Hotone Ampero Stage: demo and review...such a flexible unit! (vs Soldano, Plexi, Dlx Reverb)

[@aliengrey6052]

Ampero should be paying you a fortune for your videos. Never mind them sending you a unit!!! That ampero is the best guitar product ever. The sound is phenomenal.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi thank you for sharing!!!!

[@Pasko12]

For Leo's videos, like goes before watching!

[@georgesabitpol]

After your comment 🙂

[@guitaristinterrupted3558]

It’s true! He’s the CAPRA!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you sooo much!!!

[@christianpucciarelli]

Always!

[@chicsrock171]

I love my Ampero ii 🙃

[@leondantas]

thanks for the review Leo. For the older ampero II stomp users the major problem with this new unit is that a lot of its features were missed promised updates for the II Stomp. Those "future updates" were never delivered. Ampero II Stomp are waiting for scenes and gapless transitions effects for more than an year now. The terrible stomp mode switch that terrifies everybody that use the unit to play live are also a promised fix. Both units share the same DSP power but Hotone support was really bad and never delivered what is being promised.

[@quiksilver78]

This is exactly what terrifies me instead when these companies swing for fences to compete with HX devices and ghost their users when they decide to work on the next model. At €700 it's a tough sell when the track record says otherwise.

[@vaughanmacegan4012]

That is the exact reason why I never bought the the Fender TMP, I just don't believe Fender will bring out updates - I hope I am wrong for the thousands of Fender users. Although one thing Hotone did do for the Stomp was reduce the latency on the Cab block - but still left the Cab block on the Stage at 7.8, what were they thinking. Hopefully that will be fixed at some unspecified time in the future, the latency of the IRs is good though..

[@kellecetraro4807]

It's not encouraging to hear that Hotone left the Ampero Stomp customers hanging out to dry on empty promises.... I'll look into that, but if it holds true... I'm absolutely not buying this unit until they follow through with what they promised those customers 🙏🏼

[@christianpucciarelli]

Im also not buying anything from hotone until they fix the stomp (wich I own ) and start delivering true updates

[@santinhoww]

And that's why I gave up on Hotone (I'm selling my old Ampero One) and bought an HX Stomp..

[@steveweilhart2359]

amp sounds are so good - very close to the real deals IMO - better than some of the more expensive units - great demo!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you for sharing and I'm happy that you like the demo!!!

[@aliengrey6052]

Well Leo. Just saying I’m over the moon with my ampero stomp2. I didn’t know how I was going to amplify this so I tried putting it through my Marshall dsl 40c as I liked the clean channel. I q’d the clean channel of the Marshall and put it through the front end not through the effects loop. I was shocked. It was the best tone I’ve ever heard. Wow. Tried this with other amps with varied success. I’m sure it will work with some amps this way but not all. I have all the tube roundness with the ampero patch’s. Great video.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you so much for sharing, and I'm really happy that you like the video!!!

[@georgesabitpol]

Leo composes some of the most joyful melodies. Thank you Leo!!!!

[@GoKnee]

Great job as always! This is the best channel for guitar's stuff reviews!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you for such an amazing compliment, I'm really happy that you like the channel!

[@guitarhansen]

I use the headrush core for months and I'm really satisfied with it. The hotone will be my backup because it sounds amazing, and it has everything I need, and it fits into a gig bag!!!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for sharing!

[@fromoutofuniverse]

Leo, thank you a lot for your reviews. As a working musician i always watch your videos before I decide to buy any modeller. The best

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

You re welcome!!! Thank you so much for your feedback and I'm really happy that you appreciate the videos!!!

[@christianboddum8783]

LOVE they layout of the switches, especially 5 scenes, that would cover 98% of my needs! (5 scenes per song)

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you for sharing! Yes, it is very nice !

[@jcoulter43]

Fantastic demo song! Just brilliant. That pedal does seem like quite the powerhouse. Great video as always. You just keep getting better and better, keep it up! God bless and rock on 👍😎🎸

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you sooooo much....you know that when you like my music...I'm super happy!!!

[@laptoples]

Half the reason I click on Leo's videos is to watch him play !!!!! Your absolutely amazing dude !!! I like the products you review too, so that's a bonus, not to mention the indepth reviews that deep dive into each product ! Thanks Leo for all you do !!! QUICK QUESTION, does it support Bass guitar ? If there's anything I wish a lot of people who review products, is if it also supports bass guitar too. I play a bunch of instruments, so I probably wouldn't think of it either, but I'm sure there's a lot of bass players wondering if a bunch of recent pedal releases, support bass guitar. Have a great day !!!!! 👍😁👍

[@mariosilva7817]

Fantastic!! Waiting for the Ampero stage x Mooer GE1000

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you for your suggestion!

