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Hotone MP-300 User Manual

Hotone MP-300 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Manual For Firmware V2.0.0 ※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

    Contents Welcome ·························································································· 1 Safety Instructions ·········································································· 2 Precautions ······································································································ 2 Definition of intended use ··········································································· 2 Definitions ······················································································· 7 Panel ································································································ 9 Getting Started ·············································································· 13 Using the Interface ········································································ 15 Unit Mode and Main Display ························································· 17 Patch Mode ····································································································18 Stomp Mode (FX Chain View) ··································································19 Stomp Mode (Footswitch View) ·····························································20 Tuner ······························································································...
  • Page 3 FS Settings ····································································································· 51 Quick Access Para ························································································52 EXP 1/2 Settings ··························································································53 SAVE ·················································································································55 Patch Management ···················································································56 GLOBAL ·························································································· 59 I/O ······················································································································59 USB Audio ······································································································· 61 Advanced USB Audio Interface Function Guide ·································63 Setting the USB Audio Sample Rate for the Ampero II Stomp ····65 Controls ··········································································································66 MIDI Settings ································································································70 Global EQ ·······································································································71...

  • Page 4: Welcome

    Welcome ˃ Welcome Thank you for purchasing a Hotone product. Please read this manual carefully to get the most out of your Ampero II Stomp. Please keep this manual in a safe place for further reference.

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Hotone will not be responsible for physical injury to you or others, or damage to the device or other property.
  • Page 6 Safety Instructions Do not open This device contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not open the device or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in any way. Opening the case may expose you to dangerous voltages, or other hazards. Opening the casing or performing self-repairs on this device will result in the loss of the warranty eligibility for this device.

  • Page 7: Maintenance

    Safety Instructions for all devices. Also, before turning the power of all devices on or off, please make sure that all volume levels are set to the minimum. Failing to do so may result in hearing loss, electric shock, or device damage. Location Please keep away form children, or be accompanied by an adult.

  • Page 8: About Disposal

    Safety Instructions Please do not apply excessive force to the screen (if applicable) or casing, which may cause malfunction. Please do not expose the unit to strong impact or drop it. Please do not place foreign objects (liquid or solid) into the device. Malfunction If any of the following problems occur, immediately turn off the device and disconnect the electric plug from the outlet.

  • Page 9: Disposal Of Your Old Device

    You can contact the store where you bought the device, or contact Hotone support (service@hotoneaudio.com) Please use this device according to the manual provided. Any other use, as well as use under other operating conditions, is considered improper use.

  • Page 10: Definitions

    Definitions ˃ Definitions Effects Chain The effects chain (or simply “chain”) shows the current internal signal routing/effect procession including current effects chain type, signal routing, current effects and effects combination, etc. Ampero II Stomp features two effects chains with flexible serial/parallel options.
  • Page 11 Definitions Output node is the end of an effects chain that determines where the signal goes; Split node splits one effects chain into two, sending the signal to two effects chains; Mixer node combines two effects chains into one. Patch The ON/OFF status and current module/effect of each effect slot, parameter settings and related controller/expression pedal settings are stored in units called “patches”.

  • Page 12: Panel

    Panel ˃ Panel 1. VOLUME Knob: Adjusts the overall volume of output and headphones output connections. 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.
  • Page 13 Panel 6. Footswitch: Used to change patches, turn on/off effects, set tap tempo, etc. 7. EXP/CTRL: 1/4” TRS input, for connecting an external expression pedal/ momentary footswitch controller. Perfect for Ampero Press or Ampero Switch. 8. INPUT: 1/4” unbalanced stereo input connections for guitar or other instrument.
  • Page 14 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 15 Panel FX Loop return jack To other devices (L) To other devices (R) 16. AUX IN: 1/8” stereo input for connecting external devices (phone, MP3 player) for practice and jamming. 17. PHONES: 1/8” stereo output for connecting headphones.

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    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: • Keep your amp and unit volume down. •...
  • Page 17 Getting Started 4. Tune your guitar. Press and hold footswitch 1 until the TUNER comes on the display screen (see Tuner section on page 22). Pluck each string and tune until the pitch reaches the middle of the screen and turns green, as below: When finished, tap any footswitch to exit the tuner 5.

