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  USER’SMANUAL DESIGN INSPIRATION The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
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  Welcome Thank you for purchasing a Hotone product. Please read this manual carefully to get the most out of your Ampero. Please keep this manual to use for further reference. DESIGN INSPIRATION…

• Page 3: Table Of Contents

  Contents Notice Customizing your Ampero Suggested Setups Definitions Edit Using with your instrument and amp Panel Patch Edit Menu Connecting to your amp’s RETURN or Power Amp (Loudster) INPUT Getting Started Module Edit Menu Connecting your mixer, interface, headphones, and other equipment…

• Page 4: 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.

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  • Never place candles and other burning objects on top of the Ampero. Doing so could cause a fire. • Ampero is a precision device. Do not apply excessive force to the switches and other controls. Do not expose the unit to strong impact or drop it.

• Page 6: Definitions

  The ON/OFF status of each module and the parameter settings are stored in units called “patches”. These are your “tones”. Use patches to recall, edit, and save your favorite tones. Bank A set of 3 patches is called a “bank”. Ampero has a total of 66 banks, including 33 editable player (user) banks and 33 factory banks (F01-F33), which can be adjusted by not saved. DESIGN INSPIRATION…

• Page 7: Panel

  Panel 1.Display Screen: Displays Ampero’s current status. Use the touchscreen to select effects, edit patches, and make tone adjustments. 2.Volume Knob: Adjusts the overall volume of all output connections. 3.MENU/VALUE Knob (Main Knob): Turning or pressing this knob allows you to change menus and adjust parameters.

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  15. UNBALANCED OUTPUT: Unbalanced 1/4” TS stereo output connections to amplifiers or other equipment. For mono output, use only the left unbalanced output. 16. USB: USB 2.0 Type-B connects to your computer for use with Ampero software, or as a USB audio interface.

• Page 9: Getting Started

  Getting Started 1. Connecting your Device Plug your guitar in to the Ampero input jack and run a cable from UNBALANCED OUTPUT L to your amp. Please remember: (1) Keep your amp volume down. (2) Connect your cable to the amp’s FX Loop Return if it has one.

• Page 10: Main Display Screen

  Main Display Screen When Ampero is turned on it will display the main screen, as shown below: 1. Current patch number 2. Current patch name 3. Patch selection back button 4. Patch selection forward button 5. Effects parameters controlled by quick access knobs. Pressing the parameter name allows you to change the parameter you’re controlling.

• Page 11: Using The Screen

  • If the object selected is a parameter, you can use the main knob to adjust the parameter value. Pressing the main knob again will take you back to selection mode. Reminder: The details of Ampero’s use and programming may slightly vary under certain operational circumstances. Please read this manual carefully to get all the necessary information.

• Page 12: Ampero Tools

  Ampero Tools Ampero is equipped with some great tools to expand your playing experience: a tuner, drum machine, looper, and expression pedal. TUNER In default mode, pressing footswitch 3 will open the tuner. Intune Exit tuner Pitchsharp Pitchflat Indicatesthecurrentnotename Adjuststhepitchcalibration Selectstunermode On the upper part is a scale that indicates your pitch.

• Page 13: Drum

  Selects a drum rhythm Controlsdrummachineoutput Controlsdrumspeed Quick access knob 1 scrolls between genre styles. Ampero has 100 drum styles. See page 75. Quick access knob 2 adjusts the drum tempo, ranging from 40BPM-250BPM. Quick access knob 3 adjusts the drum volume from 0-99.

• Page 14: Looper

  Ampero Tools LOOPER In default mode, pressing footswitch 3 and the CTRL footswitch together will open the looper menu. Exit looper Currentlooperstatus Record/playtime Reverseon/offswitch Record/playprogressbar 1/2speed on/off switch Clearallrecordeddata Nextpatch Previouspatch Controlslooperrecording level Switcheslooperposition Controlslooperplaybacklevel (pre/posteffects) The progress bar at the top will be shown in red during recording and overdubbing. It will be shown in green in play mode.

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  Ampero Tools Looper operation and status modes: Operation Function/Status LED Color (FS 3) LED Color (CTRL) On with no data Stop None None Stop Stop Flashing green Flashing green Tap footswitch 3 when there’s no data Record Steady red None…

• Page 16: Exp Pedal

  You can either use the built in expression pedal (EXP 1) or connect your own (EXP 2) to control various Ampero paramaters. Some of Ampero’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.

• Page 17: Customizing Your Ampero

  Edit your patches to get the tone you want. Remember that turning the modules on/off and adjusting parameters will change the current patch. If you switch patches or turn Ampero off before saving your changes, the changes will be lost.

• Page 18: Patch Edit Menu

  Turn Quick Access Knob 3 to change effects Edittheselected module The menu is made of ten icon squares representing Ampero’s nine effects modules and a volume module. The signal chain is ordered like this: FX1 (select one)-FX2 (select one)-AMP (amp simulator)-NR( noise reducer)-CAB (cabinet simulator)-EQ (equalization)-FX3 (select one)-DLY (delay)-RVB (reverb) FX1, FX2, and FX3 will hold effects of your choosing.

• Page 19: Module Edit Menu

  Customizing Your Ampero Module Edit Menu Current patch number Go back to patch edit menu Entersavescreen Effectslist Previousmodule Nextmodule Slidetocheckavailableeffects Taptoturnthemoduleon/off Taptoselect Taptoseeotherparameters Taptoseeotherparameters (appearsonlywhenmorethan (appearsonlywhenmorethan 3parametersareavailable) 3parametersareavailable) Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3 Use the module control panel to edit or turn the current module on/off.

• Page 20: Control Settings

  Use the control settings to determine the CTRL footswitch and quick access knob 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 off before saving your changes, the changes will be lost.

• Page 21: Current Settings

  Customizing Your Ampero Current Settings Pressing Current Settings allows you to see the CTRL footswitch function for the current patch, the quick access knobs targets, and the expression pedal target. CTRL Settings Use the CTRL Settings menu to assign a function to CTRL footswitch or select which modules of the current patch will be controlled by the CTRL footswitch.

