Features✪ Second Generation amp modeler & effects processor with a pedalboard-friendly case
✪ Perfectly fits any pedalboard matrix when used as an effect pedal
✪ Enhanced Ampero sound quality brought by the more powerful tri-core DSP platform and ESS® Sabre® AD/DA
✪ Evolved CDCM HD & F.I.R.E. modeling system ensures high end tonal expressiveness and realistic playing experience
✪ 24-bit signal processing, up to 127dB dynamic range*
✪ 4-inch 800 x 480 dynamic touchscreen and newly designed UI for more intuitive control
✪ Highly customizable DUAL effect chain with multiple serial/parallel signal routing support
✪ Add ANY effect module you like to the effect chain
✪ Stereo I/O jacks and stereo FX Loop jacks for further routing/tonal possibilities
✪ Up to 12 simultaneous effect modules
✪ Upgraded effects library delivers 400+ effects
✪ CDCM HD & F.I.R.E. modeling effects including:
- 87 amp models
- 68 cab models
- A more precise cabinet-mic algorithm based on realistic studio recording data
- New preamp models
- Independent power amp simulation
- 100+ legendary pedal models
✪ 60+ Hotone original effects (incl. high quality drive/dynamic/filter/mod/delay/reverb models and more)
✪ Dedicated IR loader module with 3rd party IR support, up to 50 custom IR slots
✪ 20 classic Celestion® speaker IRs included - Powered by Celestion® Digital
✪ Supports up to 2048 IR sampling points for better tonal resolution
✪ USB port for firmware upgrading, loading/editing/managing effects/IRs via free Win/Mac software or for use as an USB audio interface
✪ 8-in, 8-out USB audio interface
✪ Supporting Reamp function
✪ Ampero-style acoustic effects and presets
✪ Ampero-style input mode selections
✪ 300 presets (100 banks x 3 patches)
✪ Built-in stereo looper with max. 60 seconds recording time and undo/redo function
✪ 3 assignable footswitches with halo LEDs
✪ Customizable main display modes and theme colors
✪ Authentic stereo processing
✪ MIDI I/O jacks and EXP/CTRL jack for expanded controls
✪ Road-ready, light-weight aluminum casing
✪ 9-18V DC power supply
*Digital to analog; actual data may vary depending on usage scenariosSpecificationsEffects Digital Audio Signal Processing - 24-bit depth, 44.1kHz sample rate
Frequency Response - 20Hz – 20kHz ± 1dB
Dynamic Range - Max. 127dB (digital to analog)
Effects - 460 (incl. global EQ)
No. of Effect Modules - 16
Effects Slots - Total of 12 simultaneous effects slots
Patches - 300
Looper Time - Stereo 60 seconds
Inputs
Two 1/4″ Tip Sleeve (TS) instrument jacks with individual input mode selector
One 1/8″ Stereo Auxiliary In (Aux In) jack
One 1/4″ Tip Ring Sleeve (TRS) expression pedal/momentary footswitch input (EXP/CTRL) jack
One 1/4″ Tip Ring Sleeve (TRS) unbalanced stereo FX loop return jack
One Standard 5 pin MIDI input jack
Outputs
Two 1/4″ Tip Ring Sleeve (TRS) balanced stereo output jacks
One 1/4″ Tip Ring Sleeve (TRS) unbalanced stereo FX loop send jack
One 1/8″ stereo headphones output jack
One standard 5 pin MIDI output jack
Input Impedance
Input: E.GT: 1MΩ; A.GT: 4.7MΩ; LINE: 10kΩ
FX Loop Return: 100kΩ
Aux In: 10kΩ
Output Impedance
Output: 1KΩ
FX Loop Send: 1KΩ
Headphones: 47Ω
Input Level
Input: -17.78dBu (Nominal); 14.5dBu (Max)
FX Loop Return: -17.78dBu (Nominal); 14.5dBu (Max)
Aux In: -17.78dBu (Nominal); 20dBu (Max)
Output Level
Output: -11.76dBu (Nominal); 26.25dBu (Max)
FX Loop Send: -17.78dBu (Nominal); 14.5dBu (Max)
Headphones: -7.4dBu (Nominal); 18.3dBu (Max)
Screen - 4″ 800 x 480 Color Dynamic Display Touch Screen
USB Port - USB 2.0 Type-C port, supports USB Audio 2.0
Impulse Response/IR processing - Supports 24-bit/44.1kHz Mono WAV files, 1024 and 2048 points; Supports up to 50 user IRs
Power Requirements - 9-18V DC Center Negative
Current Consumption - 800mA Max (9V DC)
Dimensions - 185mm(W) × 145mm(D) × 58mm(H)
Weight - 1050g
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https://www.hotoneaudio.com/support/2прямая загрузкаОбновления прошивкиAmpero Firmware Version 2.0.0This V2.0.0 firmware update brings you brand new UI and more powerful features (e.g. Scene function). Please read the notice carefully below before updating.
