USER'S MANUAL For Firmware V1.0 DESIGN INSPIRATION The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
Contents Welcome · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 Notice · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 Definitions · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2 Panel · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2 Getting Started· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 Main Display Screen and Device Lock Screen · · · · · · · · · · · 4 Using the Screen · · · ·
1 Welcome Thank you for purchasing a Hotone product. Please read this manual carefully to get the most out of your Ampero One. Please keep this manual to use for further reference. Notice Please read this manual carefully. It contains information regarding the proper use of this product and other important information. Warning • Do not open the casing or attempt to modify the product or power supply. Hotone will not be responsible for product damage or bodily harm should the product be tampered with.
2 Definitions Module Ampero One supports the simultaneous use of up to 9 effects. Each is called an “effects module”, or simply “module”. There are several effects available in each module. Parameter Variables that determine the application of an effect are called “parameters”. If we imagine each module as a separate effect pedal, then each parameter would be a knob on that pedal. Patch The ON/OFF status of each module and the parameter settings are stored in units called “patches”. These are your “tones”.
3 Panel 6 7 EXP 2/CTRL (FS 4/5) INPUT 6. EXP2/CTRL : 1/4” TRS input, for connecting an external expression pedal. Perfect for Hotone Soul Press or Bass Press. 7. INPUT: 1/4” mono input connection for guitar or other instrument. 8. AUX IN: 1/8” stereo input for connecting external devices (phone, MP3 player) for practice and jamming. 9. PHONES: 1/8” stereo output for connecting headphones. 8 9 AUX IN PHONES 11 10 10 R 12 USB OUTPUT L(MONO) 10.
4 Main Display Screen and Device Lock Screen When Ampero One is turned on it will display the main screen, as shown below: 6 7 8 10 9 11 12 1 3 4 2 5 5 5 1. Current patch number 2. Current patch name 3. Patch selection back button 4. Patch selection forward button 5. Quick Access parameters (Quick Access Para) controlled by touch screen (or main knob). Press and hold the parameter name to change the parameter you’re controlling. See page 10. 6. CTRL/EXP gives you access to control settings.
5 Ampero One Tools Ampero One is equipped with some great tools to expand your playing experience: a tuner, drum machine, looper, and expression pedal. TUNER In default mode, pressing left and middle footswitches together will open the tuner. In tune Exit tuner Pitch sharp Pitch flat Indicates the current note name Adjusts the pitch calibration Selects tuner mode On the upper part is a scale that indicates your pitch. Left of center is flat, and right of center is sharp.
6 Ampero One Tools LOOPER In default mode, pressing footswitch 2 and the CTRL footswitch together will open the looper menu.
7 Ampero One Tools EXP Pedal You can either use the built in expression pedal (EXP 1) or connect your own (EXP 2) to control various Ampero One paramaters. Some of Ampero One’s preset patches have been set up to use the built in expression pedal. These can be used without any further setup. For more on expression pedal settings. See page 11. To turn the built in expression pedal on, press the pedal all the way forward so it clicks.
8 Customizing Your Ampero One Press a square to select that module, then use the on/off button to turn that module on or off. Press EDIT to enter the module edit menu. You can also use the main knob: turn it to select a module, then press and click it to turn the module on or off. Press and hold the knob to enter the module edit menu. Press another square (or turn main knob to select a square and press) to insert into the selected position: Current FX shows the effect on the current module.
9 Customizing Your Ampero One CTRL Use the control settings to determine the CTRL footswitch and Quick Access Para targets, setup the expression pedal parameters, and calibrate the expression pedal. Remember that all the control settings will change as you change patches. If you switch patches or turn Ampero One off before saving your changes, the changes will be lost. Make sure to press SAVE on the upper right of the display screen to save your settings.
10 Customizing Your Ampero One Quick Access Para This menu allows you to set the parameter targets for the three Quick Access Paras under the current patch. The parameter targets can also be the effects parameters of the current effects module, patch volume and patch tempo. Use MODULE to select the target module. If you don’t want the quick access para on, select OFF to turn its function off.
11 Customizing Your Ampero One • Module/Tap Target Use the Module/Tap Target menu to select which modules of the current patch will be controlled by the CTRL footswitch: The 9 Ampero One effects modules are listed in the panel, with yes and no below each module to show if the CTRL footswitch is activated or not. In the example image above, FX1 and FX2 are controlled by the CTRL footswitch, whereas the AMP module is not.
12 Customizing Your Ampero One - Expression Range Under the Expression Range option, you can set the expression pedal expression range and sweep curve. There are four adjustable targets to change these settings. In the selection panel, MIN X (X standing for 1-4 controllable targets) represents the lowest range value. This is the value the pedal will have when pushed all the wayup. MAX X represents the highest range value, when the pedal is pushed all the way down.
