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Hotone Ampero User Manual

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DESIGN INSPIRATION
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  • Page 1 USER'SMANUAL DESIGN INSPIRATION The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 2 Welcome Thank you for purchasing a Hotone product. Please read this manual carefully to get the most out of your Ampero. Please keep this manual to use for further reference. DESIGN INSPIRATION...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notice Customizing your Ampero Suggested Setups Definitions Edit Using with your instrument and amp Panel Patch Edit Menu Connecting to your amp's RETURN or Power Amp (Loudster) INPUT Getting Started Module Edit Menu Connecting your mixer, interface, headphones, and other equipment...

  • Page 4: Notice

    Please read this manual carefully. It contains information regarding the proper use of this product and other important information. Warning • Do not open the casing or attempt to modify the product or power supply. Hotone will not be responsible for product damage or bodily harm should the product be tampered with.
  • Page 5 • Never place candles and other burning objects on top of the Ampero. Doing so could cause a fire. • Ampero is a precision device. Do not apply excessive force to the switches and other controls. Do not expose the unit to strong impact or drop it.

  • Page 6: Definitions

    The ON/OFF status of each module and the parameter settings are stored in units called “patches”. These are your “tones”. Use patches to recall, edit, and save your favorite tones. Bank A set of 3 patches is called a “bank”. Ampero has a total of 66 banks, including 33 editable player (user) banks and 33 factory banks (F01-F33), which can be adjusted by not saved. DESIGN INSPIRATION...

  • Page 7: Panel

    Panel 1.Display Screen: Displays Ampero’s current status. Use the touchscreen to select effects, edit patches, and make tone adjustments. 2.Volume Knob: Adjusts the overall volume of all output connections. 3.MENU/VALUE Knob (Main Knob): Turning or pressing this knob allows you to change menus and adjust parameters.
  • Page 8 15. UNBALANCED OUTPUT: Unbalanced 1/4” TS stereo output connections to amplifiers or other equipment. For mono output, use only the left unbalanced output. 16. USB: USB 2.0 Type-B connects to your computer for use with Ampero software, or as a USB audio interface.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started 1. Connecting your Device Plug your guitar in to the Ampero input jack and run a cable from UNBALANCED OUTPUT L to your amp. Please remember: (1) Keep your amp volume down. (2) Connect your cable to the amp’s FX Loop Return if it has one.

  • Page 10: Main Display Screen

    Main Display Screen When Ampero is turned on it will display the main screen, as shown below: 1. Current patch number 2. Current patch name 3. Patch selection back button 4. Patch selection forward button 5. Effects parameters controlled by quick access knobs. Pressing the parameter name allows you to change the parameter you’re controlling.

  • Page 11: Using The Screen

    • If the object selected is a parameter, you can use the main knob to adjust the parameter value. Pressing the main knob again will take you back to selection mode. Reminder: The details of Ampero’s use and programming may slightly vary under certain operational circumstances. Please read this manual carefully to get all the necessary information.

  • Page 12: Ampero Tools

    Ampero Tools Ampero is equipped with some great tools to expand your playing experience: a tuner, drum machine, looper, and expression pedal. TUNER In default mode, pressing footswitch 3 will open the tuner. Intune Exit tuner Pitchsharp Pitchflat Indicatesthecurrentnotename Adjuststhepitchcalibration Selectstunermode On the upper part is a scale that indicates your pitch.

  • Page 13: Drum

    Selects a drum rhythm Controlsdrummachineoutput Controlsdrumspeed Quick access knob 1 scrolls between genre styles. Ampero has 100 drum styles. See page 75. Quick access knob 2 adjusts the drum tempo, ranging from 40BPM-250BPM. Quick access knob 3 adjusts the drum volume from 0-99.