Notice
After this update, all global parameters (including global settings, system language, effects chain templates, etc.) on your Ampero II Stomp will be restored to default. Please manually backup your global settings before updating.
This update will change the unit's patch data structure, which means, during the first power-up progress after updating, there will be a few more seconds needed for Ampero II Stomp to convert patch data. In this case, to prevent any possible issue, please backup your patches first before updating.
Use V2.0.0 firmware with
Ampero II Editor V1.0.3 ONLY. To update your unit, we recommend to use Ampero II Stomp software V1.3.0.
New Features
1. Brand new UI
2. Scene function added
3. CTRL function updated to Effect Slot On/Off function
4. Expression pedal state switching function added.
5. Drum machine function added
6. Patch footswitch function settings added (Global > Controls)
Ampero Firmware Version 1.3.0Notice
We recommend that you use the newest (V1.3.0) Ampero II Stomp software.
New Effects
Effects with an HQ suffix indicate that the corresponding effect is using our latest modeling technology.
1. 6 new amp/preamp models added to the AMP/PRE AMP module:
(1) Petrus Clean/Crunch/Lead HQ – Based on Mesa/Boogie® JP-2C™️* amp head
(2) Soloist 100 Clean/Crunch/Lead HQ – Based on Soldano® SLO100* amp head
2. A new drive model added to the DRV module:
Noble Drive – Based on Nobels® ODR-1* overdrive pedal
3. A new delay model added to the DLY module:
Digital Delay HQ – Based on the delay sound of a popular 11-mode delay/reverb pedal
4. Two new reverb models added to the RVB module:
(1) 140 Plate HQ – Based on EMT® 140* plate reverberator
(2) Silver Linings – A special reverb creating a huge, lush reverb tone
Ampero II Stomp USB Audio Firmware Version 2.01
1. Switchable sampling rate function added (16/24-bit, 44.1kHz to 192kHz):
(1) All 8 I/O channels are available in 44.1/48kHz
(2) I/O channels 1-4 are available in 88.2kHz/96kHz
(3) I/O channels 1-2 are available in 176.4/192kHz
(4) When in 176.4/192kHz sampling rate, a higher buffer size (larger than 64) is recommended for better recording/playback performance
Ampero Firmware Version 1.2.1
Notice
We recommend you to use with newest (V1.2.1) Ampero II Stomp software.
New Effects
1. 2 new drive models added to DRV module:
(1) Face Fuzz Ge – Based on Dunlop® Fuzz Face®* (Germanium transistor version) with a new modeling method
(2) Fryman Disrt – Based on a famous boutique UK-style hi-gain distortion pedal
2. 3 new delay models added to DLY module:
(1) Glitch Delay – Digital delay with glitch-y feedback
(2) Icy Delay – Special delay effect with pitch shifted audio slices
(3) Bloodless Delay – Dreamy delay with pitched shifted audio slices and stereo crossfeed
Ampero Firmware Version 1.2.0
Notice
1.We recommend you to use with newest (V1.2.0) Ampero II Stomp software.
