Ampero II "Stomp": It's all about TONE

[@tanshaomala]

Phenomenal playing, please give whoever recorded this a raise!

[@HotoneAudio]

LOL! Granted!

[@tonychavez3677]

Agreed! Tasty playing and usable patches!

[@ehsanhaq155]

Yeah, the playing kinda sold itself here. This guy really deserves a raise. Insane tones.

[@TheDarkEthereal]

Agreed!!

[@tatianaellavsky4660]

Who ever is playing these demos on the guitar is an amazing player.

[@donwalker7518]

Very impressive playing! Just ordered this pedal.

[@garymiller531]

I stayed away from this kind of pedal for a long time, but after seeing this video, i went ahead and purchased one and man what cool variations of sound, dynamics, and overall simplicity!! Great job guys!! Bravo Thinking of selling my other pedals, lol. Cheers

[@HotoneAudio]

Great to hear!

[@THEAVERAGEGUY1983]

Simply amazing, this is the video that convinced me to buy the Hotone Ampero II Stomp. Such an amazing little box of pure magic! I also kove how easy the touch screen is to use when it comes to customizing a sound or making a new one from scratch. You guys at Hotone did such a wonderful job with this unit. I am very happy i own one of these stomp boxes.

[@HotoneAudio]

Great to hear!

[@alvarg]

Need another video like this with more tones

[@fernalicious]

Happy I won a 10th Anniversary unit, thanks! 👍🎸👍

[@HotoneAudio]

Rock on!

[@Adrian-vk1cu]

Wow wow wow. I’ll definitely be upgrading. And keeping my Ampero One, of course

[@salimfm1]

Haha, I thought the same ;)

[@HotoneAudio]

Thank you! :)

[@HotoneAudio]

Thank you! :)

[@CBGypsy03]

Mine is on the way to Canada. Can't wait!!

[@HotoneAudio]

Fantastic.

[@madiimad]

So after 3 months... Worthy?

[@CBGypsy03]

@@madiimad It is an excellent modeler. I play it threw a friedman asc10 and it's rips. I sold my simplifier deluxe pedal and kept this one. I am still learning how to use it as I am new to modelers. But I think it's worth it. Cheers

[@madiimad]

@@CBGypsy03 thank you

[@DavidMorales-wm8os]

Love this! Can’t wait for the Ampero II Stage to come out!

[@HotoneAudio]

Thanks!

[@martinmurillo8926]

Quite impressive especially the sound and build of it. I really liked it! The I/O and UI is also impressive. Can be a main box for dist/amp cab/modulations presets for quick access and if this acccessible for a midi looper for more footswitch option this would be great! A handy small box bbabck up perfectly upoon my kemper stage!

[@HotoneAudio]

Glad you like it!

[@ecklesiastes]

Woow nice demo!!! and no more waiting!!!!! Ampero II is in da house!!!!! (but not in my house :( yet)

[@HotoneAudio]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@FromZero2HD]

Wow this sounds great!

[@RobinYee-xc9vf]

This are sold, this are rare , by now.sound of best .sharp and high end 's.... dreams tools .

[@howgreatisourgodgreatminds3032]

My dream multieffect have surfaced. A good buy

[@HotoneAudio]

WOW Thanks!

[@LIVES.K]

良い音です。素晴らしいです。 買いました😂👍

[@HotoneAudio]

Arigato gozaimasu!

[@williamsats9327]

Really nice sounds!!!!! This little monster will hit the market very hard!!!!!!

[@HotoneAudio]

Thank you William!

[@pauloerich1832]

Terá capturas para a Ampero Mini? Por favor!🙏

[@masatooon]

Great Sound demo✨✨

[@HotoneAudio]

Thank you!

[@HerickCosta1]

Amazing pedal sound, i'm from Brazil🥰

[@Poatan-Mão-de-Pedra]

Brabao né.. só q pelo valor compensa mais a HX Stomp.. essa aí deveria ser 2k

[@HotoneAudio]

Glad you like it!

[@GlennGGG5150]

Hi these factory presets / demo sound amazing & now considering buying this. Is there a scene/snapshots functionality on this device ?

