I use the Ampero Mini to jam ideas; which it is incredible for as it is so easy to use and the drum machine (although glitchy) sounds really good. However I would not recommend this unit for anyone gigging as it has two major issues not mentioned in this video. 1) The sound momentarily cuts out between patch switching / enabling new effects. You might not think this is a big deal, but when you are playing at stage volume it is extremely off putting and sounds like you keep getting technical issues. This alone makes it unusable 2) The amp modelling is not quite there, I'm guessing this will be the last generation of effects units that doesn't quite get it right. When playing live you can tell it's not a real amp, it has a 'processed' feel, and if you try place real drive pedals before it then it sounds even worse. I have a TC Ampworx on my main board and the sound difference is huge (and it takes pedals so well too), it sounds identical to my Fender Twin; no kind of dialling in on the Ampero Mini got close it always had a slightly synthetic tone..
@ solid unit, great effects and amp sims but I just use it for home recording or studying because there’s an evident latency using external foot switches to create scenes
I just got this. I ultimately got mine for free due to Amazon changing my shipping date. Lol! This is worth the money. Pair it with a direct box and an ampero foot switch and you’re good to go!!
How do you update the Ampero. I’m looking at the stage 2 and I’m hoping it can updates via the wifi and not having to back it up to your new lap top then having to download the latest firmware having to use your computer like with the Mooer stuff as that was a ball ache. Thanks
@@gazzaduce3424 You've got to use the computer - I don't know how you do it with the Stage II, but on the Mini at least you have to press and hold the footswitch while connecting it to power to enter update mode, then update via the desktop editor
I can’t get mine to make sound through the usb cable into my pc. The editor recognizes the Ampero mini and it displays updates from the pedal or the editor. Any ideas???
I already have a valve amp and boutique overdrive pedals, I want to try having an "ampless rig" without spending a lot of money. I also have an amp academy which sounds ok, I was wondering if it would be a nice idea to add the ampero mini only for effects, having a tuner, delay and reveb ( which de amp academy doesn't have) in one compact package.
On Looper mode, could you please clarify wether it is possible to undo/cancel the last overdub without clearing the whole loop? The manual is unclear. Thanks!
FTW, I was pretty underwhelmed with the models in the Hotone Ampero Mini, particularly the amps and overdrives. That said, the Ampero Stomp 2 is a HUGE improvement (IMO) and well worth the extra cash. For something that small, I prefer the Zoom MS-50G+ (and the MS-200F+ for OD, preamps.) which are a huge upgrade from their predecessors as well. And the Boss, Line 6, and Positve Grid mini-units are great also.
when was the last update? I'm leaning towards nux or valeton because people say the software on hotone doesn't get updates, which brand do you suggest? I'm kind of stuck@@KaiDown
@@klee2006-hm9lb I've not tried valeton or nux unfortunately. I think Hotone is a good option, dual amps isn't something I ever use and I think it's more of a nicety than a necessity.
The fact that really only one of the two footswitches is usable is ridiculous. As far as I understand, the left footswitch can be assigned to turn effects on/off, but the right footswitch is only used as a tap tempo? Or you can use both footswitches to change patches...Not very usable in a live setting.
That’s correct - I think the recommended setup would be to have one as the FX on/off, and the other to change presets. You can always add an external footswitch for £20 and have access to preset up/down as well as two footswitch per patch
Brilliant little unit. Entirely useable live if you are smart about setup and run it with an extra dual switch. The sounds are frankly not that far off some of the higher end competition. My application has been acoustic gigs/pit band stuff and it's performed really well. If you need more complex changes, this ain't going to do it so why would you buy it? For the money it's the best in it's class
Thanks, bro. Really good and honest demo.
Thank you so much!
Thanks! @ 11:56 answered my question re assigning multiple effects blocks to one switch
Awesome demo 😊❤
I use the Ampero Mini to jam ideas; which it is incredible for as it is so easy to use and the drum machine (although glitchy) sounds really good. However I would not recommend this unit for anyone gigging as it has two major issues not mentioned in this video. 1) The sound momentarily cuts out between patch switching / enabling new effects. You might not think this is a big deal, but when you are playing at stage volume it is extremely off putting and sounds like you keep getting technical issues. This alone makes it unusable 2) The amp modelling is not quite there, I'm guessing this will be the last generation of effects units that doesn't quite get it right. When playing live you can tell it's not a real amp, it has a 'processed' feel, and if you try place real drive pedals before it then it sounds even worse. I have a TC Ampworx on my main board and the sound difference is huge (and it takes pedals so well too), it sounds identical to my Fender Twin; no kind of dialling in on the Ampero Mini got close it always had a slightly synthetic tone..
El mini es para gente que no tiene mucho dinero o para quienes lo usan como un pedal mas de varios en su pedalboard.
I ordered a few days ago! Can’t wait to try it :)
How did it stack up
@ solid unit, great effects and amp sims but I just use it for home recording or studying because there’s an evident latency using external foot switches to create scenes
@@filtermat it's a lot in a small box guitar swiss army knife
I just got this. I ultimately got mine for free due to Amazon changing my shipping date. Lol! This is worth the money. Pair it with a direct box and an ampero foot switch and you’re good to go!!
