
    @sonicboompole2774 Рік тому +6

    I found a POD 2.0 with the floor board over the pandemic - $100. It has allowed me to play so much more than when I was using an amp in the house. Using MIDI and the Line 6 software you can really tweak the settings and dial in a great tone. I'm sure that is similar to how the other systems work. My Morning Glory is in front of the POD and sounds great into those models. In fact, you can put your whole pedal board in front of it just like an amp. My amps have been stowed away in the garage and I'm not mad. In fact, I think I'm happier. 97% of us are just hobbyists and don't need back breaking, ear blasting tube amps in their houses. You don't even need to spend the money on the newest modeler/profiler....The kidney bean is still viable. You can apply the extra savings to buying healthier food to make you strong so you can play better :)

  • @stuminnis4050
    @stuminnis4050 Рік тому +127

    I just bought my first tube amp a few days ago. Thanks so much for making me feel even more like the out-of-touch old fart that I am, Josh. Thanks a lot.

    • @KelticKabukiGirl
      @KelticKabukiGirl Рік тому +16

      If you like the sound of that amp and it's dependable, you made a good investment. Kempers and digital gear loses value fast. Tube amps retain value and can gain value on the used market. Just find the tones you like and stick with the amp you like. Noone really needs 30 amp sims. If you like one amp, you like one amp... I use a wall of tube and SS Orange and PV amps with many different speakers. No Kemper can replace my wall or my analog dirt and modulation. If you are a knob fiddler, and not into presets. Tube or SS Jfets heads are perfect. What amp and cab did you get?

    • @WarrenPostma
      @WarrenPostma Рік тому +13

      @@KelticKabukiGirl Right. I plan to buy a Kemper when I can get one for $200. 🙂

    • @KelticKabukiGirl
      @KelticKabukiGirl Рік тому +6

      @@WarrenPostma I will just wait for Quantum computing to develop then see how they emulate tubes

    • @dunxy
      @dunxy Рік тому +1

      I only got back into guitar like early nov, right before i watched his last Kemper video (id never heard of them, in past been tube snob..) i ordered (and payed in full ) a boutique tweed deluxe, i love my tubes but Kemper is on the list for sometime next year for sure.

    • @Superman-pn1rx
      @Superman-pn1rx Рік тому +2

      I sold the most of tube amps, I keep my deluxe reverb to play with friends but for practice and everything else, go to digital and never I been so happy. Even all the new guitar virtuosos use digital processors or plug ins, and they sound amazing.

  • @shawngeeting1753
    @shawngeeting1753 Рік тому +154

    This is a cautionary story. The Kemper ultimately leads to spam can slide guitar. Spread the word to all the guitarists you love before it's too late!!!

    • @unduloid
      @unduloid Рік тому +2

      I agree, Using bean cans is as far as you should go!

    • @stevethebeeline44
      @stevethebeeline44 Рік тому +2

      Man did you hear the difference in tone with two and then three Spam cans for slide?!? Unreal!

    • @Guitarded51
      @Guitarded51 Рік тому +1

      spam can slide is almost too perfect of a song name

  • @calmthemonster
    @calmthemonster Рік тому +2

    You guys are so awesome! Your comedic timing is impeccable.

  • @benwebb7698
    @benwebb7698 Рік тому +3

    I love the photo of Josh holding his last hit of Kemper, on the phone with his Kemper dealer trying to get more sweet sweet Kemper.

  • @zenmonkey9
    @zenmonkey9 Рік тому +104

    Josh's menu selections are completely in line with what my wife was horrified to watch me throw into the shopping cart in preparation for her going away on a three day business trip: Stagg Chili, Spam, Cheetos Mac and Cheese, and Manwich sauce. It was nearly as eerie as finding out that Josh has been LYING TO US THIS WHOLE TIME.

    • @joeydurant6267
      @joeydurant6267 Рік тому +4

      I was gonna say... If that is gonna be his diet the whole time nick and Addison are gonna be needing rescued even sooner than they think... Just beans and Vienna sausages... All ya need is a pack of ramen and it's like a cook-up in the county jail for God sake.
      EDIT: Also... No judgement. I learned my recipe in county jail but at this point my grandma even likes a good brick now and then.

