HoTone Ampero II Stage | Tones & Overview
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- Опубліковано 6 чер 2024
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00:00 - Intro
01:16 - Hardware Overview
02:07 - Basic Preset
04:02 - Touch Sceen Editing
05:20 - Adding Fx
06:00 - 2290 Delay
06:35 - Pitched Delays
07:37 - Amp Options
08:35 - 5150 Model
09:35 - Globals
10:57 - Editor
12:35 - Amp & Cab
13:12 - 140 Plate
14:48 - Mod
16:34 - Comp
17:12 - Drives
18:32 - Delay
22:41 - Mark IV Model
25:10 - Ambience Delay
26:26 - SLO Model HQ
28:10 - Recto
29:38 - Vox
30:36 - Cloud Verb
31:31 - My Favourite Things
33:24 - Some Complaints
34:02 - Conclusion
I'm an old man(68)....been playing my whole adult life.On the road, local in bars and clubs.....ALWAYS used tube amps(Boogie). Never used any of the modelers out there. Almost everything about them goes WAY over my head....I had to "retire' from gigging due to back issues, can't even pick up my Boogie combos anymore! Changed over to Quilter(Superblock US), and really like the sound. Never thought I'd ever say that...and it seems that the digital modeler's sounds, tone and total lightweight convenience is getting better and better. It's a new reality that more and more players are embracing. It just blows me away...I don't have money to try the new stuff, but I love watching yours and others videos on all the new equipment out there! You do a great job, Leon! Keep it up!
Sell your Boogies (or one) and try some new stuff.
It could be that you like the sound of the Quilter Superblock because it is actually a 'traditional' (solid state) guitar amp, and not a digital modeller ;) Th three sounds are created through analog tone control circuits ;)
just sell what you haven't been using and try some new stuff.
@@martijn_yt Yes....I am aware that the Quilter is analog solid state, not a digital modeller. I was using the clean channel of my Boogies with pedals, and was drawn to the warm sounds of the Quilter, at a greatly reduced weight.
Still nothing beats the original, Ive been buying modellers and keep on coming back to amps. Modellers satisfied my clean tones but when using their crunch it's just lacking of bite no matter what I do.
Checked this out awhile back. Looks like my best option now that you've reviewed it. Thanks so much! It's on my wishlist for sure!😎🎸
Ordered mine! I'm sold! Thanks Leon!!!
Your channel ALWAYS has the most honest, practical and informative equipment reviews. Thanks for another great review!
I appreciate that!
Finally a in depth review!!! Thank you! Great work!
I have the Hotone Ampero OG and felt in love instantly, but i need the Ampero II Stage now 😂
They've leveled up hey
That was fire! Very good sounds
Very nicely designed unit. Love the layout and the separate stomp buttons.
Thanks for shedding light on this Unit Leon! Gonna go check one out 🤘🎸
Great playing. The Ampero II sounds fantastic.
Like the rack sims, looks like a good unit. Another slick video Leon
Hotone have stepped up there game and It sure has a lot to offer at that price point. Thanks for the demo Leon
Been a fractal user for years ,but got to say this sounds awesome 👍🏻🎸😎
it's so beautiful!!! it looks like something straight out of star wars!!!
Finally a decent in depth and pro review. Thanks man!
As always I appreciate the time and effort for the video. I’m making the change over to small travel rig… the sounds are right there and the fact that you can make scenes and assign the control buttons is really great and opens up alot of live uses.
Great video. Love the tones. Fantastic playing. Would have loved to hear vocals through it. Maybe another video for that? As for me, I've got the Pod Go and I'm happy with it. Having the expression pedal on it is a big plus. Good luck with your channel.
Thanks a lot, Leon!!! You are one of the best YT channels about Modellers (maybe my favorite channel). Cheers from Mexico!!! 🇲🇽
Thanks mate!
@@LeonToddJust got mine Thursday and it's definetly the best sounding modeller i have played! I hope this doesnt seem dumb but i was hoping you could point me in a direction to see how to download the updates and setting up the editor because there is no videos that i have found.
Great Rush Hemispheres chords there starting at 16:00 great review and overview. Keep it up.
Great demo by a great player !
Pretty cool unit. Loved the light under the logo giving visual feedback for the expression pedal. Great video! Would love to hear the Two Notes Opus included in the amp modeling included in the shootout as it's my choice for amp modeling.
