Kemper Profiler settings
The Lights Behind You settings for Kemper Profiler
SURL · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the SURL "The Lights Behind You" riff tone on a Kemper Profiler, use the Fender Deluxe Reverb amp model on the clean channel, then set Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6, 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 Les Paul · updated 2026-10-16
- Amp model
- Fender Deluxe Reverb
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- Fender 1x12
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 6
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1reverbSpring ReverbTime 4 · Dripstone 3
- 2overdriveGreen ScreamDrive 4 · Tone 5
- 3noise gateNoise GateThreshold 4
- 4modulationVintage ChorusRate 3 · Depth 5 · X over 0
Playing tips
- Use tight, percussive strumming to maintain clarity in the riff.
- Focus on dynamic picking to enhance note separation.
- Experiment with palm muting for added punch on the lower strings.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-10-16
- Amp model
- Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 closed back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-10
Kemper Profiler knobs
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Original drive
- 8
Effects chain
- 1overdriveKemper DriveDrive 6 · Tone 5 · Definition 5
- 2delaySingle DelayModulation 0
- 3reverbSpring ReverbTime 4 · Dripstone 3
- 4noise gateNoise GateThreshold 4
- 5modulationVintage ChorusRate 3 · Depth 5 · X over 0
Playing tips
- Use a light touch on the strings for a smoother, more sustained sound.
- Incorporate slides and bends to enhance the melodic quality of the solo.
- Experiment with fingerstyle for a more nuanced attack.
The original rig
What SURL used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Kemper Profiler actually has.
- Guitar
- Unknown (likely Fender or similar single-coil guitar, model not confirmed for this recording)
- Amp
- Unknown (no amp model confirmed for this recording)
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get The Lights Behind You adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts SURL'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 for The Lights Behind You?
Use the Fender Deluxe Reverb (clean channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 6, followed by Spring Reverb, Green Scream, Noise Gate, Vintage Chorus.
Which pickup should I use for The Lights Behind You?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did SURL use on The Lights Behind You?
Guitar: Unknown (likely Fender or similar single-coil guitar, model not confirmed for this recording). Amp: Unknown (no amp model confirmed for this recording).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson Les Paul. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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