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Hotone AMPERO II Stomp User Manual

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USER'S MANUAL
For FirmwareV1.0.2-V1.0.5
DESIGN INSPIRATION
In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or the content of products (including but not limited to appearances, packaging design, manual content, accessories, size, parameters and
display screen), are subject to change without prior notice. Please check with local supplier for exact offers. Specifications and features (including but not limited to appearances, colors and size) may vary by
model owing to environmental factors, and all images are illustrative.

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  • Page 1 USER'S MANUAL For FirmwareV1.0.2-V1.0.5 DESIGN INSPIRATION In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or the content of products (including but not limited to appearances, packaging design, manual content, accessories, size, parameters and display screen), are subject to change without prior notice. Please check with local supplier for exact offers. Specifications and features (including but not limited to appearances, colors and size) may vary by model owing to environmental factors, and all images are illustrative.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

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  • Page 3: Welcome

    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 4: Definitions

    Bank A set of 3 patches is called a “bank”. Ampero II Stomp has a total of 100 banks, which means, you have up to 300 fully editable/savable patches. If you made a factory reset, the first 99 patches (factory preload patches) will be restored.

  • Page 5: Panel

    Panel 1. VOLUME Knob: Adjusts the overall volume of output and headphones output connections. 2. Display Screen: Displays unit current status. Use the touchscreen to select effects, edit patches, and make tone adjustments. 3. MENU/VALUE Knob (Main Knob): Turning or pressing this knob allows you to change menus and adjust parameters. 4.
  • Page 6 Panel 12. MIDI IN: Standard 5-pin MIDI IN for receiving MIDI messages or connecting a MIDI controller. Perfect for Ampero Control. 13. MIDI OUT/THRU: Standard 5-pin MIDI OUT for sending/transferring MIDI messages. 14.USB: USB 2.0 Type-C for connecting to your computer. 15.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started 1. Connecting your Device Plug your guitar in to the Ampero II Stomp’s input jack and run a cable from OUTPUT L to your amp. Please remember: (1) Keep your amp and unit volume down. (2) Connect your cable to the amp’s FX Loop Return if it has one (see Suggested Setups section on page 37 (3) When using with studio monitors, we suggest to use a stereo pair of monitors for best possible experience.

  • Page 8: Main Display Screen

    Main Display Screen When the unit is turned on, it will display the main screen, as shown below: 11 12 1. Current patch number; press to enter patch list (see Patch Management section on page 28 2. Current patch name; slide on the bar to go through the patches. Current patch number and name may swap depending on your settings (see Display section on page 36 3.

  • Page 9: Using The Interface

    Using the Interface Touch operation Changing patches and editing settings can all be done with the touchscreen: Sliding on one parameter in parameter list to adjust: buttons indicates there are more parameters to be shown. Press to go to previous/next page to check them out: Quick Access Knobs The quick access knobs allow you to change the values of the three parameters directly above on the touch screen.

  • Page 10: Tools

    Tools In this section you’ll know how to: • Use Ampero II Stomp’s tuner and looper • Set a proper unit mode depending on your needs • Bypass Ampero II Stomp like a pedal Tuner Hold footswitch 1 to open the tuner.

  • Page 11: Looper

    Tools Looper Hold footswitch 2 or press LOOPER button in main menu to open the looper menu. Exit looper menu Rec/play time Current lopper status Reverse on/off switch Record/play progress bar 1/2 speed on/off switch Clear all recorded data Current patch name Previous/next patch NextPage Looper rec level...

  • Page 12: Unit Mode

    • Press footswitch 1+2 to go to previous bank, footswitch 2+3 to go to the next bank • In default settings, Ampero II Stomp features Wait Mode when switching banks: in this mode, the unit will stay in the current patch (footswitch LED will keep flashing) until you choose another by tapping a footswitch •...

  • Page 13: Customizing Your Ampero Ii Stomp

    Customizing Your Ampero II Stomp This section will show you how to customize your Ampero II Stomp’s settings, edit patches, setup the expression pedal, and change other features to your taste. EDIT Edit your patches to get the tone you want.
  • Page 14 A only Effect Slots Effect slots (or simply “slots”) are spaces located on an effects chain for adding effects. Ampero II Stomp features 6 slots on one effects chain, 12 slots in total. Slot numbering is shown below: A3 A4...