Great review
Gorgeous looking multi fx
5 scenes is very cool, that would cover 98% of my needs on individual songs!
Grabbing one for fun. Cheers for the video mate
Enjoy it!
Wow. $700 USD. Hotone continuously updates their gear. Best time EVAH to be a guitarist. Thanks Leon and Best Regards and Best Wishes!
EXCELLENT...Thank you very much!!!
very nice review so far..i love this multi fx.
Thanks!
Awesome bit of kit for the money can’t go wrong
I'd love a FM9 but this is so much less money and sounds damn good. Great demo Leon 💯
Just got one of these today, good info. I am really glad I watched this. Just sent back a profile player for lack of immediate options(even when stacked) Iridium will be next but if I can get the kind of gain out of this it is a keeper cause Iridium (unless X0 is just distortion mostly. Have a good one out there thnx again. Rock on!
This thing sounds killer
What I really appreciate is how they have learned from their predecessors' missteps or missing features, especially in the editor. The Helix, for example, can't access global settings in the editor except for the eq. And like you, I think they did a stellar job with the footswitches. The tones may not match up with Fractal, but they are credible to say the least. Very nice job.
Global setting access is important. Even Fractal does not offer this on lower tier offerings. Shame. I returned my $1845 FM9 for that reason and the atrocious UI. Tones were great tough. I did not like the Ampero II other then the cleans. Are the dirties that much better on this one? They sound good in this demo. At home, on the II, it sounded fizzy and thin.
Great demo. Hotone continues to impress. I own the OG Ampero and it sounds really good overall. As I just use it at home, I don't need much more features but if I was a gigging musician, thia new unit would be an instant buy.
I’m not really a modeler guy but have been very interested the last four years. I honestly think this thing does some of the best rhythm tones I’ve heard in a modeler.
Do like I do and buy BOTH. You will find they are both different but each has it's purpose. At home, nightime, quiet, headphones...modeler all the way, especially for cleans. I can also use a modeler and my tube and pedals all together if I want to- helps spread out the sound just space the cabs by 10 feet or so. Really full sound. At home, buy a $20 bluetooth adapter so your cell phone and backing tracks or PC laptop can play through your home stereo.
That thing actually seems real nice. I like the adjustable lighting and the overall look of it. Plenty of logical routing options, top-level effects, and just the right size. The editing software options are very nice as well. I was gonna go with a FM3, but this thing actually has my attention!.
Also, I think it's time to start throwing some Winger in the demos👍
Blind Revolution Mad!
FM3 is better- especially the new one. The UI however is not as easy. I have had both- the older Ampero II and Fractal FM9. Fractal will just be overall pro level. The II IMHO got a bit fizzy. Cleans were good. Touchscreen was nice. It won't be as reliable. $700 is too much. Get the FM3 MKII Turbo- buy some pre-made presets and be done with it.
Really liking the Stage so far. Only had it a few days but so far it's really impressive. The Mac/PC software is great and easy to navigate too. I've been having some fun with my PRS Custom 24 Piezo going into both inputs and using the Parrarel template and then putting different effects on each input. Pretty fun...especially if you like creating some Ambient sounds. Stage has Looper with Undo/Redo, Drum machine. Total Home Run
Hi, please how many individual output you can use? I need two separtly out for mic and guitar and than third to samples and click. Is it possible? Thanks Jan
@@honzapastor It can't do all that. It has 2 inputs in the back. One strictly for a Guitar or Bass and the 2nd Input can do another instrument or Mic. To do all the stuff you want to do would take a Mixer with more than 2 inputs. Look into this Mixer- Pyle PMX466, 6-Channel DJ Controller Sound Mixer w/ DSP 16 Preset Effects. I got it for under $100 bucks and it's great. Even has some effects to put on the vocals.
@leontodd, having a few more videos of the A2S would be awesome! :)
Always love your gear reviews Leon. The 2290 sounds good, but I’ll stick with my FM9 and the 2290P of course.
I have just bought this unit... I will copy your preset because I am new in this new digital direction. Thank you so mutch...
Hope you enjoy it!
Totally agree with where the input should be!! I got the Ampero mini the other day and no sound was coming out!! The first input is for the ext foot switch lol the guitar input was second one in!! So I’m with you on this one!!👍👍👍
Great video as always!. I wonder if you can change parameters per scene like what line 6 does.
good day! thank you for your review! I recently purchased this processor and would like you to demonstrate in your next video a detailed use of the OTG function, and the ability to broadcast audio from the processor to the streaming platform directly. Thank you for your video!