  • Page 14: Looper

    Ampero Tools LOOPER In default mode, pressing footswitch 3 and the CTRL footswitch together will open the looper menu. Exit looper Currentlooperstatus Record/playtime Reverseon/offswitch Record/playprogressbar 1/2speed on/off switch Clearallrecordeddata Nextpatch Previouspatch Controlslooperrecording level Switcheslooperposition Controlslooperplaybacklevel (pre/posteffects) The progress bar at the top will be shown in red during recording and overdubbing. It will be shown in green in play mode.
  • Page 15 Ampero Tools Looper operation and status modes: Operation Function/Status LED Color (FS 3) LED Color (CTRL) On with no data Stop None None Stop Stop Flashing green Flashing green Tap footswitch 3 when there’s no data Record Steady red None...

  • Page 16: Exp Pedal

    You can either use the built in expression pedal (EXP 1) or connect your own (EXP 2) to control various Ampero paramaters. Some of Ampero’s preset patches have been set up to use the built in expression pedal. These can be used without any further setup. For more on expression pedal settings.

  • Page 17: Customizing Your Ampero

    Edit your patches to get the tone you want. Remember that turning the modules on/off and adjusting parameters will change the current patch. If you switch patches or turn Ampero off before saving your changes, the changes will be lost.

  • Page 18: Patch Edit Menu

    Turn Quick Access Knob 3 to change effects Edittheselected module The menu is made of ten icon squares representing Ampero’s nine effects modules and a volume module. The signal chain is ordered like this: FX1 (select one)-FX2 (select one)-AMP (amp simulator)-NR( noise reducer)-CAB (cabinet simulator)-EQ (equalization)-FX3 (select one)-DLY (delay)-RVB (reverb) FX1, FX2, and FX3 will hold effects of your choosing.

  • Page 19: Module Edit Menu

    Customizing Your Ampero Module Edit Menu Current patch number Go back to patch edit menu Entersavescreen Effectslist Previousmodule Nextmodule Slidetocheckavailableeffects Taptoturnthemoduleon/off Taptoselect Taptoseeotherparameters Taptoseeotherparameters (appearsonlywhenmorethan (appearsonlywhenmorethan 3parametersareavailable) 3parametersareavailable) Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3 Use the module control panel to edit or turn the current module on/off.

  • Page 20: Control Settings

    Use the control settings to determine the CTRL footswitch and quick access knob targets, setup the expression pedal parameters, and calibrate the expression pedal. Remember that all the control settings will change as you change patches. If you switch patches or turn Ampero off before saving your changes, the changes will be lost.

  • Page 21: Current Settings

    Customizing Your Ampero Current Settings Pressing Current Settings allows you to see the CTRL footswitch function for the current patch, the quick access knobs targets, and the expression pedal target. CTRL Settings Use the CTRL Settings menu to assign a function to CTRL footswitch or select which modules of the current patch will be controlled by the CTRL footswitch.
  • Page 22 .Use the Module/Tap Target menu to select which modules of the current patch will be controlled by the CTRL footswitch: The 9 Ampero effects modules are listed in the panel, with yes and no below each module to show if the CTRL footswitch is activated or not. In the example image above, FX1, FX2 and AMP modules are controlled by the CTRL footswitch.

  • Page 23: Tap Tempo And Tap Divide

    Customizing Your Ampero Tap Tempo and Tap Divide To use tap tempo function you can: (1) Hold the footswitch when Module/Tap or EXP 1 On/Off function is assigned to CTRL footswitch (2) Assign Tap Tempo function to CTRL footswitch When in Tap Tempo, the footswitch LED will turn blue and will flash with the tempo set. Set the tempo by repeatedly tapping the footswitch. This tempo will apply to the delay time and other effects with adjustable speed parameters.
  • Page 24 Customizing Your Ampero You can also opt to use tap divide rather than time-based tempo. The default tap divide is set to quarter notes (1/4). Tap divide values in relation to their musical beats are shown below: Beats (Quarter note as 1)

  • Page 25: Quick Access Knobs

    Customizing Your Ampero Quick Access Knobs This menu allows you to set the parameter targets for the three Quick The effect the current module is using will show up in the center of the Access Knobs under the current patch. The parameter targets can also be selection panel.

