About This Item
Description
This bundle pairs the Hotone Ampero II Stage with the Ampero II Press expression/footswitch pedal made for Stage's two EXP/CTRL jacks.
Why this bundle makes sense
- A matched pairing: Ampero II Stage's EXP/CTRL 1/2 jacks are made for Ampero II Press, and the Press connects its EXP and FOOTSWITCH jacks to Stage's EXP/CTRL jacks with two 1/4" TRS cables.
- Ampero II Stage brings the 460+ effect engine, 5" touchscreen, 8 footswitches, XLR I/O with 48V phantom power, Bluetooth, and (on firmware V1.7.0) native on-device NAM A2 loading.
- Ampero II Press adds independent expression and momentary toe-switch control in one passive pedal, with no extra power supply required.
- Stage has no built-in expression pedal, so the Press adds hands-free wah, volume and parameter sweeps from day one.
What's included
- Ampero II Stage (MP-380) – floorboard amp modeler / effects processor. 460+ effects, 16 modules, 12 slots, 300 patches, up to 5 scenes per patch. 5" touchscreen, 8 footswitches. XLR I/O with 52 dB mic preamp and 48V phantom power. Bluetooth 4.2. 8-in/8-out USB audio. 9-18V DC center-negative, 1.4 A max at 9V, power adapter included. 301 x 180 x 58 mm, 1895 g. NAM A2 supported on-device from firmware V1.7.0.
- Ampero II Press (SP-35) – passive switching/expression pedal. EXP jack (1/4" TRS, 10 kΩ linear) plus an independent momentary FOOTSWITCH jack (1/4" TRS) operated by pressing the toe down. No power required. 162 x 81 x 51 mm, 455 g.
Connecting the Press to Stage
- Run one 1/4" TRS cable from the Press EXP jack and one from its FOOTSWITCH jack to Stage's EXP/CTRL 1 and EXP/CTRL 2.
- The Press also works with other Ampero II series processors and many other effects units with TRS expression and footswitch inputs.
| Bundle composition | 1x Ampero II Stage (MP-380) + 1x Ampero II Press (SP-35) |
|---|---|
| Ampero II Stage – type | Amp modeler / multi-effects floor processor |
| Ampero II Stage – effects / slots / patches | 460+ / 12 / 300 |
| Ampero II Stage – I/O | XLR/TS combo mic input (52 dB, 48V); 2 x XLR + 2 x 1/4" TRS outputs; 2 x EXP/CTRL; 1/8" TRS MIDI IN/OUT; USB-C; Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Ampero II Stage – power | 9-18V DC center-negative, 1.4 A max at 9V |
| Ampero II Stage – size / weight | 11.9 x 7.1 x 2.3 in (301 x 180 x 58 mm) / 4.2 lb (1895 g) |
| Ampero II Press – type | Passive expression pedal with momentary toe switch |
| Ampero II Press – jacks | EXP 1/4" TRS (10 kΩ linear); FOOTSWITCH 1/4" TRS, momentary |
| Ampero II Press – power | None required (passive) |
| Ampero II Press – size / weight | 6.4 x 3.2 x 2.0 in (162 x 81 x 51 mm) / 1.0 lb (455 g) |
FAQ
Why are these two products bundled together? Ampero II Stage has no built-in expression pedal, and its EXP/CTRL 1 and 2 jacks are made for Ampero II Press. The Press gives you an expression pedal and a momentary footswitch in one housing.
Does the Ampero II Stage in this bundle support NAM A2? Yes, from firmware V1.7.0; use Ampero II software V1.4.0 or later for the update. The Ampero II Press is a passive control pedal with no firmware.
Do I need extra cables to connect the two? Two 1/4" TRS cables are needed to wire Ampero II Press's EXP and FOOTSWITCH jacks into Stage's EXP/CTRL 1 and 2.
Does the Ampero II Press need power? No. It is fully passive and needs no power supply or batteries.
How does the Press footswitch work? It is a momentary switch with a tactile click, operated by pressing the toe of the pedal down; it has its own FOOTSWITCH jack, separate from the EXP jack.
What power supply does Stage need? 9-18V DC center-negative, up to 1.4 A at 9V. The power adapter is included with Stage.