About This Item
Description
This bundle pairs the Hotone Ampero Mini with an Ampero Switch dual footswitch, the combination the Ampero Mini manual names for its EXP/CTRL jack, so you get two extra hands-free switches for looper, tap tempo or patch changes.
Why this bundle makes sense
- Matched pairing: the Ampero Mini EXP/CTRL (FS 3/4) jack is made for the Ampero Press or Ampero Switch, and in Dual FS mode the two Ampero Switch buttons become FS3 and FS4.
- Ampero Mini brings 199 effects, 9 simultaneous modules and 198 patches into a 529 g aluminum chassis with a 4" touchscreen and USB-C.
- Ampero Switch adds two assignable momentary footswitches with an 80 cm TRS cable included, so you are not stuck controlling everything from the touchscreen mid-song.
- Buying them together saves you from sourcing a compatible footswitch separately once you realize you want hands-free tap tempo, looper or patch control.
- Each component is also sold on its own if you already own one half of this pairing.
Ampero Mini (MP-50VN, Vanilla)
- Compact amp modeler and multi-effects processor with CDCM HD and F.I.R.E. modeling, mic type and position simulation, and acoustic simulation presets.
- 4" 800 x 480 color touchscreen and a Volume knob; deeper editing in the free Ampero Editor for Mac and Windows.
- User IR loader for third-party IRs (24-bit/44.1 kHz mono WAV, 1024 points).
- Looper up to 100 s mono or 50 s stereo, and a drum machine with 100 rhythm patterns.
- Sound Clone in current firmware: import up to 10 clone files into the FX 1, FX 2 or AMP module and use one at a time.
Ampero Switch (FS-1)
- Dual momentary footswitch in an aluminum housing, 100 x 40 x 42 mm, 130 g.
- Connects with a single 1/4" TRS cable (80 cm, included).
- Assignable on Ampero Mini to functions such as CTRL 1/2/3, Looper, Tap Tempo, or Patch +/-.
Connections & Power
- Input – 1/4" TS instrument jack (4.7 MΩ).
- Aux In – 1/8" stereo (10 kΩ).
- EXP/CTRL (FS 3/4) – 1/4" TRS for an expression pedal or the included Ampero Switch.
- Output – one 1/4" TRS unbalanced stereo output (1 kΩ); use a Y-cable for separate L/R.
- Phones – 1/8" stereo headphone output (22 Ω).
- USB – USB 2.0 Type-C with USB Audio 2.0: recording, editing and firmware updates.
- Power – Ampero Mini runs on 9V DC center-negative, 500 mA max, with the included adapter. The Ampero Switch connects only through its TRS cable.
In the Box
- 1 x Ampero Mini (MP-50VN, Vanilla)
- 1 x 9V DC power adapter for Ampero Mini
- 1 x Ampero Switch (FS-1) dual footswitch
- 1 x 80 cm 1/4" TRS cable
| Bundle | 1 x Ampero Mini (MP-50VN) + 1 x Ampero Switch (FS-1) |
|---|---|
| Ampero Mini effects | 199, 9 simultaneous modules, 198 patches (99 user + 99 factory) |
| Ampero Mini screen | 4" 800 x 480 color touchscreen |
| Ampero Mini processing | 24-bit / 44.1 kHz, 112 dB dynamic range |
| Ampero Mini outputs | 1 x 1/4" TRS stereo (unbalanced); 1/8" headphones |
| Ampero Mini USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB Audio 2.0 |
| Ampero Mini power | 9V DC center-negative, 500 mA max |
| Ampero Mini dimensions | 5.3 x 4.7 x 1.9 in (134 x 120 x 49 mm) |
| Ampero Mini weight | 1.17 lb (529 g) |
| Ampero Switch | 2 momentary footswitches, aluminum housing |
| Ampero Switch cable | 80 cm (31.5 in) 1/4" TRS, included |
| Ampero Switch dimensions | 3.9 x 1.6 x 1.7 in (100 x 40 x 42 mm) |
| Ampero Switch weight | 4.6 oz (130 g) |
FAQ
Why are these two products bundled together? The Ampero Mini EXP/CTRL (FS 3/4) jack is made for an Ampero Press or Ampero Switch, and the Ampero Switch adds two assignable footswitches (FS3 and FS4) to the two on the unit.
Is a cable included with the footswitch? Yes, the Ampero Switch ships with an 80 cm TRS cable.
How do I set up the footswitch on Ampero Mini? Connect the TRS cable to the EXP/CTRL (FS 3/4) jack, open GLOBAL > EXP/FS, set MODE to Dual FS, then assign functions to FS3 TAP and FS4 TAP.
What power does the bundle need? Only the Ampero Mini needs power: 9V DC center-negative, 500 mA max, and a 9V adapter is included.
Does Ampero Mini have stereo outputs? Yes, through one 1/4" TRS stereo jack (tip left, ring right). Use a TRS-to-dual-TS Y-cable to feed two amps or two mixer channels.
Does Ampero Mini support captured amp tones? Current firmware 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-C port works as a USB Audio 2.0 interface; it is plug-and-play on Mac, and Windows uses the Hotone ASIO driver.
Can I buy either piece separately later? Yes, Ampero Mini and Ampero Switch are each sold separately.