  • Page 15: Input Node Setup

    A blank effect slot is just like a short cable that have no effect on your tone. So, if you want to start your tone sculpting, you need to add an effect module (or simply “module”), and pick one effect contained in the module. Ampero II Stomp features 13 effects modules as listed below: • DYN: Dynamic effects like compressor, boost, noise gate, etc.

  • Page 16: Output Node Setup

    Note: When you set OUTPUT TO to FX SND, the VOLUME knob will not work. In this case, use OUTPUT LEVEL to control the output volume. Effects Chain Types Ampero II Stomp supports various effects chain types: Parallel Split-Mix The chain A and B are fully parallel (won’t affect each other),...
  • Page 17 Customizing Your Ampero II Stomp Y-A/B A/B-Y An input signal will be split into two and routed to two Two signal inputs will be mixed into one and sent to one outputs via both chain A and B: output: Serial Chain A and B are connected in series (head to tail): The touch screen lets you easily change effects chain types within a few taps and drags.

  • Page 18: Using Effects Chain Templates

    Customizing Your Ampero II Stomp Using Effects Chain Templates You can load built-in effects chain templates for quick setup, or save all your current effects chain settings (incl. chain type and node settings) as a user effects chain template. Press button and the effects chain template menu will appear: Factory Template submenu lets you choose from one effects chain type mentioned above.
  • Page 19 Customizing Your Ampero II Stomp •Mode II In this mode the split node will convert node input signal into dual mono signal and send it to both chain A and B. If the split node is between slots with mixed mono/stereo effects (e.g. one stereo effect in the slot right before the split node, two mono effects in slots right next to the split node on both chains for processing L/R outputs of the stereo effect), this mode is recommended.

  • Page 20: Save Effects Chain Templates

    Customizing Your Ampero II Stomp Save Effects Chain Templates You can save a group of effects chain settings (chain type and node settings, slots/modules/effects are not included) as a user effects chain template so that you can recall anytime in any patch.

  • Page 21: Move, Swap, Copy, Paste And Delete Modules

    Customizing Your Ampero II Stomp Effects Settings in Effects Chains Menu You can switch effects slots on/off, adjust effect parameters loaded in a slot, change to a different effect in a module loaded in a slot (in this menu you can’t change module).
  • Page 22 Customizing Your Ampero II Stomp Swap Drag and drop a module on the target module: Or you can press and hold a module until Select Swap and choose a target module module edit menu appear: by touchscreen or Main Knob: Copy/Paste You can copy a module (incl.

  • Page 23: Patch Tempo And Patch Volume

    Customizing Your Ampero II Stomp When editing modules/effects chains, in some extreme cases the signal processor may become overloaded and display this caution: If this happens (the effect output is probably abnormal), try changing out some of the effects modules/node positions/chain types, move modules back or to another position, delete unnecessary modules, etc.

  • Page 24: Using Fx Loop

    Customizing Your Ampero II Stomp Using FX Loop To use unit’s FX loop jacks you need to: (1) Assign input source/output destination to FX loop jacks (see Input Node Settings section on page 13 , Output Node Settings section on...
  • Page 25 Signal from previous slot/node To next slot/node Ampero II Stomp supports both serial and parallel FX loop connection. Fine tune the parameters depending on your needs: - Use as a serial FX loop FX SND: Set Thru Level to 0...

  • Page 26: Ctrl/Exp

    Customizing Your Ampero II Stomp CTRL/EXP Use the control settings to determine footswitch functions in Stomp Mode 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 the unit off before saving your changes, the changes will be lost.

  • Page 27: Quick Access Para

    Customizing Your Ampero II Stomp Function, module and footswitch color are listed below: Function/Module Color DRV, DYN Red (LED on=slot on, LED off=slot off, same below) WAH, VOL Cyan AMP, PRE AMP Blue EQ, FREQ White CAB, IR Yellow MOD, FX LOOP, FX SND, FX RTN...