[@andersonxavier7662]

No friend so far they haven't released anything, according to support there are plans for future updates

[@CalebLokMusic]

Niceee...what's the name of the song from 3:26?

[@sinnertrain7405]

Oh no, I own the original Ampero and really love it, but this video makes me want the new one too. If owning both is wrong, I don't want to be right.

[@HotoneAudio]

oh man! We're sending you hug for that!

[@THINJIMI]

Just ordered the Stomp and have had the original for a couple years! You can upgrade…there are some improvements….and I want the more compact version.

[@andersonxavier7662]

I'm super happy with my Ampero II Stomp but will you add snapshot/scenes in the next update I miss it so much?

[@HotoneAudio]

You can request features/improvements at [e-mail]

[@jeremyrandolph6790]

I’m planning on getting one of these but I see it doesn’t have a snapshot/scene type of setting. I seen others on KZbin saying that will be coming in an update. Is this true and if so do you have any idea when that might be? Thanks, I’m looking forward to getting one of these.

[@janipekkala1484]

Def buying!

[@HotoneAudio]

Thanks!

[@ponygracian]

Really great sound, any release date for México?

[@HotoneAudio]

It's been released worldwide. Now depends on Mexico's distribution to get it there. You will find it online too.

[@ponygracian]

@@HotoneAudio that’s awesome! Thanks now I can’t wait for have it!, cheers

[@Mega_trav]

Sounds so good

[@HotoneAudio]

Thank you Travis!

[@Hzuuuu]

Hey Hotone, what is your commitment on updating the firmware? 1 year? 2 years? Or more? Or none at all? I'm asking because historically, all of the previous Ampero barely had any updates. Only 1 major update since 2019 for the previous Ampero and zero major update since the release of Ampero 2. Meanwhile, Line6 Helix as well as the HX Stomp which is a direct competitor of Ampero 2 that has been released since late 2018 had tons of major updates since late 2018. HX Stomp have had numerous new amps and effects since then. They also managed to increase the number of blocks on it. I'm currently deciding between Ampero 2 and HX Stomp. Ampero 2 is cheaper, have better cabs and have 12 blocks vs 8 blocks of HX Stomp. Ampero 2 have way better cab sims than HX Stomp and have a very powerful noise gate. However, if Ampero 2 is going to be left in the dust just like the previous Ampero were, I'd rather buy HX Stomp and get a lot of improvements twice a year by Line6 until the Helix lineup is obsolete which I doubt it would anytime soon since the HX Stomp XL was recently released. So again, what is your commitment in keeping the Ampero 2 alive? It's a very good hardware but certainly there are a lot of room for improvement for the Ampero 2 as long as regular updates are made to it by your software/firmware developers. IMO, modeling hardware is stagnating but the software is not. We are getting more and more accurate sonic reproduction through new software and not hardware. Therefore, I am really hoping you would be committed to updating Ampero 2 software for at least 5 years with regular updates (not 1 update after 5 years of release). Thanks for reading and I hope I can get a response from you guys.

[@HotoneAudio]

Very valuable comment and input, wrong place to leave it. We have a dedicated communication channel for feedback, questions and ideas at [e-mail] where you can get in touch with the development team of Ampero in a direct way. You can also complete our survey ( www.hotoneaudio.com/survey/v01 ) that will ultimately dictate the following steps in the evolution of Ampero and all our products. We would love to hear from you on the proper channels! Thanks!

[@Hzuuuu]

@@HotoneAudio Hi, thanks for replying. I wanted to post here first so that I can gauge how engaging your team is towards your customers. I can say I am not disappointed. I will reach out to the right channels and hopefully get a satisfactory response. I really want to go for the Ampero but it will be a long lasting hardware that I will use for years.

[@HotoneAudio]

@@Hzuuuu Thanks so much for your reply and we'll be happy to get your feedback there and hopefully give you some precisions regarding your suggestions and questions. Once again, thanks for your input. We do take this seriously. Cheers!

[@stratslinger3921]

They still didn’t answer your question though bro!