  • Page 26: Exp Settings

    Customizing Your Ampero EXP Settings From this menu, you can control the settings of or calibrate your built-in or external expression pedal. Here, EXP 1 refers to the built-in pedal, and EXP 2 refers to your external expression pedal. • EXP 1 Settings There are four options within this menu: Target, Expression Range, Volume Range, and Calibrate.
  • Page 27 Customizing Your Ampero - Expression Range Under the Expression Range option, you can set the expression pedal expression range and sweep curve. There are four adjustable targets to change these settings. In the selection panel, MIN X (X standing for 1-4 controllable targets) represents the lowest range value. This is the value the pedal will have when pushed all the way up.
  • Page 28 Customizing Your Ampero -Volume Range When the built in expression pedal is off, it continues to work as a volume pedal for Ampero. Under the Volume Range option, you can set the volume pedal range and sweep curve. Same as Expression Range section, MIN and MAX represent the lowest/highest volume range value. The MIN and MAX range is 0-100, and the MIN value can be greater than the MAX value.
  • Page 29 Customizing Your Ampero Press BACK to return to the previous menu. If the calibration fails, this message will appear. Press Then, strongly press the pedal toe down and press NEXT. Then press the pedal all the way down and press NEXT.

  • Page 30: Save

    Customizing Your Ampero SAVE In the SAVE menu, you can save the changes your made to your effects parameters, control information, and other editable targets. It is very important to save the changes you made to your tone and control settings!

  • Page 31: Global

    Use the GLOBAL menu to set Ampero’s global functions, including I/O and MIDI channel settings. You can also return to factory settings from this menu. Global settings will affect Ampero’s overall working status. These will override any other settings made to your patches. Any changes made in Global setting will be automatically saved and immediately operational.

  • Page 32: I/O

    (Line). Use the instrument line out for connecting to amplifiers or other effects equipment. Use the line output for connecting to mixers or audio interfaces. No Cab Mode is for connecting to instrument amplifiers without changing saved presets. Turn this on will bypass CAB module for Ampero’s all outputs ignoring preset settings.

  • Page 33: Footswitch

    Customizing Your Ampero Footswitch Use the footswitch menu to setup the way Ampero’s four footswitches work independently and together with each other. The menu includes FSX TAP and FSX HOLD (X from 1-4 refers to footswtiches 1, 2, 3, and CTRL).

  • Page 34: Midi Channel

    Customizing Your Ampero MIDI Channel This menu allows you to set up Ampero’s MIDI channels, ranging from Omni (all channels) to Channels 1-16. Default is set to Omni. See page 80. DESIGN INSPIRATION...

  • Page 35: About

    Factory Reset Use this menu to perform a factory reset. Remember, resetting Ampero will delete all of your saved changes and personal settings. Once it is executed, it cannot be undone, so please back up your settings before performing a factory reset.

  • Page 36: Suggested Setups

    Using with your instrument and amp Plug your instrument into the Ampero instrument IN jack, and run a cable (or two) from the unbalanced OUT to your amplifier(s). If you have one amp, run the cable from the left output.

  • Page 37: Connecting To Your Amp's Return Or Power Amp (Loudster) Input

    Connecting to your amp's RETURN or Power Amp (Loudster) INPUT Connect the unbalanced outputs to your amp’s FX Loop Return input or post amp input. If you have one amp, run the cable from the left output. For best results, turn off the CAB module on Ampero. DESIGN INSPIRATION...
  • Page 38 Suggested Setups DESIGN INSPIRATION...

  • Page 39: Connecting Your Mixer, Interface, Headphones, And Other Equipment

    Connect Ampero’s balanced or unbalanced outputs to your mixer or audio interface’s corresponding inputs. Use the balanced outputs for optimal signal to noise ratio. If you want to send a mono signal out, use Ampero’s left output channel. To prevent damage to your equipment, make sure the mixer or interface channel’s volume is muted before making any connections.

  • Page 40: Connecting To Your Computer As An Audio Interface

    Connecting to your computer as an audio interface Connect a USB cable (not included) from Ampero to your computer. For PC systems before Windows 10, you’ll need to set up the driver. Ampero is plug and play for Windows 10 or later versions and macOS. Run line out cables to your monitors, or use headphones.