  • Page 28: Exp Settings

    Customizing Your Ampero II Stomp You can press any quick access para in main menu to assign/set a quick access para as shown below: EXP Settings You can connect your own expression pedal to control various effects parameters. To use an expression pedal to control parameters, please set EXP/CTRL jack function to EXP (see Controls section on page 24 assign parameters and turn the EXP switch on.

  • Page 29: Calibrate

    Customizing Your Ampero II Stomp When MIN > MAX When MIN < MAX Touch the right or left arrows to flip through the panel. Calibrate The Calibrate option helps you calibrate your expression pedal. It is important to calibrate the expression pedal if you find the sweep has very little or too much change in the effect you’ve...

  • Page 30: Save

    In default settings, press patch number in main menu to enter patch list. The patch list menu shows all patches on your Ampero II Stomp. You can browse through and jump to a patch directly, edit the patch list order, or copy/paste any patch.
  • Page 31 Customizing Your Ampero II Stomp Manage Patch Order Select a patch, press Manage button and the management menu will appear: You can sort the list by moving or swapping. •Swap •Move Press Swap in the management menu, and select a new...

  • Page 32: Global

    Customizing Your Ampero II Stomp GLOBAL Use the GLOBAL menu to set Ampero II Stomp’s global functions like I/O, USB Audio, Global EQ and MIDI settings. You can also return to factory settings from this menu. Global settings will affect unit’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 33: Usb Audio

    •Normal: Both effect and USB audio output will be sent to the corresponding jack. •USB Only: Only USB audio output will be sent to the corresponding jack. When Ampero II Stomp is your main USB audio interface, if you need to monitor a track in a DAW while recording (or software monitoring), this selection is recommended. If not, you’ll hear both unit effect output and a slightly delayed DAW monitor output.

  • Page 34: Advanced Usb Audio Interface Function Guide

    2’s input to USB Audio Input 3, output to USB Audio Output 3/4. Then turn on monitor switches on both tracks; (3) On your Ampero II Stomp, enter USB Audio menu and set OUTPUT SOURCE to USB OUT 1/2, then set FX SND SOURCE to USB OUT 3/4;...

  • Page 35: Controls

    In this example, all global settings are set to default, and several guitar/bass dry DI tracks are needed: (1) On your Ampero II Stomp, create a new patch and use chain A only. Set input node Source to USB OUT 3/4, INPUT CH to L, and keep other parameters as default;...

  • Page 36: Midi Settings

    Default is set to Mixed. If you set clock source to DIN Only or USB only, Ampero II Stomp’s Tap Tempo will not function. CLOCK OUT (DIN/USB) switches MIDI clock output on/off. Turn on to use Ampero II Stomp as your main MIDI clock. If you’re using clock out, the external clock input will be ignored;...

  • Page 37: Global

    Customizing Your Ampero II Stomp Global EQ This menu allows you to setup Ampero II Stomp’s global EQ for overall tone sculpting: Global EQ output Turn global EQ on/off Restore all global EQ parameters BacktoGLOBALmenu Current band name and type...

  • Page 38: Display

    Factory Reset Use this menu to perform a factory reset. Remember, resetting Ampero II Stomp 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 39: Suggested Setups

    When using with non-FRFR amps, for best results, turn off the CAB module on Ampero II Stomp. Sometimes, the AMP module may sound harsh or boomy when running through FX Loop Return jack on some amps. In this case, use PRE AMP module instead of AMP module.

  • Page 40: Connecting Pedalboards

    Set your Ampero II Stomp into your pedalboard, then connect other pedals/controller depending on I/O configurations. When Ampero II Stomp is used as your core gear, if you’re using FX loop jacks, please make sure FX loop related modules/nodes are properly set.

  • Page 41: Connecting Your Mixer, Interface, Headphones, And Other Equipment

    Connecting to your computer as an audio interface Connect a USB cable from Ampero II Stomp to your computer. For PC systems, you’ll need to set up the driver. Ampero II Stomp is plug and play for macOS. Run line out cables to your monitors, or use headphones.

  • Page 42: 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 music player) to Ampero II Stomp’s AUX IN jack. This line will be unaffected by Ampero II Stomp’s internal effects and USB audio.

