Ampero Stomp II vs Headrush MX5: which one to buy?

[@poldiso]

I came here for searching info about ampero2 and mx5 but I was fully satisfied with your so goood guitar playing

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you so much, I'm really happy that you have enjoyed the playing!!!

[@erikjohnson2976]

Absolutely outstanding review. Very comprehensive and empirically based review with plenty of comparisons. This is how a proper review is done between two competing products. Thank you!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

You are welcome Erik, I'm super happy that you like the video!!!

[@drew4931]

Marshall Amp - 14:11. 15:57. 16:26. 17:56 Ampero 14:29. 15:22. 16:06. 16:57. 18:25 MX5 - 14:48. 15:40. 16:16. 17:27. 18:57 Fender Amp - 19:30. 21:04. 21:32. Ampero - 19:47. 20:33. 21:14. 22:03 MX5 - 20:03. 20:48. 21:23. 22:28

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you

[@10smdjbtk]

Great job !!!!!!!!

[@priorwitness]

Great comparison as always! I used to own an MX5 but I sold it for two reasons that I think people should be aware. 1) The switches are not very responsive. I have had plenty of times where I went to change scenes and i took a few presses before it finally registered or it would think I was holding down a pedal and it would do something completely different. 2) The expression pedal cannot be calibrated. If your pedal stops going from 0% to 100% you are out of luck. Mine would only go as low as 28% and therefore it made the expression pedal useless. The unit is by far the best sounding budget multi fx pedal I've ever owned though!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you so much for sharing your experience and I'm very happy that you appreciate the video!!!

[@santiagoferreira7426]

I have the same problems with my mx5

[@InnerSilence123]

ok, I finally got my ampero II and Ive been playing with it all day and here are my 5 cents in my experience (thou nobody asked). I used it with a poweramp and with four cable connection with a small joyo zombie amp connected to a 2x12. the pros: first of all the sound quality is amazing, and the four cable connection worked perfectly, the preamp distortion blended perfectly with the effects of the ampero, I tried all the combinations in pre and post and it works just as it should, Im sure if someone want to add other pedals to the ampero it would work perfectly, you can also bypass the ampero using the footswitches so if you want you can disable it on the fly just like any other analog pedal. I tried the cab simulators and IR but since I use my own cabinet I didnt really used them. the computer app is more than useful, you can tweak here and there with the touchscreen and it works just fine, but starting a new patch from scratch it would be very difficult if not impossible to edit every single parameter to perfection without a computer interface, the app also have a brief description of each effect and its controls wich is very useful. its very compact and light, you can fit your entire rig in a backpack. did I mention that it sounded AMAZING? the high gain settings are brutal, it feels that the guys that made the ampero are all metalheads. about the effects, it has A LOT of them and the ones I tried sounded very good with a couple of exceptions, some are different versions or modded versions from the same effect, for instance it has like 3 tube screamer plus one called lovepedal eternity that sounds colossal, it also has the precision drive, the centaur... all the classics and more. the cons: I guess that the DSP is not as powerful as the one on the headrush but so far it hasn't been a problem at all, maybe in the future it could be, I dont know. it has 2 effects that allows you to pitch shift or up or downtune your guitar, one thats an emulation of the digitech drop that sounds awful really really bad, and another one thats an emulation of the "blue whammy" (dont remember the name) thats sounds ok but still not up to the sound quality of the other effects. I hope this get better with the next software upgrade. so if you want to take only one guitar to your next rehersal, tough luck, youll have to wait or buy the pedal separately. in my opinion, the difference in price between the ampero and the headrush is not much but it is a big gap minding the two products are pretty much the same, specially in terms of sound quality. I got my ampero free shipping so I got it about the same price that I would get the headrush. I havent tried the mx5 myself but most of the compare videos Ive seen show that both have more or less the same sound quality, the mx5 do better in some stuff, the ampero in other. regardless, in all reviews Ive seen the mx5 seems to be lacking in the high gain ultra metal brutal deppartment, by lacking many classic high gain amp simulations and by overall lower gain settings which seems to be a complaint in every video Ive seen about the mx5, this may or may not change in future software updates. besides, the mx5 has a more powerful DSP and is cheaper. in the other hand the ampero has the computer app, without it making a patch to sound "ok" it is already a pain in the ass, but making a patch to sound as good as it could and to squeeze every drop of tone you can get from these tiny machines it is IMPOSSIBLE without a computer interface. did I make the best choice with the ampero II stomp?? Im not sure yet but so far I guess I did. since Im more in to metal I dont use too many effects so the DSP limitations hasnt really been a problem but that might change when I buy a stereo power amp, that could change everything.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you so much for sharing your opinion and experience! Very interesting, thank you so much!!!

