About This Item
Description
The Hotone Ampero One MP-80 gives you a built-in expression pedal, three footswitches and 242 effects in a 9V floor unit with a 4" touchscreen and USB audio.
Ampero One is built on Hotone's CDCM HD and F.I.R.E. modeling: 64 amp models, 60 cab models, more than 100 pedal models and over 50 Hotone original effects, with up to 9 effect modules running at once. Patches are edited on the touchscreen or in the free Ampero Editor for Mac and Windows.
Why guitarists choose the Ampero One
- Built-in expression pedal plus an external TRS expression/controller jack – no external expression pedal required to get started.
- 242 effects across 9 effect modules and 198 patches (99 user + 99 factory) give you a broad palette in a compact floor unit.
- 3 assignable footswitches with halo LEDs for patch changes, effect on/off and tap tempo.
- 9V DC power (500 mA max), the same supply voltage as Ampero Mini, so it is easy to power from a standard pedalboard supply with enough current.
- Works with the optional Ampero Switch dual footswitch: in Dual FS mode its two buttons are assigned as FS4 TAP and FS5 TAP.
- User IR loader with third-party IR support, mic type and position simulation, and built-in acoustic simulation presets.
- Looper up to 100 s mono or 50 s stereo, a drum machine with 100 rhythm patterns, and a built-in tuner.
- Sound Clone in firmware V3.1: import up to 10 clone files through Ampero Editor into the FX 1, FX 2 or AMP module and use one at a time.
Controls and switches
- 4" 800 x 480 color touchscreen – full patch and effect editing.
- 3 assignable footswitches with halo LEDs – patch change, effect on/off, tap tempo.
- Built-in expression pedal (EXP 1) – volume, wah or any assigned parameter.
- External expression/controller jack – a second expression pedal or a footswitch such as Ampero Switch.
Connections & Power
- Input – 1/4" TS instrument jack, 4.7 MΩ, for electric guitar, bass or acoustic instruments.
- Aux In – 1/8" stereo (10 kΩ) for backing tracks.
- Outputs – 2 x 1/4" TS unbalanced stereo outputs (3.2 kΩ); 1/8" headphone output (66 Ω).
- EXP – 1/4" TRS expression/footswitch input.
- USB – USB Type-B: USB audio interface, editing with Ampero Editor, IR loading and firmware updates.
- Power – 9V DC center-negative, 500 mA max, 5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel. No battery operation.
- No MIDI jacks.
In the Box
- Ampero One processor
- 9V DC power adapter
| Model | Ampero One (MP-80) |
|---|---|
| Type | Amp modeler / multi-effects floor processor with built-in expression pedal |
| Effects | 242 (64 amps, 60 cabs, 100+ pedal models, 50+ Hotone originals) |
| Modules / patches | 9 simultaneous / 198 (99 user + 99 factory) |
| Screen | 4" 800 x 480 color touchscreen |
| Footswitches | 3 assignable, halo LEDs; built-in expression pedal |
| Processing | 24-bit / 44.1 kHz, 120 dB S/N |
| IR support | 24-bit/44.1 kHz mono WAV, 1024 points |
| Looper | 100 s mono / 50 s stereo |
| Drum machine | 100 rhythm patterns |
| Inputs | 1/4" TS instrument (4.7 MΩ); 1/8" Aux In (10 kΩ); 1/4" TRS EXP |
| Outputs | 2 x 1/4" TS unbalanced (3.2 kΩ); 1/8" headphones (66 Ω) |
| USB | USB Type-B, USB audio |
| MIDI | None |
| Power | 9V DC center-negative, 5.5 x 2.1 mm |
| Current draw | 500 mA max |
| Dimensions | 10.7 x 5.6 x 2.0 in (273 x 143 x 51 mm) |
| Weight | 2.65 lb (1202 g) |
FAQ
What power supply does Ampero One need? 9V DC center-negative with at least 500 mA, on a 5.5 x 2.1 mm plug. A 9V adapter is included; there is no battery option.
Does it have a built-in expression pedal? Yes. The expression pedal is built into the chassis, and a separate 1/4" TRS jack accepts a second expression pedal or an external footswitch.
Which footswitch can I add? The Ampero Switch dual footswitch: plug it into the external expression/footswitch jack, set the jack mode to Dual FS, and assign functions to FS4 TAP and FS5 TAP.
Does it have MIDI? No, Ampero One has no MIDI jacks.
Does Ampero One support captured amp tones? Firmware V3.1 adds Sound Clone: up to 10 clone files can be imported through Ampero Editor into the FX 1, FX 2 or AMP module, with one usable at a time.
Can I record with it? Yes. The USB Type-B port works as a USB audio interface, and the same connection is used for Ampero Editor, IR loading and firmware updates.
Does it work with bass and acoustic guitar? Yes. The 4.7 MΩ input suits electric guitar, bass and acoustic instruments, and the unit includes acoustic simulation presets. There is no input mode selector.
What is the difference between Ampero One and Ampero Mini? Ampero One has more effects (242 vs 199), three footswitches, a built-in expression pedal and two TS outputs; Ampero Mini is much smaller (529 g) with a single TRS stereo output and USB-C. Both run on 9V DC, 500 mA.