  • Page 18: Using The Interface

    Using the Interface ˃ Using the Interface Touch operation Changing patches and editing settings can all be done with the touchscreen: EDIT Sliding on one bar in parameter list to adjust: A4-AMP Gain B2-DLY Mix B3-RVB Mix Tap on left/right side of the bar for fine tuning a parameter: A4-AMP Gain B2-DLY Mix B3-RVB Mix...
  • Page 19 Using the Interface Main Knob Turning the main knob lets you select the object you want to control: The white square indicates current cursor location Then press the knob to confirm the selection: The highlighted patch number square indicates current selection Then turn Main Knob to go through the patches •...

  • Page 20: Unit Mode And Main Display

    Unit Mode and Main Display ˃ Unit Mode and Main Display Ampero II Stomp features two modes: Patch Mode and Stomp Mode. Default is set to Patch Mode. Patch Mode is a “classic” mode friendly for most multi-effects users, which is recommended to users who are new to Ampero II Stomp or who prefer classic operations.

  • Page 21: Patch Mode

    Unit Mode and Main Display Patch Mode 1. Current patch number; press to enter patch list (see Patch Management section on page 56) 2. Current patch name; patch number and name may swap depending on your settings (see Display section on page 73) 3.

  • Page 22: Stomp Mode (Fx Chain View)

    Unit Mode and Main Display 10. Indicates the current patch tempo; press to enter patch tempo: 11. Indicates current patch volume; press to adjust: 12. Tap to enter Drum menu (see Drum section on page 26) 13. Tap to enter global settings menu (see Global section on page 59) 14.

  • Page 23: Stomp Mode (Footswitch View)

    Unit Mode and Main Display 8. Current patch number; tap to enter patch list 9. Patch tempo (same as Patch Mode) 10. Patch volume (same as Patch Mode) 11. FX chain template menu (see page 38) 12. Scenes menu (see Scenes section on page 49) 13.
  • Page 24 Unit Mode and Main Display 10. Exp pedal 1 function (same as Patch Mode) 11. Exp pedal 2 function (same as Patch Mode) 12. Patch tempo (same as Patch Mode) 13. Patch volume (same as Patch Mode) 14. Tap to enter Patch Settings menu (see page 51) 15.

  • Page 25: Tuner

    Tuner ˃ Tuner Hold footswitch 1 to open the tuner. In tune Exit tuner Pitch flat Pitch sharp Adjusts the pitch Indicates the current Selects tuner mode calibration note name On the upper part is a scale that indicates your pitch. Left of center is flat, and right of center is sharp.

  • Page 26: Looper

    Looper ˃ Looper Hold footswitch 2 until looper menu appears as shown below: Looper progress bar Drum, reverse and 1/2 speed function indicator Lit on=on, grey out=off Back Rec/play time Current patch number Previous patch and patch name Slide to go Next patch through patches Footswitch 1-3...
  • Page 27 Looper Press FS EDIT button to enter Looper FS Settings menu: LOOPER FS SETTINGS REC/PLAY Undo/Redo Stop/Clear REC/PLAY Stop/Clear 1/2 SPD Undo/Redo Drum Exit Looper • Rec/Play: Tap to recording, then tap again to start playback • Stop/Clear: Tap to stop recording and hold to clear •...
  • Page 28 Looper Looping operation and status modes: Function/ LED Color (Rec/ LED Color (Stop/ Operation Status Play) Clear) On with no data Stop None None Tap Stop/Clear footswitch Stop Flashing green Flashing green while loop is playing Tap Rec/Play footswitch Record Steady red None when there’s no data...

  • Page 29: Drum

    Drum ˃ Drum In Patch Mode, press button to enter drum menu: Exit drum machine Selects a drum rhythm Play/stop button Drum sync on/off Controls drum speed switch Controls drum output Use the style list to scroll between genre styles (see Ampero II Stomp Drum Rhythm List).

  • Page 30: Bypass

    Bypass ˃ Bypass In Patch and Stomp modes, all footswitches can be set to bypass function: When the unit is bypassed, press any footswitch to go back to normal. Ampero II Stomp supports two bypass modes: DSP Bypass and Analog Bypass.