[@Jonw8222]

@@stratslinger3921 The original Ampero just got a new update a few weeks ago. People shouldn't be so entitled to expect so many updates unless there is a glaring problem to fix. You shouldn't expect new features but should be appreciative if it receives them. I'm saying this as someone who doesn't even own original Ampero, but the fact that it received a new update 12+ months after the last one is quite impressive. If they don't answer the question, maybe it's because they can't answer because they don't know. It's like asking when Ampero III will be released.. development is like work in progress type thing.. it's ready when it's ready.

[@vdruid1206]

great unit but can we get a ds1 in the next update. all its missing

[@HotoneAudio]

Thanks for the input!

[@simaojoseph]

This “new” unit sounds incredible. I have this off topic question; what is the frequency analyzer present in the video?

[@HotoneAudio]

Thanks. That's just a plugin from After Effects. Cheers!

[@fernandoaugusto_1982]

This is a great device, but where is the "Global Tap Tempo"?

[@agopainguo2893]

真好听呀~~

[@madiimad]

Hello guys..I guess I have found the one! But... I have a big question. This doesn't includes expression pedal. But I have a FV 50 L from boss. Can I use it here? Thanks. Waiting just for doing click on the Buy now!!! Button.... ✅

[@HotoneAudio]

Yes, you can use any EXP pedal that works via TRS connection!

[@madiimad]

@@HotoneAudio thanks!

[@murphshall]

This unit just sounds fantastic! I have one on the way from the pedal guy. Are all these tones factory presets or were they tweaked? Thanks

[@HotoneAudio]

Thank you! Those are all factory presets.

[@gugusandriawan8527]

How about snapshot issues?

[@andersonxavier7662]

I bought the Amérp 2 Stomp and I am really extremely satisfied, but I have some frustrations, despite having 12 blocks I managed to use at most only 10 it is very good but if I paid for 12 I would like to use the 12, another question in Split Mixer mode the chain signal always forces you to use 6 blocks above and 6 blocks below, I would like to use a Dual Amp patch with only two blocks at the bottom and the remaining 4 at the top and this is not possible so having wasted 4 blocks unused, I would like to see some Scenes/Snapshots available in several competitors as soon as possible, and I really hope that the Stomp 2 has a constant update for software and firmware optimization and additions of effects and new features, the sound of the pedalboard is fantastic really but just that not a really good equipment... i really hope a reply from you and thanks for reading.

[@HotoneAudio]

Thanks for your valuable input. We have a direct channel of communication with the development team at [e-mail]. Feel free to use it.

[@andersonxavier7662]

@@MOAB-UT Man, even after this time I still have my ampero, my only regret was believing that this would be added in future updates and you said such nonsense, I don't need to spend 3x more to have these features and another with snapshop or scenes, for example the headrush mx5 It delivers more DSP and resources for an equal value and in many cases even cheaper, the problems with the Hotone A2S are clearly software optimization for me because it has plenty of DSP, even more than the HXStomp for example.

[@haakman123]

I have it on order for almost 3 months now! It keeps getting delayed, hope it will be here soon!

[@HotoneAudio]

Some dealers are experiencing delays due to COVID outbreaks and lockdowns in some areas. We hope that will be normalized soon. Thanks for your patience.

[@JHPark-pg7dw]

Great !! What’s the name of first song ?

[@HotoneAudio]

it's an original! We'll need to ask the artist!

[@JHPark-pg7dw]

@@HotoneAudio Thank you !

[@christopherandre653]

I hope you’re still replying to comments. Does this unit have the acoustic simulator options from the OMNI AC SIM? It has great sounds, and I’d love to have those options in here. Thank you

[@HotoneAudio]

Not exactly the same ones, but something similar.

[@christopherandre653]

@@HotoneAudio Thank you! Best wishes to the company

[@ecomicro]

whats the difference with the hotone mini? is it only the size and I/O?

[@bb-bryzontrap1525]

Between this one and the Tonex Ik multimedia cual tiene las mejores distorsiones?

[@HotoneAudio]

This one. :)

[@bb-bryzontrap1525]

@@HotoneAudio Cool 😎

[@mrbas5150]

Would like to get this, but no scene or snapshot function

[@kenwilson4481]

So, is there an iOS and Android OS software version in the works? I’m really interested in this unit. Sounds great!

[@HotoneAudio]

Just PC or MAC.