Impressive! When it comes to modeling devices, Leon seems to have the info and opinions I trust the most because he spends the most time diving into the tones and features of all the top hitters. I can tell from his enthusiasm with the Stage, that it’s a unit I should consider. I’m eager to try one! Thanks, Leon! 🤘🤘
I’ve had Fractal FM3, HX Stomp, UAD pedals… on balance, I’ve never felt so happy about a gear. Ampero Stage is just awesome, fun, convenient, easy to use!
Great Vid bro. If you had the cash to get this or the quad Cortex which would you get?
This sounds incredible. Not completely sold on its processing power, but soundwise it's legit.
Nice demo. It sounds good. I did not care for the dirty tones on the Ampero II. Is this much better?
Would you take this over a Fractal FM3 Mk II Turbo which is $400 more- sometimes $100 off? How is the PC Editor?
Seems really nice especially at that price point 👍
Good morning 🇨🇦🤘🏼
Morning!
*THAT SOUND AWESOME! THE AMPS HAVE TONS OF UMF!*
Great video mate! What guitar are you using on this video?
That was a superb demo - Hotone are a favorite of mine - and you clearly enjoyed discovering the great sounds. I tried the Ampero Silver Ltd but the OD sounds put me off. Does this one respond to guitar dynamics the way a real tube amp does? Previous I didnt FEEL or recognise MY guitar thro the Ampero and I love to control OD with GTR volm/tone...thnx
Thanks for the great demo. Can i ask, if you would not have any multieffects machine, and you had to choose between the hotone stage or a secondhand fractal fx 8, what would be your choice?
For use at home and practice space, playing just for fun and have a good time.
Hey leon, amazing video! I got a question: if you choose to have some footswitch to recall scenes and other to turn on or off some effects (as you did) can you use the other footswitch to go in stomp mode and turn on or off other fx while in scene mode? And if you press again that footswitch the unit goes in patch mode or recall the scenes? Thank you!
Sounds pretty good! Also looks good in a Space 1999 sort of way!
Yeah the amps sound good and there's some killer fx in there!
I thought the same thing as far as its aesthetic. It really reminds me of how early 2000's video games portrayed the future. Looks really cool.
Great playing and review Leon.. I have the Ampero 2 Stomp. I like it but the lack of a mix parameter in all of the flangers, phasers, all but one chorus, and general modulation effects is a big drawback for me. You get it in the delays and reverbs but not in most any of the modulation effects. Also, no update for the 2 Stomp yet. And ….. I’ve emailed them for support over 3 weeks ago and no answer. Then I tried another email and cannot get their link to tech support to even work.
The units sound good and have “some flexibility” but customer support is key !
Also, still cannot find the Stage for sale anywhere in the US ???
Thanks
Hey man! Been looking for a review of this since last week and you're the first review in english, you have my sub!
My question is and i'm not sure if i have missed it but does scene mode also allows you to change different parameters and effects per scene? Or is it just the effects turned on/off?
Awesome, thank you!
Thanks for the video, very useful! I love your playing and that really helps watching the videos. Could you give an opinion for the Ampero 2 Stage comparing to high end products like kemper/qc for live performance and studio recording? Do you believe is a viable solution for mid budget guitarists? Or something that will buy now change later . I know an answer for this question has to take a lot into account, such as where do you play, sound quality for music and what do you actually want from the unit. But for the simplicity let's say you play small-medium gigs, and record wise demos or even keep one great sound for somethings in a album or single.
This will absolutely hold it's own as a live rig or for recording. Great price too.
Just got mine yesterday and it’s a great piece of equipment. What im missing is that you can save the effects with settings. Hope this will come wich an update ✌️
Good day, dear Leon!
Amazed by your production, there would be two topics which would be very interesting for the "modern" guitarist:
a) reamping with amp modellers like the new hotone Ampero II stage
b) midi automation for live situation with such modellers 😀
Maybe you can help here out with some tutorials? 🤘🏻😉
Greets
Great review!
Thanks 👍🏻
Thanks for watching!
Dude... It is killer... I got mine about a week ago.. sounds absolutely sick and so damn easy to dial in.. The editor still needs some work, and the app just needs to be updated to work in landscape mode for using with a tablet.. but other than that, they nailed it.
