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Hotone Ampero MP-100N User Manual

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USER'S MANUAL
For Ampero & Ampero Silver Edition
Firmware V4.0
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 dis-
play 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 Ampero & Ampero Silver Edition Firmware V4.0 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 dis- play screen), are subject to change without prior notice.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Connecting to your computer as an audio interface · · · · · · · · 2 0 Welcome · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 Notice Using the AUX IN line ·...

  • Page 3: Welcome

    • Do not place foreign objects (liquid or solid) into the product. • Do not open the casing or attempt to modify the product or power supply. Hotone will not be responsible for product damage or bodily • The unit and power supply will become warm with extended use;...

  • Page 4: Definitions

    Definitions Module Patch Ampero supports the simultaneous use of up to 9 effects. Each is The ON/OFF status of each module and the parameter settings are called an “effects module”, or simply “module”. There are several stored in units called “patches”. These are your “tones”. Use patches effects available in each module.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    13 14 8. EXP 2/FS: 1/4” TRS input, for connecting an external expression 13. AUX IN: 1/8” stereo input for connecting external devices pedal/footswitch controller. Perfect for Hotone Soul Press or Bass (phone, MP3 player) for practice and jamming. Press.

  • Page 6: Main Display Screen

    Main Display Screen When Ampero is turned on it will display the main screen, as shown below: 11. Indicates the status of the built-in expression pedal (lit up when on, gray when off), press to switch pedal status. 12. Hold to lock the device 1.

  • Page 7: 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 and holding footswitch 3 will open the tuner. Intune Exit tuner Pitchsharp Pitchflat Indicatesthecurrentnotename Adjuststhepitchcalibration Selectstunermode...

  • Page 8: 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 Drum machine on/off switch Nextpatch Drum sync on/off switch Previouspatch Controlslooperrecording level Switcheslooperposition Controlslooperplaybacklevel (pre/posteffects)

  • Page 9: Exp Pedal

    Ampero Tools EXP Pedal You can either use the built in expression pedal (EXP 1) or connect Reminder: your own (EXP 2) to control various Ampero paramaters. 1. When the built in expression pedal is off, it continues to work as a volume pedal for Ampero.

  • Page 10: Module Edit Menu

    Customizing Your Ampero Press a square to select that module, then use quick access knob 1 or Press another square (or turn main knob to select a square and press) the on/off button to turn that module on or off. Press EDIT to enter to insert into the selected position: the module edit menu.

  • Page 11: Control Settings

    Customizing Your Ampero 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. Make sure to press SAVE on the upper right of the display screen to Remember that all the control settings will change as you change patches.

  • Page 12: Ctrl Settings

    Customizing Your Ampero Quick Access Paras CTRL Settings This menu allows you to set the parameter targets for the three Quick Use the CTRL Settings menu to assign a function to CTRL footswitch Access Knobs under the current patch. The parameter targets can or select which modules of the current patch will be controlled by the also be the effects parameters of the current effects module, patch CTRL footswitch.

  • Page 13: Tap Tempo And Tap Divide

    Customizing Your Ampero • Module/Tap Target Beats Use the Module/Tap Target menu to select which modules of the Time Value Display (Quarter note as 1) current patch will be controlled by the CTRL footswitch: Whole note Half note Dotted half note 1/2D Half note triplet 1/2T...
  • Page 14 Customizing Your Ampero -Expression Range - Volume Range Under the Expression Range option, you can set the expression When the built in expression pedal is off, it continues to work as a pedal expression range and sweep curve. There are four adjustable volume pedal for Ampero.
  • Page 15 Customizing Your Ampero Then, strongly press the pedal toe down and press NEXT. - Calibrate The calibration will be set, and this message will appear: 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 set.

  • Page 16: 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! Cancel saving and exit Confirmsaving Selectapatchlocationtosave...

  • Page 17: Usb Audio

    Customizing Your Ampero For footswitch functions: Set the global input/output levels and modes in the I/O menu. FSX TAP: Function when you tap footswitch X Adjust the optimal Input Level for the instrument or other input you’re FSX HOLD: Function when you tap and hold footswitch X using.

  • Page 18: Exp 2/Fs

    Customizing Your Ampero Display EXP 2/FS This menu setup the display and language of Ampero. You can also connect external footswitches to EXP2/FS jack for further control. This menu allows you to set up the working mode of EXP 2/FS jack and the functions of external footswitches. The menu includes MODE, FS5 TAP, FS6 TAP, BANK SEL MODE.