[@kenwilson4481]

@@HotoneAudio I really think you should consider it. The ability to bring an iPad, iPhone or other portable device to a show or studio situation is becoming more of a common thing these days. Best of luck with the unit. I think you have a winner!

[@HotoneAudio]

We haven't discard it yet. There are a numbers of reasons why we haven't done it yet :) lack of consideration is not one of them, that's for sure. Thanks for the input!

[@THINJIMI]

Yes Hotone! Ipad version needed!

[@Jonw8222]

@@HotoneAudio I know that Windows keeps evolving but it would be nice to preserve future compatibility for Windows 7. For example.. I have a lot of legacy music gear that requires Windows 7, and it's a shame to have to restart the PC to switch OS versions just to use one or the other. Earlier versions already support it and it would be a shame if a new firmware version that adds some great new features requires a new editor that doesn't support Windows 7 anymore since earlier versions did. Eventually it will become a reality, but more compatibility options is always a good thing. I know that I might be a rare case, but I would pay hundreds of dollars more for Ampero III if it still supported Windows 7.. For phone apps, I don't think this is super important priority. I have some MIDI controllers that are phone app only, and a mouse and keyboard on a large screen is always easier to use than a finger. Portability of a phone or pad is positive and more options is always a good thing, in the long term these things are welcomed. Having a functional editor is the most important thing. The PC/Mac Editor is actually really good and one of the strong points for Ampero, it's one of the things that can be recommended to other people and introduce them to the brand. Headrush doesn't even have an editor, so we all should be grateful that Ampero Editor works so well.

[@PauloMoreteOficial]

🖤🔥

[@kevliao]

Very interested in this unit...the amp modeling easily beats competitors in its price range (and then some). However, I don't see XLR output. Is it as simple as using a 1/4 XLR converter?

[@momosbreath9713]

Yes, it says balanced output so its TRS on both L and R outputs.

[@HotoneAudio]

that's correct!

[@markangelosobrenilla2828]

Are you guys by any chance will release a variation with an exp pedal?

[@HotoneAudio]

Why not!? :)

[@naffer]

Does it have dedicated PC software to make changes on the fly ? Or only adjustable on the unit ?

[@HotoneAudio]

Yes, of course has a MAC/WIN soft

[@reencarnacion100]

EXISTIRA UN CANAL EN LATINO DE HOTONE?

[@HotoneAudio]

Not official, but we have a huge Spanish speaking community doing stuff on KZbin and Instagram, if you search for them, you'll find it. Another great place is to join our FB podcast where many of the regulars are from Latin America as well.

[@zacharybishop]

I can't find any demos of the features available to acoustic guitars (steel or nylon). Has anything been made available?

[@HotoneAudio]

I guess we will have soon a few.

[@aloesfootage2152]

Does the new model have a version that has an expression pedal?

[@HotoneAudio]

Not yet!

[@luisenriqueesquivel]

does it come with the wammy effect? viene con efecto de wammy? if i have an expression pedal

[@HotoneAudio]

Yes!

[@david_farmer]

As an owner of Helix Native, I really want to buy this over an HX Stomp or Line6 box for different sounds. My only sticking point is the forced 44.1 sample rate limit on the hardware. I do sound work professionally and every other piece of hardware I use does at least 96k. I actually run all my sessions and projects at 48k, and to create aggregate devices that include the Ampero II I'd have to change all my devices to 44.1, which I can't do for client specifications. I hope a firmware update will allow 48k. This is my only sticking point but it's a big one. Please please - 48k!

[@HotoneAudio]

Thanks for the input. Was delivered to the relevant team!

[@jann_rygh]

thanks for your comment - didn't know that - 44.1khz for Signal Processing in 2022 is a joke 🤯 will there be any update soon? if not I'm canceling my Order 🤘🏻

[@diatomicfawn1141]

@@jann_rygh so, is there any update on this?

[@jann_rygh]

@@diatomicfawn1141 nope. 44.1 - went with the NUX MG30

[@samhernandez3007]

so, is there any update on this? I am interested in this unit

[@WilmarBoer]

Thanks to the stereo input this seems a good option as a synth FX unit (Modal Cobalt 8 in my case). Are the inputs Line level?