  • Page 41: Using The Aux In Line

    Using the AUX IN line Connect a male-to-male 1/8” stereo cable from your audio source (phone or MP3 player) to Ampero’s AUX IN jack. This line will be unaffected by Ampero’s internal effects. Note: if you are running a mono line out, you will only hear a mono version of your AUX source.

  • Page 42: Included Software

    Included Software Connect Ampero to your computer and access the free software to manage your Ampero device, adjust tonal settings, transfer files, update firmware, restore settings, and upload third party IR files. Ampero software is compatible with Windows and macOS platforms. Log on to www.hotoneaudio.com/support to download the free software.

  • Page 43: Effects List

    Effect List Effect Models List Fx1, FX2, Fx3 (71) Dynamic (9) Description Parameters & Range FX Title Sustain(0~100) Controls the compression amount Comprosso Based on the legendary Ross™ Compressor Output(0~100) Controls the effect output volume Sustain(0~100) Controls the compression amount Attack(0~100) Controls how soon the compressor Comparoma 4 Based on the Keeley C4 4-knob compressor*...
  • Page 44 Effect List Gain(0~100) Controls the gain amount Affinity Boost Based on famous Xotic AC Booster* pedal ® Volume(0~100) Controls the effect output volume ® Beefy Boost Based on famous Xotic BB Preamp* pedal Bass(0~100) Controls the low frequency amount Based famous on Xotic RC Booster* pedal ®...
  • Page 45 Volume(0~100) Controls the effect output To use expression pedal as a wah pedal, assign Range as control target; Soul Press Based on Hotone Soul Press (WAH mode) you’ll hear the difference by switching the pedal on and moving back and forth Bass Press...
  • Page 46 Hi Pitch(0~+24) Controls the lower pitch by half notes Low Pitch(0~-24) Controls the higher pitch by half notes Harmony Polyphonic pitch shifter/harmonizer based on Hotone Harmony Dry(0~100) Controls the dry singal level Hi Volume(0~100) Controls the high pitch volume Low Volume(0~100) Controls the low pitch volume...
  • Page 47 Effect List Mix(0~100) Contols the wet/dry signal ratio Freq(0~100) Controls the modulation frequency A ring modulator for creating intresting inharmonic frequency Ring Mod spectra (like bells and chimes) Fine(-50~0~+50) Fine tune the modulation frequency by 1Hz Tone(0~100) Controls the tone brightness Overdrive/Distortion (22) Gain(0~100) Controls the gain amount Based on legenary Ibanez TS-808 Tube Screamer * overdrive pedal...
  • Page 48 Effect List Gain(0~100)Controls the gain amount Tone(0~100)Controls the tone brightness ® ® Based on legendary Fulltone OCD * V3 overdrive pedal Force Drive Volume(0~100)Controls the effect output volume Mode(LP/HP)Selects from two sound characters: LP: Neutral mode with natural response HP: High Peak mode with more distortion Gain(0~100)Controls the gain amount Volume (0~100) Controls the effect output volume Tube Clipper...
  • Page 49 Effect List Gain(0~100) Controls the gain amount Based on legendary ProCo™ The Rat* distortion Black Tail Filter(0~100) Conterclockwize controls the tone brigntness (early LM308 OP-amp version) Volume(0~100) Controls the effect output volume Based on MXR M104 Distortion +* , reproducing the legendary ®...
  • Page 50 Effect List Gain(0~100) Controls the gain amount Tone(0~100)Controls the tone brightness A tight, thick, raw distortion inspired by the legendary "Brown Sound” Panama Lead Volume(0~100)Controls the effect output volume Tight (0~100)Controls the bottom resonance Gain(0~100)Controls the gain amount Blend(0~100) Controls the wet/dry signal ratio Based on a yellow bass overdrive pedal with wide tonal range Volume(0~100)Controls the effect output volume Bass Crusher...
  • Page 51 Effect List Depth(0~100) Controls the chorus depth Based on the legendary huge ensemble chorus pedal Rate(0~100) Controls the chorus speed born in late 1970s (chorus mode), producing rich, Grand Choruium Volume(0~100) Controls the output volume shimmering vintage analog chorus tone Sync(Off/On) Switches Tap Tempo sync on/off Based on a legendary 4-button purple stereo chorus pedal, providing Liquid C...
  • Page 52 Effect List Depth(0~100) Controls the flanger depth Jetter Classsic flanging effect that is rich and natural Rate(0~100) Controls the effect speed Classic flanging effect tuned for basses Jetter B Pre Delay(0~100) Controls the pre delay time Feedback(0~100) Controls the feedback amount A flanger with negative feedback, Jetter N producing "underwater"...
  • Page 53 Effect List Sens(0~100)Counterclockwise controls the effect sensitivity Rate (0~100) Controls the effect speed A special vibrato with touch-sensitive dynamic depth control Shiver T Output(0~100)Controls the output volume Sync(Off/On)Switches Tap Tempo sync on/off Rate(0~100) Controls the phaser speed 90 Phaser Based on legendary MXR M101 Phase 90* ®...
  • Page 54 Effect List Depth(0~100) Controls the effect depth Minivibe Based on Voodoo Lab Micro Vibe* ® Rate(0~100) Controls the effect speed Sync(Off/On) Switches Tap Tempo sync on/off Depth(0~100) Controls the effect depth Rate(0~100) Controls the effect speed Volume (0~100) Controls the output volume Based on legendary Shin-ei  Uni-Vibe * ®...

