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CDCM HD GEN 2 STAGE TYPE AMP MODELER / EFFECTS PROCESSOR
Ampero II Stage, the latest gem in the Ampero series, is here to revolutionize your live performances. With its cutting-edge triple-core digital platform and premium ESS® Sabre® series independent AD/DA converters, Ampero II Stage delivers unparalleled sonic excellence. Whether you're rocking a massive music festival stage or a cozy livehouse venue, Ampero II Stage is your ticket to an unforgettable sonic journey. Crafted specifically for stage performances, it empowers you to shine with its eight footswitches, intuitive operation logic, and a fresh UI design. With the added convenience of Bluetooth connectivity and atmospheric LED indicators, Ampero II Stage is your ultimate stage companion.
A Feast for the Eyes
Striking Visual Experience
Your Choice,
Your Control
Ampero II Stage offers two versatile operating modes – PATCH and STOMP, each with its dedicated mode indicator and one mode-switching footswitch. In STOMP mode, customize the remaining seven footswitches to control individual or multiple modules, giving you total creative freedom. Both modes offer different display options to match your preferences, making it a seamless part of your workflow.
Seamless Stage Transitions with Five Scenes
We've introduced a brand-new "Scene" feature, delivering smooth sound transitions. Each Ampero II Stage patch can hold up to five scenes, allowing you to effortlessly switch effects and parameters during different sections of your songs. Transition from chorus to verse with finesse.
Unleash Your Performance
Play and Sing with Freedom
Ampero II Stage offers a stereo input, with the right channel featuring a Combo input that supports both line and mic inputs. It provides 48V phantom power and up to 52dB of gain, accommodating dynamic and condenser microphones. With five distinct input modes, it's suitable for guitars, basses, synthesizers, and vocals. Whether you're a guitarist or a vocalist, Ampero II Stage is your perfect partner.
The Ultimate Stage Hub
Connect with Confidence
Ampero II Stage offers multiple interfaces tailored for the stage. Onboard balanced/unbalanced stereo outputs support independent signal processing and volume control, so you can run two separate effect chains for PA systems and stage monitors. The dual TRS EXP/CTRL expansion jacks make connecting external control devices like Ampero II Press a breeze.
Sleek UI
Intelligent Touchscreen OS
Drawing from Hotone's experience and user feedback, Ampero II Stage boasts a fresh UI design combined with a spacious 5-inch dynamic color touchscreen. It offers a highly intuitive and smartphone-like interaction, ensuring seamless control and configuration.
Bluetooth
Unleash Wireless Control
Ampero II Stage features built-in Bluetooth module, compatible with iOS/Android mobile apps, making on-stage adjustments a breeze. Say goodbye to bending down to tweak settings during your performance. Additionally, it supports Bluetooth MIDI, pairing with controllers like Ampero Control, eliminating the clutter of excessive cables.
One-Click Sound Sharing
Connect in the Cloud
Ampero II Stage includes dedicated Win/Mac/iOS/Android software with access to the new Hotone community. Share your patches effortlessly and download others' patches with a single click, connecting with fellow users and collaborating artists.
Pro-Grade Desktop Audio Interface
Record and Stream with Ease
With 8x8 USB audio functionality and variable sampling rates from 44.1kHz to 192kHz, Ampero II Stage is a versatile recording and streaming solution. Besides, it supports recordable Bluetooth audio inputs, making it perfect for streaming. Connect your phone via an OTG cable and you're ready for online streaming alongside your backing tracks.
The “One-stop” Solution
Outstanding stage performance requires continuous practice. Ampero II Stage is your ideal bedroom practice partner, featuring stereo phrase looping, 60-second stereo recording, undo/redo, half-speed playback, and reverse playback. It offers 100 drum rhythm styles to suit various music genres.
Dual Effect Chains
Limitless Tonal Possibilities
Ampero II Stage boasts a highly flexible dual effect chain design that supports multiple forms of effect chaining – series and parallel. Create your sound by combining modules and effects as freely as single stompboxes. Ampero II Stage can handle up to 12 effects modules simultaneously, whether they're identical or mixed.