[@HotoneAudio]

yes and you're able to tweak them as well. You may want to take a quick look to the free online user manual at www.hotoneaudio.com

[@jerryamore9290]

🔥🔥🔥

[@Stoffendous]

That very first sample is so damn catchy, is that from a specific song?

[@HotoneAudio]

:)

[@Stoffendous]

You used it for the mini as well. I need to know who came up with it, I need tabs!!

[@johnong2655]

Hotone may I know who was the artist for patch P08-2 Thumb Drive?

[@HotoneAudio]

All patches are home made at Hotone's kitchen! The playing of course comes mostly from our artists.

[@johnong2655]

@@HotoneAudio yes. I would like to hear more on the artist who played that patch

[@zachygames6419]

Hi hotone, i can’t make to update, error drive ASIO always. Help me please

[@HotoneAudio]

We suggest you to contact our tech support at [e-mail]. They will guide you step by step on how to make it work.

[@palguitars5751]

can u turn on and off effects if your midi pedal board alaws this? (example cae rst)

[@HotoneAudio]

Of course.!

[@fistwood]

is it possible to connect ampero switch and expression pedal to this unit?

[@HotoneAudio]

One or the other. If you want both you need a hub like Ampero Control to do so.

[@TeeraMax]

Is it posible about new firmware come with global BPM tempo

[@HotoneAudio]

you can always send your wish list to our development team at [e-mail]

[@janaondegeng]

Sounds really nice! What kind of guitar(s) did you use?

[@HotoneAudio]

Thanks! Well, there is a whole bunch of guitars used there :) From LPs to Strats and everything in between.

[@jamesgambucci4578]

I need the tabs for p03-2 demo

[@billduerksen881]

I love my Ho-Tone! Siva Boogie

[@HotoneAudio]

Yeah!

[@ajayburra6958]

Can this be used for touring and does it need a power amp?

[@HotoneAudio]

Yes, you can tour with this. You can go straight into the mixer.

[@norrinradd1]

Well there are things to improve, but it's getting great! Hi gain amps are brutal!

[@HotoneAudio]

Hey, thanks!

[@DmytroPastukhov]

to make a note for author - it would be much better to see the guitar wich are playing at the moment. at list you can write a text on video with name and type. thank you great video the sounds are amayzing!

[@HotoneAudio]

Thanks for the tip!

[@shaeedjony5002]

Slap bass!!

[@pranapangestu2875]

does it have auto-wah options?

[@HotoneAudio]

Yes, of course

[@ВСЕпроА4-ш6т]

Hey! Please answer, are Ampero pressets suitable for VStomp Amp?

[@HotoneAudio]

Hey! no.

[@ВСЕпроА4-ш6т]

@@HotoneAudio Ampero or Ampero II ?

[@HotoneAudio]

None of the Ampero (or Ampero 2) presets are compatible with VStomp.... it's a complete different game.

[@61967]

Could i create a wet dry signal chain, the wet stereo on the left and right, and the dry in the middle when used with headphoned?

[@HotoneAudio]

yes. The signal chain possibilities are huge. Check the manual at www.hotoneaudio.com for more details.

[@GonzaloMelo1990]

Sounds beautiful! But win some point plus for the playing, very well selected. HX Stomp is crying at the corner!

[@HotoneAudio]

Thanks!

[@marciosaccani]

Hi, Does AS2 alread come with power supply? Or I do need to buy separated?

[@HotoneAudio]

Yes, it comes with PSU

[@insanefreefire779]

Estou muito triste pois na atualização da ampero ela tá travada nesse tela e não sai e nem reconhece no computador mais mandei vários e-mail e ninguém me responde e o pior que ela não tem nenhum botão de reset nela para que possa ser feito hotone espero auxílio de vocês isso é um problema clônico espero ser amparado por vocês

[@HotoneAudio]

we have a tech support team at [e-mail]

[@jonanderlopez5361]

It sounds good but at live gig it sucks. The unit has a huge delay from when you step on the footswitch until it loads the patch. makes live performing well impossible

[@HotoneAudio]

well, thanks for your feedback.

[@nicolasozzi4441]

Sono patch di fabbrica?