  • Page 55: Amp

    Effect List AMP(63) Clean(14) Volume(0~100)Controls the amp pre gain ® Tone(0~100)Controls the tone brightness Tweed Lux Based on Fender Tweed Deluxe* (bright channel, 5E3 version) Output(0~100)Controls the amp output volume Volume(0~100)Controls the amp pre gain Presence (0~100) Controls the amp presence Output (0~100) Controls the amp output volume Baseman Norm Based on Fender ’59 Bassman * (normal channel)
  • Page 56 Effect List Volume(0~100)Controls the amp output volume Bright(0~100)Switches extra brightness on/off Jazz Clean Based on the legendary“Jazz Chorus”solid state combo Bass(0~100) Controls the amp low frequency response Middle(0~100)Controls the amp mid frequency response Treble(0~100)Controls the amp high frequency response Gain(0~100) Controls the amp pre gain Emperor Clean Based Matchless™...
  • Page 57 Effect List Gain(0~100)Controls the amp pre gain Pendragon Clean Based on Grindrod Pendragon PG20C* (Normal channel, bright off) ® Volume(0~100)Controls the amp output volume Bass(0~100) Controls the amp low frequency response Middle (0~100)Controls the amp mid frequency response Pendragon Clean+ Based on Grindrod Pendragon PG20C* (Normal channel, bright on) ®...
  • Page 58 Effect List Volume(0~100)Controls the amp pre gain Tone Cut(0~100) Conterclockwise controls the tone brightness Master (0~100)Controls the amp output volume Voxy 30HW TB ® Based on VOX  AC30HW* (Top Boost channel) Bass(0~100)Controls the amp low frequency response Treble(0~100) Controls the amp high frequency response Char (Cool/Hot)Selects from 2 gain ranges Volume 1(0~100) Controls the output volume of CH1 Tone 1(0~100) Controls the tone brightness of CH1...
  • Page 59 Effect List Gain(0~100) Controls the amp pre gain Presence (0~100)Controls the amp presence Output(0~100)Controls the amp output volume ® Superstar Drive Based on Mesa/Boogie Lone Star™ (CH2) Bass(0~100) Controls the amp low frequency response Middle (0~100)Controls the amp mid frequency response Treble(0~100)Controls the amp high frequency response Volume(0~100) Controls the amp pre gain Based on Marshall JTM45* (normal channel)
  • Page 60 Effect List Volume(0~100) Controls the amp pre gain Marshell 50 Based on Marshall JMP50* (normal channel) ® Tone Cut(0~100) Controls the amp presence Master(0~100) Controls the amp output volume Bass(0~100) Controls the amp low frequency response ® Based on Marshall JMP50* (High Treble channel) Marshell 50+ Middle(0~100) Controls the amp mid frequency response Treble(0~100) Controls the amp high frequency response...
  • Page 61 Effect List Gain(0~100) Controls the amp pre gain Fryman B1 Presence(0~100) Controls the amp presence Based on the famous“Brown Eye”UK-style boutique amp head (BE channel) with 2 different onboard switch combinations Master(0~100) Controls the amp output volume Fryman B2 Bass(0~100) Controls the amp low frequency response Middle(0~100) Controls the amp mid frequency response Based on Bogner Shiva* (20th Anniversary version, Ch2) ®...
  • Page 62 Effect List Gain(0~100) Controls the amp pre gain Master(0~100) Controls the amp output volume Tangerine R100 Based on Orange Rockerverb 100™* (Dirty channel) ® Bass(0~100) Controls the amp low frequency response Middle(0~100) Controls the amp mid frequency response Treble(0~100) Controls the amp high frequency response ®...
  • Page 63 Effect List Gain(0~100) Controls the amp pre gain Bass(0~100) Controls the amp low frequency response Middle(0~100) Controls the amp mid frequency response ® Ampage Classic Based on Ampeg SVT* bass amp Midrange(220Hz/450Hz/800Hz/1.6kHz/3kHz) Selects from 5 mid frequency ranges Treble(0~100) Controls the amp high frequency response Master(0~100) Controls the amp output volume Volume(0~100) Controls the amp output volume Ampage Flip...
  • Page 64 Effect List Acoustic(2)     V olume(0~100) Controls the output volume Tone(0~100) Controls the tone brightness Balance(0~100) Controls the tone control balance; Acoustic Preamp 1 turn to 0 to disable tone control EQ Freq(0~100) Controls the EQ center frequency from 90Hz to 1.6kHz EQ Q(0~100) Controls the EQ bandwidth EQ Gain Controls the EQ boost/cut amount Based on AER Colourizer 2* acoustic preamp with...
  • Page 65 Effect List NR(3) All effects in this module are also available in FX1 and FX2 modules Smart Gate ® Based on famous ISP Decimator™* noise gate pedal Threshold(0~100)Controls the noise gate threshold Threshold(0~100)Controls the noise gate threshold Fast Gate A 2-mode noise gate with fast response Mode(I/II)Selects from two modes: Mode I: resopnds faster Mode II: responds smoother Threshold(0~100)Controls the noise gate threshold...