[@tgchan]

Thank you for your comment. I really hope Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier sound is there somewhere waiting for me and it sounds as massive as the real one.

[@InnerSilence123]

@@tgchan to my ears in the ampero stomp the best sounding amps are the dual rectifier and the freeman but I dont know how close they sound to the real amp

[@fedesproviero1977]

Hello, what do you think about the Ampero II MP300 versus the HX Stomp, especially for metal sounds like the Dual Rectifier?

[@MikaelLewisify]

Impressive…everything. The playing, the editing. This is some quality stuff.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you so much Mika, I'm really super happy that you appreciate the video!!!

[@freemansmith1]

Great review, I always enjoy your innovative licks and the great taste in choosing a variety of tone colors. thanks, Marty

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you sooooo much, I'm really happy that you like the review and the playing!!! Really super appreciated!

[@xyzcesar]

Leo é o cara. Nós amamos o Leo! Vida longa ao Leo.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you soooooooo much!!!!

[@FrancoContreras]

Excelent !!! First guy who plays guitar and really know about recording. Chears for the DI recordings to make comparisons equal

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you Franco, really appreciated!

[@Xtianisms]

You are such a monster player. You deserve to be with those JTC players and more

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you so much, this is really a great compliment that makes me super happy!!!!

[@MatteMike2345]

Nice intro music as usual from you Leo! Thanks for the comparison.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

You are welcome!!! and thank you, I'm happy that you like the intro music!!

[@GaperNew]

Спасибо за детальные и интересные сравнения!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

You are welcome, and I'm happy that you like the video!!!

[@marcellocamezzana6873]

Grande Leo, un'altra splendida recensione su due ottimi strumenti. Io, comunque, ho appena ordinato l'Ampero II Stimo.... Non vedo l'ora che mi arrivi....

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Grazie Marcello, mi fa molto piacere che ti piaccia il video!!! Complimenti per l'acquisto e ... buona musica 👍🏻🎸

[@chriscook6828]

Great comparison. I have been waiting for these two to go head to head. I am thinking to choose the mx5 over the ampero as it has the advanced looper even though I would like all the high gain amps that the ampero has to offer.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi Chris, thank you, really super appreciated!!! Both are great units...the choice of amps is pretty important especially if you need some specific amps. Thank you once more!

[@JTB--]

I was pleasantly surprised to see that the Ampero Stomp II has the Undo/Redo function on it's Looper

[@davidwoods358]

Overall, I have been quite happy with the MX5. It does a lot of things very well for a decent price. I do however wish there were a couple more mic position options and factory cabs offered (maybe in an update.) I have not been overly thrilled with the included IR's. I would load some after markets in but don't want to go through the hassle. I actually like that the Ampero 2 doesn't have a foot treadle. Nice desktop unit for recording.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi Davi, thank you for sharing your opinion and experience with the MX5...I agree with you about the mic positioning...they should add more options... Thank you!

[@michelemori1765]

Aspettiamo l attesa di 4 5 settimane su Thomann e andiamo di ampero. Sembre e solo gran bei video Leo ! Sei il mio punto di riferimento per le comparazioni e decisioni finali di acquisto ! Grazie per il lavoro straordinario che stai facendo . Buona domenica Michele

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Ciao Michele, grazie! I tuoi complimenti mi fanno veramente piacere e mi ripagano del lavoro svolto!!!! Grazie e un caro saluto!

[@gypsycat619]

Really well done. Would love to hear the EVH Solo Patch!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you! both for the compliments and for your suggestion!

[@caseylockwood5512]

You know this man is dedicated to his craft when he throws human trials out the window and just outright clones himself for the sake of one simple video. Bravo. But I do hope you and your other self are getting along nicely.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you Casey! I try to do my best to provide you with quality videos!

[@SirPraiseSun]

is that 1 of your official songs? wow what afreakin composition and playing, so sick!!!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, yes, it is one of my songs....thank you, I'm really happy that you like the music!!!

[@waynemorrison5792]

Great demo song and comparison!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you, super appreciated!!!

[@tr-austin]

Your playing is brilliant Leo... and thank you for always wearing socks. :)

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you so much, I'm happy you like it!!! Yes...I need to build a brand of socks and sell them... 😊😊😊

[@goldberglior]

Hi Leo, Just found out your channel and I love your videos! You should do a top 10 recommended modelers.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you soooo much, I'm really happy that you appreciate the videos!!! You are right...but such a list would be very difficult to build up....I would need to find a way to classify and assign a score...to each modeller....