Incredible! Thank you for that! One question please, does this run 2 stereo amps in parallel?
Yes
Great playing 🎸 as always damn that 😮 thing sounds great 👍🏻
Awesome video!!!
Please do those follow up and shootout videos, let's see what this pedal is capable of🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
Hi LeonThank you for very nice review! so I have one question about the vokal line. how do that work and is it any good ? I live im Denmark and we 6 to 8 weeks delevery on this one😞
im really in doubt about of ordering it. it look like a solid product,
thank again
cheers
Danny
If they did a magnatone amp. they would have something no one else has yet. Nice Demo LEON as yours always are!!!
Just have Slash show up and play for you 😂
+1 for Hotone (and the whole Sonicake group) to remember that people exist outside USA. I literally just got the Stomp 2 for 400 USD (a very good price in my country). For comparison, FM3 roughly cost 2000 USD, and the HX Stomp, 1000 USD. Amazing tones as always Leon.
Thanks for the overview! I've been waiting for one for a bit so I appreciate you get this video out!
in maybe a separate video if possible. Can you compare it to the ampero 2 stomp? I recently bought the stomp before the stage was announced and one of the things I was considering with it was getting more switches for it as it feels really limited. Also in terms of CPU between the two is the Ampero 2 Stage have more CPU power than the 2 stomp or is it a similar situation with HX stomp and its XL variant where its the same CPU power? Also are you able to export patches from the stomp and bring them over to the stage?
Thanks again!
You cannot export patches from stomp. CPU is the same but the software is better optimised thus, allowing slightly more processing power. Cheers
Hi Leon. I was wondering how come the bass is at 0 on your mark IV model. Are you simply using the graphic EQ for that. The patch sounds so good but didn’t think it would with having no bass?. Cheers
Hey Leon! Does the Ampero looper have a "Once" feature for the stop? Where it plays out the remaining of the current loop playing and then stops? Or only the one hard stop option?
Sounds good, somehow you dial out the "crispy high end" that exists in so many modeler demos! The wall wart pays off ihn time, I believe it is exactly why those of us with vintage Rocktron racks aren't getting hit with PS recapping issues like the vintage Yamaha racks.
Nice review! I'm wondering if I could use it as a vocal/guitar pedalboard. Does it come with vocal harmonies by "reading" the guitar chords...? Can't find this info anywhere, even wrote directly to Hotone... Thank you!
It's a beautiful little thing. How free is the signal path? Can you put, like, 2 amps wherever you want?
did they fix the noise issue from the previous unit? bought one ampero II and was super noisy. bought another to verify and sent them both back. even with the gate they were unusable (though they sounded great to me in videos)
Looks like something they pulled out of the Death Star
Total storm trooper vibe going on
Oh don't say that ...that just adds an extra layer of me wanting one 😂 I ❤️the Empire
Impressive, most Impressive...
Nerd alert!!
@@jhonpasquez6145 lol self confessed
sounds pretty good love the functionality of it is it a Fractal no but it’s damn good for what it does and sounds good.
Hello Leon, greetings from Brazil... On the Ampero II Stomp there is a slight sound cut between changing presets. Has the problem been solved in this unit or does this gap still exist? Thank you.
looks tempting, nice review and great guitar playing! I'm on the fence between Fractal FM3, Boss GT1000 or this Ampero 2 ... all within the same price range ... thoughts on best bang for the buck and best UI? Plus as we near 2025, brand new models could be released ... who knows ...?
How do you like the Ampero 2 stage compared to the St. Rock Amperium Live? I already have an Ampero 2 stomp and disappointed it didn't get the scenes of the Stage, and really feel like the modeling on the St. Rock is probably even better.
Your thoughts are appreciated.
U used the Axe8 a lot. How good is this thing in comparison to the ax8 and can you use the stage to droptune or is it better to use a digitech drop?
Hey Leon. Ive been using a AmpliFire 3 button at home since the day it was released, its gotten banged around and just overall not being user friendly to just get the tones ive had gotten before and of coarse they arent going to help repair any issues. I only play at home, the AMPERO II seems like the best option for a replacement for me would you agree? I honestly like the over delayed chorus laden 80's tones so they sound good when its just me jamming out.
I recently got my Katana MKII to connect to the tone studio but Im only really getting LOUDNESS tone out of it and i want that AA tone that sounds real.
