Hotone Ampero II Stage
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Hotone
Ampero II Stage
Product Info
Article Number:
579391
Brand:
Hotone
Model:
Ampero II Stage
Category:
Guitar Multi Effects
Price:
$691.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Ampero II Stage is a seriously impressive multi-effects unit, packing a ton of sounds into a relatively compact and portable package. It's a great option for gigging musicians or home recordists who want a massive palette of tones at their fingertips and aren’t afraid to dive into a touchscreen interface to tweak things. It’s a fantastic value for the sheer amount of features it offers.
Product Description
- Hotone Ampero II Stage
- Multi-Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Modelling Trial DSP effects processor
- Up to 12 effects simultaneously
- over 460 effects
- over 90 amp models
- 68 cab models
- over 100 pedal models
- microphone type and position modelling
- Support of additional (third-party) Impulse Responses (IR Loader) via HoTone Editor
- 24-bit Signal Processing bis 127dB S/N ratio
- Built-in looper with max. 60 seconds recording time
- Integrated drum module
- Acoustic guitar simulation
- USB connection for editing the IRs/effects or for using the Ampero as a USB audio interface
- Controls: Volume
- Menu/Value
- 3 rotary controls for touchscreen operation
- LED: Light ring on all footswitches
- Status bar
- Display: 5" touchscreen with 800x480px resolution
- Footswitch: 8 buttons
- Ground Lift switch
- Power consumption: 500 mA
- Power supply with a 9/18 V DC mains adapter (no battery operation possible)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 301 x 180 x 58 mm
- Weight: 1.9 kg
- Includes power supply
- *Connections: *
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- 2 External effect inputs: 6.3 mm jack
- 1 XLR/TRS combo socket with built-in microphone preamp
- phantom power and 5 input modes
- Unbalanced stereo FX loop return socket: 2x 6.3 mm jack
- 2 Unbalanced outputs: 6.3 mm jack
- 2 XLR outputs
- Aux input: 3.5 mm jack
- Headphone connector: 3.5 mm jack
- MIDI In: 3.5 mm jack
- MIDI Out: 3.5 mm jack
- USB-C port
- Power supply connection (barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- centre negative)
PROS
- • Excellent amp modeling provides surprisingly authentic vintage and modern tones.
- • Touchscreen interface is intuitive once mastered, offering deep effect editing.
- • Impressive effect library offers incredible sonic versatility for diverse genres.
- • Integrated drum module is a genuinely useful practice tool, surprisingly well-implemented.
CONS
- • Menu navigation can feel slow and occasionally clunky despite the touchscreen.
- • Physical build quality feels somewhat plasticky, not as robust as higher-end units.
- • Acoustic guitar simulation is a novelty, not a replacement for dedicated acoustic amps.
Product Video
Key Features
Effects Count
460+
Amp Models
90
Presets
200
Looper
60 seconds
Expression Pedal
1 (via USB MIDI)
Connections
Stereo Outputs, USB, Headphone Out, Footswitch Input, IR Loader
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Frequently Asked Questions
You edit IRs via the Hotone Editor software on your computer, then load them into the Ampero II Stage. It supports standard .WAV and .SIR files.
Yes, the Ampero II Stage has a footswitch input that allows for basic control, but advanced editing and preset switching still relies on the touchscreen or USB MIDI.
The drum module provides serviceable backing tracks; while the styles are limited, you can adjust the tempo and volume to suit your playing.
