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Kemper guitar amplifer modeler puts features behind paywall after firmware update

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Kemper has put certain features behind a paywall, most notably on the Kemper PROFILER Player. Owners must pay for software upgrades to access capabilities that were included and functional in the device's hardware at launch, a move that has generated significant user frustration. The upgrades are offered in three tiers, with the base device including only the first level of features. Kemper Player upgrade tiers Level I (Included): The base Player hardware has effects and features, including

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