The 80s rack style stuff in this is awesome
Really wanted to hear more of it with the stock cabs. I'd love one of these units that I don't have to fuck about with third party IR's, but you're doing mostly your IR. Show us the sounds the unit makes by itself.
Time to see is Leo Gibson has a video on the Latency of this unit!
Hey Leon great review you got right there! How would you compare it sound wise to the amperium live? In user interface I understand this is miles ahead, but in sound?
The Amperium captures are really good and there's a lot more boutique choices for high gain on the Amperium. This is pretty solid though.
Sounds glorious, perfect price point, feature packed, just the right size for floor and desktop use. Has the thick sound of a Fractal Modeler, and an excellent UI and Desktop Librarian/Editor, 8x8 USB audio functionality and variable sampling rates from 44.1kHz to 192kHz. It looks like they really listened to what Users want and need. If my HX Stomp dies, it is highly likely I would replace it with this Modeler. Does it have a VST Plugins?
How's the 60 cycle hum on this? I'm finding it debilitating on the Boss GT-1000 Core, the noise suppression doesn't eliminate it when playing (only when not playing).
Hi Leon, first version of Stomp 2 had a problem with switching the tuner (when you hold a tuner button, always before turning on the tuner Ampero switch the preset what was choosen), pitch effects were really creepy - not usable, especially String shifter (something like Transpose function on Kemper) was unposible to use live. Is it better on this version ? Thank you
I shall investigate!
Can the Amparo 2 Stage send programme change commands via midi out to switch channels on a Mesa Boogie Crown 3?
if you have the time, what is the intelligent pitch shifting? Does it have that or is it just detuned? What is the harmonizing situation that this units offers can you do a third above and a third and fifth above? Does it give you dual diatonic or is it just Detune.
Great demo!
I have a question, maybe you have a video and I missed it but if cost was not an issue what would be your choice for personal demo recording when away from home? I have a large (I hate to call it this as it is mine from the before times a "Boomer Rack") rack with some very nice sounding gear and recently added an Axe-FX III mostly to provide some additional flexibility effect wise and I am very impressed. As a former legend in my own mind from the 80's I compare the sounds of potential gear to what I use in my rack, TC 1210, Song Bird, PCM 70s, H3000, etc. with a couple of pre/power amp combinations. I really don't want to compromise the sounds so ideally it would be a unit that have the sound quality of a full blown 80's rack able to capture Huff, Landdau, Luke and with a bit of Lynch thrown in. I would prefer XLR outputs but not a deal breaker, the tri stereo chorus needs to "set the mood" and it would be a big plus having the ability to run the equivalent of reverb and delay in parallel. The topping on the triple scoop banana split sundae would be the ability to mix back in the dry signal at the end of the signal chain...... not to much to ask is it????
Love the channel content....
Mike
That's all the best rack gear! Immaculate taste.
I'd just use an FM3 or FM9 in that scenario. Plugins and a laptop would be fine, as would this
@LeonTodd Thank you Leon, 😊
Leon, do you feel as if the unit's usable DSP might not be adequate for most users or is there more than enough?
Thanks. Which sample rate did you use for tbe recordings?
Look you make everything sound good..but how would you rate the amp tones say against Fractal or Line6
This was really helpful. I could use some more clean examples. You know like the ones we like, 80's sounding lush toys. But overall, I loved it. Probably going to get me one of these.
Will do!
*YO Todd, do the amp/cabs on the Ampero II Stage have that GURTH-WOMP THING to it??! Whereas it really sounds a bit sterile over youtube, almost like it lacks bottom end warmth.* ....I think its ONLY 1 mic per cab IR, that might be what I am not hearing after playing with Neural DSP. Yeah I could add another instance but they really need to just put more power under the hood and add a BUTTON inside the CAB section, if we so want (x2) MIC's.
I'm very curious about this unit. The data points on this unit are sick and sound is always my first priority along with intuitive functionality. I'm also looking at the FM3...but I like the ampero tones
FM3 is clearly better in many ways and capabilities- just less fun UI. I've had both. FM9 is next level- dual amp capable.
Been looking for an amp modeling unit for a while might give this a swing
Is the unit still unusable when changing things on the editor. The Ampero 2 stomp has a quirk/drawback where you can’t use the physical unit whilst using the editor, it’s one or the other. Is that still the case with this new unit?