Interface

Ampero is designed to be simple and intuitive so you can just start playing. The straight-forward user interface features a 4-inch 800 x 480 touch screen with dynamic color display and three quick accessknobs for hands-on parameter tweaking. Ampero is incredibly easy to set up and program.

Technology

Advanced CDCM HD and F.I.R.E. Modeling Systems

Driving Ampero is Hotone’s innovative CDCM HD (Comprehensive Dynamic Circuit Modeling High Definition) and F.I.R.E. (Field Impulse Response Enhancement) system. Built on Hotone’s powerful XTOMP platform, acclaimed Binary series, and breakthrough VStomp Amp virtual plugin, the new-gen CDCM HD & F.I.R.E. system showcases Hotone’s new high-shelf circuit modeling methods.

Mainstream modeling methods are generally based on static state circuitry modeling or “black box” theory, which just “come close” to the modeled sound. CDCM HD & F.I.R.E. employs a complex system based on dynamic feature modeling. In this matrix, the technology “rebuilds” the entire circuitry using modeled electronic components, resulting in a tone that is vivid, accurate and expressive. More than that, the new system enhances the relationship between amps and PA systems, delivering a realistic feel and response you’ve never before experienced on digital gear.

Core

Ampero is powered by a huge dual-DSP platform running Hotone’s proprietary CDCM HD & F.I.R.E. modeling system.

• Main Processor - Analog Devices® SHARC®* series

A powerful Analog Devices® 4th gen SHARC®* series DSP is dedicated to the audio engine. Compared to XTOMP, this processor features increased performance and hardware-based audio processing accelerator modules, which makes it easy to handle multiple XTOMP-grade high quality effect algorithms.

• Co-processor - NXP® RT series

The NXP® RT series crossover co-processor runs on the ARM® Cortex®-M7 core. The co-processor not only helps processing audio streams, but also powers the touch screen display, USB I/O, and other functions.

Features

✪ Compact, easy-to-use amp modeler & effects processor

✪ New-gen CDCM & F.I.R.E. modeling system ensures high end tonal expressiveness and realistic playing experience

✪ Powerful, upgraded dual DSP-powered platform ensures excellent sound quality

✪ 24-bit signal processing, up to 120dB S/N ratio

✪ 4-inch 800 x 480 sharp color touch screen with instant control

✪ 18V DC high voltage power supply for huge dynamic range

✪ USB port for firmware upgrading, loading/editing/managing effects/IRs via free Mac/PC software or for use as an USB audio interface

✪ 244 effects based on stunning XTOMP effects library

✪ CDCM HD & F.I.R.E. modeling effects including:

- 64 amp models

- 60 cab models

- 100+ legendary pedal models

- Next-gen mic position and microphone type simulations

- User custom IR loader with 3rd party IR support

✪ 50+ Hotone original effects (incl. high quality drive/dynamic/filter/mod/delay/reverb models and more)

✪ 198 presets

✪ Built-in drum machine with 100 patterns

✪ Built-in looper with max. 120 seconds recording time

✪ 4 assignable footswitches with halo LEDs

✪ Built-in expression pedal

✪ Authentic stereo output processing

✪ Line, XLR and headphone I/O for various connection needs

✪ MIDI IN and EXP2 jack for connecting external controllers

✪ Road-ready, light-weight aluminum casing

I/O

Ampero pulls together every I/O port you need for basically any performance scenario:

- 1/4” (6.35mm) guitar input with input mode switch, ready for electric, acoustic and even keyboard instruments

- 1/8” (3.5mm) aux in

- A pair of 1/4” (6.35mm) stereo line outputs

- A pair of XLR stereo outputs with ground lift switch

- 1/4” (6.35mm) TRS expression pedal jack

- 5-pin MIDI in jack

- 1/8” (3.5mm) headphone output

- USB port for editing presets, managing user IRs, upgrading, using as a USB interface and more