Enhanced IR Performance
Authentic Sound, Your Way
Ampero II Stage supports up to 2048 sampling points, twice as many as its predecessor, for precise sound reproduction of captured IR sources and acoustic environments. With 20 Celestion® authorized classic speaker cabinet IRs and 50 user IR slots, your tone will soar to new heights.
Triple-Core Digital Platform
Elevating Signal Processing
Ampero II Stage adopts the latest triple-core digital platform and ESS® Sabre® series high-quality independent AD/DA converters. Combined with evolving CDCM HD and F.I.R.E. modeling technology, it delivers dynamic, expressive, musical, and authentic tones like never before.
Ampero II Stage is ready to launch Hotone's next-gen effect algorithms Leading a qualitative leap in both hearing and playing
A Library of 460+ Effects
● 87 amp models
● 68 cab models
● A more precise cabinet-mic algorithm based on realistic studio recording data
● Independent preamp models
● Independent power amp simulation
● 100+ legendary pedal models
● 60+ finest Hotone original effects covering high quality distortion, dynamic, filter, modulation, delay and reverb etc.
Application Scenarios
Connecting to the input of an amplifier
Connect the Output of Ampero II Stage with the Input of the amp. You can use additional external controllers, or other effect pedals in the FX loop of Ampero II Stage if needed.
Connect to the FX Loop Return of amps or the Input of pure post-stage power amps (e.g. Loudster)
When connect to power amps, you can adjust the parameters of Ampero II Stage just like of a real amp. When connect to FX Loop Return jack of certain guitar amps, you will get maximum enjoyment by using the specially designed PRE AMP modules in Ampero II Stage.
On-stage dual outputs
Recommend to use Y-A/B chain template: Chain A: Normal output with cab sim, send directly to mixing desk via XLR outputs; Chain B: Without cab sim, send to stage instrument amps via unbalanced outputs for monitoring; In this case, you can also pick up instrument amplifiers and mix them with Chain A outpus on mixing desk.
Singer performing with instruments
Use independent effects chains: Chain A processes instrument signal only and send to instrument amps via unbalanced outputs; Chain B processes vocal signal and send to mixing desk/full range speakers via XLR outputs.
Connect to full-range audio devices such as mixing consoles, audio interfaces and headphones
Based on your needs, the ideal tones will be presented as pleased when you practice at home or perform in a live gig.
Connect to your desktop/laptop as an audio interface
Connect the USB jack to your computer and connect it with monitors, and don't forget the software and driver settings. Now, your own mini music studio is complete.
Practicing with Aux In Jack/Bluetooth audio
Find an aux cable and connect to Ampero II Stage with your music player. You can also pair and play music via Bluetooth connection. Then you can practice and improvise as much as you want with backing tracks or built-in drum/looper.
Features
✪ Second Generation amp modeler & effects processor with stage-friendly features
✪ Ampero II's iconic tri-core DSP platform and ESS® Sabre® AD/DAs providing musical, lively Ampero sound
✪ Evolved CDCM HD & F.I.R.E. modeling system ensures high end tonal expressiveness and realistic playing experience
✪ 24-bit signal processing, up to 127dB dynamic range*
✪ A larger, sharper 5-inch dynamic touchscreen and newly designed system UI for smoother, more intuitive, and more convenient interaction
✪ Highly customizable DUAL effect chain with multiple serial/parallel signal routing support
✪ Add ANY effect module you like to the effect chain
✪ Stereo I/O jacks and stereo FX Loop jacks for further routing/tonal possibilities
✪ Input R with built-in mic preamp and phantom power for adapting both dynamic/condenser microphones
✪ Up to 12 simultaneous effect modules
✪ Upgraded effects library delivers 460+ effects, including Hotone's next-gen higher-quality algorithms
✪ CDCM HD & F.I.R.E. modeling effects including:
- 90+ amp models
- 68 cab models
- A more precise cabinet-mic algorithm based on realistic studio recording data
- Independent preamp models
- Independent power amp simulation
- 100+ legendary pedal models
✪ 60+ Hotone original effects (incl. high quality drive/dynamic/filter/mod/delay/reverb models and more)
✪ Dedicated IR loader module with 3rd party IR support, up to 50 custom IR slots
✪ 20 classic Celestion® speaker IRs included - Powered by Celestion® Digital
✪ Supports up to 2048 IR sampling points for better tonal resolution
✪ Bluetooth® 4.2 dual-mode module for audio playback and remote control via iOS/Android app; supports Bluetooth® MIDI
✪ Free Win/Mac/Android/iOS software for firmware upgrading, loading/editing/managing effects/IRs, etc.