  • Page 43: Effect Models List

    Effect List Effect Models List Signal processing: Mono I/O: Process left channel signal only when inputing stereo signal Mono in, stereo out: Process left channel signal only when inputing stereo signal Stereo I/O: Processes both mono/stereo inputs Signal FX Title Description Parameters &...
  • Page 44 Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing The Pristine Boost features a unique “no character” character. Gain: Controls the gain amount Based on the famous Xotic® RC Booster* pedal, it offers a Pristine Volume: Controls the effect output super transparent clean boost and a powerful active 2-band EQ Bass/Treble: 2-band EQ that controls Boost...

  • Page 45: Freq

    Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing Threshold: Controls the gate trigger level Mode: Selects from two modes: I (responds faster)/II (responds smoother) This is a 2-mode noise gate with fast Side Chain: Selects side chain key input source: Fast Gate response, which is great for modern -Input L/R: Input jacks...
  • Page 46 Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing This is a notch filter that boosts/cuts selected frequency range. The filter shape is very narrow so you can use it to Notch accurately eliminate unwanted feedback or fine tune your tone.
  • Page 47 Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing Sweep: Selects filter sweeping direction Sens: Controls the sensitivity Spread: Controls the filter stereo separation This is a highly customable envelope filter. Mode: Controls the filter mode Fine tune the knobs onboard to make your Envelope Range: Controls the filter frequency range...
  • Page 48 Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing Wave Shape: Selects the LFO modulation Note: This is a stereo effect with independent L/R signal waveform applied to the filter processing. Vowel 1/2: Selects the filter type (vowel) This is a highly customable special auto filter providing a Phase: Controls the LFO modulation L/R human-like tone with two voices.
  • Page 49 Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing Hi Level: Controls the volume of higher Note: This is a stereo effect with independent L/R octave (1 oct up) signal processing. Low Level: Controls the volume of lower This model is a polyphonic octaver that creates notes Digital octave (1 oct down)
  • Page 50 Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing Detune 1/2: Controls the detune amount by ±50 cents Note: This is a stereo effect with Delay 1/2: Controls the time between dry and wet independent L/R signal processing. signals This is a dual-voice detune effect Pan 1/2: Controls the wet signal L/R panning...
  • Page 51 Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing This special filter makes you sound like you’re playing Noise: Controls the background noise Telephone over an old phone. Tweak the Noise and Shake knobs amount Line to get a seriously iffy connection.

  • Page 52: Wah

    Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing Range: Controls the wah filter frequency range This model is based on the Dunlop® JP95 John Q: Controls the wah resonance (filter Q) Petrus Petrucci CryBaby®* wah pedal that customized on Volume: Controls the effect output John Petrucci’s demonds.
  • Page 53 Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing Gain: Controls the overdrive amount The Screamood model is a classic overdrive inspired Volume: Controls the effect output by the evergreen TS-style overdrive served with its Screamood Tone: Controls the effect tone most enduring modification.
  • Page 54 Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing Based on the legendary Klon® Centaur*, this overdrive Faun model gives you an authentic amp-in-a-box feel with full, Drive rich sound character that is not harsh or boomy at all. Turn Gain knob to minimum you get a superb clean boost.
  • Page 55 Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing Distortion(10) This little yellow box has produced lots of great soundings in countless classic studio albums. Yeah, we’re talking the legendary MXR® M104 Distortion +*, Gain: Controls the distortion amount Plustortion and this M104-based Plustortion.