[@goldberglior]

@@LeoGibsonGtr thank you for the reply! Im looking for a budget ( under $400) modeler for home use with great sounds and ease of use… hard to decide from the many options.

[@ricardbennett6487]

Hi Leo! Thank you for this great video as always. The detail of your reviews is unmatched. There’s something I would like to comment, and I think you’ve never talked about and to me and many is an important factor. The gap between presets in many recent effect units including high end ones. I like to change a few effects at a time including amp models but if there’s a gap or pause in the sound I can’t use it for playing live. Turning effects on and off is important but changing presets seamlessly is what makes the difference between a live unit and a home or studio one, at least for me. Could you test this feature on your videos? Again, thanks for your great reviews!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi Ricard, thank you so much, I'm super happy that you like the video! Actually in the special feature section of the comparison chart, I've reported that the HeadRush manages scenes, that are missing in the Ampero. This means that the Headrush can basically swtich many effects on and off seamlessly, I mean without gap and this feature, so far, is missing in the Ampero. I hope this help. Thank you once more!

[@amusik7]

Absolutely fantastic information!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you so much, I'm really happy to have been of some help with the info!

[@amusik7]

@@LeoGibsonGtr there are so many products in this category that as a total beginner guitar player it actually feels more or less impossible to decide between pedals - they seem so similar with arbitrarily small difference, but you still want to spend your money wisely - so thanks for making all this info available! You clearly put an incredible amount of time to making your videos

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Yes, the market has literally exploded in the last 2 years for these type of products...therefore there is a lot of offer which is a good thing on one side, but could be overwhelming on the other side. Thank you once more, I'm happy that you recognise the amount of work being these videos!!!

[@giovannidelmastro3760]

Grande Leo, un grandissimo professionista che oltre a suonare al top delle tecniche della chitarra, sai anche parlare e scrivere 2 lingue. Pregi di pochissimi, bravo

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Grazie Giovanni...sono bellissimi compimenti che mi fanno veramente piacere!!!

[@jcoulter43]

Another stellar demo song! Really clever central riff. Both sound very passable in the mix for everything. Another commenter mentioned the patch switching delay and you said the Ampero was not seamless. That can probably be fixed with software. Both sounded very convincing. Still loving my POD Go 😁 God bless and Merry Christmas to you and your family 🎄🎸😎

[@jazzcat1056]

Merry Christmas and God bless.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you so much!! Yes, there are not the scenes / snapshot functionalities ... hope they'll be implemented in future fw upgrades... Thank you!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Marry Christmas to you too...by the way... :)

[@acasadiluca]

Ciao Leo. Killer demo song! Sei davvero un grande chitarrista. Continuo a preferire ampero anche perché per il recording uso app differenti. Bel video davvero... Riesci sempre ad analizzare tutte le possibili casistiche di utilizzo, pro e contro. Grazie per il video!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Grazie mille, sono super complimenti...che mi ripagano del lavoro svolto...il vostro feedback è super importante per me!!!! Un caro saluto!!!

[@jerryratpack]

Great comparison videos I don’t know how you find the time to do these. To answer the pitch shift question , the headrush pitch shift whammy is so smooth and sounds musical. I have not been able to get a good whammy result with the Ampero 2. It’s unusable current;y in my opinion The Ampero 2 only has one expression pedal as mentioned, so I bought a soul press 2 real wah, sounds great and frees up a block. But I wanted to use the expression pedal for whammy, but the whammy is horrible The MX5 also handles all i throw at it. The Ampero 2 needs to be optimized. Or it may not stay with the competition. It is very limited for me, once I use a few blocks of my choice with effects. And I don’t use complicated signals. I love the pc editor, but currently, at least for me, you cant use the editor and the unit interface at the same time, if the editor is open, using just the editor is great. Using the Ampero 2 to edit on the physical box is great without the editor being open. But trying to use the physical box while the editor is plugged in causes the editor and the unit to have delays in transferring i so and causes issues That being said, the Ampero 2 is a great sounding box. The amp tones are really good in the room , maybe better than the MX5 To my ears MY 2 CENTS; They need to fix the editor / unit combo WORKING AT THE SAME TIME, and definitely must optimize the DSP.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you so much, I'm super happy you like the video!!! Thank you also for sharing your opinions and experiences....very good points indeed! Thank you! Also in my opinion the algorithms of the Ampero must be optimised...

[@markjohnson1020]

Real Marshall and real Fender for the win! Lol! Great review Leo. I'd go with the Headrush.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you so much, I'm happy that you like the video! Thank you also for sharing your findings!

[@10smdjbtk]

I see that the most recent update eliminates some of the disadvantages of AMPERO that Leo pointed out.

