{"id":1785052,"date":"2025-02-19T15:49:01","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T20:49:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=1785052"},"modified":"2025-11-18T18:07:48","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T23:07:48","slug":"hotone-ampero-ii-amp-modeler-quickstart-guide","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/hotone-ampero-ii-amp-modeler-quickstart-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Hotone Ampero II Amp Modeler Quickstart Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f3f2f1\"><strong>NOTE<\/strong>: If you have an<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/hotone-ampero-ii-stage-amp-modeler-quickstart-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Ampero II Stage<\/a>, we have a separate guide for that model <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/hotone-ampero-ii-stage-amp-modeler-quickstart-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Congrats on buying a Hotone <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/AmperoII--hotone-ampero-ii-amp-modeler-and-effects-processor-pedal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ampero II<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/AmperoIIStmp--hotone-ampero-ii-stomp-amp-modeler-and-effects-processor-pedal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ampero II Stomp<\/a> guitar amp modeler and effects processor. We wrote this guide to help you get started with these powerful, flexible devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\"><li><strong><a href=\"#Download-the-Manuals\">Download the Manuals<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#Update-the-Firmware\">Update the Firmware<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#Ampero-II-Setup-and-Connections\">Ampero II Setup and Connections<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#Using-Your-Hotone-Ampero-II\">Using Your Hotone Ampero II<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#Suggested-Setups\">Suggested Setups<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#Ampero-II-Apps\">Ampero II Apps<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Download-the-Manuals\">Download the Manuals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Ampero II is easy to navigate, to program, and to use due to its efficient organization and its touchscreen display. However, to learn all the functions of these powerful units, you\u2019ll need to download the <strong>Online Manual<\/strong> and the <strong>Effect List<\/strong> user manual for your particular model of Ampero II. You may also see manuals for <strong>MIDI controls<\/strong> and the <strong>Drum Machine<\/strong> feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to your Hotone product page, click the <strong>Downloads<\/strong> tab, and follow the links to locate the newest manuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotone.com\/products\/multi-effects\/Ampero%20II\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotone Ampero II Product Page<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotone.com\/products\/multi-effects\/new\/ampero-ii-stomp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotone Ampero II Stomp Product Page<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Update-the-Firmware\">Update the Firmware<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From time to time, Hotone will provide a firmware update for your Ampero II model that will fix bugs, improve performance, and may add entirely new features, models, and effects. Head over to our SweetCare guide to learn how to check your firmware version and install an update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/hotone-ampero-ii-firmware-update\/\" class=\"relatedcontent_link\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-related-content\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_block\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2025\/02\/20250207_Hotone_Ampero_Firmware_1600x838.jpg);background-size:cover;background-position:center\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_overlay_content\"><\/div><div class=\"relatedcontent-text relatedcontent_content\"><p class=\"relatedcontent_title\" style=\"color:#fff\">Hotone Ampero II Firmware Update<\/p><p class=\"relatedcontent_subhead\" style=\"color:#fff;border:none\"><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>SweetCare Hotone Ampero II Firmware Update<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, with each major firmware update, Hotone provides a new Online Manual (or Owner&#8217;s Manual) that explains the new features. So, every time you update the firmware, don\u2019t forget to download the newest version of the manual as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Ampero-II-Setup-and-Connections\">Ampero II Setup and Connections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f3f2f1\"><strong>TIP:<\/strong> In the Ampero\u2019s box, look for the small, rectangular box that holds the USB cables and several clear plastic \u201cbarefoot\u201d caps. You can snap these onto the footswitches for easier operation on your desktop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before connecting any cables, make sure the Ampero is powered off, that its volume knob is turned all the way down, and that the devices you are connecting to are either powered off or have their inputs muted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ampero II provides inputs for guitars or other instruments. It also has a microphone connection with effects for singers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ampero II Stomp provides inputs for guitars and instruments in a compact unit, and it has a different layout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s an overview of the connections available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2025\/02\/Ampero-II-back-panel.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"186\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2025\/02\/Ampero-II-back-panel-1024x186.jpg\" alt=\"Ampero II back panel\" class=\"wp-image-1785102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2025\/02\/Ampero-II-back-panel-1024x186.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2025\/02\/Ampero-II-back-panel-300x55.