  • Page 56: Amp

    Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing Gain: Controls the gain amount Tone: Controls the effect tone Go and get your riot gear! Rebel is based on the famous Volume: Controls the effect output Suhr®...
  • Page 57 Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing The Tweed Lux is an amp simulator based on the sound characteristics of the legendary Fender® Tweed Deluxe* Tweed amp (5E3 version, BRIGHT channel). Featuring rich, singing clean and juicy, luscious overdrive, the mysterious DELUXE amp with the TWEED cover can be Volume: Controls the effect output and found everywhere from studios to bedrooms.
  • Page 58 Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing The Black Vibra is an amp simulator based on Volume: Controls the effect output and gain amount the Fender® Blackface Vibroverb®* amp Output: Controls the effect output Black (AA763 version), which contributed a lot on Bass/Treble: 2-band EQ that controls the effect tone...
  • Page 59 Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing Volume: Controls the effect output and gain This model is an amp simulator based on amount the sound characteristics of a vintage Tone cut: Counterclockwise controls the effect VOX®* AC15* combo (with Top Boost), Voxy 15 TB tone...
  • Page 60 Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing Marshell SLP Jump 1 is an amp simulator based on the sound characteristics of the legendary Marshall® Volume 1/2: Controls the effect output and Super Lead 1959* amp head with “Jump” gain amount Tang A30 connection.
  • Page 61 Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing Volume: Controls the effect output and gain amount The Press Wrecker is based on the legendary Presence: Controls the effect headroom Trainwreck® Express* amp, a super-rare Press Output: Controls the effect output boutique amp created by Ken Fischer, brings you Wrecker...
  • Page 62 Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing Volume: Controls the effect output and gain This model is an amp simulator based on the amount sound characteristics of the VOX®* AC30HW* Tone cut: Counterclockwise controls the effect combo (Top Boost channel).
  • Page 63 Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing This is an amp simulator based on the sound characteristics of the legendary Marshall® Marshell 50 JMP 50* amp head (NORMAL channel). No Volume: Controls the effect output and gain explanation necessary —...
  • Page 64 Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing The Pendragon Drive is based on the Boost channel of the famous Grindrod® Pendragon PG20C* combo, a masterpiece designed by tube Gain: Controls the gain amount (pre gain) amp guru Steve Grindrod, ex-chief designer of Pendragon Volume: Controls the effect output (post gain)
  • Page 65 Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing This model is an amp simulator based on the sound characteristics of the legendary Soldano® Gain: Controls the gain amount (pre gain) SLO100* amp head (NORMAL channel, dirty Presence: Controls the effect headroom Soloist 100 sound), which set a benchmark for modern amps.
  • Page 66 Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing HiGain(17) This model is an amp simulator based on the sound Gain: Controls the gain amount (pre gain) characteristics of the legendary Marshall® JCM900 Presence: Controls the effect headroom Marshell (model 4100, CH B)* amp head.
  • Page 67 Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing The Powerengle Lead is based on the lead channel (Channel 4) of Powerengle the famous ENGL® Powerball II E645/2* amp head. Truly ideal Lead for modern rock and metal, it features a tight low end, a huge amount of gain, sharp clarity, and great dynamics.
  • Page 68 Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing Gain: Controls the gain amount (pre gain) Presence: Controls the effect headroom This model is based on the 3rd channel (the red Master: Controls the effect output (post gain) channel) of the famous Bogner ®...

  • Page 69: Pre Amp

    Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing PowerAmp（1） Tube Type: Selects from different power tube types: -6L6: Commonly found in many US style amps -EL34: Commonly found in many UK style amps -EL84: Commonly found in some classic Class-A amps -6V6: Commonly found in some legendary low powered US combo amps...
  • Page 70 Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing The Black Twin is a preamp simulator based on Volume: Controls the effect output and gain amount the legendary Fender® ’65 Twin Reverb®* Output: Controls the effect output Black Twin amp.
  • Page 71 Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing The Brown Concert is a preamp simulator based Volume: Controls the effect output and gain on the Fender® Brownface Concert®* Amp amount (6G12 version, Vibrato input), one of the crown Presence: Controls the effect headroom Brown Concert jewels of vintage amps.
  • Page 72 Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing This model is a preamp simulator based on the sound characteristics of the legendary Hiwatt® Volume: Controls the effect output and gain DR103* amp head (NORMAL channel), which has amount Hiway 103 proved itself through decades of rock history...
  • Page 73 Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing This model is a preamp simulator based on one of Dr. Gain: Controls the output volume (pre Z®*’s most enduring designs: the famous Dr. Z® Maz 38 gain) Sr.* combo (clean sound).
  • Page 74 Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing This model is a preamp simulator based on the sound characteristics of the legendary Soldano® Gain: Controls the gain amount SLO100* amp head (NORMAL channel, clean Soloist 100 Master: Controls the effect output sound), which set a benchmark for modern amps.
  • Page 75 Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing This model is a preamp simulator based on the sound characteristics of the legendary Marshall® 1958* Volume: Controls the effect output and combo nicknamed “18 Watter” or “Mini Bluesbreaker” gain amount Marshell Blues amp, a serious blues engine with incredible smooth,...
  • Page 76 Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing Marshell SLP+ is a preamp simulator based on the sound characteristics of the legendary Marshall® Super Lead 1959* amp head (Bright channel). No Marshell explanation necessary — The tone is as legendary as SLP+ the music it helped to create.
  • Page 77 Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing Fryman B is a preamp simulator based on a famous Gain: Controls the gain amount UK-style boutique amp head (BE channel). This is an Master: Controls the effect output incredible tone machine based on the classic hot Bass/Middle/Treble: 3-band EQ that Fryman B...
  • Page 78 Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing Input: Controls the input sensitivity Gain: Controls the gain amount Master: Controls the effect output Here comes the THE LEGEND! The Dumbell ODS 2 is a Bass/Middle/Treble: 3-band EQ that controls preamp simulator based on the legendary Dumble®...
  • Page 79 Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing The Engle Saga 1 is a preamp simulator based on the famous ENGL® Savage 120 E610* amp head (Channel Engle Input: Controls the input sensitivity 4, contour off). This replica reproduces the iconic Saga 1 Gain: Controls the gain amount modern German rock sound featuring fast response,...
  • Page 80 Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing The Dizzle VH+ B is a preamp simulator based on the 4th channel of the famous Diezel® VH4* amp head. Born in 1994, Dizzle the VH4 set an incredibly high benchmark for boutique multi- VH+ B Gain: Controls the gain amount (pre channel amps, quickly making it a stage and studio standard.