[@Da7idSco]

What a intro, my friend!!! Leo and your bigs sounds. THANKS you, man.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

You are welcome and I'm really happy that you like the music!!!

[@myTubesTube]

Bellissimo pezzo, Leo!

[@peterschermers]

Thank you for asking Hotone about the missing MIDI Out! I’m also curious about the missing Scene naming 👍🏻

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

You are welcome!

[@samright4661]

That into song is Amazingly Awesome! Great Job !!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you so much, I'm really happy that you like the music!!!

[@YpsiJoshmccullough]

I've got an Ampero II Stage arriving today, upgrading from my Valeton GP-200 (which your reviews helped me make the decision to buy) because of the mic input/vocal effects. Thanks for another great review; always methodical yet interesting and informative!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

You are welcome and I'm really happy to have been of some help!!!! Thank you also for sharing your experience!

[@thesunilrock20]

Im planning to buy one. should i go for the gp200 or ampero 2 stage?

[@YpsiJoshmccullough]

@@thesunilrock20 At this point, I'd say the Ampero Stage. The GP 200 has a few more blocks per row, but it's only got one row. The Stage has more input options and is more flexible overall. The tones are quite similar to my ear.

[@thesunilrock20]

@@YpsiJoshmccullough didn't understand that row thing can u elaborate? do u mean one preset can have 2 channels going through 2 different amps?

[@YpsiJoshmccullough]

@@thesunilrock20 that's possible, yes, but it'll start to run into processing limits. Just look at some of the videos and the manual online; there are two inputs on the Ampero vs one on the GP 200, so you have more options for using multiple instruments, or a mic and an instrument, at the same time.

[@amty68]

Ciao Leo, sei un ottimo chitarrista e recensore, del mondo tecnologico che gira intorno alla chitarra, eccezionale. Sicuramente il miglior canale tra tutti quelli che seguo. Detto questo ho Ampero Stomp da quando è uscito (preso direttamente da Hotone) e lo reputo un ottimo prodotto con suoni ottimi. Questo Stage lo ha ulteriormente migliorato e l'ho ordinato su amazon italia settimana scorsa (in vendita a 591€ tra l'altro) in arrivo la prossima settimana. Grazie ancora per le tue recensioni.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Grazie a te per le bellissimi parole ed i compimenti che mi fanno veramente piacere!!! Grazie anche per aver condiviso la tua scelta!

[@JTB--]

Excellent Review and Video. Top notch Production Value Leo!! I've had the Ampero Stage for a few weeks now and really like it a LOT!! Worth the $$$ imo. I have a PRS Custom 24 Piezo Guitar that has 2 Guitar Jacks and I plug into both Inputs on the Stage and go into Parallel mode where I can set up different Effects for each input. One input is the Piezo and the Other is the magnetic pickup. Endless fun experimenting with different FX's on each input. The next thing I want to do is plug in the Mic with the guitar and see what Vocal effects are available

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

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

[@robertodepetro1996]

Caro Leo sei un ottimo musicista e un grande montatore video. I suoni sono incredibili. Complimenti per la trasmissione :-)

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Grazie mille Roberto!!!

[@georgesabitpol]

wanted to say also, Leo, your english diction has really improved lately.

[@laptoples]

I can't say Simultaneously either and I've been speaking English my whole life !!!!! Hahahahahahaha Leo does good enough job that the Closed Caption picks it up correctly, so that's great !!! Hehehehehehe Go Leo !!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you George!!! That's really a great compliment....as you know how much I struggle with the pronunciation...😀

[@aliengrey6052]

Most English people can’t speak a word of Italian. Your pronunciation is just fine Leo. Great channel.

[@carlos_castanaut]

Great video, as always! One remark. You are right saying it can record at 192kHz via the usb interface. But this is upsampled from it's hardware sample rate of 44,1kHz.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you Carlo! Interesting point: are you sure?

[@carlos_castanaut]

@@LeoGibsonGtr It is so on the Ampero 2 Stomp. And as they are almost the same units with the same DSPs it would be impossible to run the same amount of effects when the sampling rate is more than 4 times higher than on the A2S.

