Kemper Profiler Head settings
Even Flow settings for Kemper Profiler Head
Pearl Jam · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Pearl Jam "Even Flow" riff tone on a Kemper Profiler Head, use the Marshall JCM 800 amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson SG · updated 2026-07-20
- Amp model
- Marshall JCM 800
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12 closed back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 6
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1overdriveGreen ScreamGain 5 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 2reverbSpringMix 3 · Decay 4
- 3noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 4
Playing tips
- Focus on a tight, percussive attack to capture the punchy feel of the original riff.
- Use palm muting on the lower strings for a more aggressive sound.
- Maintain a dynamic rhythm to reflect the raw, live feel of the original recording.
Solo settings
Adapted for a HSS Stratocaster · updated 2026-09-30
- Amp model
- Marshall JCM 800
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 Marshall
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 6
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1modulationVintage ChorusRate 3 · Depth 5 · X over 0
- 2overdriveGreen ScreamDrive 6 · Tone 5
- 3delaySingle DelayModulation 0
- 4reverbSpring ReverbTime 4 · Dripstone 3
- 5noise gateNoise GateThreshold 4
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use a light touch for dynamic pick attack to enhance the touch-sensitive nature of the tone.
- Incorporate subtle wah effects to add expressiveness during the solo.
- Experiment with delay settings to achieve clear repeats that complement the lead lines.
The original rig
What Pearl Jam used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Kemper Profiler Head actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (Stone Gossard, riff section)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 (cranked, studio recording)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Even Flow adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Pearl Jam's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What amp model should I use on the Kemper Profiler Head for Even Flow?
Use the Marshall JCM 800 (crunch channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, followed by Green Scream, Spring, Noise Gate.
Which pickup should I use for Even Flow?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Pearl Jam use on Even Flow?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (Stone Gossard, riff section). Amp: Marshall JCM800 (cranked, studio recording).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson SG. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Even Flow on other amps
Popular songs on the Kemper Profiler Head
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Walk · Pantera
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Rooster · Alice in Chains
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.