  • Page 81: Cab

    Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing This model is a preamp simulator based on the famous Volume: Controls the gain amount Mesa/Boogie® Bass 400* bass amp head, one of Messe Master: Controls the effect output Mesa/Boogie®’s rare bass products.
  • Page 82 Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Processing This model is a cabinet simulator based on the sound characteristics of a custom Fender® TWD VN 1x10 Tweed* 1x10” combo cabinet with a 10-inch Celestion® G10 Vintage* speaker. This model is a cabinet simulator based on the sound characteristics of a vintage Gibson®* Golden 1x10 1x10”...
  • Page 83 Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Processing This model is a cabinet simulator based on the sound characteristics of a VOX® AC30* Voxy Gold 2x12 Mono I/O combo cabinet with two 12-inch Celestion® Alnico Gold* speakers. Guitar Cab L(30) This model is a cabinet simulator based on the sound characteristics of a Bogner®* Boger 4x10 A 4x10”...
  • Page 84 Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Processing This model is a cabinet simulator based on the sound characteristics of a vintage Orange®* Tang 4x12 B 4x12” cabinet. This model is a cabinet simulator based on the sound characteristics of a custom vintage Tang 4x12 C Orange®* 4x12”...
  • Page 85 Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Processing IR(80) Volume: Controls the output volume Low Cut/High Cut: Cuts the low/high frequency Resolution: Switches IR resolution from low (1024 points) to high (2048 points) Acoustic IR(10) Dreadnought This model is an acoustic simulator based on the sound characteristics of a Dreadnought steel- string acoustic guitar.
  • Page 86 Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Processing G12M-C This IR is based on the sound characteristics of a 2x12 close back cabinet with two 12-inch Celestion® G12M Creamback* speakers, captured by a set of carefully balanced studio microphones. 2x12 Close G12M-C This IR is based on the sound characteristics of a 2x12 open back cabinet with two 12-inch...

  • Page 87: Mod

    Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing This is a 7-band equalizer based on a Band 1: 100Hz; Band 2: 200Hz; Band 3: 400Hz widely used white guitar EQ pedal Band 4: 800Hz; Band 5: 1.6kHz; Band 6: 3.2kHz with max.
  • Page 88 Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing Based on the chorus mode of legendary 1970s ensemble Depth: Controls the chorus depth Grand chorus pedal, the Grand Choruium provides that timeless Rate: Controls the chorus speed Choruium dreamy, warm, shimmering vintage analog chorus sound E.
  • Page 89 Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing Vibrato(4) The Pulser is a rebirth of the super rare all-analog Depth: Controls the vibrato depth vintage vibrato pedal, which gives you a classic Rate: Controls the vibrato rate Pulser vibrato sound with true analog warmth.
  • Page 90 Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing Pan Depth: Controls the tremolo depth (using mono output) or panning depth (using stereo output) Pan Rate: Controls the tremolo speed (using mono This is a special phaser that combines output) or panning speed (using stereo output) tremolo/pan variations.