[@davidrona]

Great Video Leo- I appreciate how you break down talking points in all your reviews which make watching your video's just about essential for product research. I only recently stumbled upon the amp modeler world when i was ending my teaching career at a very large music store chain here in the states and wanted to grab as much as i could with my employee discounted. the Headrush gig board was the stepping stone into this arena ending with Ola Englund introducing me to Hotone. I was instantly blown away, bought the stomp, and pink mp-100 ampero, and really like it for what i was looking for ( just effects through the send/return from my amps in stereo or Wet/Dry/Wet) then at Namm at met the hotone peeps and saw the Stage...I have to have this thing...wish it came with a people but...without dropping $2 K on a fractal...I think this will meet my needs as I begin my journey from the studio to playing live. thanks again.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

You are welcome and I'm really happy that you like the videos!!! Thank you also for sharing your experience, your findings and your final choice!!!!

[@OgamiItto70]

That thumbnail, though, with Romance Novel Leo Gibson "really feeling it" while he plays his purple Stratocaster. All the ladies swoon, doubtless. (Although in that case I'm not sure you want to keep _"...Such a Flexible Unit!" as a subtitle.) 😁 Seriously, though, great review/demo as usual. Way to go, dude.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

😀😀😀😀.... thank you!!!!

[@BrianVallotton]

Hi Leo! Loved the intro. You are a wonderful musician. So melodic!

[@Danduncanguitars]

Leo - hands down you provide top quality videos. I did a little first look at it as well. Going to dive into the pc UI next. I agree definitely needs a few software upgrade but overall very impressed by its sounds and function. I always click your videos and watch as it’s a joy.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you for such amazing compliments!!! Expecially this "watch as it's a joy" really means a lot to me!!! Thank you!!!

[@scottbecker3485]

Another stellar musical and gear-specific presentation! Loving your channel a lot! As for the unit, I ordered it a couple days ago, and it will arrive soon. My intended use: vocals + acoustic + electric guitar, as a solo performer of covers from A to Z. As such, I‘d encourage you to also showcase how well the unit fares with vocals (vocal effects) and acoustic guitars (effects and IRs). Such a shame the unit doesn’t offer vocal harmonies as auto-generated based on the guitar‘s signal!!! If it could do that, it would take a corner of the market that Ampero and ALL other makers are sorely neglecting. There are many of us out there doing solo gigs and needing vocal harmonies from time to time, just to sweeten the sound a bit and make certain covers work well. Incidentally, I also recently purchased the (much more expensive) Fender Tone Master Pro, and am currently testing it. It has better processing power, with parallel effects and amps possible on both of two channels (mic and guitar), but it also lacks vocal harmonies, and I‘m not fond of the compressors offered (too little choice for studio compression of acoustic guitar) or the choruses for acoustic, or the EQ (!) for acoustic. Too few bands available, and no shelving filters to cut top or bottom end (which is only possible by adding an IR). Maybe Fender will improve these points over time, but if not, I‘ll sell it and take the loss. In the meantime, the Ampero Stage will be a similar solution for me, with a much more compact footprint and lower weight. I will see which of the two units please me the most. So please, dear Leo, consider covering the vocal and acoustic-guitar capabilities of this unit (and all others) in future reviews. Thanks. :-)

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Than you so much, I'm really happy that you lie the music and the channel!!! Yes, it would be nice to try it with voice...but you know.... I'm not very capable in terms of singing....😀 Thank you also for sharing your experience with the Tone Master .... interesting points...thanks!!!

[@scottbecker3485]

@@LeoGibsonGtr Yes, I understand that your strengths are very much more in the world of guitars than as a singer. ;-) That said, perhaps a friend of yours who sings could have a look at the vocal features of all devices equipped with a vocal channel and effects, and you could at least give a short mention of what is available - for example, if vocal harmonies are possible, or wether the pitch correction works well or not. But of course this might not be your thing. At any rate, the effects and IRs that are intended for acoustic guitar deserve a closer look, and many of your viewers might appreciate that, too. You could perhaps even feature a bit of acoustic playing in your usual musical intro. Acoustic guitars call for more EQ bands, clean compression, etc., and those needs may or may not be met by units aimed mostly at electric guitar players.

[@eledanca]

I tuoi contenuti sono veramente interessanti, oltre questo li confezioni perfettamente in un format esteticamente pregevole. Mi fa piacere che nel novero dei fenomeni di KZbin ci sia anche in Italiano capace di creare un prodotto di alto profilo... I miei due centesimi !

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Grazie mille per questi bellissimi compimenti che mi fanno veramente piacere!!!!

