Hotone Ampero

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Hotone Ampero

Hotone

Ampero

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 454964
Brand: Hotone
Model: Ampero
Price: $295.90

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The Hotone Ampero is a surprisingly capable multi-effects unit, offering a lot of bang for your buck. It's a great option for gigging musicians or home recordists needing a compact, versatile solution, especially those who appreciate a modern, digital workflow. While it won't replace a fully custom pedalboard, the Ampero delivers a ton of sounds in a small package.

Product Description

  • Hotone Ampero
  • Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
  • Modelling Dual-DSP effects processor for up to 9 simultaneous effects
  • Support for additional (third party) Impulse Responses (IR Loader) via HoTone Editor
  • USB port for editing the IRs/effects or for using the Ampero as a USB audio interface
  • Drum Machine with 100 patterns
  • Integrated looper with 100s Mono und 50s Stereo
  • Controls: Volume
  • Menu/Value
  • 3 Rotary buttons for touch screen operation
  • Effect on LED
  • 4" Touchscreen display with 800 x 480 pixel resolution
  • 4 Footswitch buttons
  • Expression pedal
  • 24 Bit signal processing up to 120 dB S/N ratio
  • Power consumption: 500 mA
  • Powered by 18V DC power adapter (included)
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 320 x 147 x 46 mm
  • Weight: 1.4 kg

*Note:* Battery operation is not supported.

*Included Modellings:*

  • 244 Effects
  • 64 Amp models
  • 60 Cab models
  • Over 100 pedal models
  • 198 Presets
  • Microphone Type and Position Modelling
  • "Black Tech" acoustic guitar simulation

*Connectors:*

  • Input: 6.3 mm jack
  • AUX in: 3.5 mm jack
  • Stereo Line Output: 2 x 6.3 mm jack
  • Stereo Out: 2 x XLR
  • EXP In: 6.3 mm TRS jack
  • MIDI in: 5-pin MIDI
  • Headphone output: 3.5 mm jack
  • USB port
  • Power adapter connector (female connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm
  • negative pole inside)
PROS
  • • Dual-DSP provides a surprising depth and clarity in effect stacking.
  • • Touchscreen is surprisingly responsive and intuitive for menu navigation.
  • • Integrated drum machine offers surprisingly usable backing tracks for practice.
  • • IR loader expands sonic possibilities beyond the built-in amp models.
CONS
  • • Build quality feels a bit plasticky, not as robust as higher-end units.
  • • Limited physical knob control necessitates heavy touchscreen reliance.
  • • Expression pedal lacks the sensitivity and nuance of a dedicated pedal.

Product Video

Key Features

Effects Count 9 simultaneous
Amp Models 26
Presets 100 user, 100 factory
Looper 100 mono, 50 stereo
Expression Pedal 1, assignable
Connections USB, 4x 1/4 in/out, 1x 1/4 in aux

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Frequently Asked Questions

You edit IRs via the Hotone editor software on your computer and then transfer them to the Ampero via USB. It supports .WAV and .AIR files, commonly used for impulse responses.
The touchscreen is glass, so it's susceptible to scratches. While functional, it’s not as rugged as a traditional stompbox and might benefit from a protective cover for gigging.
It's a serviceable interface for basic recording, but latency and overall audio quality won't match a dedicated, higher-end audio interface; consider it more for convenience than professional-level tracking.

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