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=== Kemper - Kemper Profiling Amplifier ===
Kemper is another huge name in this market, despite being relatively new. Rather than take the approach of offering amp models, Kemper allows users to create "profiles" of real world rigs. The Kemper Profiling Amplifier sends a test signal to an amp and mic'ed cab and analyzes the output, creating a profile designed to emulate the entire rig at those specific settings. It is essentially a snapshot of the rig's tone. Profiles can be tweaked like a normal amp model as well. This approach has decoupled the Kemper software development team from designing amp models, with the user community and commercial vendors providing tons and tons of profiles released much more frequently and quickly than is typical for modelers.
=== LePou - Various VST's ===
LePou is a programmer who has designed a number of '''free''' VST plugins that model real world amplifiers. While the quality and interface deserves praise, the caveat is that it requires a system capable of hosting a VST to use. This makes it nice in the studio but more difficult to take to gigs or rehearsal...or even move around the house. LePou also provided an IR loader called LeCab2, capable of loading 2 simulataneous IR's.