The multi-effect pedal Hotone Ampero was announced at Music China 2018 and then unveiled in the US at the NAMM 2019 show.
Driven by the company’s CDCM HD (Comprehensive Dynamic Circuit Modeling High Definition) and F.I.R.E. (Field Impulse Response Enhancement) systems, the Ampero is a stereo, dual-core modeling digital pedal featuring a multi-effect section.
Among the many goods, it also features an acoustic guitar simulator that can make your electric guitar sound like a steel string, nylon string, resonator, or even ukulele!
It can handle up to 9 effect modules simultaneously, sharing the growing modeling/original effects library as XTOMP pedal, with extra goods:
– 244 effects
– CDCM HD & F.I.R.E. modeling effects including:
– 64 amp models
-60 cab models
-100+ legendary pedal models
– Next-gen mic position and microphone type simulations
– User custom IR loader with 3rd party IR support
– 50+ Hotone original effects (incl. high quality drive/dynamic/filter/mod/delay/reverb models and more)
Features
– Compact, easy-to-use amp modeler & effects processor
– New-gen CDCM & F.I.R.E. modeling system ensures high end tonal expressiveness and realistic playing experience
– Powerful, upgraded dual DSP-powered platform ensures excellent sound quality
– 24-bit signal processing, up to 120dB S/N ratio
– 4-inch 800 x 480 sharp color touch screen with instant control
– 18V DC high voltage power supply for huge dynamic range
– USB port for firmware upgrading, loading/editing/managing effects/IRs via free Mac/PC software or for use as an USB audio interface
– 244 effects based on stunning XTOMP effects library
– CDCM HD & F.I.R.E. modeling effects including:
– 64 amp models
– 60 cab models
– 100+ legendary pedal models
– Next-gen mic position and microphone type simulations
– User custom IR loader with 3rd party IR support
– 50+ Hotone original effects (incl. high quality drive/dynamic/filter/mod/delay/reverb models and more)
– 198 presets
– Built-in drum machine with 100 patterns
– Built-in looper with max. 120 seconds recording time
– 4 assignable footswitches with halo LEDs
– Built-in expression pedal
– Authentic stereo output processing
– Line, XLR and headphone I/O for various connection needs
– MIDI IN and EXP2 jack for connecting external controllers
– Road-ready, light-weight aluminum casing