  • Page 31: Customizing Your Unit

    Customizing Your Unit ˃ Customizing Your Unit This section will show you how to customize your Ampero II Stomp’s settings, edit patches, using scenes, setup the expression pedal, and change other features to your taste. Edit A Patch Edit your patches to get the tone you want. Remember that turning the effect slots on/off and adjusting parameters will change the current patch.
  • Page 32 Customizing Your Unit This shows how your Ampero II Stomp processes your sound by showing internal signal flow, effect combination, etc. Now let’s see detailed effects chain info: Effects Chain The upper effects chain is called effects chain A (or simply “chain A”), the lower chain is called effects chain B (or simply “chain B”): chain A chain A...
  • Page 33 Customizing Your Unit Output node is the end of an effects chain that determine where the signal outputs to. Split node separates one effects chain into two and sends separated signals in a certain way that determined by node settings, appears on chain A only. Mixer node mixes two effects chains into one and outputs in a certain way that determined by node settings, appears on chain A only.

  • Page 34: Input Node Setup

    Customizing Your Unit • EQ: Equalizers • MOD: Modulation effects • DLY: Delay effects • RVB: Reverb effects There are also 3 FX Loop related modules: • FX SND: FX loop send module for sending signal to external devices via unit’s FX loop send jack •...
  • Page 35 Customizing Your Unit SOURCE lets you select an input signal source of current effects chain: • Input: Sets the effects chain input source to the unit’s input jack • FX RTN: Sets the effects chain input source to unit’s FX loop return jack •...

  • Page 36: Output Node Setup

    Customizing Your Unit Output Node Setup Select an output node and the parameters will come up as shown below: OUTPUT TO lets you decide where the output signal goes: • Output: Sets the signal output to unit's output jacks (and phones jack) •...
  • Page 37 Customizing Your Unit Y-A/B An input signal will be split into two and routed to two outputs via both chain A and B. A/B-Y Two signal inputs will be mixed into one and sent to one output . Serial Chain A and B are connected in series (head to tail): There is only one pattern when chain A and B are in series The touch screen lets you easily change effects chain types within a few...

  • Page 38: Split/Mixer Node Settings

    Customizing Your Unit Change To Serial Drag and drop input node of chain B to the output node of chain A: Change To Split-Mix Drag and drop input and output nodes on chain A (between input and output nodes) depending on your needs: You can also operate by using Main Knob: Turn Main Knob to a node –...
  • Page 39 Customizing Your Unit MODE lets you select a signal separation mode: 1. Mode I In this mode the split node outputs same signals to both chain A and B as node input signal. If the split node is between slots containing effects with same signal I/O processing (all mono or stereo effects), this mode is recommended.
  • Page 40 Customizing Your Unit Use LEVEL TO A/B to set output level to A/B chains from 0~100, default is set to 100. Please note: setting split node to Mode II only will NOT lead to a result like “left output is a kind and right is another”, since extra output/mixer nodes settings are needed.

  • Page 41: Effects Chain Templates

    Customizing Your Unit Please note: 1. When using stereo effects, in some cases, turning on MASTER SUM may lead to an abnormal output or even no output, this may be caused by L/R phase cancellation. 2. Please adjust A/B LEVEL and MASTER carefully to prevent signal clipping.

  • Page 42: Slots And Modules Settings

    Customizing Your Unit In FX Chain View, press button and the save menu will appear. Then select Save Template to save your current effects chain settings as a template: Slots and Modules Settings Add a Module Press any empty effect slot to enter Module/FX Select menu. This lets you add a module to a slot: EDIT Move a Module...
  • Page 43 Customizing Your Unit Or you can press and hold a module Select Move and choose a target until module edit menu appear: slot by touchscreen or Main Knob: EDIT DELETE You can delete selected module by moving it to the red delete area as it appears on the bottom of the screen Swap a Module Drag and drop a module on the target module:...
  • Page 44 Customizing Your Unit Copy/Paste a Module You can copy a module (incl. current effect and parameter settings) and paste it repeatedly. To copy, press and hold a To paste, press and hold target module until module edit menu slot until module edit menu appear, then select Copy: appear, then select Paste: EDIT...

