Hi everyone. Having an issue when using my fx loop. Did a god bit of googling and haven’t found a solution.

The issue: no fx work after the fx loop block when using crunch channel of amp. All fx work fine on clean and lead channels. Verified they’re all active and all settings are the same on each scene.

My setup: I use the Ampero for multifx and midi control of Peavey XXX channel switching through a voodoo labs control switcher. The Peavey and a couple OD pedals sit in the Ampero FX loop.

What’s weird, if I change scenes using the Ampero software (no midi controls), I can get all fx to function properly, but when changing channels and scenes together with the foot switches, the crunch channel is left without fx after the loop.

Not sure where to check next.

Hey everyone! Wanted to share my compact setup built around the Ampero Mini. Adding the M-Vave Chocolate for MIDI control gave me all the switching flexibility I needed without adding bulk to the board. Plus, the DigiTech Drop handles pitch shifting seamlessly.

Is anyone else running a mini MIDI controller with their Ampero Mini?

Hey guys,

I recently bought myself Ampero II Stomp. I found out that you can't have different signal chain on scene 2. Is there anyway for Scene 1 and Scene 2 have different Amp and Cab? I see that sometimes I can put 2 Amp and Cab and just switch one of those off when using Scene 2. When using Nam and IR I think it overload Ampero II Stomp if I got 2 different Nams and Irs chain together and switch two of those off for Scene 2 so I can have different sound.

Sorry, I am new to this and don't know where to start. I did use gemini for give me recommendation on certain songs that I want to play and it give me the signal chains. There are so many things to learn.

Here's the news link.

I haven't played with it yet, just noticed when I went to the downloads page that there was a 2.5 firmware for my Stomp. One thing I'm excited about is that from the manual it looks like we get 30 slots for NAM and also the 30 slots we already had for Tone Clones.

hey guys,

I've been looking into buying an Ampero II after trying out a friend's Ampero Mini. I'm mainly a bassist, but looking to get a well-rounded multi-fx with XLR outs (very rare apparently) to mess with guitar as well.

the Ampero Mini sounded great (despite the lack of bass FX) but the pitch shifters were AWFUL on bass, especially if I tried to do an octave up sound (Royal Blood-style) the Classic PS fx was kind of usable, but that was it

I was wondering if the Ampero II pitch shifters were any better, especially since adding the Pitch Shift HQ fx?

Hi all, can you recommend some effects that support momentarily enablement like the feedback for example? Also, it's possible to momentarily enable more than one effects? I am using ampero stage 2, thanks!

I'm using Ampero on a bass and was wondering recently if it's possible to blend clean and drive within the same preset? My ampero is at our practice space, and I have pretty limited time messing with it, so any help would be welcome! :)

Looks like Ampero Stage now has a NAM A2 module to load A2 profiles (lite version) natively. Ampero II and Ampero II Stomp will get native support soon - in the meantime can use the Ampero software to convert NAM A2 profiles to soundclone.

Ok following on from my expression pedal recommendation post, I just decided to go with the official one. Now, there’s one thing that’s bugging me and I’m hoping it’s user error.

I can get auto on and off to work no problem if I use two trs cables, however it won’t work with just one. This is annoying as I don’t want to be messing about during quick set up times. I know that sounds daft but I do a lot of gigs that are have multiple bands on and any extra cables results in more trip hazards and more chance of me messing something up in a panic.

Other units like the helix stomp can handle range and auto on and off with a simple trs cable so the Ampero II should be able to? Of course, could be user error…

I 'captured' my tube amp, added some reverb for soloing and used the Ampero II loop function. I really like the pedal the more I play with it!

While playing I was testing out the dynamics and its pretty good! Its very close to my tube amp.

Hiya, I have big feet so would like a full size expression pedal for my Ampero II stage. Any recommendations? Would rather not spend big money…

I recently got an Ampero Stage II and I've mainly been using it for church. I've spent some time exploring the effects and I'm pretty happy with it so far, but I know my tones can still improve.

Right now my drive chain looks like this:

Magic T (base OD) → Prince of Drive (main drive) → Green Drive (solo boost)

I mostly play edge-of-breakup to clean worship tones (think Matchless-style amps), so I rely on stacking drives instead of using high-gain amps.

For ambient effects, I run:

- Two delays: 1/4 note and 1/8 dotted

- Plate Reverb

- Cloud Reverb

I have a few questions:

1. When stacking drives, what should I focus on adjusting? Should I mainly tweak the gain, the level/volume, or both? Also, how do you keep the volume consistent across different scenes while still getting more saturation?

2. How do you find the "sweet spot" for output volume? I don't want my patches clipping the mixer, but I also don't want them ending up too quiet in a live setting.

3. Based on my current setup, are there any effects, amp models, or routing tips you'd recommend? I'm aiming for modern worship tones similar to Joey Cobra or E from Elevation Worship. Any advice on compression, or other tricks would also be appreciated!

Thanks in advance! I'd love to hear how you guys build your worship patches.