[@vaughanmacegan4012]

Thankyou Leo for the review. The only thing that I think could've made your intro better would've been using a piezo pickup blended into the sound from the Hotone - but, still great regardless. Thankyou also for the comparisons of the Slo, Plexi and Fender, very much appreciated to hear that they are at least in the right ballpark :). I know that the latency isn't great with the cab block, but I can live with the IR's and the MIDI isn't working for whatever reason, however this isn't a deal breaker for me. So, this unit is going straight to the top of the *Unit to Buy* list. I'll just wait for the Mooer GE1000 review and make a final decision. Thankyou again for your many reviews, analysis and the results for latency for all these units.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

You are welcome and I'm happy that you like the video!!! Thank you also for sharing your experience! As regards the GE 1000....I'm working on the review...but I need time to test it properly....thanks!

[@CL_Audio_Tuning]

Ampero Stage II vs Mooer GE1000!! Great Video as Always Leo, i have to admit this pedalboard is probably the nicest looking one out of all the sub 700$ units available for sure! There's just something about the white that make it pop! :D

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Yes, it is pretty nice looking...I do agree....

[@jackiecivil100]

I like your review bcoz your present good point and show good preset sound

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you so much, I'm really happy that you like the reviews!!!

[@Slavetskiy]

Yes! I think it’s better what we have in the market for this price! Already using this amazing unit with exp -pedals, very impressed! And maybe in the future we will see build in wi-fi with a firmware updates😊. Btw, Leo, now we wait your presets in the cloud ! Thanks for a big job for our community and hello from Sochi!

[@fabrisor76]

Great video as always! This modeler is really excellent! I will purchase it soon.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you so much, I'm really happy that you like the video!!!

[@AndrewGorny]

Sounds great. The clean fender is never gonna be like the real thing but I like it

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you for sharing!!!

[@bronchick]

First, it is an awesome video, as usual. Second, you have 33k subscribers and get 15k views, which is HALF your list (and/or other non-subscribers). Seems like you should have 100k + subscribers, considering the popularity of your videos and channel. Might hire an expert to look into that. Thank you tremendously for all you do. Best reviews on KZbin, and I am sure I speak for everyone here that we trust and value your honest opinions and input. Keep it up!!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you so much for such nice compliments!!! I'm really happy that you appreciate the channel!!!!

[@quercus4767]

Grande Leo! I wish you will compare head to head with Boss frontrunners GT1000 and GX 100 being Ampero stage right in the middle of their prices. I have to decide but actually I really fighting against the lowest latency and gapeless of Bossess.. complimenti per l’impegno, la passione a l’accuratezza!

[@xlilxillx]

Stage is better.

[@laptoples]

I'd like to see that too ! 👍

[@JoUtan01]

I spy a white Mooer GTRS is the background, looking forward to your review of the guitar.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

😀...yes, she is here in my studio!

[@davekaplan2114]

I’ve been looking at this effects, I have an old Line 6 150w 2 speaker cabinet along with the tank G that I just got. Your playing is wonderful. I need to know what guitar you are playing, I love it!!!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you so much I’m really happy that you like the playing! It is a Strandberg Titanium… it was a special edition… I’m afraid they don’t do it anymore… Thank you !

[@Santiago21_RU]

Leo Gibson, can you compare Ampero Stage with Ampero Stomp II?

[@brammanck]

Looks like same dsp and effect blocks… should be similar?

[@xlilxillx]

stage is the best value on the market by far!!!

[@aminahmed2220]

What a fantastic video have a good weekend Leo ❤😊

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you soooo much, I'm really happy that you like the video!!!!

[@PratamaSuprayogi]

The cons are fixed in Firmware 1.10. Hotone really listens to your inputs. That's great.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you for sharing!

[@gabrielgaldinodesouza8746]

Excellent video, as always 👏👏👏

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you, I'm really happy that you like the video!!!

[@studiojamestube]

Congratulations Léo, as always doing a better job than the manufacturer in your analyses. A recurring question with Hotone products, how does it fare with delays between presets or scenes?

[@vaughanmacegan4012]

It seems that scenes are seamless. I can't say for certain about changes between different presets.

[@tranqbee6543]

Good job Leo….and your 2 brothers who look just like you

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

😀...thank you so mich!!!! WE are really happy that you like the video!!!

[@junioralves2158]

wonderful as always

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you soooo much!!!

[@MarcosCosta-mn8gg]

Could you compare it to the Nux Trident? When will you make a video about latency? Thank you for your dedication and impartiality Leo.

[@Worlds_Worst_Guitarist]

The Trident was the very worst Pedal i've ever tried! It went back faster than it came. I will put a Video of it on YT soon.

[@luckysihombing8338]

Sold my Trident and buy Ampero 2 Stage is my best decision. Never regret

[@Geert-JanPistorius]

Nice video and great song (as usual)! Could you do a comparison of the Ampero stage vs Mooer GE1000 (Li) and Headrush core?