    • @Murry_in_Arizona
      @Murry_in_Arizona Рік тому +3

      Try a Maricopa county jail "Ladmo bag" Green bologna sandwich and a donated grocery store leftover apple/orange

    • @dunxy
      @dunxy Рік тому +3

      I mostly just fill my cart with beer 🤣

  • @tlstechtalk
    @tlstechtalk Рік тому +52

    Will Smith, FTX, and now this. Just when we thought 2022 could not get any worse. We thought Josh was one of us. He is the Sam Bankman Fried of Lance Armstrong.

  • @torbenb.5026
    @torbenb.5026 Рік тому +3

    I'm a Kemper user myself for almost five years now - so I already know how freaking good this thing is, no need to convince me, but this vid is pure gold in terms of comedic timing and overall execution, love it!

  • @slash196
    @slash196 Рік тому +7

    I saw the kemper quite a few times and wondered what you guys were doing with it, if you own one they stick out like a sore thumb. Kempers are GREAT pedal platforms, the profiling is one thing but unlike a lot of digital gear, you can push the input just like a tube amp, they respond great to fuzzes, overdrive, anything a tube amp does. I run my board into my kemper first, then use the direct out into my interface as a DI as well as stereo outs so I have dry DI and amped sounds all the time. They feel awesome to play, sound great, and as Josh proved, if you don't KNOW you're hearing a kemper, all you hear is great tone.

  • @joedecarlo7383
    @joedecarlo7383 Рік тому +24

    I'm serious as a heart attack -- if folks take anything away from this, it's that you need to puncture the BOTTOM of the SPAM can for it to come out in one piece.

    • @Choji11
      @Choji11 Рік тому +2

      Omg right!? I almost had an aneurysm watching Josh scoop the cube out of the tin.

  • @bluehole6019
    @bluehole6019 Рік тому +14

    Why is this show’s production value so good?

    • @jhspedals
      @jhspedals  Рік тому +10

      Cause we have the best media team!

  • @theojmandude3995
    @theojmandude3995 Рік тому +4

    dang. these fellas are SUPER TALENTED at music and I feel like the more they play together for their videos the more amazing they sound!!!

  • @DTravisNorth
    @DTravisNorth Рік тому +1

    This is brilliant, everyone. Fantastic job. You guys rock!

  • @gregmize01
    @gregmize01 Рік тому +7

    I love that Rhett is looking at Hello Kitty Strats on his computer!😻😻😻😻

    • @redheron4321
      @redheron4321 Рік тому +4

      Omg, hadn't even noticed it. This just gets better and better

  • @heyryanramsey
    @heyryanramsey Рік тому +10

    When i was putting my rig together it was, “choose an amp, or buy the iridium”. I went with the iridium and have been very happy.

    • @heyryanramsey
      @heyryanramsey Рік тому

      @ghost mall yeah! I have mine set up the same. I just added the Matthews Futurist for midi control over my delay, reverb, and modulation. It’s been a lot of fun and sounds great.

  • @robinmiller7958
    @robinmiller7958 Рік тому

    Once again, great playing guys!

  • @matiasmoulin2126
    @matiasmoulin2126 Рік тому +4

    Things like that spice up our lives in a good old rare way. Bravo Josh!

  • @ImNotOld_ImVintage
    @ImNotOld_ImVintage Рік тому +15

    I don't own a Kemper, and this episode alone won't entice me to buy one. However after watching this episode I am extremely hungry.

  • @leeow3n
    @leeow3n Рік тому +25

    this convinced me to sell all my gear for a Line Pod

    • @WarrenPostma
      @WarrenPostma Рік тому +8

      How about those Zoom multi effects? You know the ones, that were $35 new in 2001? Those are sick.

