{"product_id":"hotone-ampero-mini-mp-50vn-amp-modeler","title":"Hotone Ampero Mini Amp Modeler\/Effects Processor Vanilla Touch Screen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Hotone Ampero Mini MP-50VN Vanilla is the smallest, lightest first-generation Ampero processor, built for travel and desk rigs where every gram and every centimetre counts.\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=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/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 Mini\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmallest and lightest first-generation Ampero unit at 529 g and 13.4 x 12.0 x 4.9 cm, easily the most travel-friendly of the three.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C connectivity, the only first-generation Ampero unit with USB-C instead of USB Type-B, for simpler modern cable management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEXP\/CTRL (FS 3\/4) jack is officially documented as \"Perfect for Hotone Ampero Press or Ampero Switch\", giving you a clear, Hotone-confirmed path to add expression or footswitch control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e199 effects across 9 modules and 198 patches keep the essential Ampero tone-shaping toolkit in a fraction of the size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9V DC power (500 mA max), matching Ampero One's supply voltage for easier power-brick sharing on a compact board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVanilla is one of Hotone's official Ampero Mini colourways, alongside Marigold, Orange, Matcha, Mustard, and Purple Taro.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eControls and switches\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4\" touchscreen – full patch\/effect editing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFootswitches – patch change, effect on\/off, tap tempo, CTRL functions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTap divide control for tempo-based effects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePower and pedalboard compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuns on 9V DC centre negative, drawing up to 500 mA. Input impedance is 4.7 MΩ, Aux In 10 kΩ, output 1 kΩ, headphones 22 Ω. The single 1\/4\" TRS stereo output needs a Y-cable to split into separate left\/right feeds (Tip = Left, Ring = Right).\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 Mini (MP-50VN, Vanilla)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompact amp modeler \/ multi-effects processor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\" touchscreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEffects \/ modules \/ patches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e199 \/ 9 \/ 198\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x 1\/4\" TRS stereo (Y-cable needed) + headphones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMIDI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9V DC centre negative, 500mA max\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.4 x 12.0 x 4.9 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e529 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 Mini support NAM A2 on the device?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Ampero Mini has no device-side NAM module in firmware V2.2. It has Sound Clone only (import up to 10 tone files via Ampero Editor, one usable at a time, .nam\/.tone\/.clo formats). Ampero Editor V1.6.0 added NAM A2 file support for that Sound Clone workflow – a companion-app feature, not on-device NAM A2 playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the Vanilla colourway mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla is one of Hotone's own colourways for Ampero Mini, sold alongside Marigold, Orange, Matcha, Mustard, and Purple Taro on Hotone's shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I get stereo output from a single output jack?\u003c\/strong\u003e The unit has one 1\/4\" TRS stereo output; use a TRS Y-cable to split it into separate left and right 1\/4\" feeds (Tip = Left, Ring = Right).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich footswitch or expression pedal does Hotone recommend?\u003c\/strong\u003e The EXP\/CTRL (FS 3\/4) jack is documented as \"Perfect for Hotone Ampero Press or Ampero Switch\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it compare to Ampero One?\u003c\/strong\u003e Ampero Mini is smaller and lighter (529 g vs 1202 g) with fewer effects (199 vs 242) and no built-in expression pedal, while Ampero One adds EXP 1 onboard and dual TS outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it have MIDI?\u003c\/strong\u003e No MIDI on this unit; for full 5-pin MIDI, see the original Ampero (MP-100).\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-1-footswitch\"\u003eAmpero Switch\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":43933379494141,"sku":"888506050152","price":329.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/7100\/7485\/products\/hotone-ampero-mini-front-touchscreen.jpg?v=1785939797","url":"https:\/\/pedalzoo.com\/products\/hotone-ampero-mini-mp-50vn-amp-modeler","provider":"Pedalzoo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}