Hotone Ampero II Stage Multi-Effects Guitar Processor

Guitarists often struggle to carry bulky pedalboards and amps while maintaining studio-grade tone. The Hotone Ampero II Stage solves this by packing a complete rig into a compact, stage-ready floor unit. With tri-core DSP power, it delivers 460+ effects, amp and cab models, and a 5-inch touchscreen for intuitive control.

Who is it for

This processor is ideal for performing musicians, session players, and home studio enthusiasts who need versatile, high-quality guitar tones without the weight and complexity of traditional setups. Whether you play rock, metal, blues, or ambient, the Ampero II Stage adapts to your style.

Main features

• Tri-Core DSP architecture with 24-bit AD/DA conversion and up to 127 dB dynamic range for pristine sound quality.
• 460+ effects including 87 amp models, 68 cab models, 100+ pedal models, and 60+ Hotone original effects.
• 12 simultaneous effect modules with flexible routing and stereo looper (60 seconds mono, 30 seconds stereo).
• 5-inch dynamic touchscreen (800x480) with intuitive drag-and-drop editing.
• 11 assignable footswitches with LED halos for real-time control.
• Comprehensive I/O: instrument input, XLR/TRS combo mic/line input, balanced main outs (XLR and TRS), stereo FX loop, MIDI IN/OUT, and USB Type-C for audio interface and re-amping.
• 300 user presets and support for 2048-point IRs (50 factory, 200 custom slots).

Specifications

• DSP: Tri-Core (1x ARM Cortex-A7, 2x SHARC ADSP-21574)
• AD/DA Conversion: 24-bit, 128x oversampling
• Dynamic Range: Up to 127 dB
• Effects Library: 460+ effects (87 amp models, 68 cab models, 100+ pedal models, 60+ Hotone original effects)
• IR Support: 2048 IR sample points, 50+ factory IRs, 200 custom IR slots
• Simultaneous Effects: 12 effect modules
• Looper: Stereo, up to 60 seconds (mono), 30 seconds (stereo)
• Display: 5-inch dynamic touch screen (800 x 480 resolution)
• Footswitches: 11 assignable footswitches with LED halos
• Instrument Input: 1x 1/4" TS
• Mic/Line Input: 1x XLR/TRS Combo
• Main Outputs: 2x 1/4" TRS Balanced, 2x XLR Balanced
• FX Loop: Stereo Send/Return (2x 1/4" TRS)
• MIDI Connectivity: MIDI IN/OUT (5-pin DIN)
• USB Interface: USB 2.0 Type-C (Audio Interface, Re-amp, Firmware)
• Power Requirement: 9V DC, 1.8A (center negative)
• Presets: 300 user presets

Tips

Use the USB audio interface to record directly into your DAW or re-amp dry tracks through the Ampero II Stage for endless tone experimentation. Assign the footswitches to toggle effects, switch presets, or control the looper for live performance flexibility.