  • Page 45: Delete A Module

    Customizing Your Unit Delete a Module Press and hold a module until module edit menu appear, then choose Delete: EDIT DELETE When moving/swapping modules, the red delete area also appears. So you can also drop the module to the area to delete the selected module. Effects Settings In FX Chain View In FX Chain View, select a slot loaded with a module, and parameter list will...
  • Page 46 Customizing Your Unit In Module/FX Select Menu You can press current effect name to enter Module/FX Select menu: Analog Delay M Module Type Effect category of selected module Effects list shows available effects in selected category If an effect supports stereo processing, an icon will occur will appear as shown below: : Supports mono in, stereo out...
  • Page 47 Customizing Your Unit the delay time and other effects with adjustable speed parameters. Tap divide values in relation to their musical beats are shown below: Time Value Beats Display Whole note Half note Dotted half note 1/2D Half note triplet 1/2T Quarter note (no divide) Dotted quarter note...

  • Page 48: Using Fx Loop

    Customizing Your Unit 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. Using FX Loop To use unit’s FX loop jacks you need to: 1.
  • Page 49 Customizing Your Unit • Mono (R): Mono I/O configuration, receives right channel of input signal only • Stereo: Stereo I/O configuration Use Send Level to adjust output level to FX Loop Send jack from Mute ~ -60dB ~ +20dB, default is set to 0dB. Use Thru Level to adjust output level to next slot/node from Mute ~ -60dB ~ +20dB, default is set to 0dB.
  • Page 50 Customizing Your Unit FX LOOP The FX LOOP module sends signal from previous slot/node to FX Loop Send jack and signal from the FX Loop Return jack to next slot/node. When using with external devices, this module will “insert” the external device connected to FX Loop jacks to an effects chain: External device To FX Loop Send jack...
  • Page 51 Customizing Your Unit Serial And Parallel FX Loop • A Serial FX Loop means external device is connected to other effects chain in series: FX LOOP External device To FX Loop Send jack From FX Loop Return jack Signal from previous To next slot/node slot/node •...

  • Page 52: Patch Tempo And Volume

    Customizing Your Unit Patch Tempo and Volume In any mode, press button to adjust patch volume from 0 to 100: Press to input patch tempo from 40BPM to 300BPM: Patch tempo and volume will change depending on patch settings. Scenes You can use scene function for gap free effect switching, natural delay/ reverb trail spillovers and setting different parameter combinations for different parts of your songs.
  • Page 53 Customizing Your Unit Gain Presence Master Notice that effect selection button is greyed out, indicating function unavailable Reminder: 1. Scene 2/3 settings will be temporarily saved when you switch to another scene in current patch. 2. After editing a scene, if you switch to another patch, all scene settings will be lost.

  • Page 54: Patch Settings

    Customizing Your Unit Patch Settings Use the Patch Settings menu to determine footswitch functions (Stomp Mode), quick access para targets, and setup the expression pedal parameters. 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 55: Quick Access Para

    Customizing Your Unit slot, the footswitch LED color depends on the module you assigned to the corresponding slot; when you select more than one slot, the footswitch LED color will be fixed to orange/blue toggle. • Scenes 1-3: Choose a scene of current patch. •...

  • Page 56: Exp 1/2 Settings

    Customizing Your Unit If you don’t want the quick access para on, select NONE to turn its function off. Select a quick access para Select a target slot/function Select a target parameter The available selections depend on the modules/effects used in the current patch.
  • Page 57 Customizing Your Unit or the expression pedal switch is off, the pedal will not function. Select a target module/function Select an expression Select a target effect target parameter Patch Volume Adjusts target expression range (depending on chosen parameter) and curve Target 1-4 let you set the pedal’s control target.

  • Page 58: Save

    Customizing Your Unit The MIN and MAX range is the same as corresponding effect parameter, and the MIN value can be greater than the MAX value. There are three CURVE types: • Line follows a straight line • Exp follows an exponential line from slow to fast •...

