Kemper Stage MK 2 Profiler & Multi FX

The Kemper Profiler Stage MK 2 is an all-in-one Multi-FX, IR loader, amp capture unit where you can play live, practice, record, multitrack and reamp - the only limitation is your creativity! Known for their acclaimed profiling technology and studio-grade unique FX, the Kemper MK 2 takes modern guitar tonal solutions to new heights.

The Stage MK 2 combines the acclaimed KEMPER PROFILER digital guitar amplifier with the PROFILER Remote into one easily transportable unit. Play live, practice, and integrate into your existing setup with ease. 

Key Features

• Enhanced Processing Engine - Significantly faster performance with ~20-second boot times, and an improved preset switching and user interface responsiveness, especially in Performance Mode.
• Expanded Effects Architecture – Now with 20 simultaneous effect blocks (up from 13 in previous models) with zero added latency.
• Includes 7 new dedicated “pedalboard essential” FX - The PROFILER MK 2-Series introduces an expanded FX section with seven dedicated “pedalboard essential” FX slots.
• Record, Multitrack & Reamp - 8-Channel USB Audio Support, multitrack recording and re-amping directly into a DAW without an external audio interface.
• Loop Longer, Play Harder - The integrated Looper also gets a serious upgrade. With up to two full minutes of recording time, the MK 2 Series lets you capture extended phrases, build layered soundscapes, or craft entire performances.
• Lightweight, Gig Friendly - Reduced weight for improved gig portability without compromising durability.

Upgraded Processing

At the heart of the PROFILER MK 2 Series works an upgraded processing engine, unlocking faster performance, with boot times clocking in around 20 seconds, and a host of new features that expand the boundaries of what a modern guitar or bass rig can do.

A Full Library Of Next-Gen Effects

The PROFILER MK 2 Series now offers seven additional effect blocks which feature a new second Noise Gate (Palm Ninja), Compressor, Pure Booster, Wah, Vintage Chorus, Air Chorus, and Double Tracker which raises the total number of simultaneous audio effect blocks to an incredible 20 — all running with zero added signal latency. It’s like having an entire, fully integrated pedalboard with pedal essentials at your feet that boots in seconds, never needs rewiring, and always remembers your settings.

Signature 100,000 Frequency Point Kemper Profiling

Amp profiling has now taken a leap to the next level. More than 100,000 individual frequency points are meticulously analysed for the most precise amp recreation ever achieved. Dynamically adjust the speaker cabinet resonance, and capture the true dynamics of your setup with the longest and most complex impulse responses to date.

Kemper's Liquid Profiling Technology seamlessly integrates the original amp’s gain and tone controls, transforming a single profile into a fully dynamic, living amplifier.

Kemper Rig Manager App

Everybody knows that fine-tuning your guitar rig works best when you’re standing in the sweet spot of your speakers. Kemper Rig Manager gives you exactly that, in an intuitive app form. The PROFILER Stage features a built-in Wifi module for easy connection. 

You can add, swap and modify effects using the intuitive graphical user interface. You only need one hand to optimise your PROFILER performance while the other one is holding that power chord. It was never easier to get your best tone out of your PROFILER. Compatable with iPadOS, iOS, Android, and FireOS devices.

MK 1 Vs. MK 2 Kemper Profiling - What's The Difference?

• Higher Definition Capture - Now with 100,000 frequency points scanned and captured, the MK 2 range effortlessly captures the true dynamics with the longest and most complex impulse responses to date.
• More Power - Significantly faster performance with ~20-second boot times, and an improved preset switching and user interface responsiveness, especially in Performance Mode.
• Seven Additional Effects Blocks - The PROFILER MK 2 Series now offers seven additional effect blocks. 
• Upgraded Looper - The integrated Looper also gets a serious upgrade.

Christoph Kemper, Founder & CEO:

“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.”

Specifications

Inputs & Outputs

• INPUT: ¼ inch TS unbalanced, dynamic range 127 dB, impedance 1 megohms
• RETURN 1-4: ¼ inch TRS balanced with ground lifts, dynamic range 105 dB, impedance 100 kohms
• MAIN OUTPUT L and R: XLR balanced, ¼ inch TS unbalanced with ground lift, output level: XLR +4 dBu, TS +4 dBu
• MONITOR OUTPUT L and R: ¼ inch TS unbalanced, output level: +4 dBu
• SEND 1+2: ¼ inch TS unbalanced with ground lift, output level: +4 dBu, output dynamic range: >108 dB
• HEADPHONE Output: 3.5 mm TRS stereo, 32-600 ohms, 330 mW @ 32 ohms, 220 mW @ 600 ohms
• Eight USB audio channels with Windows® and macOS® at 44.1 kHz (required minimum: Windows® 10 Version 1703)
• S/PDIF Input/Output 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz (24 bit) master and slave with RCA phone connectors for coax cables

Control & Data Interfaces

• USB: USB 2.0 (FS) compatible device, USB-A and USB-B connectors
• PEDAL: four ¼ inch TRS, each for mono/stereo switch or expression pedal (10 kohms min, 100 kohms max. impedance)
• MIDI IN/OUT: 5-pin DIN connectors
• USB MIDI
• Wi-Fi: 2.4 GHz and WPA2 PSK

Power

• Line Voltage: 100-230 V AC, max. 0.5 A
• Frequency: < 50 Hz to 60 Hz, single phase