[@BuleriaChk]

Excellent review and musicianship, thanks a lot. I agree that the lack of computer app for the MX5 is a deal breaker (for me). Another major factor is that the Ampero has the Matchless Chieftain model, which is my absolute go to for my use case. (The only other models I have found were Jason Sadites ands ToneJunky TV Tonex captures - if you know of any other appearances in amp modelers, please let me know) Also, the Headrush uses 12v vs the standard 9v for the Ampero, and I don't often plug my amp sims into my automobile cigarette lighter... I am very, very impressed with the Ampero 2 Stomp. I would really like to hear a comparison between the Blackbird tube preamp and the other solid state units... (i.e., is it really THAT much better than, say, the HX Stomp or Ampero?)

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you so much, I'm really happy that you like the video and the music! Yes, the Blackbird seems pretty interesting...I hope to be able to get one in the future! Thank you for your message and for sharing your findings!

[@CBGypsy03]

Just got the stomp 2 so I'll be biased and say it's the one to get. But that being said they both sound great and we are all spoiled guitar players these days. Rock on !

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you for sharing...and I do agree, they both sound pretty good! Rock on!!! 👍

[@Areflying21]

Thank you so much Leo, what unit sounds better for clean and light crunch for You?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi Daniel, you are welcome! Well, hard to say...I don't think there is a massive difference if you use the proper IRs...I'm more used to the Stomp II which is one of my favourite, but I'm sure you are gonna be happy also with the MX5

[@Neil-Aspinall]

Wow Leo you go to so much effort with these comparisons! As amp modelers both are very passable although personally I thought the Ampero Stomp II had the edge. EFX wise, I thought both sounded cold and glassy? There really is no need to record with a real amp any more. Keep up the great work Lao!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi Neil, thank you so much, I'm super happy that you appreciate the video and the effort! Thank you also for sharing your opinion...I do agree...we can go ampless... :)

[@siriyohamlidia]

Awesome review Leo! Both are very good units but as a Headrush owner I hear what I can't tweak out of the Headrush. All the amp models breakup and resonate at very low unusable range and high mid eq range which makes hard if not impossible to dial a fat but not fuzzy sound with post eq (which doesnt interfere with bass guitar range) and lacks picking dynamics which is why it has to go. The clean sounds (especially with its elven reverbs) are awesome on the Headrush, but at the end of the day it sounds somewhat flat for me.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you, I'm happy that you like the video!! Thank you also for sharing your experience with the HeadRush!

[@danielgreenberg4751]

I felt some of the same things at times with the Headrush unit. Have you used other units, if so how did they compare in your personal experience?

[@sebydocky5080]

Hi leo, great video (as usual)... I was waiting this direct comparaison since both are in my last targets.... and btw it's still hard to decide after your video :( :( .... what's a pity the ampero II don't have a buuiltin expression pedal ... Maybe I will select by the shortest straw :)

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, they are both pretty good product. You can buy with confidence either of the two. In my two cents, I think I have summarised the main differentiating factors like the computer app, the exp pedal, the form factor, the tweacking option, etc...so it depends on your needs...in any case both are good products. Thank you!

[@wellingtondosanjos4784]

Come on, Leo. I bought an Ampero Stomp one year ago and a MX5 two weeks ago and I can't be more clear: MX5 its way better! There is no comparison. Ampero have slightly better amps. BUT: 1) Modulation effects and ambience. Headrush it is waaaay superior. Most modulations in the Ampero are unusable. 2) Funcionalities and the building structure. MX5 seems sturdier and comes with a expression pedal, and scenes, no glitch between changing rigs and etc (i know you have talked about that, but that is a big deal). 3) DSP: MX5 - 11 blocks free at the chain with noise filter already included. And you can put 11 heavy reverbs if you want and it will handle. Ampero you have to put a noise filter almost everytime and it blows the DSP capacity very very often limiting your options. 4) IR's: Headrush - 96Khz. Ampero 48khz. ;) 5) Headrush doesn't have a computer app, but the touch screen functionality it is fantastic, better then in the Ampero. 6) Updating and organizing MX5 its easier! Updating takes like 20seconds. Ampero takes more time and it does have a very sensitive electronic core. Anything goes wrong during updating, and you are in trouble, mr. 7) Loop: you can record your loops at MX5, not at ampero. And you have 3h and 30min of loops if you will. And using loop in ampero always come with a little glitch eating a milisecond of the loop that sucks. MX5 transition between end and start again the loop is smooth, the way it should be. At the end of the video you seem to say that they are side by side, but they are not.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, I respect your opinion, but I'm sorry... I can ‘t never be so "black" and "white" ... even considering that the "slight better amps" (you are mentioning) could be enough for getting the Ampero for some of us...