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  .Use the Module/Tap Target menu to select which modules of the current patch will be controlled by the CTRL footswitch: The 9 Ampero 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, FX2 and AMP modules are controlled by the CTRL footswitch.

• Page 23: Tap Tempo And Tap Divide

  Customizing Your Ampero Tap Tempo and Tap Divide To use tap tempo function you can: (1) Hold the footswitch when Module/Tap or EXP 1 On/Off function is assigned to CTRL footswitch (2) Assign Tap Tempo function to CTRL footswitch When in Tap Tempo, the footswitch LED will turn blue and will flash with the tempo set. Set the tempo by repeatedly tapping the footswitch. This tempo will apply to the delay time and other effects with adjustable speed parameters.

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  Customizing Your Ampero You can also opt to use tap divide rather than time-based tempo. The default tap divide is set to quarter notes (1/4). Tap divide values in relation to their musical beats are shown below: Beats (Quarter note as 1)

• Page 25: Quick Access Knobs

  Customizing Your Ampero Quick Access Knobs This menu allows you to set the parameter targets for the three Quick The effect the current module is using will show up in the center of the Access Knobs under the current patch. The parameter targets can also be selection panel.

• Page 26: Exp Settings

  Customizing Your Ampero EXP Settings From this menu, you can control the settings of or calibrate your built-in or external expression pedal. Here, EXP 1 refers to the built-in pedal, and EXP 2 refers to your external expression pedal. • EXP 1 Settings There are four options within this menu: Target, Expression Range, Volume Range, and Calibrate.

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  Customizing Your Ampero — 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 way up.
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  Customizing Your Ampero -Volume Range When the built in expression pedal is off, it continues to work as a volume pedal for Ampero. Under the Volume Range option, you can set the volume pedal range and sweep curve. Same as Expression Range section, MIN and MAX represent the lowest/highest volume range value. The MIN and MAX range is 0-100, and the MIN value can be greater than the MAX value.
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  Customizing Your Ampero Press BACK to return to the previous menu. If the calibration fails, this message will appear. Press Then, strongly press the pedal toe down and press NEXT. Then press the pedal all the way down and press NEXT.

• Page 30: Save

  Customizing Your Ampero SAVE In the SAVE menu, you can save the changes your made to your effects parameters, control information, and other editable targets. It is very important to save the changes you made to your tone and control settings!

• Page 31: Global

  Use the GLOBAL menu to set Ampero’s global functions, including I/O and MIDI channel settings. You can also return to factory settings from this menu. Global settings will affect Ampero’s overall working status. These will override any other settings made to your patches. Any changes made in Global setting will be automatically saved and immediately operational.

• Page 32: I/O

  (Line). Use the instrument line out for connecting to amplifiers or other effects equipment. Use the line output for connecting to mixers or audio interfaces. No Cab Mode is for connecting to instrument amplifiers without changing saved presets. Turn this on will bypass CAB module for Ampero’s all outputs ignoring preset settings.

• Page 33: Footswitch

  Customizing Your Ampero Footswitch Use the footswitch menu to setup the way Ampero’s four footswitches work independently and together with each other. The menu includes FSX TAP and FSX HOLD (X from 1-4 refers to footswtiches 1, 2, 3, and CTRL).

• Page 34: Midi Channel

  Customizing Your Ampero MIDI Channel This menu allows you to set up Ampero’s MIDI channels, ranging from Omni (all channels) to Channels 1-16. Default is set to Omni. See page 80. DESIGN INSPIRATION…

• Page 35: About

  Factory Reset Use this menu to perform a factory reset. Remember, resetting Ampero will delete all of your saved changes and personal settings. Once it is executed, it cannot be undone, so please back up your settings before performing a factory reset.

• Page 36: Suggested Setups

  Using with your instrument and amp Plug your instrument into the Ampero instrument IN jack, and run a cable (or two) from the unbalanced OUT to your amplifier(s). If you have one amp, run the cable from the left output.

• Page 37: Connecting To Your Amp’s Return Or Power Amp (Loudster) Input

  Connecting to your amp’s RETURN or Power Amp (Loudster) INPUT Connect the unbalanced outputs to your amp’s FX Loop Return input or post amp input. If you have one amp, run the cable from the left output. For best results, turn off the CAB module on Ampero. DESIGN INSPIRATION…

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  Suggested Setups DESIGN INSPIRATION…

• Page 39: Connecting Your Mixer, Interface, Headphones, And Other Equipment

  Connect Ampero’s balanced or unbalanced outputs to your mixer or audio interface’s corresponding inputs. Use the balanced outputs for optimal signal to noise ratio. If you want to send a mono signal out, use Ampero’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.

• Page 40: Connecting To Your Computer As An Audio Interface

  Connecting to your computer as an audio interface Connect a USB cable (not included) from Ampero to your computer. For PC systems before Windows 10, you’ll need to set up the driver. Ampero is plug and play for Windows 10 or later versions and macOS. Run line out cables to your monitors, or use headphones.

• Page 41: Using The Aux In Line

  Using the AUX IN line Connect a male-to-male 1/8” stereo cable from your audio source (phone or MP3 player) to Ampero’s AUX IN jack. This line will be unaffected by Ampero’s internal effects. Note: if you are running a mono line out, you will only hear a mono version of your AUX source.

• Page 42: Included Software

  Included Software Connect Ampero to your computer and access the free software to manage your Ampero device, adjust tonal settings, transfer files, update firmware, restore settings, and upload third party IR files. Ampero software is compatible with Windows and macOS platforms. Log on to www.hotoneaudio.com/support to download the free software.