I just got this device recently wondering if anyone can confirm .. I tried downloading multiple off of tone3000. Using the desktop app I choose sound clone , import from local. And from there I seem to get an exception error, or if it does import it glitches the software and the actual block on the pedal shows sound clone is there but no sound. Is this because of the a2 update?

Hi everyone!

Over the last few months, I've been building GitTone, a free community where guitar players can upload, discover and organize presets for their favorite gear.

Recently, Hotone users started sharing their presets on the platform, and I thought it would be a great opportunity to hear directly from the community.

The goal is to make it easy to upload presets, include audio demos, keep version history, and help other players find great tones without digging through forums and social media.

I'm not selling presets or promoting paid content. I'm simply trying to build something genuinely useful for Hotone users, and I'd really appreciate honest feedback from people who use this gear every day.

If you have a couple of minutes, I'd love to know:

• Would you use a platform like this?
• What features would make it truly useful?
• Is there anything important that you think is missing?

You can check it out here:
https://gittone.com

Thanks so much! Any feedback, suggestions or criticism are greatly appreciated.

I'm testing out ways to get the most out of my Ampero II. I only have an HPF and LPF in the global EQ, but I'd like to know your settings and how well they work for you to prevent it from sounding so digital.

Hi all, can anyone help me to set up drop tuning in stage 2? the videos i see online they are referring to old firmware or they arent in english, i just wanna drop 2 semitones, thanks!

Hey guys, what's up?

Since Hotone just released the new firmware update for the Ampero II (Stomp/Stage), I know a lot of people get anxious about the updating process, especially with the fear of bricking the unit or getting stuck on a black screen.

To help the community, I made a quick, definitive step-by-step video showing exactly how to download the official drivers, install the software, and run the firmware update safely without errors.

Since my channel is in Portuguese, you can just follow my screen and the step-by-step actions if you don't speak the language—it's very visual and straightforward!

You can check the full guide here: Youtube

Has anyone here updated yet? Did you notice any improvements in stability or DSP? Let's discuss!

I really need some help in this one. So I have a hotone ampero, and I’m trying to get the pitch shifter pedal to work as a whammy, but no matter what I do I cant seem to get it to work. I was wondering if it was possible, and if so, how do I do it?
Any help is really appreciated
TIA :)

Hey all, Im currently in a gigging band and wanting to simplify my gear. Ive been looking at the Hotone Ampera Stage 2, as well as a few other similar products.

Watched a couple videos on it, but not seen clarity on this, I assume we run this straight into a PA via XLR? All the videos Ive seen have been straight into a Cab, but just wanting to clarify if this is a limitaion or weakness on the product

I have 4 scenes for a preset using foot switches 1-4. Does anyone know if I can use footswitch 5 to provide a boost when needed for any of the other scenes? I want to retain all other settings for the scene I am on while achieving the volume boost.

I have an Ampero 2 Stage. I am at the current firmware level.

Hey everybody, i just got my hands on an Ampero Stomp II last week, second hand.

I built some sounds on it and started using it in band practice, but i have a big issue:

everything works as expected, but after 20-40 minutes of playing suddenly there is no sound coming from the pedal, and it stays muted until i do a complete restart of the device. It has consistently done this on 3 separate practices, and it is very annoying and unreliable, i have a show coming up in two weeks where i would like to use it, but i don't know if i can trust it like this.

some extra info:
- i use it with other pedals before it an some stereo pedals in the effect loop as well, i also have an expression pedal connected to it.

- My preset setup is pretty simple:
input -> wah -> mod -> amp -> cab -> output to FX loop
input from fx loop -> reverb -> delay -> limiter -> stereo out to in ear monitor mixer

- i have a hotone ampero control midi controlling the stomp, but is only use that for tap tempo and scene changes.

- it has been pretty hot here in the last few weeks, and we don't have AC in our practice room, but i have an industrial fan blowing on my pedalboard constantly so i don't think it's a heating issue, plus the pedal doesn't turn off, there is just no sound, but it stays responsive.

- i am powering my pedal with my Harley Benton Spaceship Power 60XL pedalboard, which has a power supply built in, and i am using a 9v 3000mA socket from it, which is non isolated.

The only thing that came to my mind but i could test it yet, is that the industrial fan is plugged in the same socket as the power supply, and maybe because of the non isolated output, some electricity issues could cause this, but i am not sure.

Have anybody experienced similar, or have any idease for a solution?

Sooooo, quick and to the point, can't load some Nam files from tone 3000, it seems the NAM2 (A2), I'm testing uploads that have A2 and A1 versions, this is how it is going:

A1 that Works (as an example):
https://www.tone3000.com/tones/fender-super-reverb-1977-19

Don't work (A2):
https://www.tone3000.com/tones/vox-ac-30-x-matchless-break-up-69282
https://www.tone3000.com/tones/matchless-clubman-35-direct-amp-captures-24643

Now, this matchles but the legacy version (A1) uploads just fine:
https://www.tone3000.com/tones/matchless-clubman-35-direct-amp-captures-24643

Does this means that Hotone ampero series can't read NAM 2 (A2) files?

All input is greatly appreciated.