  • Page 91: Dly

    Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing Expanding(2) Width: Controls the stereo expansion width This model is a stereo expander based on Precedence Phase Reverse: Switches phase reversing Classic Effect which delays the right output a bit to create an on/off on each channel Stereolizer expanded stereo sound.
  • Page 92 Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing Mix: Controls the wet/dry signal ratio This is a stereo analog delay model that Feedback: Controls the amount of feedback captures the sound of a BBD based analog Time: Controls the delay time of left channel delay machine that is warm, smooth, Time R%: Controls the delay time of right channel...
  • Page 93 Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing Back in the old days, producers and Mix: Controls the wet/dry signal ratio engineers created delay and echo Feedback: Controls the amount of feedback effects using tape machines. That Time: Controls the delay time of left channel sweet, space-like echo tone is still Time R%: Controls the delay time of right channel (time...
  • Page 94 Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing Mix: Controls the wet/dry signal ratio This delay model comes with a unique tremolo Feedback: Controls the amount of feedback that affects only the delay repeats. This is perfect Time: Controls the delay time for soundscapes cool and even creepy.
  • Page 95 Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing This model is a multi-tap delay that brings you expanded sound spaciousness. 1, 2 stands for different tonal variations. Mix: Controls the wet/dry signal ratio You can use Tap Tempo function to control the delay Ambience 1 Feedback: Controls the amount of time by turning on the Sync switch.
  • Page 96 Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing Like syrup on waffles. This model is based on the legendary Electro-Harmonix® Deluxe Memory Man® Solid State Echo/Analog Delay Line* pedal (early 4-knob “Blue Face” version with SAD1024 IC), the godfather of analog delay.

  • Page 97: Rvb

    Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing Mix: Controls the wet/dry signal ratio Feedback: Controls the amount of feedback Time: Controls the delay time This model is based on the delay sound of the Mod Rate: Controls the delay modulation legendary TC Electronic®...

  • Page 98: Fx Snd/Fx Rtn/Fx Loop

    Effect List Effect Models List Signal FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges Processing This reverb model creates a lush, shimmering Mix: Controls the wet/dry signal ratio Shimmer 1 reverb sound. Pre Delay: Controls the amount of time between 1,2 stands for different sound variations. the dry signal and the audible onset of early reflections and the reverb tail ...

  • Page 99: Midi Control Information List

    Effect List MIDI Control Information List Value Description Value Description Slot A4 On/Off: Bank MSB: 0-127 0-63: Off P00-1~P42-2: CC 0=0, PC=0-127 64-127: On P42-3~P85-1: CC 0=1, PC=0-127 P85-2~P99-3: CC 0=2, PC=0-43 Slot A5 On/Off: 0-127 0-63: Off 0-100 Patch Volume 64-127: On 0-127 Expression Pedal...
  • Page 100 Effect List MIDI Control Information List Value Description 0-127 Looper Clear 0-100 Looper Rec Level 0-100 Looper Loop Level Looper Pre/Post 0-127 0-63: Post 64-127: Pre Looper A/B Chain 0-127 0-63: Chain A 64-127: Chain B CTRL: 0-127 Status A (red LED): 0-63 Status B (green LED): 64-127 Tempo MSB CC74=0, CC75=40-127: 40BPM-127BPM...

  • Page 101: Troubleshooting

    •If you’re using an external expression pedal to control distortion or other similar parameters, check to see if the expression pedal is set up properly. •Check your effects parameter setup. If effects are set to extremes, Ampero II Stomp may only emit noise. FX loop problems •...

  • Page 102: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Effects Digital Audio Signal Processing: 24-bit depth, 44.1kHz sample rate Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz ± 1dB Dynamic Range: Max. 127dB (digital to analog) Effects: 460 (incl. global EQ) No. of Effect Modules: 16 Effects Slots: Total of 12 simultaneous effects slots Patches: 300 Looper Time: Stereo 60 seconds Inputs:...

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