[@wellingtondosanjos4784]

@@LeoGibsonGtr Never say never. But keep your excelent reviews and amazing guitar play. I really do like your videos, but in this one you didn't even put the modulations to compare. Maybe it's time for it. It's a sugestion. Bye, man. ;)

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for your suggestions and I'm happy that you appreciate the videos and the playing!

[@herschelvonrudiger]

Hi Mr Leo! Do you know if there is any chance to get celestion IRs in the MX5? Maybe downloading from other artist? Great video!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi Juan, yes, you can purhcase Celestion IRs on line and load them in the MX5. Thank you for your message!

[@duarteestelita7257]

thanks very much, for this ;) . I actually preferred the Ampero on the Fender amp emulation, and the MX5 on the plexy. I came here because i want to buy the Ampero, and wanted to know if it holds, compared with the Headrush.. and i must say it does. I'm just a bit concerned about what you mentioned about the DSP power, and the Ampero struggling when using 2 different amps simultaneously. Since what i want is to play on a stereo approach, with different amps..... now, i am a little scared of spending so much money on an unit that might not cut it, for me. Might as well stick with Guitar Rig, and ToneStack Pro on the iPad, huh ? What do you think ? (Maybe when the Ampero Stomp III comes out, the newer Triple DSP units will be more at ease, with the load.) Thanks again, kudos from Portugal ;)

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, the iPad solution could be more flexible, as you can basically load any app you may want to use. The amp modelling pedalboard is easier, being an all in one solution... I would decide upon this criteria. Thanks!

[@duarteestelita7257]

@@LeoGibsonGtr Hey, Thank you for taking the time to give me feedback ;) . Really appreciate it. Should i not worry, then.. with the Ampero Stomp's DSP choking a bit, when using 2 amps ? Yes, the iPad is great, but .. like you said _ it is not as convenient _ the friction of setting it up, often leads me to not being able to do what i want . Thanks again

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

As far as I remember you can use two amps, but then you can not add many other effects in the chain....I should check it out once more with the new firmware upgrades....

[@duarteestelita7257]

@@LeoGibsonGtr thanks fornthe follow up. That is a problem.. I reckon. And I don't think Firmware is going to cut it. It appears to be a Processing headroom issue. I might order one and try it out, just the same, though. In truth...I wanted to get one more due to the FX and UI feasibility, than the amps. I want options and solutions, and the smallest pedalboard I am able to build, since I already use a lot of MIDI foot switches _ for other instruments (and looping) on my Setup. Thanks so much again, for the feedback. PS: what amp & FX pedal emulations would you recommend for the iPad ?

[@CarlosFerreiraOfficial]

Hi Leo, great work as usual. I have a possible dumb question. Would it be possible to record in 48 khz with the Ampero using an external interface (and not with direct usb from the unit) or the 44.1 khz are a limitation of the device? Thank you for your work.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi Carlos, if you use the analog output you can go into an audio interface and then you can record at whatever conversion rate you want. Thank you for your question!

[@CarlosFerreiraOfficial]

@@LeoGibsonGtr Thank you! Keep up the good work.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you!

[@musicnonstop1945]

hey leo, i noticed in your MX5 tone test parts, that your CAB LINK is OFF, why is that?,, is it because you are using your IR? (Pardon me, i'm just new to this IR thing,, i have a new MX5 & just trying to learn it & I'm having difficulty to make sound good, the presets really sound terrible, I'm also interested in your IR's) , thankz.!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, yes, I'm using the same IR in both the units, in order to compare "Apples" with "apples". Thank you of your message!

[@Charvel4ever]

Hi. I like the mx5 with the foot controller but I also like there gigboard because of the bigger screen. You think they will combine that. I don’t want the bigger pedalboard. TX

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi David, the MX 5 has been released in august, so just a couple of months ago, and I don't think they are gonna relate a new pedalboard soon...but I don't know. Thank you!

[@bertssuggests]

thank you Leo, another great video! I think that the mx5, stomp II and MG-30 are pretty good modeller. But who will win for the best quality of pitch shifter and drop tune ? We know that the latest helix poly capo is now as good (or better) than the Digitech Pedal Drop... What are you 2 cents on that? thanks, Bert

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi Bert, thank you, I'm happy you like the video! I do agree, Mx5, stomp II and MG30 are very nice and cool products! Actually I'm not an heavy user of the pitch shifter or drop tune so I can't answer from direct experience...maybe I will do a video in the coming weeks. Thank you!