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

Hi Leo. It sounds great, looks good and has great features, but I think at that price range I would buy one of the better products. At reverb here in the states it's going for 699.oo dollars. I can get an FM3 for a couple hundred more and have the best sounding modeller ( to my ears with the best effects sound wise ) for just a little more. Also, I would probably buy a Boss GT1000 or the core model. I personally don't need all the foot switches since I only need about three main times usually for what I play. Mostly blues rock and a little metal . Great song my friend. Your songs are always so uplifting and I really really enjoy your music. Your playing is epic. You have killer chops sir.. Great playing in every regard my friend. Thanks for this review sir. Much appreciated. I love the detail you do. ❤ Best regards sir. South Central Indiana. USA. Tim ❤

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you so much Tim...when you like my music ... I'm super happy! Thank you also for sharing your findings!

[@moroboshidan7960]

If his thing was $500, it would break the market They did a great job.

[@ccostantyt]

Leo, once again an amazing video and review. Thank you! One more question … is there also a drum machine on board?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

You are welcome and I'm happy that you like the video!!! Yes, there is a drum machine....sorry, I forgot to mention it in the review....thank you for pointing it out!

[@bryanblumer6438]

Great review. Thank you.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

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

[@wolvesandguitars]

you said LAAYO? not LEEO? amazing as always, ive been eyeing this one.

[@WholeLottaBulldog]

He's Italian, that's how it's pronounced.

[@wolvesandguitars]

@@WholeLottaBulldog Ima Italian as well just asking thanks for the reply!

[@rhanexguitar299]

Leo! first of all, thanks for your videos. If i may ask, how would this unit behaves with a four cable method in live conditions? my idea it's the following: i wanted to use the ampero2 stage as a complete pedal Rig connected to my real AMP (ENGL Iron Ball SE). This amp has an XLR out an can be send directly to a PA at the same time that i send to a real cab, so! I want to do the following: 1 - Use the ampero with to lines of effects, using the four cable methond, one for the drives and pre amp things (pitch shift, drives, wah, etc) and the other line with the modulations. 2 - All of this going trough my amp and going to the real cab, so the Ampero will be acting like a Rig on his own, except for the amp and cabs... 3 - by the XLR out of the amp, sending the signal to the PA, and in there prepare an IR that i have prepared to record my music. it will be possible?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, it should be possible even if I've not tried my self. My only suggestion is that if you don't use any amp/cab sim, maybe you can check out other units, like the plethora X5 which offers only effects. Thanks!

[@massimobianco4915]

Great as ever. Can’t wait to see the comparison between this piece of gear and the mooer ge1000. I would lobe to compare the previous two with the “top contenders” like quad cortex and tone master pro for example.

[@laptoples]

I would like to see these comparisons too ! 😁👍

[@jacobpittman1996]

Beautiful tune!

[@georgeharatzoglou]

You are an excellent musician sir and thank you for your beautiful work!!!I have one question about the Ampero Stage, since I'm interested in using it for recording purposes : How is the latency, the responsiveness and the feel?I'm mainly using software plugins since almost 20 years now and I also have the NUX Mighty Space, which is great if Im pluging in a guitar cable, because I feel that the wireless plug gives me latency.Thanks in advance!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you so much for such amazing compliments!!! I have done a specific video about the latency that you may want to check out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5C1maugebiJapI Thank you!

[@georgeharatzoglou]

@@LeoGibsonGtr Thank you very much my friend!I think that the NUX Mighty Space has lower latency and with my RME audio interfaces I can use Guitar Rig, Amplitube etc with a roundtrip latency of 4ms.I guess I'll need a new faster computer(mine is 9years old) instead of a guitar multi-fx unit for recording, which will give me low latencies not only for guitar but also for VST instruments.

[@paolobiggini7595]

Complimenti Leo. Non solo per il video. Bellissimo il brano dell’intro! Great song!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Grazie mille Paolo!!! Sono veramente contento che ti piaccia la musica!!!

[@Jura_JS]

I have ampero 2 Stomp, it works great for me Interesting to hear a difference between HQ amp model and not-hq amp (e.g. Soldano Lead vs Soldano Lead HQ)

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for your suggestion!

[@ricardbennett6487]

Great video, Leo!! How would you compare the amp sounds to Tonex pedal?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you so much!!! Well, the Ampero amp tones are really great...like the profiles in the ToneX...two pretty good options I would say!