  • Page 59: Patch Management

    Customizing Your Unit Confirm saving Cancel saving and exit Select a patch location to save Changes the : Change Patch cursor position : Change Bank Lower/uppercase Deletes unwanted Numeric keyboard characters Space In Patch Mode and Footswitch View, when you press button, the unit will straightly go to Save Menu as shown above.
  • Page 60 Customizing Your Unit Move Press Move in the management menu, select a position, then the patch will be “inserted”: Patch Move P00-1 : Ampero Strikes! P00-2 : Slick Drive P00-3 : Sweet Dream P01-1 : Lead & Rhythm P01-2 : Luxe Drive P01-3 : Warm&Chimey P02-1 : Juicy Fusion Swap...
  • Page 61 Customizing Your Unit Copy And Paste Select a patch, press Manage button, then press Copy in the management menu to copy a patch: P00-1 : Ampero Strikes! P00-2 : Slick Drive P00-3 : Sweet Dream P01-1 : Lead & Rhythm P01-2 : Luxe Drive P01-3 : Warm&Chimey P02-1 : Juicy Fusion...

  • Page 62: Global

    GLOBAL ˃ 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.
  • Page 63 GLOBAL Use INPUT MODE (L)/(R) to select between input modes for individual input jack. • E.GT: Electric guitar or bass • A.GT: Acoustic guitar or other acoustic instruments • Line: Keyboard or synthesizer Defaults are both set to E.GT. Use OUTPUT LEVEL to select between instrument output level (Inst) and line output level (Line) for OUTPUT jacks, default is set to Line.

  • Page 64: Usb Audio

    GLOBAL signal source for outputs and FX loop send jacks: • 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.
  • Page 65 GLOBAL Use this menu to set up USB audio settings when using Ampero II Stomp as a USB audio interface. Ampero II Stomp features an 8-in, 8-out USB audio interface with signal routings shown as below: USB Audio Inputs Routing Same rule as above: odd number stands for left channel and even number stands for right channel.

  • Page 66: Advanced Usb Audio Interface Function Guide

    GLOBAL Detailed Hardware and USB Audio Routing Chain A output(Between slot A6 and output node A) REC LEVEL Input Jack USB Input 1/2 FX Loop Return REC LEVEL jack(Relationship USB Input 3/4 between effects Chain B output(Between chains may vary from slot B6 and output node B) patch settings) REC LEVEL...
  • Page 67 GLOBAL (4) Enter I/O menu, set both OUTPUT SOURCE and FX SND SOURCE to USB Only; (5) In the current patch, set the chain A/B to parallel and use mono effects only (e.g. amps and cabs); (6) Set chain A’s input source to Input L and output to output jacks; (7) Set chain B’s input source to Input R and output to FX loop send jack;...

  • Page 68: Setting The Usb Audio Sample Rate For The Ampero Ii Stomp

    For tone creation, you only need to execute steps ( 1) to (7). Setting the USB Audio Sample Rate for the Ampero II Stomp For Windows users: Please download and install latest HOTONE GENERIC USB ASIO DRIVER on your computer first. Once the Ampero II Stomp is connected to the computer, click icon on the system tray (usually located in the lower right corner on the desktop) to open the driver software panel.

  • Page 69: Controls

    GLOBAL Reminder: After following the above steps, if there are no options other than "44100 Hz" on the Sample Rate panel, please visit our official website to download the Ampero II Stomp USB Audio firmware file (V2.01 or higher) and update according to the firmware update guide provided in the file.
  • Page 70 GLOBAL Use this Controls menu to set up patch footswitch function, bank select mode, automatic cab match and external controllers. Use PATCH FS FUNC to select additional functions for pressing footswitch 1-3 in the Patch Mode. • Patch: Press down the footswitch 1-3 to select between patch 1-3 in the current bank.
  • Page 71 GLOBAL The AUTO CAB MATCH function will automatically help you match a cab when switching amps. Default is set to off: • Great for patches with only one AMP and CAB module. • The cab will automatically change according to the amp model you choose; matched cab list please check Effects List.
  • Page 72 GLOBAL • A1-B6 On/Off: Switching corresponding slot on/off Plus: When set EXP/CTRL FUNC to Single FS, the EXT FS1 defaults to Tap Tempo; When set EXP/CTRL FUNC to Dual FS, the EXT FS1 defaults to Bank- and EXT FS2 (or EXT FS4) defaults to Bank+. Calibrate The Calibrate option helps you calibrate your expression pedal.

  • Page 73: Midi Settings

    GLOBAL Or press BACK to exit the calibration process and return to the previous menu. MIDI Settings Mixed Omni Omni MIDI IN SOURCE INPUT CH(DIN) INPUT CH(USB) Omni Omni Mixed OUTPUT CH(DIN) OUTPUT CH(USB) CLOCK SOURCE CLOCK OUT(TRS) CLOCK OUT(USB) This menu allows you to set up Ampero II Stomp’s MIDI input source, MIDI I/ O channels, MIDI clock I/O options.