13 Customizing Your Ampero One - Calibrate The Calibrate option helps you calibrate your expression pedal. It is important to calibrate the expression pedal if you find the sweep has very little or too much change in the effect you’ve set. Press Calibrate on the selection panel, and these instructions will appear: Then, strongly press the pedal toe down and press NEXT. The calibration will be set, and this message will appear: Press BACK to return to the previous menu.
14 Customizing Your Ampero One SAVE In the SAVE menu, you can save the changes your made to your effects parameters, control information, and other editable targets.
15 Customizing Your Ampero One I/O Set the global input/output levels and modes in the I/O menu. Adjust the optimal Input Level for the instrument or other input you’re using. Adjustable range is from -20dB to +20dB. Default is set to 0dB. No Cab Mode is for connecting to instrument amplifiers without changing saved presets. Turning this on will bypass the CAB module for Ampero’s L/R output channels ignoring preset settings. You can apply different settings on L/R output channels for different scenarios.
16 Customizing Your Ampero One EXP 2/FS You can also connect external footswitches to EXP2/FS jack for further control. This menu allows you to set up the working mode of EXP 2/FS jack and the functions of external footswitches. The menu includes MODE, FS4 TAP, FS5 TAP, BANK SEL MODE. Select a mode from EXP (connect to expression pedal), Single FS (single footswitch controller) and Dual FS (dual footswitch controller).
17 Suggested Setups Here are some common setups to get the most out of Ampero One. Using with your instrument and amp Plug your instrument into the Ampero One instrument INPUT jack, and run a cable (or two) from the OUTPUT(s) to your amplifier(s). If you have one amp, run the cable from the left output. For best results, turn off the AMP and CAB modules on Ampero One.
18 Suggested Setups Amp Modeler / Effects Processor MENU / VALUE VOLUME CTRL Ho l d r fo TAP tuner looper ●/ 1/2 speed reverse / Connecting your mixer, interface, headphones, and other equipment Connect Ampero One’s outputs to your mixer or audio interface’s corresponding inputs. If you want to send a mono signal out, use Ampero One’s left output channel. To prevent damage to your equipment, make sure the mixer or interface channel’s volume is muted before making ANY connections.
19 Suggested Setups Connecting to your computer as an audio interface Connect a USB cable (not included) from Ampero One to your computer. For PC systems, you’ll need to set up the driver. Ampero One is plug and play for macOS. Run line out cables to your monitors, or use headphones.
20 Included Software Connect Ampero One to your computer and access the free software to manage your Ampero One device, adjust tonal settings, transfer files, update firmware, restore settings, and upload third party IR files. Ampero One software is compatible with Windows and macOS platforms. Log on to www.hotoneaudio.com/support to download the free software.
21 Effect List Effect Models List FX1, FX2, FX3 (71) Dynamic (9) FX Title Description Comprosso Based on the legendary Ross™ Compressor Comparoma 4 Blue Sustainer Squeezer Affinity Boost Beefy Boost Pristine Boost FET Boost Enhancer Acoustic Refiner AC Sim Parameters & Ranges Sustain (0~100) Controls the compression amount Output (0~100) Controls the effect output volume Based on the Keeley® C4 4-knob compressor* Sustain (0~100) Controls the compression amount Attack (0~100) Controls how soon
22 Effect List Effect Models List Dynamic Basso A special envelope filter (a.k.a. touch wah) designed for bassists, provides a natural, smooth sound full of analog feel Toucher A wide ranged envelope filter (a.k.a.