[@raulpaiva5296]

Hi Leo thank for your videos. I would like a vs hotone ampero stage 2 vs boss gx 100.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi you are welcome!!! Thank you for your suggestion....I would need a second life to make all these comparisons... :)

[@errorsofnovember6068]

high quality playing and edit

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you so much I'm really happy that you like the video and the playing!!!

[@brunoemmels]

@Leo, thanks for this amazing review. What's your feeling comparing Kemper Profiler Player and Ampero Stage II, since they have the same cost?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

You are welcome! It would be a pretty interesting comparison....I have to think about it Thank you for your suggestion!

[@montgommerry1738]

Hi Leo! Thank you for the great video! Has the midi output been sorted with any firmware update? Also, does it sound better than Mooer GE 300? I am comparing the two from videos, but I am looking at this one due to the microphone input option. Thank you.

[@_SALIBAN_]

Thanks for the great review! As always one of the best! Please tell me, is it possible to disable cabinet emulation in the main menu without changing the effects chain?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

You are welcome and I'm really happy that you like the review! I have not found a way to do it...if someone knows, please drop here a message!

[@chupiconverge6034]

Great review

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you so much!!!

[@AngeloGiannatos]

I believe modeler companies have come to a maturity where they should lead their own way in producing great sounds than relying on names of other brands, how good they emulate them and how many of those emulations they offer. It leads to option paralysis and becomes boring. I am 60 years old and never had the chance -or will have- to play with most of the original products emulated, but I can appreciate a good responsive sound, no matter what the name is. I understand there are certain marketing needs that possibly enslaves them to that. I believe BOSS is the only company that offers their proposals for amp styles.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for sharing your experience and your findings!

[@arfoe]

Loved the track Leo! The drums sounded fantastic! what samples did you use?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you so much!!! I use EZ Drummer 3.

[@arfoe]

I'm a Superior Drummer used myself. Could you share which expansion did you use for the hi hats? sounded fantastic!@@LeoGibsonGtr

[@chinnarciso]

Can you test run onboard effects on the mic input? Pleasevmake a video for it!

[@bitdevice]

The design and appearance of this unit (including software) is absolutely stellar, Line6 can learn something here. Are the amps & effects the same as earlier Ampero 2? I mean it is still called Ampero 2. Even though the USB interface offers 192 kHz sample rate the internal signal processing is still listed as 44.1 kHz, so I assume they just resample the output.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you for sharing.

[@OmarRodriguez-rk5de]

Thanks my friend yours great videos are so helpfull, in this moment i decide for this unit, have all i need, but i wanna ask you a last question, this unit will be function ok with a pair of studio monitors like eris E 3.5? the idea is my fully setup be the guitar to the ampero stage, and the ampero to the monitors, this will function right? its only for home studio practicing and recording. And again really thanks Leo.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

You are welcome and I'm really happy to have been of some help! Yes, this unit works fine with FRFR speakers, and studio monitors are FRFR speakers. Thank you!

[@thiagogomes9429]

Leo muito legal seu video! Compara ela com a Headhush, Helix, Fractal e os outros modelers. Seria legal se no comparativo a/b nao tivesse pausa fica mais fácil de compreender as diferenças

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

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

[@adamtripolca6089]

Hi Leo! Another great review! Does the IR/Cabs have a high pass/low pass filter?

[@gus_ringas]

Another excellent video. Thank you Leo. Will you compare it to other units like the headrush core , qc and others? Do you believe that Ampero 2 stage is a great option for an all around use like lives, recordings and practise? (you have already said in the video that is pretty good for recordings)

[@jazznan1]

Great job! Leo, if you had to choose one in 3 sec or less between the HX Stomp And the stage 2, which would you choose?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you so much, I'm really happy that you appreciate the video!!!. I have to do some direct video comparison to answer properly...maybe I would be more "keen" toward the Stage...as it is fresh new...😀

[@LuisC-g8u]

Thanks for the review! If you plug into a real tube amp, can you control the amp channels with the unit?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

You are welcome! It shound not have the out to control the amp switching...but I'm not 100% sure.....

[@LuisC-g8u]

​@@LeoGibsonGtr Ok got it. Thanks again!

[@ymelfilm]

Dear Leo, does the pitch shifter still fall behind the HX Stomp's? I see, nobody dares to test its pitch shifter..

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, actually I have not check out the pitch shifter....maybe in some upcoming videos... Thank you for your suggestion!

[@jesterraj]

Which is better the Valeton Gp 200 or this?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

If I remember it well, Valeton is "linked" to Hotone....and they share the same basic amp modeling tech. Then the STAGE has more options...like the possibilities to choose the position of the mic across the cab...parallel effects, etc....if you need these things...the STAGE is better.... Thank you!

