Hotone MP-80 Ampero One
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Hotone
MP-80 Ampero One
Product Info
Article Number:
484997
Brand:
Hotone
Model:
MP-80 Ampero One
Category:
Guitar Multi Effects
Price:
$218.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Ampero One is a seriously impressive piece of kit for the price. It's perfect for gigging musicians or home recordists who want a huge palette of sounds in a single, compact unit, especially those leaning towards heavier rock and modern metal tones. The sheer quantity of models is astounding, and the build quality feels surprisingly robust for its class.
Product Description
- Hotone MP-80 Ampero One
- Multi-Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar and Electric Bass
- New-Gen CDCM & FIRE Modelling System
- Modelling Dual-DSP effects processor with up to 9 simultaneous effects
- 64 Amp models
- 60 Cab models
- Over 100 pedal models
- 198 Presets
- Over 50 original Hotone effects - including High Quality Drive / Dynamic / Filter / Mod / Delay and Reverb models
- Model the microphone type and microphone position
- Support for additional third-party impulse responses using HoTone Editor (IR Loader)
- 24 Bit signal processing up to 120 dB S/N ratio
- Drum machine with 100 patterns
- Integrated looper with 120 seconds of recording time
- "Black Tech" acoustic guitar simulation
- Integrated expression pedal
- USB connection for editing the IRs/effects or for using the Ampero as a USB audio interface
- 4" LCD 800 x 480 colour touch screen display
- Controls: Volume
- Menu/Value
- Buttons: 3
- LED: Effect on
- Foot switch: Effect bypass
- Current consumption: 500 mA
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 273 x 143 x 51 mm
- Weight: 1202 g
- Includes 9 Volt DC power adapter
*Note:* No battery operation possible.
*Connectors:*
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- Stereo output: 2x 6.3 mm jack
- AUX in: 3.5 mm jack
- Headphone output: 3.5 mm jack
- Expression / Control connection: 6.3 mm jack
- USB Type-B
- AC adapter connection: Hollow plug socket 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- Negative pin inside
PROS
- • Excellent value for the sheer number of amp and effect models.
- • The dual-DSP architecture delivers surprisingly clean and complex sounds.
- • Integrated expression pedal offers immediate, hands-on control of effects.
- • inBlack acoustic simulation adds unexpected versatility for recording.
CONS
- • The user interface can feel a little overwhelming initially due to the density of options.
- • The expression pedal’s range and sensitivity might feel limited for experienced users.
- • While versatile, the amp models lean towards modern high-gain tones, lacking truly convincing vintage cleans.
Product Video
Key Features
Effects Count
100+
Amp Models
64
Presets
198
Looper
120 seconds
Expression Pedal
Integrated
Connections
USB, 1/4 in, 1/4 out, 1/4 thru, 1/4 aux in, 1/4 headphone out
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hotone's CDCM and FIRE are designed for more accurate transient response and dynamic range, aiming to better replicate the nuances of real tube amp behavior, although it’s not quite at the level of the most premium systems.
Yes, the HoTone editor allows for easy sharing and downloading of custom IRs, fostering a community-driven expansion of available cab simulations.
The 120-second looper is best suited for layering phrases or creating simple backing tracks, but it's not designed for recording full song structures.