• Page 43: Effects List

  Effect List Effect Models List Fx1, FX2, Fx3 (71) Dynamic (9) Description Parameters & Range FX Title Sustain(0~100) Controls the compression amount Comprosso Based on the legendary Ross™ Compressor Output(0~100) Controls the effect output volume Sustain(0~100) Controls the compression amount Attack(0~100) Controls how soon the compressor Comparoma 4 Based on the Keeley C4 4-knob compressor*…

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  Effect List Gain(0~100) Controls the gain amount Affinity Boost Based on famous Xotic AC Booster* pedal ® Volume(0~100) Controls the effect output volume ® Beefy Boost Based on famous Xotic BB Preamp* pedal Bass(0~100) Controls the low frequency amount Based famous on Xotic RC Booster* pedal ®…
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  Volume(0~100) Controls the effect output To use expression pedal as a wah pedal, assign Range as control target; Soul Press Based on Hotone Soul Press (WAH mode) you’ll hear the difference by switching the pedal on and moving back and forth Bass Press…
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  Hi Pitch(0~+24) Controls the lower pitch by half notes Low Pitch(0~-24) Controls the higher pitch by half notes Harmony Polyphonic pitch shifter/harmonizer based on Hotone Harmony Dry(0~100) Controls the dry singal level Hi Volume(0~100) Controls the high pitch volume Low Volume(0~100) Controls the low pitch volume…
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  Effect List Mix(0~100) Contols the wet/dry signal ratio Freq(0~100) Controls the modulation frequency A ring modulator for creating intresting inharmonic frequency Ring Mod spectra (like bells and chimes) Fine(-50~0~+50) Fine tune the modulation frequency by 1Hz Tone(0~100) Controls the tone brightness Overdrive/Distortion (22) Gain(0~100) Controls the gain amount Based on legenary Ibanez TS-808 Tube Screamer * overdrive pedal…
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  Effect List Gain(0~100)Controls the gain amount Tone(0~100)Controls the tone brightness ® ® Based on legendary Fulltone OCD * V3 overdrive pedal Force Drive Volume(0~100)Controls the effect output volume Mode(LP/HP)Selects from two sound characters: LP: Neutral mode with natural response HP: High Peak mode with more distortion Gain(0~100)Controls the gain amount Volume (0~100) Controls the effect output volume Tube Clipper…
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  Effect List Gain(0~100) Controls the gain amount Based on legendary ProCo™ The Rat* distortion Black Tail Filter(0~100) Conterclockwize controls the tone brigntness (early LM308 OP-amp version) Volume(0~100) Controls the effect output volume Based on MXR M104 Distortion +* , reproducing the legendary ®…
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  Effect List Gain(0~100) Controls the gain amount Tone(0~100)Controls the tone brightness A tight, thick, raw distortion inspired by the legendary «Brown Sound” Panama Lead Volume(0~100)Controls the effect output volume Tight (0~100)Controls the bottom resonance Gain(0~100)Controls the gain amount Blend(0~100) Controls the wet/dry signal ratio Based on a yellow bass overdrive pedal with wide tonal range Volume(0~100)Controls the effect output volume Bass Crusher…
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  Effect List Depth(0~100) Controls the chorus depth Based on the legendary huge ensemble chorus pedal Rate(0~100) Controls the chorus speed born in late 1970s (chorus mode), producing rich, Grand Choruium Volume(0~100) Controls the output volume shimmering vintage analog chorus tone Sync(Off/On) Switches Tap Tempo sync on/off Based on a legendary 4-button purple stereo chorus pedal, providing Liquid C…
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  Effect List Depth(0~100) Controls the flanger depth Jetter Classsic flanging effect that is rich and natural Rate(0~100) Controls the effect speed Classic flanging effect tuned for basses Jetter B Pre Delay(0~100) Controls the pre delay time Feedback(0~100) Controls the feedback amount A flanger with negative feedback, Jetter N producing «underwater»…
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  Effect List Sens(0~100)Counterclockwise controls the effect sensitivity Rate (0~100) Controls the effect speed A special vibrato with touch-sensitive dynamic depth control Shiver T Output(0~100)Controls the output volume Sync(Off/On)Switches Tap Tempo sync on/off Rate(0~100) Controls the phaser speed 90 Phaser Based on legendary MXR M101 Phase 90* ®…
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  Effect List Depth(0~100) Controls the effect depth Minivibe Based on Voodoo Lab Micro Vibe* ® Rate(0~100) Controls the effect speed Sync(Off/On) Switches Tap Tempo sync on/off Depth(0~100) Controls the effect depth Rate(0~100) Controls the effect speed Volume (0~100) Controls the output volume Based on legendary Shin-ei  Uni-Vibe * ®…

• Page 55: Amp

  Effect List AMP(63) Clean(14) Volume(0~100)Controls the amp pre gain ® Tone(0~100)Controls the tone brightness Tweed Lux Based on Fender Tweed Deluxe* (bright channel, 5E3 version) Output(0~100)Controls the amp output volume Volume(0~100)Controls the amp pre gain Presence (0~100) Controls the amp presence Output (0~100) Controls the amp output volume Baseman Norm Based on Fender ’59 Bassman * (normal channel)