[@gtrdrumsplayerduarte]

One point for not having fixed expression pedals is for people like me who are left footed and like expression pedals on the left.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Very good point actually!!! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@Herinko]

Great review as always Leo. I have a question. Do I understand correctly that it would be possible to connect 2 instruments to the unit like with the Quad Cortex? For example a bass and an electric guitar at the same time?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you, I'm happy that you like the video!!! Yes, you can set up two independent signal chain to connect two instruments, or a voice and a guitar.

[@Herinko]

Awesome. Thank you for the answer @@LeoGibsonGtr

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

You are welcome!

[@Jagermeistery]

The thumbnail photo of you is very sharp. Nice. I wanna be like that.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

May I ask you if you like the photo? I would like to understand whether to continue using that technique or not.... Thank you!

[@manfredworner8528]

I had the pulze amp the cleans were amazing especially in 3d With effects But when it came down to amps for leads I couldn’t get a sound that I liked All were high and brittle to me there was no sweat spot the warmth was lacking Had the same thing with Ampero one But for effects it’s really good So iam getting Ampero mini just for effects small foot print on pedal board

[@williampagani1474]

Would be nice to compare vs headrush to see if the 200€ cheaper price of this unit is worth it

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you for your suggestion!

[@chaz__]

Getting concerned that Hotone is not going to add any QOL features to the Stomp. There is a difference between the Stomp and Stage DSP but only in regards to a particular type of memory and it's amount. I think I'd be satisfied if they had gapless switching for the Stomp as Scenes/snapshots sounds like a broken promise at this point.

[@vaughanmacegan4012]

Doesn't the Stomp have scenes?

[@chaz__]

@@vaughanmacegan4012 No, it doesn't. It was said that it would be included in a firmware update, but that was said a year ago. Since then it's been mainly new amps and FX that have been added. However, they did recently upgrade the USB audio quality of the unit. If I'm honest, I'm losing patience with Hotone in this regard. I think even gapless switching would suffice but we don't even have that as far as I know. If they were honest and told us why they can't do it instead of stringing us along, I would be fine with it.

[@carlos_castanaut]

@@chaz__ I think they are more focused on pumping out new stuff but have a to small team to do also the bug fixing and promesed things for the A2S. We are waiting for that waaaay to long 🙈🙈🙈

[@xxxxx7876]

How does this unit compare to the Headrush Core? Which one is better? Which one would you buy?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, I don't have the Core...therefore I can't compare from direct experience...If Headrush will send me a unit I will be happy to try it out... Thanks!

[@picksalot1]

So far, this is a very impressive Modeler, and appears to include some of the best features from Fractal, Line 6, and Neural. I'd be very tempted to purchase one if I didn't already have an HX Stomp. The Hotone site says it includes: "100+ legendary pedal models" "60+ Hotone original effects (incl. high quality drive/dynamic/filter/mod/delay/reverb models and more)" Does the Looper have an "auto sensing" option so it can start recording without having to press a foot switch when it "hears" the guitar start playing? Thanks for another very useful review. 👍

[@picksalot1]

@@hon8177 Have you watched Leon Todd's video demoing this product? I have. Do you think it has "distorted tones" in that video that are bad?

[@picksalot1]

​@@hon8177 I was shocked by how good the Ampero II Stage sounded in Leon Todd's video. The tones reminded me of the Fractal demos he's done. I've never played an Ampero, so my comments on that are based on KZbin videos and good Monitoring Headphones. I did see a different review of the Ampero II Stage where all the tones/Presets were rather disappointing to my ears when played on what I believe was recorded directly into the computer, but sounded really good when played through an Amp. It prompted me to comment in a few places about how important it is to show the full signal path onscreen in the videos so we know what we're hearing on KZbin. I tried finding the video where the Ampero II Stage didn't sound good, but I couldn't find it. Maybe it was taken down. 🤷‍♀ The Modelers these days are so good, that the results depend more on the end users' skills than anything else. The major differences I see is in the UI and how easy or difficult it is to quickly dial in the desired tone.

[@picksalot1]

@@hon8177 Yeah, Leon Todd really knows his way around gear and how to get the best sounds out of it. Another great one is Jon Symons YT Sonic Drive Studio Channel. Both these KZbinrs show what kind of excellent results you can get, and how to present the results on YT.