[@bertssuggests]

@@LeoGibsonGtr WoW! It’s great that you listen peoples and trying to answers them. I have the digitech drop pedal, if I have a modeller that deliver the same quality of polyphonic drop for metal tone, it could be a big selling point for metal bro 🤘

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Yes, sure, your comments and support are the best thing of the channel 👍 I will see what I can do.... Thank you once more!

[@johnong2655]

So far I heard headrush is the best budget multifx in pitch shifting

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for sharing!

[@jolumaco]

Excelente!, como todos tus videos Leo !

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you so much, really super appreciated!

[@Pharesm]

I'd say Ampero II stomp is better in important basic metrics: Its faster, its got way more processing power, and its not noisy when you're not playing! Beyond that it has way more options and settings.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for sharing your findings!!!

[@zherlon]

Hi, Leo! Where we can get your mx5 presets :)?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, actually I have not uploaded presets...but you are right...I should do them...

[@amty68]

Complimenti Leo per le tue recensioni e per come suoni. Ormai è un mese che mi sto divertendo con Ampero Stomp e non posso che confermare la bontà del prodotto. Ero tentato anche dall’MX5 ma, arrivando da Ampero, la scelta è stata obbligata anche se al momento ci sono circa 80-90 € a favore dell’MX5. L’unica cosa fastidiosa, al momento, è il fatto che non puoi usare l’editor in maniera accettabile e spero risolvano al più presto questo fastidioso problema. Per il resto prodotto strepistoso 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Ciao Claudio, grazie per aver condiviso le tue opinioni e la tua esperienza con Ampero!

[@averagegearreviews4109]

I've watched many of Leo's vids. I'm wondering if using his custom IR cabs negates the true sound of the stock Multi-Fx pedal being demonstrated. Does anyone own either of these pedals, and can you tell if there is much difference between the stock cabs and Leo's??

[@chrisdavies9143]

To be fair, using the same IR in each is probably the best way to present a direct comparison of the amp modelling, otherwise there are just too many variables. I've never owned a Hotone product but I was a Headrush user for a while. I found their stock cabs to be mostly okay, especially for cleaner amps. I did use some of my own IRs but to be fair I've done that with Helix too so it's probably more my preference than out of any necessity.

[@enricofugazzi5206]

Ciao Leo, la Harley Benton ha annunciato una pedaliera economica (289 Euro) in uscita fra una settimana. Magari pa porti sul canale?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Ciao Enrico, grazie dell'info...ci do un'occhio e vedo.... Grazie ancora!

[@antonioc.3220]

Complimenti Leo bella comparazione ,la scelta non facile sono entrambe buone , personalmente sulle simulazioni di amp headrush mi è sempre piaciuto,Però ampero mi incuriosisce parecchio , peccato che in Italia sarà disponibile l'anno prossimo penso,per il momento mi tengo Nux mg 30 ciao😄😄😄😄

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Grazie, mi fa piacere che il video ti sia piaciuto!!! Si, concordo, sono entrambe belle macchine, così come l'MG30. I tempi di attesa per l'Ampero sono in effetti alti...c'è l'opzione di acquistarlo direttamente da Hotone...ma poi devi pagare i vari costi doganali, iva etc... Un caro saluto

[@antonioc.3220]

@@LeoGibsonGtr che vuoi fare si aspetta d'altronde e più uno sfizio ché una necessità,con il digitale non si fa in tempo ad imparare su una macchina che subito ti viene voglia di provare la novità del momento ,diventa una dipendenza

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Eh si, in effetti hai ragione...sono aggeggi sfiziosi... :)

[@neurocosm]

With the Ampero Stomp2 and it's dual inputs, can you chain effect independently for each input, with two different instruments, at the same time (playing) and is there enough processing power to do this?

[@poppsen4145]

yes you can and yes there is, though there are some limitations, you can't fully stack both signal chains as it runs out of dsp, but if it's not too complex no problem, enough for core chain ( amp, cab etc. and 1 or 2 extras) worked very well

[@ianthemann]

Fractual Audio FM3 vs. Hotone Ampero Stomp II, please and grazie!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Only in terms of sound, just to check out if the price difference is worth it?

[@danielgreenberg4751]

@@LeoGibsonGtrThanks for awesome videos. Also, All of the above in my opinion. I’ve been trying to find videos on this.

[@armando534]

👍👍👍

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

👍🙏

[@rollydumandan]

Hi Leo, my question is that who among these two has a more powerful DSP power when using heavy fx?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, it's hard to tell, because it depends from the algorithms you run in the unit. Each unit has his own algorithms, therefore comparing the power of the DSP could be misleading. Thank you!