23 Effect List Effect Models List Bit Krusher Ring Mod Green Drive Yellow Drive Swarm Drive Super Drive Mix (0~100) Contols the wet/dry signal ratio Krush (0~100) Controls the downsampling rate Provides bitcrushing/sample reducing effect with musical fashion Bit (0~100) Controls the bit depth Hi Cut (0~100) Controls the high cut amnount Lo Cut (0~100) Controls the low cut amount Mix (0~100) Contols the wet/dry signal ratio Freq (0~100) Controls the modulation frequency A ring modulator for creating int
24 Effect List Effect Models List Direct Touch Big Pie Face Fuzz Bend Fuzz Black Tail Plustortion Smooth Dist Governor Crunchist Purple Plexi Panama Lead Bass Crusher Gain (0~100) Controls the gain amount Tone (0~100) Controls the tone brightness Volume (0~100) Controls the effect output volume Harmonics (Off/On) Switches extra harmonics on/off Sustain (0~100) Controls the gain amount Based on legendary Electro-Harmonix® Big Muff Pi®* Tone (0~100) Controls the tone brightness fuzz/distortion pedal V
25 Effect List Effect Models List Solid Steel A bass drive with rich, solid sound and flexible tonal range Gain (0~100) Controls the gain amount Tone (0~100) Controls the tone brightness Volume (0~100) Controls the effect output volume Mode (Normal/Scoop/Edge) Selects from 3 different modes: Normal: Neutral mode /Scoop: Mid-scooped mode/Edge: A mode with boosted highs Blend (0~100) Controls the wet/dry signal ratio Modulation(22) Aozora Chorus Based on legendary Arion® SCH-1* stereo chorus pedal, prod
26 Effect List Effect Models List Pulser Based on a BBD-based blue vibrato pedal, producing natural analog vibrato sound Grand Vibrato Based on the legendary huge ensemble chorus pedal born in late 1970s (vibrato mode), producing rich, shimmering vintage analog vibrato tone Shiver A classic vibrato effect with wide adjustable range Shiver T A special vibrato with touch-sensitive dynamic depth control 90 Phaser Based on legendary MXR® M101 Phase 90* Green Phaser Based on a legendary 2-knob green
27 Effect List Effect Models List Custom Trem A custom tremolo with 4 different waveforms and super wide tonal range Depth (0~100) Controls the tremolo depth Rate (0~100) Controls the tremolo speed Volume (0~100) Controls the output volume Color (0~100) Controls the effect tone Shape (Sine/Triangle/Square/Sawtooth) Selects from sine/triangle/square/sawtooth tremolo waveforms Bias (0~100) Controls the waveform offset amount Sync (Off/On) Switches Tap Tempo sync on/off AMP(63) Clean(14) Tweed Lux Based
28 Effect List Effect Models List Glacian Clean Based on Bogner ® Shiva* (20th Anniversary version, Ch1) Dr. 38 Clean Based on Dr. Z® Maz 38 Sr.
29 Effect List Effect Models List Emperor Drive Based on Matchless™ Chieftain 212 combo* (dirty tone) Dr. 38 Drive Based on Dr.
30 Effect List Effect Models List Hot Kitty Drive Messe IIC+ 1 Messe IIC+ 2 Messe IIC+ 2 Soloist 100 Crunch Marshell 800 Pendragon Drive Fryman B1 Fryman B2 Glacian Drive Marshell 900 Dizzle VH B Dizzle VH S Engle Saga 1 Engle Saga 2 Powerengle Lead Fryman HB Fryman HB+ Eddie 51 Soloist 100 Lead Messe IV Lead 1 Messe IV Lead 2 Messe IV Lead 3 Tangerine R100 Gain (0~100) Controls the amp pre gain Presence (0~100) Controls the amp presence Based on Mesa/Boogie® Mark II C+™ (Lead channel) with Master (0~1
31 Effect List Effect Models List Rector Dual V Based on Mesa/Boogie® Dual Rectifier® (CH3, vintage mode) Rector Dual M Based on Mesa/Boogie® Dual Rectifier® (CH3, modern mode) Dizzle VH+B Dizzle VH+S Boger XT Blue V Boger XT Blue M Boger XT Red V Boger XT Red M Based on Diezel® VH4* (CH4, blue version) Based on Diezel® VH4* (CH4, silver version) Based on Bogner® Ecstasy* ("Blue" channel, Vintage mode) Based on Bogner® Ecstasy* ("Blue" channel, Modern mode) Based on Bogner® Ecstasy* ("Red" channel, Vi
32 Effect List Effect Models List Acoustic(2) Volume (0~100) Controls the output volume Tone (0~100) Controls the tone brightness Balance (0~100) Controls the tone control balance; Acoustic Preamp 1 turn to 0 to disable tone control EQ Freq (0~100) Controls the EQ center frequency from 90Hz to 1.