  • Page 66: Cab/Ir

    Effect List CAB/IR(70) All effects in this module (include user IRs) share the same parameters: Mic Type: Selects (or turn off) the different microphone simulations Volume: Controls the output volume Position X/Y/Z: Controls the mic mosition simulations; X/Y controls the microphone horizontal/vertical position, set X=Y=0 to set the microphone on axis; Z controls the distance between microphone and speaker cap FactoryCab(60) Description...
  • Page 67 Effect List Emperor 2x12 Matchless Chieftain* 2x12" cabinet ® Legendary "Jazz Chorus" 2x12" cabinet Jazz Twin 2x12 ® Black Twin 2x12 Vintage Fender ’65 Twin Reverb* 2x12" cabinet ® UK Green 2x12 Marshall 2550* 2x12" cabinet Tweed Super 2x10 A custom Fender Tweed* 2x10" cabinet ®...
  • Page 68 Effect List Soldano * 4x12" caninet ® Soloist 4x12 Tang 4x12 Orange PPC412* 4x12" cabinet ® Hiway 4x12 ® Vintage Hiwatt SE4123* 4x12" cabinet ® 1968 Marshall * 4x12" cabinet UK Black 4x12 The Way 4x12 Vintage WEM * 4x12" cabinet ®...
  • Page 69 Effect List Jumbo Simulates a jumbo acoustic guitar Hum Bird Simulates the iconic "H-Bird" acoustic guitar Auditorium Simulates a GA type acoustic guitar Simulates a classical guitar Classical Simulates a mandolon Mandolin Fretless Bass Simulates a fretless acoustic bass Double Bass Simulates a double bass UserIR User IR (71-80)
  • Page 70 Effect List EQ(7) Parameters & Range FX Title Description 125Hz(-50~+50)Boosts/cuts the frequency bands shown as above 400Hz(-50~+50)Boosts/cuts the frequency bands shown as above 800Hz(-50~+50)Boosts/cuts the frequency bands shown as above Guitar EQ 1 1.6kHz(-50~+50)Boosts/cuts the frequency bands shown as above 4kHz(-50~+50)Boosts/cuts the frequency bands shown as above Volume(0~100)Controls the output volume Equalizer designed for guitars...
  • Page 71 Effect List 125Hz(-50~+50)Boosts/cuts the frequency bands shown as above 400Hz(-50~+50)Boosts/cuts the frequency bands shown as above 800Hz(-50~+50)Boosts/cuts the frequency bands shown as above Equalizer designed for basses Bass EQ 2 1.6kHz(-50~+50)Boosts/cuts the frequency bands shown as above 4kHz(-50~+50)Boosts/cuts the frequency bands shown as above Volume(0~100)Controls the output volume Band 1 (50Hz-400Hz) Controls the band 1 center frequency Q 1 (0.1-10) Controls the band 1 Q bandwidth...