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  Effect List Volume(0~100)Controls the amp output volume Bright(0~100)Switches extra brightness on/off Jazz Clean Based on the legendary“Jazz Chorus”solid state combo Bass(0~100) Controls the amp low frequency response Middle(0~100)Controls the amp mid frequency response Treble(0~100)Controls the amp high frequency response Gain(0~100) Controls the amp pre gain Emperor Clean Based Matchless™…
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  Effect List Gain(0~100)Controls the amp pre gain Pendragon Clean Based on Grindrod Pendragon PG20C* (Normal channel, bright off) ® Volume(0~100)Controls the amp output volume Bass(0~100) Controls the amp low frequency response Middle (0~100)Controls the amp mid frequency response Pendragon Clean+ Based on Grindrod Pendragon PG20C* (Normal channel, bright on) ®…
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  Effect List Volume(0~100)Controls the amp pre gain Tone Cut(0~100) Conterclockwise controls the tone brightness Master (0~100)Controls the amp output volume Voxy 30HW TB ® Based on VOX  AC30HW* (Top Boost channel) Bass(0~100)Controls the amp low frequency response Treble(0~100) Controls the amp high frequency response Char (Cool/Hot)Selects from 2 gain ranges Volume 1(0~100) Controls the output volume of CH1 Tone 1(0~100) Controls the tone brightness of CH1…
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  Effect List Gain(0~100) Controls the amp pre gain Presence (0~100)Controls the amp presence Output(0~100)Controls the amp output volume ® Superstar Drive Based on Mesa/Boogie Lone Star™ (CH2) Bass(0~100) Controls the amp low frequency response Middle (0~100)Controls the amp mid frequency response Treble(0~100)Controls the amp high frequency response Volume(0~100) Controls the amp pre gain Based on Marshall JTM45* (normal channel)
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  Effect List Volume(0~100) Controls the amp pre gain Marshell 50 Based on Marshall JMP50* (normal channel) ® Tone Cut(0~100) Controls the amp presence Master(0~100) Controls the amp output volume Bass(0~100) Controls the amp low frequency response ® Based on Marshall JMP50* (High Treble channel) Marshell 50+ Middle(0~100) Controls the amp mid frequency response Treble(0~100) Controls the amp high frequency response…
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  Effect List Gain(0~100) Controls the amp pre gain Fryman B1 Presence(0~100) Controls the amp presence Based on the famous“Brown Eye”UK-style boutique amp head (BE channel) with 2 different onboard switch combinations Master(0~100) Controls the amp output volume Fryman B2 Bass(0~100) Controls the amp low frequency response Middle(0~100) Controls the amp mid frequency response Based on Bogner Shiva* (20th Anniversary version, Ch2) ®…
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  Effect List Gain(0~100) Controls the amp pre gain Master(0~100) Controls the amp output volume Tangerine R100 Based on Orange Rockerverb 100™* (Dirty channel) ® Bass(0~100) Controls the amp low frequency response Middle(0~100) Controls the amp mid frequency response Treble(0~100) Controls the amp high frequency response ®…
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  Effect List Gain(0~100) Controls the amp pre gain Bass(0~100) Controls the amp low frequency response Middle(0~100) Controls the amp mid frequency response ® Ampage Classic Based on Ampeg SVT* bass amp Midrange(220Hz/450Hz/800Hz/1.6kHz/3kHz) Selects from 5 mid frequency ranges Treble(0~100) Controls the amp high frequency response Master(0~100) Controls the amp output volume Volume(0~100) Controls the amp output volume Ampage Flip…
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  Effect List Acoustic(2) V olume(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 1.6kHz EQ Q(0~100) Controls the EQ bandwidth EQ Gain Controls the EQ boost/cut amount Based on AER Colourizer 2* acoustic preamp with…
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  Effect List NR(3) All effects in this module are also available in FX1 and FX2 modules Smart Gate ® Based on famous ISP Decimator™* noise gate pedal Threshold(0~100)Controls the noise gate threshold Threshold(0~100)Controls the noise gate threshold Fast Gate A 2-mode noise gate with fast response Mode(I/II)Selects from two modes: Mode I: resopnds faster Mode II: responds smoother Threshold(0~100)Controls the noise gate threshold…

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  Effect List CAB/IR(70) All effects in this module (include user IRs) share the same parameters: Mic Type: Selects (or turn off) the different microphone simulations Volume: Controls the output volume Position X/Y/Z: Controls the mic mosition simulations; X/Y controls the microphone horizontal/vertical position, set X=Y=0 to set the microphone on axis; Z controls the distance between microphone and speaker cap FactoryCab(60) Description…

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  Effect List Emperor 2×12 Matchless Chieftain* 2×12″ cabinet ® Legendary «Jazz Chorus» 2×12″ cabinet Jazz Twin 2×12 ® Black Twin 2×12 Vintage Fender ’65 Twin Reverb* 2×12″ cabinet ® UK Green 2×12 Marshall 2550* 2×12″ cabinet Tweed Super 2×10 A custom Fender Tweed* 2×10″ cabinet ®…
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  Effect List Soldano * 4×12″ caninet ® Soloist 4×12 Tang 4×12 Orange PPC412* 4×12″ cabinet ® Hiway 4×12 ® Vintage Hiwatt SE4123* 4×12″ cabinet ® 1968 Marshall * 4×12″ cabinet UK Black 4×12 The Way 4×12 Vintage WEM * 4×12″ cabinet ®…
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  Effect List Jumbo Simulates a jumbo acoustic guitar Hum Bird Simulates the iconic «H-Bird» acoustic guitar Auditorium Simulates a GA type acoustic guitar Simulates a classical guitar Classical Simulates a mandolon Mandolin Fretless Bass Simulates a fretless acoustic bass Double Bass Simulates a double bass UserIR User IR (71-80)
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  Effect List EQ(7) Parameters & Range FX Title Description 125Hz(-50~+50)Boosts/cuts the frequency bands shown as above 400Hz(-50~+50)Boosts/cuts the frequency bands shown as above 800Hz(-50~+50)Boosts/cuts the frequency bands shown as above Guitar EQ 1 1.6kHz(-50~+50)Boosts/cuts the frequency bands shown as above 4kHz(-50~+50)Boosts/cuts the frequency bands shown as above Volume(0~100)Controls the output volume Equalizer designed for guitars…
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  Effect List 125Hz(-50~+50)Boosts/cuts the frequency bands shown as above 400Hz(-50~+50)Boosts/cuts the frequency bands shown as above 800Hz(-50~+50)Boosts/cuts the frequency bands shown as above Equalizer designed for basses Bass EQ 2 1.6kHz(-50~+50)Boosts/cuts the frequency bands shown as above 4kHz(-50~+50)Boosts/cuts the frequency bands shown as above Volume(0~100)Controls the output volume Band 1 (50Hz-400Hz) Controls the band 1 center frequency Q 1 (0.1-10) Controls the band 1 Q bandwidth…