    • @chipsnmydip
      @chipsnmydip Рік тому

      You want an ART FX preamp

  • @MFitz12
    @MFitz12 Рік тому +7

    OK, this was pretty damn good. Love the fact you didn't do a lot to hide what you were up to and nobody noticed. None of the "tubes or death" crowd got a whiff.
    I can think of a lot of things Spam needs. Salt is not one of them.

  • @dougmurphy1777
    @dougmurphy1777 Рік тому +1

    Very happy to see more of Belle - she's so fun. Keep it up!

  • @tothemoonross
    @tothemoonross Рік тому +20

    This may be the best video you guys have ever done….

  • @etagsibuna
    @etagsibuna Рік тому +14

    Been using a kemper for 7 (i think) years. I love it.

  • @yertl3
    @yertl3 Рік тому

    You all killed it once again! Thank you - I laughed all the way through!

  • @El...Presidente
    @El...Presidente Рік тому +10

    That jam during the Skylark was doooooope.

  • @burnsdesignco5593
    @burnsdesignco5593 Рік тому +26

    Love that you still have the Bassman! That is the one you got from me years ago. It came from Louisiana. It was literally placed in my lap at a Cajun restaurant my wife and I were eating lunch at. The owner knew I played and he saw me a lunch at his place and sold it me that day.

    • @jhspedals
      @jhspedals  Рік тому +8

      that's awesome!!! i'll let josh know you're here :)

    • @TheUmart
      @TheUmart Рік тому +14

      @@jhspedals you're not Josh!? EVEN MORE LIES!

    • @hulkslayer626
      @hulkslayer626 Рік тому

      HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

  • @MrCeladonGreen
    @MrCeladonGreen Рік тому +1

    That was a lot of fun. Thank you and happy holidays!

  • @wesb7319
    @wesb7319 Рік тому

    This was a FANTASTIC show. So good Josh. I have a Kemper and can't wait to get these profiles... right after I finish this can of Spam.

  • @leearft8605
    @leearft8605 Рік тому +8

    Love it! Deeply marinated in sarcasm. Jams were top notch! This is one of your best ones so far!

  • @tmuka
    @tmuka Рік тому +2

    This is hilarious and incredible! I can’t wait for next year’s reveal that all the pedal sounds were quad cortex captures! 😂 great tones and musical jamming as always!

  • @Severinate
    @Severinate Рік тому +22

    Josh has become the 'Keyser Soze' of the guitar world.... Hiding in plain sight, feeding us what we want to hear....

  • @countstoneula
    @countstoneula Рік тому +6

    This is an episode I will watch reruns of for years! So well done, I was laughing so hard! 😂🤣🤪

  • @SandbrycMusic
    @SandbrycMusic Рік тому +32

    Busting guitar gear myths whether the community wants it or not AND advertising things to me that I didn't ever think I needed but sound so fun and good?
    I love this so much! 💖🤣🤣💖

    • @chipsnmydip
      @chipsnmydip Рік тому

      What's the myth?

    • @mfkrwill
      @mfkrwill Рік тому +1

      @@chipsnmydip Id imagine its that you more than likely cant tell the difference between a real amp and a good kemper profile/Model in a blind test like a lot of people say they can

    • @chipsnmydip
      @chipsnmydip Рік тому +1

      @@mfkrwill I think that probably matters the context. In a dense recording or live mix, maybe hard to tell the difference. Standing side by side with a real amp, not difficult.
      But truth be told the last few JHS videos I've watched I really didn't like Josh's tone, and figure it always sounded that way, or it was the pedal he was using.

    • @sirkeyzmusic
      @sirkeyzmusic Рік тому +2

      @@chipsnmydip lmao you're lying but its ok

    • @chipsnmydip
      @chipsnmydip Рік тому

      @@sirkeyzmusic I'm lying? Wow.

  • @AlexTsaler
    @AlexTsaler Рік тому

    it's only intro and I like it already))
    upd: It's Hilarious! One of your best videos! Great sounds, great gear, great plot, great acting!

