{"product_id":"hotone-ampero-mp-100-amp-modeler","title":"Hotone Ampero MP-100 Amp Modeler\/Effects Processor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Hotone Ampero MP-100 is the fullest-featured first-generation Ampero processor, with the largest effect library, XLR balanced outs, and full 5-pin MIDI – running on an 18V supply instead of the 9V used elsewhere in the range.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich first-generation Ampero processor fits your board?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEffects\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBuilt-in EXP pedal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMIDI\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-int\/products\/hotone-ampero-mini-mp-50vn-amp-modeler\"\u003eAmpero Mini (MP-50VN)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e199\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x 1\/4\" TRS stereo (Y-cable for L\/R) + headphones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9V DC, 500mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e529 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-int\/products\/hotone-ampero-one-mp-80-amp-modeler\"\u003eAmpero One (MP-80)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e242\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (EXP 1 onboard + EXP 2 external)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x 1\/4\" TS + headphones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9V DC, 500mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1202 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-int\/products\/hotone-ampero-mp-100-amp-modeler\"\u003eAmpero (MP-100)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e270\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x 1\/4\" TS + 2 x XLR balanced (ground lift) + headphones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-pin in\/out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18V DC, 500mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1408 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose \u003cstrong\u003eAmpero Mini\u003c\/strong\u003e for the smallest, lightest travel or desk rig with USB-C and a single stereo TRS output. Choose \u003cstrong\u003eAmpero One\u003c\/strong\u003e when you want an onboard expression pedal and dual TS outputs without paying for XLR or MIDI. Choose \u003cstrong\u003eAmpero\u003c\/strong\u003e for the fullest first-generation feature set – the largest effect count, XLR balanced outs with ground lift, and full 5-pin MIDI – and remember it needs an 18V supply, not the 9V used by Ampero Mini and Ampero One.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNone of these three has a device-side NAM module. Each imports up to 10 Sound Clone tone files (.nam, .tone, or .clo, one usable at a time) through Ampero Editor, and Ampero Editor V1.6.0 added the ability to accept NAM A2 files for that same Sound Clone workflow – a companion-app feature, not native on-device NAM A2 playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy guitarists choose the Ampero\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLargest first-generation effect library: 270 effects across 9 simultaneous modules and 198 patches (99 user + 99 factory).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull XLR balanced outputs with ground-lift switching, alongside 2 x 1\/4\" TS unbalanced outs, for the cleanest connection to a mixing board or interface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard 5-pin MIDI in and out, the only first-generation Ampero unit with full MIDI, so it works directly with Ampero Control's wired MIDI OUT\/THRU.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in expression pedal plus an EXP2\/FS jack officially documented as \"Perfect for Hotone Soul Press or Bass Press\", and the Ampero Switch operating guide is written specifically for this unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurpose-built Ampero Gig Bag and Karat Cap accessories exist specifically for this model, both named directly on Hotone's own product pages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eControls and switches\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4\" 800x480 touchscreen – full patch\/effect editing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume knob and Main knob – quick level and menu control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 footswitches and a built-in expression pedal (EXP 1).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-way input mode selector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGND LIFT switch – on the balanced XLR outputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePower and pedalboard compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuns on 18V DC centre negative, drawing up to 500 mA – note this is 18V, not the 9V used by Ampero One and Ampero Mini, so power supplies are not interchangeable across the first-generation range. Input impedance: E.GT 1 MΩ \/ A.GT 4.7 MΩ \/ LINE 10 kΩ, Aux In 10 kΩ. Output impedance: unbalanced 3.2 kΩ, balanced 2 kΩ, headphones 66 Ω.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmpero (MP-100)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmp modeler \u0026amp; multi-effects processor with built-in expression pedal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\" 800x480 touchscreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEffects \/ modules \/ patches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e270 \/ 9 \/ 198 (99 user + 99 factory)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x 1\/4\" TS unbalanced + 2 x XLR balanced with ground lift\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMIDI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-pin MIDI in + out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB 2.0 Type-B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18V DC centre negative, 500mA max\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32.0 x 14.7 x 4.6 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1408 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNAM A2 (device)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot supported – see NAM A2 note below\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Ampero (MP-100) support NAM A2 on the device?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Ampero has no device-side NAM module in firmware V5.2\/V5.2A. It has Sound Clone, which imports up to 10 tone files (.nam, .tone, or .clo, one usable at a time) via Ampero Editor. Ampero Editor V1.6.0 added the ability to accept NAM A2 files for that same Sound Clone workflow – a companion-app feature, not on-device NAM A2 playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does Ampero need 18V when other Hotone units use 9V?\u003c\/strong\u003e Hotone's manual specifies 18V DC centre negative for Ampero (MP-100), unlike the 9V DC used by Ampero One and Ampero Mini – check your power supply before connecting to avoid using the wrong adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich expression pedal or footswitch is officially recommended?\u003c\/strong\u003e The EXP2\/FS jack is documented as \"Perfect for Hotone Soul Press or Bass Press\", and the Ampero Switch operating guide is written specifically for this unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it have MIDI?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, standard 5-pin MIDI in and out, allowing direct wired connection to Ampero Control's MIDI OUT\/THRU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there a gig bag made for this exact processor?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the Ampero Gig Bag (AGB-1) is officially \"specifically designed for Ampero\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between Ampero and Ampero One?\u003c\/strong\u003e Ampero has the largest effect count (270 vs 242), XLR balanced outputs with ground lift, and full 5-pin MIDI, but needs an 18V supply. Ampero One uses a 9V supply, has 2 x TS outputs only, and no MIDI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWorks well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-int\/products\/hotone-soul-press-ii-sp-20-pedal\"\u003eSoul Press II (SP-20)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-int\/products\/hotone-ampero-switch-fs-1-footswitch\"\u003eAmpero Switch\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-int\/products\/hotone-ampero-gig-bag-agb-1\"\u003eAmpero Gig Bag\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-int\/products\/hotone-karat-cap-footswitch-covers-10-pack\"\u003eKarat Cap\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hotone","offers":[{"title":"Ampero","offer_id":43918808776957,"sku":"888506050022","price":346.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/7100\/7485\/files\/hotone-ampero-mp-100-patch-screen-green-switches.jpg?v=1785939881","url":"https:\/\/pedalzoo.com\/en-int\/products\/hotone-ampero-mp-100-amp-modeler","provider":"Pedalzoo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}