✪ 8-in, 8-out USB audio interface with 44.1 to 192kHz sample rate switching, supports Reamp function
✪ Built-in acoustic effects and presets
✪ 300 presets (60 banks x 5 patches)
✪ Built-in stereo looper with max. 60 seconds recording time and undo/redo function
✪ 5 different input modes with electric guitar/acoustic guitar/mic/line input support
✪ Independent BAL/UNBAL/Phones output processing for independent output volume control or different signal outputs
✪ 8 assignable footswitches with multicolor halo LEDs, with two working modes and customization support
✪ Scene function providing 5 scenes in a patch – switch effect on/off and different parameters with no latency
✪ Built-in multi-function color LED strip lights
✪ Customizable main display modes and theme colors
✪ Authentic stereo processing
✪ MIDI I/O jacks and dual EXP/CTRL jacks for expanded controls
✪ Constant firmware updates based on user feedback
✪ Future new features available (e.g. Wi-Fi)
✪ Road-ready, light-weight aluminum casing
✪ 9-18V DC power supply
* Digital to analog; actual data may vary depending on usage scenarios
Specifications
Effects Digital Audio Signal Processing
24-bit depth, 44.1kHz sample rate
Frequency Response
20Hz – 20kHz ± 1dB
Dynamic Range
Max. 127 dB (digital to analog)
Effects
460+ (incl. global EQ)
No. of Effect Modules
16
Effects Slots
Total of 12 simultaneous effects slots
Patches
300
Looper Time
Stereo 60 seconds
Bluetooth®
4.2 Dual-Mode (BLE & audio) with Bluetooth® MIDI support
Inputs
One 1/4″ Tip Sleeve (TS) instrument jack with 3 input mode selector
One XLR or 1/4″ (TS) combo jack with 5 input mode selector and mic preamp (max. gain of 52dB)
One 1/8″ Stereo Auxiliary In (Aux In) jack
Two 1/4″ Tip Ring Sleeve (TRS) expression pedal/momentary footswitch input (EXP/CTRL) jacks
One 1/4″ Tip Ring Sleeve (TRS) unbalanced stereo FX loop return jack
One 1/8″ Tip Ring Sleeve (TRS) MIDI input jack
Outputs
Two 1/4″ Tip Ring Sleeve (TRS) unbalanced stereo output jacks
Two XLR balanced stereo output jacks, with ground lift switch
One 1/4″ Tip Ring Sleeve (TRS) unbalanced stereo FX loop send jack
One 1/8″ stereo headphones output jack
One 1/8″ Tip Ring Sleeve (TRS) MIDI output jack
Input Impedance
1/4″ Tip Sleeve (TS) Input: E.GT: 1MΩ; A.GT: 4.7MΩ; LINE: 10kΩ
XLR Input: 5kΩ
FX Loop Return: 100kΩ
Aux In: 10kΩ
Output Impedance
Unbalanced Output: 1kΩ
Balanced Output: 1kΩ
FX Loop Send: 1kΩ
Headphones: 47Ω
Screen
5″ 800 x 480 Color Dynamic Display Touch Screen
USB Port
USB 2.0 Type-C port; Supports USB Audio 2.0; Supports 44.1 to 192kHz sample rate switching
IR Impulse Response/IR processing
Supports 24-bit/44.1kHz Mono WAV files, 1024 and 2048 points; Supports up to 50 user IRs
Power Requirements
9-18V DC Center Negative
Current Consumption
1.4A Max (9V DC)
Dimensions
301mm(W) x 180mm(D) x 58mm(H)
Weight
1895g