What do need direct box for?
Hey dude what model is that yamaha guitar you playing?
Great demo!
Thanks for checking it out! 💪
How do you update the Ampero. I’m looking at the stage 2 and I’m hoping it can updates via the wifi and not having to back it up to your new lap top then having to download the latest firmware having to use your computer like with the Mooer stuff as that was a ball ache. Thanks
@@gazzaduce3424 You've got to use the computer - I don't know how you do it with the Stage II, but on the Mini at least you have to press and hold the footswitch while connecting it to power to enter update mode, then update via the desktop editor
I can’t get mine to make sound through the usb cable into my pc. The editor recognizes the Ampero mini and it displays updates from the pedal or the editor. Any ideas???
@TrueSeed-ft1jn thanks that’s what was needed!
I already have a valve amp and boutique overdrive pedals, I want to try having an "ampless rig" without spending a lot of money.
I also have an amp academy which sounds ok, I was wondering if it would be a nice idea to add the ampero mini only for effects, having a tuner, delay and reveb ( which de amp academy doesn't have) in one compact package.
Thanks for your input mate, I’ll add it to my list 🤦♂️
Please do check out the line 6 hd500x and nux mg300😊😊
HD500X could be a cool one to check out, mainly to see how well it holds up against current budget options. I’ll look into the NU-X too!
does it have power amp simulation features?
Where do you find the empty patches on the device? Im not seeing any
Hi Bro! Delay, Chorus and Reverb stereo or mono? What about playing in headphones, has a stereo panoramic?
All stereo, if you place them after the amp+cab blocks!
@@KaiDown Thanks a lot bro!
If you want something for headphones the boss go is way better
On Looper mode, could you please clarify wether it is possible to undo/cancel the last overdub without clearing the whole loop? The manual is unclear. Thanks!
It erases the entire loop.
Unfortunately it can't erase the last overdub, but maybe it would be updated later.
should i go for this(I find cheapest at £115) or valeton gp 200 (£160)?
Can that Yamaha Revstar can be use for pop and blues music
Should be great for blues, the “split” tones might not be spanky enough for pop (if it’s the funk pop style clean tones)
asking: can we freely change the order of the pedals? im currently use NUX MG300 and can only change the order of Modulations and delay only.
Yes, you can change it as you wish
FTW, I was pretty underwhelmed with the models in the Hotone Ampero Mini, particularly the amps and overdrives. That said, the Ampero Stomp 2 is a HUGE improvement (IMO) and well worth the extra cash. For something that small, I prefer the Zoom MS-50G+ (and the MS-200F+ for OD, preamps.) which are a huge upgrade from their predecessors as well. And the Boss, Line 6, and Positve Grid mini-units are great also.
Cant wait for ampero3. 2 stage is just same as 2 stomp which was a disappointment.
I'm thinking of exchanging my zoom ms50g for one of these units, do you think it's worth it? How does it behave with other pedals, drives especially?
Ampero mini is night and day better
how’s the pitch shifter and/or harmonizer?
It’s something that I don’t like about it, it sounds weird, too digital.
Will there be an update that allows a dual amp to be placed in the effects chain? as is the case of ampero 2
Good question, last I heard there was an update coming soon but I don't believe there's any word on when this will be, or what it will include
when was the last update? I'm leaning towards nux or valeton because people say the software on hotone doesn't get updates, which brand do you suggest? I'm kind of stuck@@KaiDown
@@klee2006-hm9lb I've not tried valeton or nux unfortunately. I think Hotone is a good option, dual amps isn't something I ever use and I think it's more of a nicety than a necessity.
Please send me the preset patches you have!
Valeton gp 200 lt or ampero mini? Which one sounds better? thank bro! greetings from Argentina!
Reading some places about it, the comments is the Ampero II is superior to GP 200LT and in same level with Ampero, Ampero One (Ampero Mini)
Hello 😊😊
Thanks a lot 🙏
Could you please tell me if it can be connected to a tablet? (Android or iOS)
My Ampero (original) worked fine via usb into my iPad. It did not include any aux input with the guitar tone though.
Thank you 😊
The fact that really only one of the two footswitches is usable is ridiculous. As far as I understand, the left footswitch can be assigned to turn effects on/off, but the right footswitch is only used as a tap tempo? Or you can use both footswitches to change patches...Not very usable in a live setting.
That’s correct - I think the recommended setup would be to have one as the FX on/off, and the other to change presets. You can always add an external footswitch for £20 and have access to preset up/down as well as two footswitch per patch
Brilliant little unit. Entirely useable live if you are smart about setup and run it with an extra dual switch. The sounds are frankly not that far off some of the higher end competition. My application has been acoustic gigs/pit band stuff and it's performed really well. If you need more complex changes, this ain't going to do it so why would you buy it? For the money it's the best in it's class
It seems awesome, but the no trails thing SUCKS
This pedal gives a lot for his own low cost
No software update, so absolute no
Looks like they have an update in the works now!
No it's garbage ! It's like the old digitech rp pedals .
Terrible distortion. Good for a child
I agree
Then you should buy one.
No..😂😂
no clean sound always this noise
Yep!
The input level should be lower... something about -6 db should be enough to reduce the clipping. It sound way better after do this!