  • Page 74: Global

    GLOBAL messages from both MIDI IN and USB jacks); later clock messages will replace previous messages 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.
  • Page 75 GLOBAL • HIGH CUT: Low pass filter that attenuates high frequency contents above the frequency you set; available parameters are FREQ and Q Detailed parameter descriptions: • FREQ: Controls the filter center frequency/cutoff frequency ranging from 20Hz to 20000Hz. The default FREQ settings of each band are: - LOW CUT and LOW SHELF: 20Hz - BAND 1: 100Hz - BAND 2: 500Hz...

  • Page 76: Display

    60min. Default is 30min. When screen display goes out, any operation (e.g. touch the screen, plug in cables, press any footswitch) will wake up the screen. About Firmware Version V2.0.0 Hotone Audio Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. About will show you information about Ampero II Stomp’s firmware.

  • Page 77: Factory Reset

    GLOBAL Factory Reset Use this menu to perform a factory reset. • Reset global: Reset all global settings to factory default. Patches are not affected. • Reset patches: Reset patch P00-1 to P32-3 to factory settings. Other data will not be affected. •...
  • Page 78 GLOBAL the previous menu. After continuing with the factory preset, this screen will appear showing that reset is in progress. Do not disconnect the power supply while the reset is in progress. Disconnecting the power supply may cause Ampero II Stomp to malfunction. When the factory reset is complete, this message will appear.

  • Page 79: Suggested Setups

    Suggested Setups ˃ Suggested Setups Here are some common setups to get the most out of Ampero II Stomp. Using with your instrument and amp Plug your instrument into the unit’s input L jack (or L+R if stereo connection is needed), and run a cable (or two) from the output jack(s) to your amplifier(s).

  • Page 80: Connecting To Your Amp's Return Or Power Amp (Loudster)

    Suggested Setups Connecting to your amp's RETURN or Power Amp (Loudster)/FRFR cabinet INPUT Connect the outputs to your amp’s FX Loop Return input or power amp input. If you have one amp, run the cable from the left output. When using with non-FRFR amps, for best results, turn off the CAB module on Ampero II Stomp.

  • Page 81: Connecting Pedalboards

    Suggested Setups 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 82: Connecting Your Mixer, Interface, Headphones, And Other Equipment

    Suggested Setups Connecting your mixer, interface, headphones, and other equipment - Connect Ampero II Stomp’s outputs to your mixer or audio interface’s corresponding inputs. We recommend you use balanced connection (TRS cables or TRS to XLR cables are needed) for optimal signal to noise ratio. If you want to send a mono signal out, use Ampero II Stomp’s left output channel.

  • Page 83: Connecting To Your Computer As An Audio Interface

    Suggested Setups 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 84: Using The Aux In Line

    Suggested Setups 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. Note: if you are running a mono line out, you will only hear a mono version of your AUX source.

  • Page 85: The Editor

    The Editor ˃ The Editor Connect Ampero II Stomp to your computer and access the free software to manage your device, adjust tonal settings, transfer files, update firmware, and upload third party IR files. Ampero II Stomp editor is compatible with Windows and macOS platforms.

  • Page 86: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting ˃ Troubleshooting Device won’t turn on • Make sure the power supply is properly connected and the device is switched on. • Check if the power adapter is working properly. • Check if you’re using the correct power adapter. No sound or slight sound •...
  • Page 87 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.

  • Page 88: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications ˃ Technical Specifications Effects Digital Audio Signal Processing: 24-bit depth, 44. 1 kHz 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...
  • Page 89 Technical Specifications - Output: 1KΩ - FX Loop Send: 1KΩ - Headphones: 47Ω Input Level: - Input: -17.78dBu (Nominal); 14.5dBu (Max) - FX Loop Return: -17.78dBu (Nominal); 14.5dBu (Max) - Aux In: -17.78dBu (Nominal); 20dBu (Max) Output Level: - Output: -11.76dBu (Nominal); 26.25dBu (Max) - FX Loop Send: -17.78dBu (Nominal);...

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