  • @gabrielledebourg2487
    @gabrielledebourg2487 Рік тому +2

    What a surprise! But it really shows how great modeling has become. This was the year I left “proper” tube amps, switching out my Victory “The Copper” head for the pedal amp version (so not completely a modeler, as the preamp section is tube, but the power amp features modeling and Two-Notes cab sim) and honestly? I can’t tell the difference. Fits in my gig bag, weighs nothing and I can plug a set of headphones playing at home, plug in a cab to gig or just go line out to record. Never been happier.

  • @inarar5334
    @inarar5334 Рік тому +13

    This seems like such a fun show to make.

  • @jordanwilkinson7368
    @jordanwilkinson7368 Рік тому +5

    Well played! You fooled us! The practicality of recording/re-amping through a modeler or profiler is understated and underrated.

  • @adamherring6693
    @adamherring6693 Рік тому

    Brilliant. Love to meet Josh. You rock.

  • @zplapplap
    @zplapplap Рік тому +1

    Next level production. Loved every second. 😂 😮

  • @darrellowe4208
    @darrellowe4208 Рік тому +13

    Fabulous, brilliant, so creative. Love the fake food/Kemper thing going on there. On Facebook I comment, on the tabloid style post, about a proper tabloid scandal, well, this is a tabloid story that jumped into the nightly news. Love the UA-camrs being implicated in the scandal. Josh Scott, taken hostages, oh my!
    Did I mention my goofy smile and the laughs my kids got to see this morning? What a way to start my day. Thanks, JHS Pedals!

  • @johndogwater
    @johndogwater Рік тому +13

    After seeing this I opened up my JHS haunting mids, and you know what I found inside? Lies.

  • @chrishenke4310
    @chrishenke4310 Рік тому

    This is awesome… the devious-greatness of this prank! It’s exactly what Boris from Rocky and the Bullwinkle would have plotted up. Y’all are great! ❤

  • @LuisM_Piozza
    @LuisM_Piozza Рік тому +1

    Seeing Josh's amps, I was interested in them just because of the IRs. But in the little that I have tried them, I must say that the Helix pack, sounds on my HX Stomp XL very very good. Great sound and super usable.

  • @TheFeatalion
    @TheFeatalion Рік тому +9

    This is hilarious! Now I want a pedalboard full of Kempers to stack gain from different apms as I always do with my amps: the fx loop send of the Fender into input of the Vox, the fx loop send of the Vox into the Marshal, and then, if it was not enough, into Revv Generator.

  • @aurora3655
    @aurora3655 Рік тому +7

    There’s no way ur locking me into a effects company bunker with josh, his digestive system, and cans of spam and beans. Nfw.

  • @BrickDavis
    @BrickDavis Рік тому

    I wasn't sure, I was really hesitant, and now I know why....I'm falling love with Josh Scott....damn good tone sir.

  • @FC-cz6zd
    @FC-cz6zd Рік тому +4

    Something just creepy about seeing the king make his subjects do his bidding. You guys are the best and a breath of fresh air

  • @elementscity4204
    @elementscity4204 Рік тому +10

    Every time I watch the JHS show I regret that I didn't watch the previous one

  • @seanhershey3390
    @seanhershey3390 Рік тому +5

    I had a 93 blues Deluxe ..then bought another 25 yrs later.. ..( replaced the speaker, Fromel mod, shellaced the tweed....its amazing..

  • @luckyrocks1
    @luckyrocks1 Рік тому +1

    I guess I'm considered a senior now because of my age? But I got the best flashback memories of my life when you opened the pack of vienna sausage and it instantly recalled all those Christmas Eve's cooking them over an indoor Hibachi. And at the same time the memories of my first amp and guitar; a Fender Vibrolux and Peavey T-60. I won't even bore you with my mothers spam casserole recipes. But thank you! And have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

  • @etagsibuna
    @etagsibuna Рік тому +30

    Btw. Always good fun to see JHS videos. You have to be really humour resistent to not like them.

  • @guitarristadefamilia-danie502
    @guitarristadefamilia-danie502 Рік тому +10

    Amazing job guys. I love JHS videos. This humor remembers me Monty Python mixed with Brian Wampler YT channel. My deep respect folks for your work, in pedals and content.