[@rollydumandan]

@@LeoGibsonGtr let's say you have the same sets of fx, amps and ir running on both units. Given that they have different algorithm, on your experience, who among the two will likely run out of DSP power?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

I would say that the Ampero internal cabs are really taxing the DSP, but with more options in terms of mic positioning compared to the MX5. If you use the Ampero internal CAB I think that you run the risk to run out of power earlier compared to the MX5, but as I was saying you can really tweak a lot more the tone with the Ampero. So you are exchanging DSP for tone... This is not scientific...but for saying that "nothing is for free"...maybe a unit offers the possibility to load one more fx block, but with worse mic sim, and vice versa.

[@rollydumandan]

@@LeoGibsonGtr well, i think IR will do the job for ampero?

[@MrCcfly]

i think one of these units use rockchip 4 core arm on 1.8 ghz that is same unit inside in orange pi and that thing is stronggg

[@today_what]

17:56 18:25 18:57

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you!

[@giangiacomomartorana3625]

Grande performance Leo, complimenti. Entrambe le macchine suonano molto bene. Sono possessore di HR Pedalboard e ho appena preso MX5 per backup e situazioni live più piccole. Sono convinto che la famiglia HR abbia ancora un ampio margine di crescita e credo che possa, in futuro, arrivare anche un app per PC/mac. Dal video comunque Ampero mi sembra un pelino più vicino al suono reale degli amp. Volevo farti una domanda, Ampero ha la possibilità di gestire le scene come HR. Ancora complimenti per i tuoi video.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Ciao Giangiacomo, grazie mille dei complimenti, che mi fanno molto piacere, e grazie anche per aver condiviso la tua esperienza con la famiglia HR! Relativamente alla tua domanda, l'Ampero non ha la possibliità di gestire le scene...mi avevano detto che potrebbero essere inserite in futuri firmware upgrade...ma finora non ci sono. Grazie ancora!!!

[@p10rambo]

Hey leo a suggestion, can you do a latency test comparing the common guitar wireless systems? I didnt see anyone else do this yet :) just an idea

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi...good idea...even if I don't have many of them...

[@VlasList]

@@LeoGibsonGtr In general, it would be good to include latency in the list of important characteristics and always mention it in comparisons and reviews, as in the video about the Boss GT1000. I am trying to find information on the Ampero latency, did you take measurements?

[@perezfranco]

Leo, are you related to Orville Gibson?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

😀...no, but if you think at the name of the Fender creator....you may "decode" my name...😀

[@ofirr673]

What about DSP limitation ? Can you build a 12 piece usable signal chain ?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

HI, there are some limitations, for instance high quality IRs require a lot of DSP or a double amp almost uses all the DSP. Here you can find more info: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKGaeoeebbKqobs Thank you for your message!

[@ofirr673]

@@LeoGibsonGtr that was useful info and took away some of the hype from the unit. I’m actually considering the Eventide H9 Max which seems to be a perfect fit my my use.

[@Bzl_777]

Please re do the review of ampero stomp with v2 firmware update

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for your suggestion!

[@Bzl_777]

@@LeoGibsonGtr which amp modeller multi effect processor is most authentic tone wise to real Marshall and 80 to 90s heavy rock tone ?? Headrush , ampero stomp , hx stomp, donner arena , valeton, etc ?? I am planning to buy one after seeing your videos and your videos are so informative and detailed thank you so much for all your hardwork , please help me to make a decision to buy which unit ? want to replicate the real amp tones as close and organic as possible without emptying my bank account

[@zaporoshti3392]

The parallel paths in Ampero work 2 + 2 + 2. There are 6 blocks in 2 lines making 12 in total. Therefore, in the upper line you can only put 2 blocks before double amps and 2 blocks after them. Boss GX100 is much more versatile in this.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you for sharing

[@Scott__C]

Great comparison, Leo. Do you know if the Ampero 2's chips will support 48k and that could be a software upgrade? I have it and it does sound great. At this point, the only advantages of Line6 HX Stomp is it's a little smaller and a larger base of presets, users etc.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

HI Scott, so far I don't think that with a software upgrade they will bring the Ampero to 48khz, and I eve don't know if it is possible, but I'm not an engineer, so I'm not sure. Thank you!

[@ckhanpe]

wow the ampero sounded more near to the marshall and fender in my ears

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for sharing your opinion!

[@marco_82]

Headrush ovviamente, basta fare una semplice analisi della qualità del suono e della fedeltà delle emulazioni. Inutile avere 1000 opzioni col PC editor se poi ne usi un decimo. Meglio la qualità e la semplicità d'uso.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Ciao Marco, grazie per aver condiviso la tua opinione!

[@davidviera3347]

Hey Leo!!! Test this Harley Benton DNAfx GiT Pro!!!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi David... I need to buy it...