[@vaughanmacegan4012]

@@hon8177 This isn't a amp in the room live sound - this is a proper mix recorded to a DAW, with post production thrown in otherwise it would sound horrible. Ever hear the original guitar recordings of Welcome to the Jungle by Guns 'n' Roses sounds very ho-hum but in the hands of a skilled mixer it comes alive - more than the sum of the parts. Mixers have been making musicians sound better than they really are since the fifties.

[@thefalcon9536]

I might have missed it. What is your impression on the values of latency of this unit?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, here you can check out my analysis: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5C1maugebiJapI Thanks!

[@thefalcon9536]

@@LeoGibsonGtr thank you very much

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

You are welcome!

[@8stringwrshpleader]

So, I would really love to hear your thoughts on the Ampero 2 stage vs headrush core. I think units with vocal processing are my ideal choice, but all the reviews I see for either are guitar focused. I'd love to know what you think about the utility and even the demand. In your opinion is this too niche or is it the next major advancement? To me, I love the idea of having 1 rig for vocal and guitar, but don't imagine too many people will show interest in that combo.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Interesting topic...the only problem is that I don't have the core....😀 I'm not sure that the vocal chain is gonna to become a standard features in these devices, even because you typically have to add a mic preamp with phantom power, that does not help to keep the price low...

[@AriaMehr648]

Sir please compare it to headrush core. Tnx for any momments you spent to create these greats videos🎉

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for your suggestion and I'm really happy that you appreciate the videos!!! Unfortunately I don't have the core....maybe in the coming weeks... Thanks!!!

[@justmehere6094]

Most obvious unit to compare it to, is the HX Stomp X as they are competitors at a similar price point..

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Yes, I do agree! Thank you for your suggestion!

[@EmanueleFelici]

Ciao Leo video utilissimo. Volevo chiederti se si poteva utilizzare un cavo y dal pedale Wha/Volume ampero 2 press così da entrare nell' input 1(Exp/ctrl) dello stage ed utilizzare input 2 per un pedale momentary così da avere un tap tempo esterno ed utilizzare gli switch del dispositivo per altro. Grazie mille

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Grazie Emanuele, sono contento che il video ti sia piaciuto! Bella domanda....interessante. Dovrei provare...credo sia possibile, ma non sono sicurissimo. Se qualcun'altra ha più info o ha provato il set up, per cortesia ci scriva un messaggio qui... Grazie

[@EmanueleFelici]

A proposito dell ampero 2 press . Per avere controllo volume e wah devo collegare entrambe le uscite del pedale alle rispettive sulla pedaliera? Istruzioni pessime. Grazie mille😊

[@guitarlohk]

hi it seems to me the Ampero 2 Stage is positioned as value for money vs HX stomp XL.i believe through tweaking, most modellers can have similar sounds whose difference is not audible by listeners. My concern is how well Hotone will continuously support it in future updates, adding nee models or update the algorithm?? But still launching new version of hardware, making faster obsolescence. I am currently QC user, I am still disappointed with its development, ease of use functions while the capturing, its unique feature, in my viewpoint, does not come close to original amps or require techniques to make very nice captures. I am just thinking of moving back to fractal or helix who are producers having track record if supporting and growing their products.

[@REIRBL]

very good!👍👍👍👍

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you!

[@cousteaujeanyves4551]

Hi Leo, thanks for review. I'm very interested in ampero 2 press with footswitch. Can you please check if it can work with single trs expression input socket in unit (for example hx stomp), maybe with trs on one side and ts+ts on the other side of the cable? By the way, have you ever tried digital whammy bar 'virtual jeff'?

[@vangelis.gavalakis]

This is the most GAS I've ever had

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

😀

[@amhotepleechannel3173]

I think this kind of review's need another measurement. Like... How many years you can use that unit/product. Make sense for many of us. I dont want to pay for a great thing, and in one year i can't used. Updates in that kind of products its very strong part of the inversion. Thanks for your creativity. And your artengo socks! Jaja😂

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you for your suggestion!

[@guitarelaxed]

What can be altered in different scenes? Only the on/off status of certain blocks or also parameter changes within the blocks?

[@codycouch]

Headrush Pedalboard or this? I sold my Headrush because I enjoyed my analog pedals more. I have a ToneX. Will I find some magic tones in this unit?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

HI, unfortunately I don't have the headrest, therefore I cant' tell. For sure it would be an interesting comparison.

[@macmusica]

Those PATCHES lack lots of high Pressence vs the Real Gear. Did you not try using the same Sample Rates? You can use up to 192KHz for these boxes.

[@moretrio]

Compare to HX stomp XL!!!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you for your suggestion!!! Yes....that's would be for sure an interesting comparison!!!