  • @RyanWright
    @RyanWright Рік тому +5

    Welcome to the digital world! Been a Helix user for years now, and I have NO desire to go back to hauling a tube amp around. I love the versatility and flexibility of the Helix (and by relation, the Kemper).

    • @JustinLesamiz
      @JustinLesamiz Рік тому +1

      Anybody that shits on the Helix hasn't actually played one. It's the single greatest piece of guitar tech ever created. The interface is perfect and the sound is spectacular.

    • @RyanWright
      @RyanWright Рік тому +1

      @@JustinLesamiz It is a pretty killer piece of gear. The only weakness I see in it is the synth effects are pretty weak IMO.

  • @maxbiermann
    @maxbiermann Рік тому

    That's so INSANE, I love it! I'm not sure if this or the Grunge Bible is my favorite UA-cam video of all time! Keep on rocking guys. And Prost from Germany 🤣♥️🍻

  • @christophermcmillan5336
    @christophermcmillan5336 Рік тому +12

    “I like my tone path to be pure tube analog goodness” (records and edits in protools.)

    • @eranmontiel
      @eranmontiel Рік тому +3

      And uses a reverb pedal haha

    • @jhspedals
      @jhspedals  Рік тому +2

      😂

    • @ileutur6863
      @ileutur6863 Рік тому

      Okay but that's not really relevant. Good AD converters shouldn't change your tone at all

  • @markmaioli4
    @markmaioli4 Рік тому +5

    This was, as always, HILARIOUS!!

  • @jaredbumbis
    @jaredbumbis Рік тому +5

    Love this and love what you did. My favorite local bands dont play tube amps, they put all their guitars, even live, through a korg ampworks sim, the one with the three big knobs. (they share members so it makes sense they all do this). another local band recorded their new record with the stock logic clean fender sim, which according to the entire internet, sucks bad; its one of my favorite albums this year. its funny that most of the local bands i see are a bore and the ones i like use the cheapest stuff possible. not that expensive stuff makes you boring, but you can do so much with very little. also, want to shout out my crush 20, its a solid state beast and i record the headphone output instead of miking it.

  • @LuisM_Piozza
    @LuisM_Piozza Рік тому

    Absolutely great concept, script and editing of the video 😁😁.

  • @Henni63
    @Henni63 Рік тому +5

    This is even better than expected.

  • @nicholas-fuller
    @nicholas-fuller Рік тому +8

    Please do more on these topics- especially the pedal oriented preamps (see Sansamps, Joyo American Sound, EAE Model Fet) combined with something like IR pedals (you had the Flamma Cab on once. )

  • @limpneckmike
    @limpneckmike Рік тому

    This is the best show on UA-cam. My girlfriend knows nothing about guitars and still is entertained enough to watch this ridiculousness with me. Thank you for being you!

  • @iNDERUdmg
    @iNDERUdmg Рік тому +1

    I've been using an HX Stomp for ages, always plugged straight into the mixer/PA at rehearsals and gigs. At home I stopped using amps once I got the Powercab Plus as well. They sound awesome and I haven't looked back.

  • @texpig13
    @texpig13 Рік тому +5

    Good God I love this show!!! Makes my day!!!

  • @DaveDurango
    @DaveDurango Рік тому +12

    I've had my Kemper for a few years and it's probably the best purchase I've ever made. Every day I look forward to turning it on.

    • @jhspedals
      @jhspedals  Рік тому +4

      that's awesome!

    • @DaveDurango
      @DaveDurango Рік тому +1

      @@jhspedals I hope at some point in my life, I'm also able to turn you on every day too

    • @KelticKabukiGirl
      @KelticKabukiGirl Рік тому +2

      Do you ever feel like you just end up using the same couple amps or do you change it up enough for it to be worth it? I am a fan of my analog dirt, modulation and mix of Orange and PV amp wall. I could see it being great for quiet studio and limited short overseas gigs. But can you blend a few amps and cab and speaker tones at once? Or is it a more single mono or stereo amp set up? I love my amp wall, the tones blend well. However, I do have to move a wall. If I get a modeler, I would hope I can build a virtual wall .. thoughts?

