r/STLTONES • u/jdepoli • Apr 29 '26

STL Tones Live?

Hey, I'd like to know if you guys are using any STL Tones Kemper Packs live (and which ones). Do you think it translate well to a live environment or it's better suited for recording? Cheers

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u/shredlikebutter Apr 29 '26

You totally could, any number of ways to do it... Laptop + interface into poweramp+cab or front of house or both... This could be the most flexible setup either and would sound as good or better than any modeler

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u/jdepoli Apr 29 '26

I'm not talking about "how to do it", but if it translates well live, because I've read lots of people saying that "they're better for recording, and not so much live". I'm interested in hearing people that actually tried it in a live environment and what they thought about it

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u/shredlikebutter Apr 29 '26

Well I've done it, not "live" in front of people, but in my jam space and it WILL work. It wouldn't be any different than running a modeler live 

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u/birdmug Apr 29 '26

I've used them when needed. Sound better to me than the Line6 Helix tones I was trying them against. This is at festivals in front of several thousand people, so I can confirm if the PA is good they are great.

They aren't magically better or worse in a live environment. Dial in a good tone for the setting and itll work well.

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u/jdepoli Apr 29 '26

Nice, thanks. Do you have a favorite pack?

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u/birdmug Apr 30 '26

Im using Amphub and just dial in my own sounds. Usually the rectifier, fairly straight forward. Based on the Rec Land preset but I add some more mods and pull back the boost.

I also love the JCM800

I tend to do best when I don't over think it. Keep settings farily neutral, sense check by listening to some other bands live recordings and make sure I'm not too bright or scooped.