• Page 72: Dly

  Effect List 31Hz(-12dB~+12dB)Boosts/cuts the frequency bands shown as above 63Hz(-12dB~+12dB)Boosts/cuts the frequency bands shown as above 125Hz(-12dB~+12dB)Boosts/cuts the frequency bands shown as above 250Hz(-12dB~+12dB)Boosts/cuts the frequency bands shown as above 500Hz(-12dB~+12dB)Boosts/cuts the frequency bands shown as above 10-band graphic EQ suitable for any instrument 1kHz(-12dB~+12dB)Boosts/cuts the frequency bands shown as above Graphic EQ 2kHz (-12dB~+12dB)Boosts/cuts the frequency bands shown as above…

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  Effect List ® Based on Maxon AD80 Analog Delay* (early MN3005 version) with Ekopress 80 great dynamics (due to 18V power supply) and slightly lo-fi’d repets Mag Eko Simulates solid-state tape echo sound Mix(0~100)Contols the wet/dry signal ratio Simulates tube-driven tape echo sound Tube Eko Feedback(0~100)Controls the feedback amount Based on Maxon  AD900 Analog Delay*,…
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  Effect List Mix(0~100)Contols the wet/dry signal ratio Feedback(0~100)Controls the feedback amount Time(20ms-4000ms)Controls the delay time A multi tap delay that simulates a huge 4-head tape echo machine Tone(0~100)Controls the effect tone brightness Multi Head Mode(1-12)Selects from 12 different head variations Sync (Off/On)Switches Tap Tempo sync on/off Trail (Off/On)Switches effect trail on/off Mix(0~100)Contols the wet/dry signal ratio…
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  Effect List Mix(0~100)Contols the wet/dry signal ratio Feedback(0~100)Controls the feedback amount Time(20ms-4000ms)Controls the delay time Sweep Depth(0~100)Controls the sweeping depth Sweep Eko Producing a delay effect with sweeping filter modulated repeats Sweep Rate(0~100)Controls the sweeping speed Swp Sync(Off/On)Switches sweeping Tap Tempo sync on/off Time Sync(Off/On)Switches delay Tap Tempo sync on/off Trail(Off/On)Switches effect trail on/off Mix(0~100)Contols the wet/dry signal ratio…

• Page 76: Rvb

  Effect List Dly Mix(0~100)Contols the delay wet/dry signal ratio Feedback(0~100)Controls the feedback amount Time(20ms-4000ms)Controls the delay time Ring Mix(0~100)Contols the modulation wet/dry signal ratio Ring Eko Producing a delay effect with ring modulated repeats Freq(0~100)Controls the ring modulation frequency Tone(0~100)Controls the ring modulation tone Sync(Off/On)Switches Tap Tempo sync on/off Trail(Off/On)Switches effect trail on/off Dly Mix(0~100)Contols the delay wet/dry signal ratio…

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  Effect List Mix(0~100)Controls the wet/dry signal ratio Decay(0~100)Controls the reverb decay time Plate Simulates the sound character produced by a vintage plate reverberator High Damp(0~100)Controls the high cut amount Trail(Off/On)Switches effect trail on/off Mix(0~100)Controls the wet/dry signal ratio Decay (0~100)Controls the reverb decay time Spring Simulates the sound character produced by a vintage spring reverberator Tone(0~100)Controls the effect tone brightness…

• Page 78: Drum Machine Rhythms

  Effects List Drum Machine Rhythms Number Name Time Signature Type 8-Beat 1 8-Beat 2 8-Beat 3 8-Beat 4 8-Beat 5 8 Beat Rhythms 8-Beat 6 8-Beat 7 8-Beat 8 8-Beat 9 8-Beat 10 16-Beat 1 16-Beat 2 16-Beat 3 16-Beat 4 16-Beat 5 16 Beat Rhythms 16-Beat 6…

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  Effects List Drum Machine Rhythms Number Name Time Signature Type 4-Beat 1 4-Beat 2 4-Beat 3 4-Beat 4 4-Beat 5 4 Beat Rhythms 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 Rock Ballad…
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  Effects List Drum Machine Rhythms Number Name Time Signature Type Funk Funk Rock Funk Electro Funk Soul R&B Jazz Big Band Jazz Fusion Swing Dixieland Blues Country Blues Folk Rockabilly Bluegrass Bossa nova Rumba Latin Samba Cha Cha Tango DESIGN INSPIRATION…
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  Effects List Drum Machine Rhythms Number Name Time Signature Type Reggae Beguine Latin Latin Pop Latin Rock Latin Dance Hip Hop Trip Hop Electronic Techno Break Beat Drum n’ Bass Waltz Polka March 6/8 March Army March World Mazurka Musette New Age World DESIGN INSPIRATION…
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  Effects List Drum Machine Rhythms Number Name Time Signature Type 3/4 Beat1 3/4 Beat2 6/8 Beat1 6/8 Beat2 5/4 Beat Various Beat 6/4 Beat 7/4 Beat 9/8 Beat 10/8 Beat 10/8 11/8 Beat 11/8 Metronome 1/4 Metronome 2/4 Metronome 3/4 Metronome 4/4 Metronome 5/4 Metronome…

• Page 83: Midi Control Information List

  Effects List MIDI Control Information List Comments Comments Value Range Value Range Bank MSB: Fx2 Module on/off: User Patch: CC 0=0, PC=0-98 0-63: off 0-127 Factory Patch: CC 0=1, PC=0-98 64-127: on Patch Volume AMP Module on/off: 0-100 0-127 EXP 1 0-127 0-63: off EXP 1 on/off:…

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  Effects List Comments Value Range MIDI Control Information List Looper Tempo 0-127 0-63: Half-speed Comments 64-127: Normal Speed Value Range RVB Module on/off: Looper Playback Status 0-63: off 0-63: Reverse 0-127 0-127 64-127: on 64-127: Normal Tuner on/off: Delete Loop 0-127 0-127 0-63: off…