33 Effect List Effect Models List Tweed Lux 1x12 US Studio 1x12 Ace 20 1x12 UK G12M 1x12 Voxy 2x12 Emperor 2x12 Jazz Twin 2x12 Black Twin 2x12 UK Green 2x12 Tweed Super 2x10 Boutique 2x12 Baseman 2x12 Superb 2x12 Match Twin 2x12 Superstar 2x12 Freedom 2x12 Black Custom 2x12 Twin Rock 2x12 Bluesky 2x12 Baseman 4x10 UK Lead 4x12 UK Trad 2x12 UK Modern 4x12 UK Green 4x12 Eddie 4x12 Rector 4x12 Boger 4x12 Engle 4x12 Urban 4x12 Soloist 4x12 Tang 4x12 Hiway 4x12 UK Black 4x12 The Way 4x12 Dumbell 4x12 Dizzle 4x1
34 Effect List Effect Models List Adam 4x10 Ampage 4x10 Worker 4x10 Hacker 4x12 Ampage 8x10 Dreadnought 1 Dreadnought 2 Orchestal Jumbo Hum Bird Auditorium Classical Mandolin Fretless Bass Double Bass User IR (71-80) Name OFF Dyn 57 Dyn 58 Dyn 421 Dyn 16 Dyn 112 Dyn 609 Con U67 Con 87A Con U87 Rib 121 David Eden®* 4x10" bass cabinet Ampeg® SVT-410HE* 4x10" bass cabinet SWR® Workingman's* 4x10" bass cabinet Hartke®* 4x12" bass cabinet Ampeg SVT-810E* 8x10" bass cabinet Factory Acoustic Cab(10) Dreadnought
35 Effect List Effect Models List EQ(7) FX Title Description Guitar EQ 1 Equalizer designed for guitars Guitar EQ 2 Bass EQ 1 Equalizer designed for basses Bass EQ 2 Equalizer designed for basses Para EQ 4-band parametric EQ with low/high shelving filters suitable for any instrument Parameters & Range 125Hz (-50~+50) Boosts/cuts the frequency band 400Hz (-50~+50) Boosts/cuts the frequency band 800Hz (-50~+50) Boosts/cuts the frequency band 1.
36 Effect List Effect Models List Graphic EQ V-EQ Sweetie Recaller Pure Eko Analog Eko Ekopress 80 Mag Eko Tube Eko Ekopress 900 10-band graphic EQ suitable for any instrument Based on the 5-band EQ module on Mesa/Boogie®* amps DLY(20) Based on the legendary 3-knob BBD analog delay pedal with "REPEAT RATE" control Based on legendary Electro-Harmonix® Deluxe Memory Man®* Produce pure, precised delay sound Produciing warm delay sound with analog feel Based on Maxon® AD80 Analog Delay* (early MN3005 ver
37 Effect List Effect Models List Ping Pong A ping-pong delay producing stereo feedbadk bounces back and forth between left and right channels Multi Head A multi tap delay that simulates a huge 4-head tape echo machine Slapback Simulates the classic slapback echo effect Vintage Rack Reproduces the sound of a vintage 1980's rack-mount delay machine with slightly sample-reduced feedback Sweep Eko Producing a delay effect with sweeping filter modulated repeats Trem Eko Producing a delay effect with
38 Effect List Effect Models List Lofi Eko Ring Eko Ekoverb Producing a delay effect with lo-fi'd repeats Mix (0~100) Contols the wet/dry signal ratio Feedback (0~100) Controls the feedback amount Time (20ms-4000ms) Controls the delay time Bit (0~100) Controls the effect bit depth Krush (0~100) Controls the effect downsampling rate Sync (Off/On) Switches Tap Tempo sync on/off Trail (Off/On) Switches effect trail on/off Producing a delay effect with ring modulated repeats Dly Mix (0~100) Contols the d
39 Effect List Effect Models List Sweet Space Shimmer Mix (0~100) Controls the wet/dry signal ratio Pre Delay (0ms-100ms) Controls the pre delay time Decay (0~100) Controls the reverb decay time Produces a modulated reverb effect that is lush and sweet Lo End (-50~+50) Controls the effect low frequency amount Hi End (-50~+50) Controls the effect high frequency amount Trail (Off/On) Switches effect trail on/off Mix (0~100) Controls the wet/dry signal ratio Pre Delay (0ms-100ms) Controls the pre delay tim
40 Effects List Drum Machine Rhythms Type 4 Beat Rhythms Rock Funk Jazz Blues Latin DESIGN INSPIRATION Number 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 Name 4-Beat 1 4-Beat 2 4-Beat 3 4-Beat 4 4-Beat 5 4-Beat 6 4-Beat 7 4-Beat 8 4-Beat 9 4-Beat 10 Roots Classic Rock Pop Rock Slow Rock Rock Shuffle Rock Ballad Punk New Wave Hard Rock Metal Funk Funk Rock Electro Funk Soul R&B Jazz Big Band Fusion Swing Dixieland
41 Effects List Drum Machine Rhythms Type Latin Electronic World Various Beat Metronome DESIGN INSPIRATION Number 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 Name Latin Rock Latin Dance Hip Hop Trip Hop Techno Break Beat Drum n' Bass Waltz Polka March 6/8 March Army March Mazurka Musette Ska New Age World 3/4 Beat1 3/4 Beat2 6/8 Beat1 6/8 Beat2 5/4 Beat 6/4 Beat 7/4 Beat 9/8 Beat 10/8 Beat 11/8 Beat Metronome 1/4 Metronome 2/4 Metro
42 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 • Make sure your cables are connected properly. • Make sure the volume knob is adjusted properly. • When the expression pedal is used for volume control, check it’s position and volume settings. • Check the effects module volume settings.