    • @DaveDurango
      @DaveDurango Рік тому +1

      @@KelticKabukiGirl I have two profiles I use fairly consistently, but I do use a lot of different ones. You can mix and match amps/cabinets and then there's endless tweaking from there if you so desire. A lot of people don't like the technical side of it, but without sounding like too much a jerk, it seems a lot of them older folks who may have struggles with tech. It's really not difficult at all to dial in a sound you want. Finding the right profile as a foundation can be a little tougher because of the way they were modeled and what guitar was used etc...but the rig manager, which is kind of like the itunes but for Kempers, is loaded with 30k+ profiles and there's so many out there to purchase. So, to answer your question, yeah, you can. People complain about a "feel" difference. A few times I've noticed it, but again, it depends on your profile, guitar, speaker, and location. I actually find that the Kemper improves on a lot of amps. I can't describe why, but it feels like it brings some amps to life.

  • @derekslam
    @derekslam Рік тому +4

    If a vintage gear geek like Josh goes all in for Kemper, maybe there's something to it. The Kemper livestream you guys did last year with Tone Junkie is actually what pushed me over the edge to buy a Kemper Stage and leave my tube amps at home. I had tried Amplitube, Iridium, Sans Amp, Joyo, IR Loaders, etc. hoping to avoid shelling out the $$$$. Wish I'd have pulled the trigger 10 years (and about 2000 gigs) ago.

  • @thomasdraper3566
    @thomasdraper3566 Рік тому +1

    Times like this remind me of when we only had andertons as our major GuitarTube channel…feels like we’ve stepped out of the cave

  • @conradmacintyre
    @conradmacintyre Рік тому +12

    Been using an Iridium (because Kemper and Helix cost BALLER money) for over a year now. I love it. I only use my amp at home, ironically enough.

    • @conradmacintyre
      @conradmacintyre Рік тому

      @ghost mall I'm actually very much the same way. It's the same reason I don't really own Earthquaker (or similar) stuff. Too many parameters. I like it to be simple. Volume, Tone, Gain... simple. The Kemper looks... complex. LOL.

    • @deanandthebeans857
      @deanandthebeans857 Рік тому

      HX Stomp is affordable…

    • @conradmacintyre
      @conradmacintyre Рік тому

      @@deanandthebeans857 I mean... it's $1006.88 after taxes where I live. I guess it depends what your threshold for affordability is.

    • @deanandthebeans857
      @deanandthebeans857 Рік тому

      @@conradmacintyre Crikey! Here in the UK it was £429, which is about $500 US.

    • @conradmacintyre
      @conradmacintyre Рік тому

      @@deanandthebeans857 Wow. That's amazing! Canada FTW.

  • @slingpeace
    @slingpeace Рік тому +4

    This was one of the best shows you have ever done! Sooooo gooood! LOL

  • @charlieandersson424
    @charlieandersson424 Рік тому +1

    Must say, I sure like the sound of the drums. The kick and snare sounds really good! Nice job.

    • @UCS0608
      @UCS0608 Рік тому +1

      They are all samples! But come on, you actually knew that!!!! 😂

  • @martinaddison4880
    @martinaddison4880 Рік тому

    Josh is now officially the GRINCH!!! Merry Christmas!

  • @notevennecessary5837
    @notevennecessary5837 Рік тому +5

    Favorite jam of the show so far

  • @sweenetto
    @sweenetto Рік тому +7

    This was brilliant! In the Grunge episode, I noticed that the amp was dialed in a really weird way (volume almost at zero, bass and mids maxed out), but it sounded great so I didn't think too much of it. Having seen the mini documentary on the history of JHS, I was wondering how the employees could work with you guys blasting the amps: this made a lot of sense.

  • @vapenshred
    @vapenshred Рік тому +3

    The Kemper is the greatest piece of Gear I have ever bought and for me cured my insatiable G.A.S. that I suffered with for years. Thanks Christoph Kemper!