{"product_id":"hotone-ampero-ii-mp-350-amp-modeler","title":"Hotone Ampero II MP-350 Amp Modeler \u0026 Effects Processor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Hotone Ampero II MP-350 combines the full second-generation effects engine with a built-in expression pedal and standard 5-pin MIDI, and firmware V1.4.0 now loads NAM A2 files natively on the unit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Ampero II processor should you choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScreen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBuilt-in EXP pedal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMic input\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBalanced outs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMIDI\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNAM A2 (device)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hotone-ampero-ii-stage-mp-380-amp-modeler\"\u003eAmpero II Stage (MP-380)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\" 800x480 touch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXLR\/TS combo, 52dB, 48V phantom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x XLR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5mm TRS in\/out + Bluetooth MIDI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1895 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, firmware V1.7.0 (2026-07-22)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hotone-ampero-ii-stomp-mp-300-amp-modeler\"\u003eAmpero II Stomp (MP-300)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\" 800x480 touch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo XLR – 2x TS inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x TRS balanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-pin MIDI in\/out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1050 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, firmware V2.5.0 (2026-07-30)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hotone-ampero-ii-mp-350-amp-modeler\"\u003eAmpero II (MP-350)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\" 800x480 touch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, two-status switching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXLR\/TS combo, 52dB, 48V phantom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x XLR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-pin MIDI in\/out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1695 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, firmware V1.4.0 (2026-07-30)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll three run the same 460+ effect library, 12 simultaneous effect slots, and 300 patches, and as of their current firmware, all three natively load NAM A2 files in Lite format via an onboard NAM module – Hotone's own release notes require Ampero II software V1.4.0 or later for the update. Pick \u003cstrong\u003eAmpero II Stomp\u003c\/strong\u003e for the smallest, lightest, lowest-power board-mount unit with 5-pin MIDI and TRS balanced outs. Pick \u003cstrong\u003eAmpero II Stage\u003c\/strong\u003e when you need XLR outs, a mic input with phantom power, two EXP\/CTRL jacks, and Bluetooth, and can accommodate 1895 g and 3.5 mm TRS MIDI jacks. Pick \u003cstrong\u003eAmpero II\u003c\/strong\u003e when you want the same XLR I\/O and mic input plus an onboard expression pedal and standard 5-pin MIDI, at 1695 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy guitarists choose the Ampero II\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative NAM A2 support on the device itself: firmware V1.4.0 (released 2026-07-30) added the NAM effect module, natively loading NAM A2 files in Lite format, requiring Ampero II software V1.4.0 or later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e460+ effects (incl. global EQ) across 18 effect modules per the current manual (17 per the product page spec table – Hotone's own documents disagree, so both figures are cited), 12 simultaneous slots, and 300 patches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in expression pedal with two-status volume\/expression switching, so you get onboard expression control without adding an external pedal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame XLR I\/O as Ampero II Stage: XLR\/TS combo mic input with 52 dB preamp and 48V phantom power, plus 2 x XLR balanced outputs with ground lift.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEXP\/CTRL jacks are officially documented as \"Perfect for Ampero Press or Ampero Switch+\", and 5-pin MIDI I\/O allows direct use with Ampero Control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C interface described by Hotone as an 8-in\/8-out USB Audio 2.0 connection with reamp support, for deep DAW integration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eControls and switches\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5\" 800x480 touchscreen – full patch\/effect editing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 assignable footswitches with multicolour halo LEDs – two working modes (PATCH \/ STOMP).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in expression pedal – two-status volume\/expression switching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick-access knobs and 4 scenes per patch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGround-lift switch on the XLR outputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput mode selectors – 3 modes on Input L, 5 modes on Input R.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePower and pedalboard compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuns on 9-18V DC centre negative; current consumption is 1.4A max (9V) per the current V1.4.0 manual, while the product page spec table states 1.2A max (9V) – both are official Hotone figures, and the manual reflects the newer document. Input impedance: 1\/4\" TS E.GT 1 MΩ \/ A.GT 4.7 MΩ \/ LINE 10 kΩ; XLR input 5 kΩ; FX loop return 100 kΩ; Aux In 10 kΩ. Output impedance: unbalanced\/balanced\/FX send 1 kΩ, headphones 47 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 II (MP-350)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCDCM HD Gen 2 Amp Modeler \/ Effects Processor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\" 800x480 touchscreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in expression pedal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, two-status switching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEffects \/ modules \/ slots \/ patches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e460+ \/ 18 (manual) or 17 (product page) \/ 12 \/ 300\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMic input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXLR\/TS combo, 52 dB preamp, 48V phantom power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x XLR 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-C, 8-in\/8-out per product page, 44.1-192 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9-18V DC centre negative, 1.4A max at 9V (manual) \/ 1.2A (product page)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33.0 x 15.7 x 6.1 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1695 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNAM A2 (device)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported from firmware V1.4.0 (2026-07-30); requires Ampero II software V1.4.0+\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 II load NAM A2 files on the device itself?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Firmware V1.4.0, released 2026-07-30, added a NAM effect module that natively loads NAM A2 files in Lite format directly on the unit, requiring Ampero II software V1.4.0 or later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is Ampero II different from Ampero II Stage?\u003c\/strong\u003e Ampero II adds a built-in expression pedal and standard 5-pin MIDI I\/O, while Ampero II Stage has no onboard expression pedal but adds Bluetooth and 3.5mm TRS MIDI. Both share the same XLR I\/O, mic preamp, and phantom power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do the effect-module counts differ between sources?\u003c\/strong\u003e Hotone's own V1.4.0 manual lists 18 effect modules, while the product page spec table lists 17 – this is a known inconsistency in Hotone's official documentation, and we cite both rather than picking one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it have a Sound Clone feature separate from NAM?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, Ampero II also has Sound Clone \/ Tone Catch (CDCM HD + F.I.R.E. capture of amps, cabs, dirt pedals, and boosters), which Hotone states cannot clone modulations, delays, or reverbs. This is a separate feature from the device NAM A2 module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat expression pedals or footswitches are officially compatible?\u003c\/strong\u003e The EXP\/CTRL jacks are documented as \"Perfect for Ampero Press or Ampero Switch+\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat power supply does it need?\u003c\/strong\u003e 9-18V DC centre negative. The manual states 1.4A max at 9V; the product page states 1.2A – use a supply rated for at least 1.4A to be safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWorks well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hotone-ampero-press-sp-30\"\u003eAmpero Press (SP-30)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hotone-ampero-switch-fs-2-footswitch\"\u003eAmpero Switch+ (FS-2)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hotone-karat-cap-footswitch-covers-10-pack\"\u003eKarat Cap\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hotone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45740914344189,"sku":"888506050213","price":849.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/7100\/7485\/files\/hotone-ampero-ii-mp-350-front-angled-black.jpg?v=1785939905","url":"https:\/\/pedalzoo.com\/products\/hotone-ampero-ii-mp-350-amp-modeler","provider":"Pedalzoo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}