  • Page 19: About

    Customizing Your Ampero About About will show you information about Ampero’s firmware. 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. Press Factory Reset on the screen.

  • Page 20: Suggested Setups

    Suggested Setups Here are some common setups to get the most out of Ampero. 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 21: Connecting Your Mixer, Interface, Headphones, And Other Equipment

    Suggested Setups 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 22: Connecting To Your Computer As An Audio Interface

    Suggested Setups Connecting to your computer as an audio interface Connect a USB cable (not included) from Ampero to your computer. For PC systems, you’ll need to set up the driver. Ampero is plug and play for macOS. Run line out cables to your monitors, or use headphones. Using the AUX IN line Connect a male-to-male 1/8”...

  • Page 23: 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 24: Effects List

    Effect List Effect Models List Fx1, FX2, FX3 Dynamic FX Title Description Parameters & Ranges 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 starts to process the signal ®...
  • Page 25 ® To use expression pedal as a wah pedal, assign Range as control Soul Press Based on Hotone Soul Press (WAH mode) target; you’ll hear the difference by switching the pedal on and Bass Press Based on Hotone Bass Press (WAH mode)
  • Page 26 Effect List Effect Models List Noise(0~100) Controls the backgroud noise amount Telephone Line Simulates vintage telephone effect Shake(0~100) Controls the sound vibration Saturation(0~100) Controls the gain amount Vintage tape saturation simulater providing Mix(0~100) Controls the wet/dry signal ratio Satisfaction analog warmth and natural distortion Output(0~100) Controls the effect output High Cut(0~100) Controls the effect high cut amount    S tep 1/Step 2/Step 3/Step 4 (0~100)
  • Page 27 Effect List Effect Models 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 Based on legendary B.
  • Page 28 Effect List Effect Models List Gain (0~100) Controls the gain amount A tight, thick, raw distortion inspired Tone (0~100) Controls the tone brightness Panama Lead by the legendary "Brown Sound” 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...
  • Page 29 Effect List Effect Models List Range (-50 Cents~+50 Cents)Controls the detune amounts by 1 cent Combines a slightly pitch shifted signal with Wet(0~100) Controls the effect output volume Detune original sound, producing chorus-like tone Dry (0~100)Controls the dry signal level Depth(0~100) Controls the flanger depth Jetter Classsic flanging effect that is rich and natural...

  • Page 30: Amp

    Effect List Effect Models List Phaser Depth(0~100) Controls the phaser depth Phaser Rate(0~100) Controls the phaser speed Pan Depth(0~100) Controls the tremolo/pan depth A special, subtle phaser combines Twirl P Pan Rate(0~100) Controls the tremolo speed (mono) or tremolo/pan variations panning speed (stereo) Phs Sync(Off/On)Switches phaser Tap Tempo sync on/off Pan Sync(Off/On)Switches tremolo/pan Tap Tempo sync on/off...
  • Page 31 Effect List Effect Models List Volume (0~100) Controls the amp pre gain Tone Cut (0~100) Counterclockwise controls the tone brightness Voxy 30HWNorm Based on VOX  AC30HW* (normal channel) ® Master (0~100) Controls the amp output volume Bright (Off/On) Switches extra brightness on/off ®...
  • Page 32 Effect List Effect Models List Based on the Fender Blackface Deluxe Reverb®* ® Black Deluxe amp (Normal CH) Volume (0~100) Controls the effect output/gain amount Output (0~100) Controls the effect output Bass (0-100) Controls the amp low frequency response Treble (0-100) Controls the amp high frequency response ®...
  • Page 33 Effect List Effect Models List Volume(0~100) Controls the amp pre gain Based on Marshall JTM45* (normal channel) ® Presence(0~100) Controls the amp presence Marshell 45 Output(0~100) Controls the amp output volume Bass(0~100) Controls the amp low frequency response Based on Marshall JTM45* (High Treble channel) ®...
  • Page 34 Effect List Effect Models List Marshell SLP ® Based on Marshall Super Lead 1959* (Normal channel) Volume(0~100) Controls the amp pre gain Presence(0~100) Controls the amp presence Master(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 Based on Marshall Super Lead 1959* (Bright channel)
  • Page 35 Effect List Effect Models List     Bass Volume(0~100) Controls the amp output volume Bright(Off/On) Switches extra brightness on/off Alchemy Pre Based on Alembic™ F-2B* preamp 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 Bass(0~100) Controls the amp low frequency response...