  • Page 72: Dly

    Effect List 31Hz(-12dB~+12dB)Boosts/cuts the frequency bands shown as above 63Hz(-12dB~+12dB)Boosts/cuts the frequency bands shown as above 125Hz(-12dB~+12dB)Boosts/cuts the frequency bands shown as above 250Hz(-12dB~+12dB)Boosts/cuts the frequency bands shown as above 500Hz(-12dB~+12dB)Boosts/cuts the frequency bands shown as above 10-band graphic EQ suitable for any instrument 1kHz(-12dB~+12dB)Boosts/cuts the frequency bands shown as above Graphic EQ 2kHz (-12dB~+12dB)Boosts/cuts the frequency bands shown as above...
  • Page 73 Effect List ® Based on Maxon AD80 Analog Delay* (early MN3005 version) with Ekopress 80 great dynamics (due to 18V power supply) and slightly lo-fi'd repets Mag Eko Simulates solid-state tape echo sound Mix(0~100)Contols the wet/dry signal ratio Simulates tube-driven tape echo sound Tube Eko Feedback(0~100)Controls the feedback amount Based on Maxon  AD900 Analog Delay*,...
  • Page 74 Effect List Mix(0~100)Contols the wet/dry signal ratio Feedback(0~100)Controls the feedback amount Time(20ms-4000ms)Controls the delay time A multi tap delay that simulates a huge 4-head tape echo machine Tone(0~100)Controls the effect tone brightness Multi Head Mode(1-12)Selects from 12 different head variations Sync (Off/On)Switches Tap Tempo sync on/off Trail (Off/On)Switches effect trail on/off Mix(0~100)Contols the wet/dry signal ratio...
  • Page 75 Effect List Mix(0~100)Contols the wet/dry signal ratio Feedback(0~100)Controls the feedback amount Time(20ms-4000ms)Controls the delay time Sweep Depth(0~100)Controls the sweeping depth Sweep Eko Producing a delay effect with sweeping filter modulated repeats Sweep Rate(0~100)Controls the sweeping speed Swp Sync(Off/On)Switches sweeping Tap Tempo sync on/off Time Sync(Off/On)Switches delay Tap Tempo sync on/off Trail(Off/On)Switches effect trail on/off Mix(0~100)Contols the wet/dry signal ratio...

  • Page 76: Rvb

    Effect List Dly Mix(0~100)Contols the delay wet/dry signal ratio Feedback(0~100)Controls the feedback amount Time(20ms-4000ms)Controls the delay time Ring Mix(0~100)Contols the modulation wet/dry signal ratio Ring Eko Producing a delay effect with ring modulated repeats Freq(0~100)Controls the ring modulation frequency Tone(0~100)Controls the ring modulation tone Sync(Off/On)Switches Tap Tempo sync on/off Trail(Off/On)Switches effect trail on/off Dly Mix(0~100)Contols the delay wet/dry signal ratio...
  • Page 77 Effect List Mix(0~100)Controls the wet/dry signal ratio Decay(0~100)Controls the reverb decay time Plate Simulates the sound character produced by a vintage plate reverberator High Damp(0~100)Controls the high cut amount Trail(Off/On)Switches effect trail on/off Mix(0~100)Controls the wet/dry signal ratio Decay (0~100)Controls the reverb decay time Spring Simulates the sound character produced by a vintage spring reverberator Tone(0~100)Controls the effect tone brightness...