[@ulioxxl]

Il problema è dove reperire l'Hotone!???🙏

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Ciao Simone, da Thomann vedo un'attesa di diverse settimane, oppure direttamente dal sito Hotone, anche se poi devi pagare la dogana...dal sito Hotone vedo il prezzo in dollari, quindi devi farti un pò di "conti" per capire quanto ti costa alla fine tutto incluso. Un saluto e grazie del messaggio!

[@ulioxxl]

@@LeoGibsonGtr no no basta dogana sono già stato fregato più volte ,speravo tu avessi altre fonti...infatti sto aspettando Thomann ma è lunga nn cedere per qualcos'altro....headrush mi piace ma solo la mancanza di editor lo castra per me ...c sarebbe Line6 pod go ma mi sembra un prodotto a fine corsa come un po' tutto il mondo Helix .....

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Ciao, dovrebbe arrivare anche su Amazon....ma non conosco i tempi...concordo su quanto dici su HeadRush e Line 6. Un'altra alternativa è il gt1000 core, ma "costicchia" secondo me...

[@ulioxxl]

@@LeoGibsonGtr ho avuto la grande ...nn mi ha convinto a pieno ...voglio un multieffetto per usarlo con ampli vero..nn mi interessano molto le simulazioni di ampli però anche line6 hx effects secondo me è vecchio poi ha solo un dsp....grazie!!!!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Ok, grazie a te! Altra alternativa per gli effetti è la TC electronic Plethora X5....anche questa non economicissima...

[@danielsantana5126]

My Two Cents 30:58 - Amp sound

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi Daniel, thank you for sharing!

[@jroobz]

modellers are so close to each other that the thing making the difference are I/O and UI for price

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you for sharing!

[@10smdjbtk]

The ampero has a wider range and softer sound. I prefer ampero.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for sharing!

[@AA-ih6kt]

the aampero dsp is too weak for the new effect algos they added....this is quite the oversight.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

I think they need to optimize the algorithms

[@jann_rygh]

still too weak?

[@carlonatali2886]

I did buy først the Ampero.... it didn't work for me.... Now I'm working on The Headrush MX5 and I did pulled som very nice solos sounds and a decent/ usable Acoustic simulator too, but still haven't found any good "country/Chicken Picking usable sound yet....but I haven't yet spendt so many hours on this pedalboard.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi Carlo, thank you for sharing! Interesting points...

[@Tecom38415]

The Hotone ampero stuff is almost IMPOSSIBLE to play live metal with. The feedback and noise is unreal. Absolutely un usable for metal live. You need an xlr with a ground lift or di box.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Maybe you can use a TRS to XLR converter, as the Ampero has balanced out. Thank you for your message and for sharing your opinion!

[@najsuroviji]

There is tons of bass compression and treble clipping with Headrush in these samples. Poor dynamics. Probably built with hi-gain market in mind.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you for sharing!

[@davidfaustino4476]

The Headrush is a trash product from an equally trash company. No amount of rebranding old Avid and Peavey software will change that.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for sharing!

[@rinorace5170]

I tuoi video di confronto sono inutili tanto quanto quelli dele caratteristiche tecniche Per non parlare del tuo inglese che oltre ad essere Maccaronico e ridicolo a che serve visto che siamo in Italia ? Gli inglesi e americani guarderanno i loro in madrelingua In fine perché non parli di una macchina e basta e non delle differenze tra una e l’altra Caro Leo PRS? Sei un bravissimo chitarrista comunque

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you so much for your feedback. Grazie del feedback.

[@spada60]

I don't understand some people. The Headrush has the best touch screen UI on the market you don't need an editor!!!!!!!!! Everybody wake up!!!!!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, .... I also need to wake up...as also for me the computer app is pretty important...😊 Thank you for sharing your opinion!

[@korynt3984]

Just upgrade the ampero with a better sample rate and sprinkle some more IR slots on top and we have a contender for the best recommendation in the 500€ price bracket. Perhaps until a comparable proposition from Nux hits the market. Btw. It's funny how the dude owns more expensive gear than most professional musicians but still can't afford a tutor for a couple of afternoons to fix that horrible pronunciation.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for sharing...I simply don't have time to spend in English lessons...all my time goes to create music for these video and of course...to buy gear...:)...

[@cappiello]

It doesn't need fixing.

[@algor8541]

We love the way Leo sounds! :)

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Christopher, Algor, thank you so much for your support!!!

[@kevliao]

Exactly, no fixing needed. It did take me a while to get used to Leo's accent, but after a few vids I got used to it and it wasn't an issue. I dig it now, haha. He does some of the best gear reviews out there. It actually seems Leo takes the time to enunciate his words. Where do you hail from Leo?