[@HotoneAudio]

Yes

[@davidmurray9193]

Price and release date for UK please, if it's here in time for the end of this month I'm buying it

[@HotoneAudio]

Hi David, please drop un an email to [e-mail] so we can point you in the right direction. Thank you!

[@Stoffendous]

Is it me or do you guys suffer from an enormous chipshortage in pushing the Ampero 2 out on the market? I live in the Netherlands, and for all major webshops here it is almost impossible to deliver the Ampero 2 short term.

[@HotoneAudio]

It's been challenging but we're solving it step by step.

[@haakman123]

I have the same! Ordered at Bax, who said 3 weeks delivery, it is almost 3 months already!

[@tanf5]

PO7 reminded me of george lynch

[@HotoneAudio]

Maybe it was him! :D

[@tanf5]

@@HotoneAudio hahahah

[@pedrovasquessiqueira3584]

about delays, is it possible to use them all in different rhythmic figures like 1/4 and 1/8 dotted? Is it possible to schedule snapshots?

[@HotoneAudio]

of course...

[@dustinarnold79]

Can you run 2 amps?

[@HotoneAudio]

Of course.

[@dustinarnold79]

@@HotoneAudio so just to be sure you can run 2 different amps at 1 like the axe fx3?

[@HotoneAudio]

@@dustinarnold79 Yes, we suggest you to check the online manual at www.hotoneaudio.com that will show you exactly how you can use 2 amps (signal chain arrangement).

[@therollband1290]

Poo 1 is my favorite tone 👀

[@HotoneAudio]

well, some people see ZEROS some other people see the letter "O"... :)

[@Driftuner]

Why only 3 fswt?

[@picksalot1]

Agreed. Four would have made the unit much more versatile.

[@krumple4skin548]

You can probably plug in an expression pedal 🤷‍♂️

[@ValWillKay]

Hotone has a 2 switch foot control thingy they sell separately.

[@HotoneAudio]

and the Ampero Control as well for a total of 9 FS ... more than enough.

[@MarcoPozza]

Amazing! But I think nowadays this kind of unity should have bluetooth. So, we could play a music together with guitar without another cables. That is a dealbreaker for me.

[@BigMetalDaddy1301]

Totally agree with you!

[@HotoneAudio]

not a bad idea, but def. not a "dealbreaker" for most :)

[@33pivot]

2:16 4:50

[@lcarlox22]

Hello good Morning !!!! forecast for new updates

[@HotoneAudio]

We're working on them!

[@СергейКостюков-ь2д]

Когда будут продажи в России ??? Ampero 2 stomp

[@HotoneAudio]

English please! :)

[@СергейКостюков-ь2д]

@@HotoneAudio гугл переводчиком не умеете пользоваться? 😄

[@JulianX3__]

Someone likes dokken

[@HotoneAudio]

LOL

[@jordanprysmiki5361]

So how's it feel? My IR-200 sounds amazing but the feel ain't there. It's a great unit for what it is but there is nothing inspiring about the feel.

[@alexandre6039]

I created the files and pictures with the real names

[@HotoneAudio]

Where we can see it?

[@gilmouracadamy]

It doesn’t sound like POO

[@HotoneAudio]

LOL

[@Tecom38415]

All the metalheads be like: 😐

[@jreagle58]

Why? Because they didn't demo any metal presets on this video? There's tons of videos with metal guitarists demoing Ampero. With nearly 70 amps, tons of effects and 300 presets it's safe to say metalheads are well represented in the unit.

[@jreagle58]

Edit: 87 amps, 68 cabs, 100+ effects, 300 presets.

[@AntonLouko]

Ampero has killer sounds for metal. Its allrounder profiler.

[@overkill845]

@@jreagle58 I actually did not find "tons" of metal demos of this processor, may be because it just released?

[@jreagle58]

@@overkill845 It's a version of Ampero shrunk down in size without an expression pedal. Don't overthink it.

[@DrRachelRApe]

Oh man, why did you call your patches POO-1, POO-2, etc? Lmao

[@HotoneAudio]

it's actually a ZERO, not an "o" but you know... not everyone's mind works the same. :)

[@DrRachelRApe]

@@HotoneAudio Yeah I know I'm messing around but if the joke's there I'm taking it. Sounds great though btw.

[@HotoneAudio]

LOL... thanks man.