• Page 85: Troubleshooting

  •Check if you’re using the correct power adapter. parameters, check to see if the expression pedal is set up properly. • Check your effects parameter setup. If effects are set to extremes, Ampero may only emit noise. No sound or slight sound •…

• Page 86: Technical Specifications

  Technical Specifications Digital Audio Signal Processing: 24-bit depth, 44.1kHz sample rate Input resistance: SNR: 120dB Instrument Input: E.GT: 1MΩ; A.GT: 4.7MΩ; LINE: 10kΩ Aux In: 10kΩ Effects: 242 Output resistance: Effects Modules: Total of 9 simultaneous Unbalanced Output: 3.2kΩ Patches: 198 (99 user patches, 99 factory patches) Balanced Output: 3.2kΩ…

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing a Hotone product.

Please read this manual carefully to get the most out of your Ampero.

Please keep this manual to use for further reference.

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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.

•To reduce the risk of hearing damage, do not use headphones at high volume for an extended period of time. Should you notice discomfort, discontinue use and see a medical professional immediately.

•Children using this product should be accompanied by an adult.

Environment

•Avoid using the unit in any of the following conditions that could cause malfunction:

—Extremely hot or cold places

—Near heaters and other heat sources

—Sandy or dusty places

—Places that are extremely humid or exposed to splashing water

—Places with lots of vibrations

Power Supply Safety

•Always use a DC9V center negative adapter. Use of an adapter other than that specified could damage the unit or cause malfunction and pose a safety hazard.

•Always connect the adapter to an outlet that supplies the rated voltage required by the adapter.

•When disconnecting the adapter from an outlet, always pull the adapter itself. Pulling the cable will cause damage to the unit. Make sure to separate the power adapter and store in a safe place.

•During lightning storms or when not using the unit for an extended period, disconnect the adapter from the outlet.

•Make sure your hands are dry when plugging in the adapter.

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Notice

Operation Safety

•Never put objects filled with liquids on the unit as this could cause electric shock.

•Never place candles and other burning objects on top of the RAVO. Doing so could cause a fire.

•Ampero is a precision device. Do not apply excessive force to the switches and other controls. Do not expose the unit to strong impact or drop it.

•Do not apply excessive force to the touchscreen or casing, which may cause malfunction.

•Do not place foreign objects (liquid or solid) into the product.

•The unit and power supply will become warm with extended use; this is normal.

Connections and Interference

•Turn off Ampero and all other connected devices before connecting any cables to it.

•Disconnect the power supply and other line connections before moving Ampero to another location.

•Ampero is designed to resist external electromagnetic interference, but may produce static in some cases of strong electromagnetic interfere (e.g. high power transformers or wireless TV/phone equipment). Turn off any nearby electromagnetic equipment when using, if possible.

•Like all digital devices, Ampero may experience malfunction and/or loss of data if exposed to strong electromagnetic interference. Please use caution.

Cleaning

Use a soft cloth to clean the panels if they become dirty. If necessary, slightly moisten the cloth. Never use cleansers, wax, or solvents such as paint thinner, benzene or alcohol.

Malfunction

•If the unit should malfunction, disconnect the AC adapter and turn the power OFF immediately. Then, disconnect all other connected cables. For: -Power adapter malfunction

-The unit or power supply emits an odor -Liquids or foreign objects entered the unit

-The unit has other obvious signs of malfunction (e.g. won’t turn on, knobs won’t work, won’t produce sound, etc.)

Prepare information including the model name, serial number, specific symptoms related to the malfunction, your name, address and telephone number and contact the store where you bought the unit.

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Definitions

Module

Ampero 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”. Use patches to recall, edit, and save your favorite tones.

Bank

A set of 3 patches is called a “bank”. Ampero has a total of 66 banks, including 33 editable user banks (P01-P33) and 33 preset banks (F01-F33), which can be adjusted by not saved.

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Panel

1.Display Screen: Displays Ampero’s current status. Use the touchscreen to select effects, edit patches, and make tone adjustments.

2.Volume Knob: Adjusts the overall volume of all output connections.

3.MENU/VALUE Knob (Main Knob): Turning or pressing this knob allows you to change menus and adjust parameters.

4.Screen Lock Button: Used to lock or unlock the touchscreen.

5.Quick Access Knobs: Use to adjust parameters on the lower part of the screen. Each knob will vary in function according to the parameter on the display.

6.Footswitch: Use to change patches, turn on/off effects, set tap tempo, etc.

7.Expression Pedal: Use to control the parameter of one or several effects, including output volume.

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Contents

8.EXP2: 1/4” TRS input,for connecting an external expression pedal. Perfect for Hotone Soul Press or Bass Press.

9.Input Mode: Selects between input modes optimized for different instruments.

a.E.GT: Electric guitar or bass

b.A.GT: Acoustic guitar or other acoustic instrument c.LINE: Keyboard or synthesizer

10.INPUT: 1/4” Mono input connection for guitar or other instrument.

11.BALANCED OUTPUT: Balanced stereo XLR output connections to mixer or audio interface. For mono output, use only the left balanced output.

12.GND LIFT Switch: Turn the GND LIFT switch ON to cut off the ground connection of the two XLR connectors (Ground Lift) to avoid noise caused by the Ground Loop. Turned OFF, the XLR line will be ground normally.

13.AUX IN: 1/8” stereo input for connecting external devices (phone, MP3 player) for practice and jamming.

14.PHONES: 1/8” stereo output for connecting headphones.

15.UNBALANCED OUTPUT: Unbalanced 1/4” TS stereo output connections to amplifiers or other equipment. For mono output, use only the left unbalanced output.

16.USB: USB 2.0 Type-B connects to your computer for use with Ampero software.

17.Power Switch: Turns power on/off.