2.Since we optimized Class PS effect with a new method, if you’re using Classic PS effect in your patches, after this update, please remember to re-select this effect in FREQ module.
3.Since we added new functions for EXP/FS FUNC (Global > Controls), if you set this to Single FS/Dual FS, after this update, please remember to reset this setting depending on your usage.
4.When you set EXP/FS to Main Vol (Pre/Post) after firmware update, please make sure EXP switches of your patches are all set to ON.
New Effects
1.2 new drive models added to DRV module:
(1)Prince of Drive – Based on Analog.Man™️ Prince of Tone*
(2)Basshammer – Based on Aguilar® Tone Hammer*
2.1 new modulation effect added to MOD module:
Stereo Expander – Virtual soundstage creator
3.1 new delay effect added to DLY module:
Multitap Echo – Multi-head echo machine simulator
New Features
1.No Cab function added (Global > I/O)
2.Main volume expression control (pre/post) added (Global > Controls > EXP/FS FUNC)
Improvements, Changes & Bug Fixes
1.Optimized Classic PS pitch shifting effect in FREQ module with a new method
2.USB Out 3-8 selections of Side Chain parameter available for AI Gate, Fast Gate, Custom Gate and Sweller
3.In some cases, some MIDI messages cannot be correctly transferred – FIXED
4.Abnormal parameter fixed: Tape Delay M
5.Other minor improvements and bug fixes
Ampero Firmware Version 1.1.0
!!!Notice!!!
We recommend you to use with newest (V1.1.0) Ampero II Stomp software.
1.Optimized DSP performance for reducing system overload
2.Compatible with Ampero Press 25kΩ edition
3.Optimized MIDI performance
4.Optimized volume knob control for reducing sudden volume change
5.Optimized system latency when using less effect modules
6.MIDI messages recognized by Ampero II Stomp cannot be correctly transferred via MIDI OUT/THRU or USB jacks - FIXED
7.Unit cannot be controlled by some certain MIDI controllers - FIXED
8.Abnormal effect tone fixed: Marshell 50 and Marshell 50 Jump (AMP/PRE AMP)
Ampero Firmware Version 1.0.5
!!!Notice!!!
Since we optimized data transmission stability in this version, for best experience, we recommend you to use with newest (V1.0.3) Ampero II Stomp software.
1.Optimized hardware stability
2.Optimized data transmission stability while using with Ampero II Stomp software
Ampero Firmware Version 1.0.4
1.Optimized hardware stability
Ampero Firmware Version 1.0.3
!!!Notice!!!
If your hardware version is higher than V1.0.0, please DO NOT downgrade to firmware older than V1.0.3 to prevent unit malfunction.
You can check your hardware version in Global > About.
1.Compatible with new version hardware
Ampero Firmware Version 1.0.2
1.Optimized system performance
2.Optimized I/O meter accuracy
3.Optimized volume knob for smoother volume control
4.Now when connecting to any input/output jack, the corresponding I/O meter frame will light up to indicate connection
5.USB audio output level is lower than normal – FIXED
6.Abnormal effects/effect parameters fixed: Behemoth M, Moo VCF Env, Chili Wah, Match 30 Clean (AMP/PRE AMP), Emperor Drive (AMP/PRE AMP), Messe Bass 400 (AMP/PRE AMP), Tape Delay M, Tape Delay S, Reverse Delay, 2290 Mod, 2290 Ducker
7.When controlling some parameters by an external expression pedal, in some cases, parameter value display and actual effect sound don’t match – FIXED
8.When switching Trail switch on/off repeatedly, system overload message may occur – FIXED
9.In Global EQ menu, switching some frequency band switch on/off repeatedly may cause unit output clip – FIXED
10.Other minor bug fixes
Ampero Firmware Version 1.0.1
1.Optimized overall hardware stability
2.When controlling some parameters by external expression pedal, in some cases, expression range cannot be set properly – FIXED
3.When switching Sync switch on/off of time-based effects, in some cases, time-based parameter range may go wrong – FIXED
4.Fixed prompt typos
5.Other minor bug fixes