  • Page 36: Cab

    Effect List Effect Models List CAB/IR 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 Low Cut/High Cut: Cuts the low/high frequency Position X/Y/Z: Controls the mic mosition simulations;...
  • Page 37 Effect List Effect Models List Boger 4x12 Bogner * 4x12" cabinet ® Engle 4x12 ENGL * 4x12" cabinet ® Bogner Uberkab* 4x12" cabinet ® Urban 4x12 ® Soldano * 4x12" caninet Soloist 4x12 Tang 4x12 Orange PPC412* 4x12" cabinet ® Hiway 4x12 Vintage Hiwatt SE4123* 4x12"...
  • Page 38 Effect List Effect Models List Neumann U67* ® Condenser Con U67 ® Shure Beta 87A* Condenser Con 87A ® Condenser Con U87 Neumann U87* Royal R121* ® Ribbon Rib 121 Parameters & Range FX Title Description 125Hz(-50~+50)Boosts/cuts the frequency band 400Hz(-50~+50)Boosts/cuts the frequency band 800Hz(-50~+50)Boosts/cuts the frequency band Guitar EQ1...

  • Page 39: Dly

    Effect List Effect Models List 31Hz (-12dB~+12dB) Boosts/cuts the frequency band 63Hz (-12dB~+12dB) Boosts/cuts the frequency band 125Hz (-12dB~+12dB) Boosts/cuts the frequency band 250Hz (-12dB~+12dB) Boosts/cuts the frequency band 500Hz (-12dB~+12dB) Boosts/cuts the frequency band 1kHz (-12dB~+12dB) Boosts/cuts the frequency band 10-band graphic EQ suitable for any instrument Graphic EQ 2kHz (-12dB~+12dB) Boosts/cuts the frequency band...
  • Page 40 Effect List Effect Models List Mix(0~100) Contols the wet/dry signal ratio Feedback(0~100)Controls the feedback amount A ping-pong delay producing stereo feedbadk bounces back Ping Pong Time(20ms-4000ms)Controls the delay time and forth between left and right channels 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 Feedback(0~100)Controls the feedback amount...

  • Page 41: Rvb

    Effect List Effect Models List Mix (0~100) Contols the wet/dry signal ratio Feedback (0~100) Controls the feedback amount Time (20ms-4000ms) Controls the delay time Bit (0~100) Controls the effect bit depth Producing a delay effect with lo-fi'd repeats Lofi Eko Krush (0~100) Controls the effect downsampling rate Sync (Off/On) Switches Tap Tempo sync on/off Trail (Off/On) Switches effect trail on/off...

  • Page 42: Drum Machine Rhythms

    Effect List Effect Models List Mix(0~100)Controls the wet/dry signal ratio Pre Delay(0ms-100ms)Controls the pre delay time Decay(0~100)Controls the reverb decay time Sweet Space Produces a modulated reverb effect that is lush and sweet Lo End(-50~+50)Controls the effect low frequency amount Hi End(-50~+50)Controls the effect high frequency amount Trail(Off/On)Switches effect trail on/off Mix(0~100)Controls the wet/dry signal ratio...
  • Page 43 Effects List Drum Machine Rhythms Type Number Name Time Signature 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 44 Effects List Drum Machine Rhythms Type Number Name Time Signature Latin Rock Latin Latin Dance Hip Hop Trip Hop Techno Electronic Break Beat Drum n' Bass Waltz Polka March 6/8 March Army March World Mazurka Musette New Age World 3/4 Beat1 3/4 Beat2 6/8 Beat1 6/8 Beat2...

  • Page 45: Midi Control Information List

    Effects List MIDI Control Information List Value Range Comments RVB Module on/off: Value Range Comments 0-127 0-63: off Bank MSB: 64-127: on User Patch: CC 0=1, PC=0-98 Tuner on/off: Factory Patch: CC 0=0, PC=0-98 0-127 0-63: off 0-100 Patch Volume 64-127: on 0-127 EXP 1...

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Technical Specifications Device won’t turn on Digital Audio Signal Processing: 24-bit depth, 44.1kHz sample rate • Make sure the power supply is properly connected and the device SNR: 120dB is switched on. Effects: 261 • Check if the power adapter is working properly. Effects Modules: Total of 9 simultaneous •...

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