18.MIDI IN: Standard 5-pin MIDI IN for connecting a MIDI controller. Perfect for Hotone Cybery.

19.Power Supply Connection: Power supply input (18V DC center negative).

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Getting Started

1. Connecting your Device

Plug your guitar in to the Ampero input jack and run a cable from UNBALANCED OUTPUT L to your amp. Please remember:

(1)Keep your amp volume down.

(2)Connect your cable to the amp’s FX Loop Return if it has one. See page 33.

(3)Make sure to select the correct input mode based on what kind of instrument you have: E.GT for electric guitar or bass, A.GT for acoustic instruments, LINE for keyboards.

2.Turn the Ampero volume knob all the way down, then connect the power supply and turn Ampero ON.

3.Calibrate the strings. Press and hold footswitch 3 until the TUNER comes on the display screen. See page 9.

Pluck each string and tune until the pitch reaches the middle of the screen and turns green, as below:

When finished, tap the footswitch again to exit the tuner.

4. Select a patch:

Tap footswitch 1, 2, or 3 to choose a patch you like.

Tap footswitches 1 and 2 together to move forward through the patches, and tap footswitches 2 and 3 together to move back through the patches.

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Main Display Screen

When Ampero is turned on it will display the main screen, as shown below:

6 7 8 9

5 5 5

1.Current patch number

2.Current patch name

3.Patch selection back button

4.Patch selection forward button

5.Effects parameters controlled by quick access knobs. Pressing the parameter name allows you to change the parameter you’re controlling. See page 22.

6.CTRL/EXP gives you access to control settings. See page 17.

7.DRUM opens the drum machine settings. See page 10.

8.GLOBAL opens the global settings page. See page 28.

9.EDIT allows you to edit the current patch. See page 14.

10.Indicates the status of the built-in expression pedal (lit up when on, gray when off)

11.Indicates screen lock status

12.Indicates the current patch tempo

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Using the Screen

Touch operation

Changing patches and editing settings can all be done with the touchscreen.

Quick Access Knobs

The quick access knobs allow you to change the values of the three parameters directly above on the touch screen.

Main Knob

Turning the main knob lets you select the object you want to control. That object will light up when selected, then press the knob to confirm the selection.

•If the object selected is a button, it will respond as if you’d touched the button on the touchscreen.

•If the object selected is a parameter, you can use the main knob to adjust the parameter value. Pressing the main knob again will take you back to selection mode.

Reminder: The details of Ampero’s use and programming may slightly vary under certain operational circumstances. Please read this manual carefully to get all the

necessary information.

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Ampero Tools

Ampero is equipped with some great tools to expand your playing experience: a tuner, drum machine, looper, and expression pedal.

TUNER

In default mode, pressing footswitch 3 will open the tuner.

In tune

Exit tuner

Pitch sharp

Pitch flat

Indicates the current note name

On the upper part is a scale that indicates your pitch. Left of center is flat, and right of center is sharp. As you tune your instrument towards the middle, the color of the scale will change from red (out of tune) to yellow (near pitch) to green (in tune).

Quick access knob 1 adjusts the pitch calibration (REF PITCH), ranging from 435Hz to 445Hz. Standard pitch is set at 440Hz.

Quick access knob 3 lets you select the tuner mode from Bypass (for dry signal through), Thru (for wet signal through) or Mute (for silent tuning). You can exit the tuner either by pressing any footswitch or by pressing the Back button on the touchscreen.

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Ampero Tools

DRUM

Select DRUM on the main screen to access the drum machine.

Exit the menu

Play/stop button

Controls drum speed

Quick access knob 1 scrolls between genre styles. Ampero has 100 drum styles. See page 75.

Quick access knob 2 adjusts the drum tempo, ranging from 40BPM-250BPM.

Quick access knob 3 adjusts the drum volume from 0-99.

Exit the drum machine menu by pressing BACK at the top left. Exiting the menu will not stop the drums from playing.

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Ampero Tools

LOOPER

In default mode, pressing footswitch 3 and the CTRL footswitch together will open the looper menu.

The progress bar at the top will be shown in red during recording and overdubbing. It will be shown in green in play mode.

Footswitch 1 controls start (yellow LED) and stop (yellow LED closed) for half speed playback. Footswitch 2 controls the start (white LED) and stop (white LED closed) for reverse playback. These footswitch controls correspond with the 1/2 SPD and REV buttons on the touchscreen.

Quick access knob 1 adjusts the loop recording level from 0-99.

Quick access knob 2 selects between setting the loop before (Pre) or after (Post) your effects chain.

•In Pre mode, the looper will record mono audio without any effects, up to 100 seconds.

•In Post mode, the looper will record stereo audio with effects, up to 50 seconds.

Quick access knob 3 adjusts the loop playback volume from 0-99.

Exit the looper by pressing BACK on the upper left of the screen.

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Ampero Tools

Looper operation and status modes:

Reminder:

1.When the loop recording reaches it’s time limit, the looper will automatically stop the recording and begin playback.

2.When the looper is in Post mode, changing patches will not change already recorded loop phrases.

3.Half-speed and Reverse functions will affect all recorded loop phrases.

4.If the looper is switched to a different position while it’s running, the loop will automatically stop and be erased.

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Ampero Tools

EXP Pedal

You can either use the built in expression pedal (EXP 1) or connect your own (EXP 2) to control various Ampero paramaters.

Many of Ampero’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 23.

To turn the built in expression pedal on, press the pedal all the way forward so it clicks. When the built-in expression pedal is on, the LED under the pedal will turn green, and this icon will show up on the Main Display screen to indicate it is on:

Reminder:

1.When the built in expression pedal is off, it continues to work as a volume pedal for Ampero. For more on volume pedal settings, see page 23.

2.You can use CTRL footswitch to switch built in expression pedal on/off. See page 19.

3.If your external expression pedal has an off switch and is turned off, it will not function.