  • Page 78: Drum Machine Rhythms

    Effects List Drum Machine Rhythms Number Name Time Signature Type 8-Beat 1 8-Beat 2 8-Beat 3 8-Beat 4 8-Beat 5 8 Beat Rhythms 8-Beat 6 8-Beat 7 8-Beat 8 8-Beat 9 8-Beat 10 16-Beat 1 16-Beat 2 16-Beat 3 16-Beat 4 16-Beat 5 16 Beat Rhythms 16-Beat 6...
  • Page 79 Effects List Drum Machine Rhythms Number Name Time Signature Type 4-Beat 1 4-Beat 2 4-Beat 3 4-Beat 4 4-Beat 5 4 Beat Rhythms 4-Beat 6 4-Beat 7 4-Beat 8 4-Beat 9 4-Beat 10 Roots Classic Rock Pop Rock Slow Rock Rock Shuffle Rock Rock Ballad...
  • Page 80 Effects List Drum Machine Rhythms Number Name Time Signature Type Funk Funk Rock Funk Electro Funk Soul R&B Jazz Big Band Jazz Fusion Swing Dixieland Blues Country Blues Folk Rockabilly Bluegrass Bossa nova Rumba Latin Samba Cha Cha Tango DESIGN INSPIRATION...
  • Page 81 Effects List Drum Machine Rhythms Number Name Time Signature Type Reggae Beguine Latin Latin Pop Latin Rock Latin Dance Hip Hop Trip Hop Electronic Techno Break Beat Drum n' Bass Waltz Polka March 6/8 March Army March World Mazurka Musette New Age World DESIGN INSPIRATION...
  • Page 82 Effects List Drum Machine Rhythms Number Name Time Signature Type 3/4 Beat1 3/4 Beat2 6/8 Beat1 6/8 Beat2 5/4 Beat Various Beat 6/4 Beat 7/4 Beat 9/8 Beat 10/8 Beat 10/8 11/8 Beat 11/8 Metronome 1/4 Metronome 2/4 Metronome 3/4 Metronome 4/4 Metronome 5/4 Metronome...

  • Page 83: Midi Control Information List

    Effects List MIDI Control Information List Comments Comments Value Range Value Range Bank MSB: Fx2 Module on/off: User Patch: CC 0=0, PC=0-98 0-63: off 0-127 Factory Patch: CC 0=1, PC=0-98 64-127: on Patch Volume AMP Module on/off: 0-100 0-127 EXP 1 0-127 0-63: off EXP 1 on/off:...
  • Page 84 Effects List Comments Value Range MIDI Control Information List Looper Tempo 0-127 0-63: Half-speed Comments 64-127: Normal Speed Value Range RVB Module on/off: Looper Playback Status 0-63: off 0-63: Reverse 0-127 0-127 64-127: on 64-127: Normal Tuner on/off: Delete Loop 0-127 0-127 0-63: off...

  • Page 85: Troubleshooting

    •Check if you’re using the correct power adapter. parameters, check to see if the expression pedal is set up properly. • Check your effects parameter setup. If effects are set to extremes, Ampero may only emit noise. No sound or slight sound •...

  • Page 86: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Digital Audio Signal Processing: 24-bit depth, 44.1kHz sample rate Input resistance: SNR: 120dB Instrument Input: E.GT: 1MΩ; A.GT: 4.7MΩ; LINE: 10kΩ Aux In: 10kΩ Effects: 242 Output resistance: Effects Modules: Total of 9 simultaneous Unbalanced Output: 3.2kΩ Patches: 198 (99 user patches, 99 factory patches) Balanced Output: 3.2kΩ...

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