Kemper has announced the immediate availability of the KEMPER PROFILER MK 2 Series, a significant upgrade to its renowned amp profiling lineup. This bold evolution of the Profiler range—encompassing the Head, Rack, Stage, Player, and powered versions—promises enhanced power, greater flexibility, and expanded creative possibilities for guitarists and bassists worldwide.
Kemper PROFILER MK 2 Series
At the heart of the PROFILER MK 2 Series lies an upgraded processing engine, delivering faster performance with boot times reduced to around 20 seconds.
This foundational improvement paves the way for a host of new features, dramatically expanding the boundaries of what a modern guitar or bass rig can achieve.
8 FX Blocks
One of the most impactful advancements is the new effects architecture.
The PROFILER MK 2 Series now offers an incredible 20 simultaneous audio effect blocks, running with zero added signal latency.
New FX
This includes seven new dedicated “pedalboard essential” FX slots, introducing a second Noise Gate (Palm Ninja), Compressor, Pure Booster, WahWah, Vintage Chorus, Air Chorus, and Double Tracker.
Combined with the existing 10 audio blocks, Spectral Noise Gate, Transpose Effect, and Volume Pedal, this effectively provides a fully integrated, gig-ready pedalboard that boots in seconds and always remembers your settings.
Eight flexible FX blocks remain available for Kemper’s acclaimed tone shapers and studio-grade effects.
Liquid Profiling
Looking to the future, Kemper has also announced a groundbreaking new profiling technology for the MK 2 series, with availability expected this summer.
Currently undergoing extended testing with selected third-party profile vendors, this new profiling offers unparalleled precision. It meticulously analyzes over 100,000 individual frequency points for the most precise amp recreation ever achieved.
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Speaker Updates
Furthermore, it introduces next-level speaker and dynamically adjustable cabinet resonance, capturing true setup dynamics with the industry’s longest and most complex impulse responses.
Liquid Profiling Technology will seamlessly integrate the original amp’s gain and tone controls, transforming a single profile into a fully dynamic, living amplifier through a cutting-edge hybrid approach combining precise analog measurement with Kemper’s profiling intelligence.
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Lighter & Faster
Beyond sound processing, the MK 2 Series sees significant hardware and performance enhancements. The Profiler Stage Mk 2, for instance, has shed excess weight thanks to smarter internal design and new lightweight aluminum components, making it even more gig-friendly without sacrificing its renowned durability.
PROFILER Player
For existing users of the compact PROFILER Player, good news: it has been “MK 2”-ready from day one, meaning it’s fully aligned with the new series’ power.
The Player now features 16 simultaneous FX as a free update and will also gain profiling capabilities, solidifying its position as a feature-rich, professional performance and recording solution at a convenient price point.
8-channel USB audio
Connectivity is also streamlined with native 8-channel USB audio support across all KEMPER PROFILER MK 2 Series units, enabling seamless multitrack recording and reamping directly into your DAW without the need for an external interface.
Looping
The integrated Looper receives a serious upgrade too, now offering up to two full minutes of recording time, allowing users to capture extended phrases, build layered soundscapes, or craft entire performances on the fly (Looper available from LVL 3 for the Player).
Under-the-hood improvements deliver noticeably faster and smoother boot times, preset switching, and UI responsiveness, particularly in Performance Mode.
Christoph Kemper, Founder & CEO, commented, “The new PROFILER MK 2-Series makes the PROFILERs feel more like a complete rig than ever before. With instant access to essential FX, full USB audio integration, and improved playability, we’re giving our users a platform that adapts and grows with them.”
Pricing & Availability
- PROFILER Head: €1,310.00 / $1,348.00
- PROFILER Rack: €1,310.00 / $1,398.00
- PROFILER Stage: €1,466.00 / $1,498.00
- PROFILER Player: €699.00 / $699.00
- PROFILER PowerHead: €1,466.00 / $1,798.00
- PROFILER PowerRack: €1,699.00 / $1,798.00
- PROFILER Remote: €426.00 / $469.00
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2 thoughts on “Kemper Unveils PROFILER MK 2 Series: A Revolution in Amp Profiling and Effects Power”
Any trade in for current profiler head?
Nothing I can see….that would be the obvious carrot to upgrade …used Mk1 are already cheap so you got to be pretty keen ( or flush) to sell Mk1 and but Mk2