4.If you use an external expression pedal, the display won’t show any message when it is connected. As soon as you connect and turn on an external expression pedal, it will function to control the effects parameter determined by the current patch. If the current patch does not have any effects controllable by expression pedal, the pedal will not function. See page 26.

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Customizing Your Ampero

This section will show you how to customize your Ampero’s settings, edit patches, setup the expression pedal, and change other features to your taste.

EDIT

Edit your patches to get the tone you want.

Remember that turning the modules on/off and adjusting parameters will change the current patch. If you switch patches or turn Ampero 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.

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Customizing Your Ampero

Patch Edit Menu

Select a patch from the main menu by using the forward/backward arrows on the screen.

You can also select a stored patch by pressing any of the three numbered footswitches. Scroll back (press 1 and 2 together) or forward (press 2 and 3 together) through patches using the footswitches.

Next, select EDIT to enter the patch edit menu:

The menu is made of ten icon squares representing Ampero’s nine effects modules and a volume module.

The signal chain is ordered like this:

FX1 (select one)-FX2 (select one)-AMP (amp simulator)-NR( noise reducer)-CAB (cabinet simulator)-EQ (equalization)-FX3 (select one)-DLY (delay)-RVB (reverb) FX1, FX2, and FX3 will hold effects of your choosing.

Press a square to select that module, then use quick access knob 1 or 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. Quick access knob 3 can also adjust the effect on the current module.

When you select patch volume, use quick access knob 3 to adjust the patch output volume from 0-99.

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Customizing Your Ampero

Use the module control panel to edit or turn the current module on/off.

Select an effect from the effects list.

The parameter panel shows the adjustable parameters of the effect selected.

If the selected effect has more than three adjustable parameters, there will be an arrow at the right of the parameter panel. Press the arrow to see the other parameters.

Use the three quick adjust knobs to adjust the parameters directly above the knobs. If there are no parameters corresponding to a certain knob, turning that knob will have no effect.

For more information on modules, effects, and parameters. See page 40.

Reminder: In some extreme cases the signal processor may become overloaded and display a “System Overload” caution.

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Customizing Your Ampero

Control Settings

Use the control settings to determine the CTRL footswitch and quick access knob 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 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.

Press CTRL on the main menu to enter the control menu.

Make selections from the right and left panels.

Like the effects module parameter menu, the selection panel features three adjustable options. These options will change according to the current menu option. If the selected menu has more than three adjustable options, there will be an arrow at the right of the selection panel. Press the arrow to see the other options.

Use the three quick adjust knobs to adjust the options directly above the knobs. If there are no options corresponding to a certain knob, turning that knob will have no effect.

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Customizing Your Ampero

Current Settings

Pressing Current Settings allows you to see the CTRL footswitch function for the current patch, the quick access knobs targets, and the expression pedal target.

CTRL Settings

Use the CTRL Settings menu to assign a function to CTRL footswitch or select which modules of the current patch will be controlled by the CTRL footswitch.

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Customizing Your Ampero

• Function

Under the Function option you can assign a function to CTRL footswitch. There are three FUNCTION selections:

Module/Tap: For controlling module on/off or tap tempo

Tap Tempo: For tap tempo only

EXP 1 On/Off: For switching built in expression pedal on/off or tap tempo

When Module/Tap or EXP 1 On/Off is assigned to CTRL footswitch, you can use CTRL footswitch to switch module on/off or tap tempo. You can press and hold CTRL footswitch to switch between the two functions:

— Module on/off switch

Repeatedly pressing the CTRL footswitch will turn it on or off, with green and red LED lights to show the on/off status respectively. The modules it controls will be affected when switching CTRL switch on/off. The CTRL footswitch is set on (green) by default. To set target modules, see Module/Tap Target section below for detailed info.

— EXP 1 on/off switch

Repeatedly pressing the CTRL footswitch will turn the built-in expression pedal on or off, with green and red LED lights to show the on/off status respectively. — Tap Tempo

When Tap Tempo engaged, the footswitch LED will turn blue and will flash with the tempo set. Set the tempo by repeatedly tapping the footswitch. This tempo will apply to the delay time and other effects with adjustable speed parameters.

• 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 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, FX2 and AMP modules are controlled by the CTRL footswitch.

Use the quick access knobs to change between yes/no, and press the arrows on the right/left to scroll through the modules.

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Customizing Your Ampero

Tap Tempo and Tap Divide

To use tap tempo function you can:

(1)Hold the footswitch when Module/Tap function is assigned to CTRL footswitch

(2)Assign Tap Tempo function to CTRL footswitch

When in Tap Tempo, the footswitch LED will turn blue and will flash with the tempo set. Set the tempo by repeatedly tapping the footswitch. This tempo will apply to the delay time and other effects with adjustable speed parameters.

If you want a certain effect to be controlled by tap tempo, go into the patch settings, select an effect, then select SYNC. When you do this, the time will sync to the tap tempo value.

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Customizing Your Ampero

You can also opt to use tap divide rather than time-based tempo. The default tap divide is set to quarter notes (1/4).

Tap divide values in relation to their musical beats are shown below:

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Customizing Your Ampero

EXP Settings

From this menu, you can control the settings of or calibrate your built-in or external expression pedal. Here, EXP 1 refers to the built-in pedal, and EXP 2 refers to your external expression pedal.

• EXP 1 Settings

There are four options within this menu: Target, Expression Range, Volume Range, and Calibrate. — Target

Under the Target option, you can set the pedal’s control target. You can set up a maximum of four effects parameters for the built-in expression pedal to control.

In the selection panel, MODULE X (X standing for 1-4 controllable targets) represents the effects module in play. EFFECT X displays the actual effect name, and PARA X shows the effect’s controllable parameter.

Use quick access knob 1 to select the module placement. Use quick access knob 2 to select the effect. Use quick access knob 3 to select the effects parameter. Touch the right or left arrows to flip through the panel.

You can also turn the expression pedal off by turning selecting OFF in the settings panel.