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2025\/02\/Ampero-II-back-panel-768x140.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2025\/02\/Ampero-II-back-panel-1536x279.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2025\/02\/Ampero-II-back-panel.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Ampero II back panel<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2025\/02\/Ampero-II-Stomp-All-Sides.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2025\/02\/Ampero-II-Stomp-All-Sides-1024x439.jpg\" alt=\"Ampero II Stomp connections\" class=\"wp-image-1785104\" width=\"512\" height=\"220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2025\/02\/Ampero-II-Stomp-All-Sides-1024x439.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2025\/02\/Ampero-II-Stomp-All-Sides-300x129.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2025\/02\/Ampero-II-Stomp-All-Sides-768x329.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2025\/02\/Ampero-II-Stomp-All-Sides-1536x659.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2025\/02\/Ampero-II-Stomp-All-Sides.jpg 1632w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Ampero II Stomp back panel and left and right sides<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Power<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect the power supply that comes with your unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Input<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ampero II has two inputs that can be used for either two instruments, a stereo input, or an instrument and a microphone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>1\/4-inch <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/insync\/ts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">unbalanced TS connection<\/a> for guitar or line input<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/insync\/combi-jack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Combi jack<\/a>, which permits connecting a second guitar or instrument or a single microphone, using either a 1\/4-inch TS connection or a balanced XLR connection. Since the Ampero has two signal chains, you can configure effects and signal processing for the two instruments (or guitar and voice) separately. After you connect a condenser microphone to the combi jack, you can turn on 48V phantom power using the <strong>Global &gt; I\/O<\/strong> function on the display screen.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ampero II Stomp has two 1\/4-inch unbalanced TS connections for two guitars, two instruments, or a stereo input. This unit isn\u2019t designed to handle a microphone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Stereo FX Loop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect 1\/4-inch TRS cables for unbalanced stereo connections, Send and Return. You may need an insert cable with a TRS connection on one end and a pair of TS connections on the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more in your <strong>Online Manual &gt; Customizing Your Unit &gt; Using FX Loop<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Outputs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ampero II provides two pairs of outputs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Unbalanced outputs with 1\/4-inch TS jacks. Use the L (Mono) connection for mono and connect a second cable to the R jack for stereo.<\/li><li>Balanced XLR connections for mono and stereo<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ampero II Stomp provides one pair of outputs, with balanced 1\/4-inch TRS jacks for mono and stereo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Aux In and Phones<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For auxiliary audio input, connect a 1\/8-inch TRS cable from your device to the Aux In jack. Use this for backing or practice tracks. The aux signal is passed to the outputs without going through the Ampero\u2019s signal processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect headphones to the Phones jack with a 1\/8-inch TRS connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>USB<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The USB-C port is for connecting to your Mac or your Windows PC to use the Hotone Ampero II Editor software, to update the firmware, and to use the Ampero as an audio interface for recording to your computer and your DAW.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ampero II models provide an 8-in, 8-out USB audio interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more in your unit\u2019s <strong>Online Manual &gt; Global &gt; USB Audio<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are on Windows, you must first install the Hotone Windows audio driver from the Hotone website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ampero is class compliant on macOS, so no driver is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>EXP\/CTRL<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ampero II has a built-in expression pedal. The Ampero II Stomp provides a 1\/4-inch TRS EXP\/CTRL jack to accept either:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>An external expression pedal, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/AmperoIIPress--hotone-ampero-ii-press-passive-expression-and-switching-pedal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ampero II Press<\/a><\/li><li>A momentary footswitch controller, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/AmperoSwtchP--hotone-ampero-switch-passive-dual-footswitch-controller\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ampero Switch+<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Configure the functions of an expression pedal or a footswitch in the <strong>Global &gt; Controls<\/strong> menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>MIDI<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ampero II and the Ampero II Stomp have standard 5-pin DIN connections for MIDI cables on the side panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Configure MIDI functions in the <strong>Global &gt; MIDI Settings<\/strong> menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Using-Your-Hotone-Ampero-II\">Using Your Hotone Ampero II<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3>Getting Started Card<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2025\/02\/Hotone-Ampero-II-Stomp-card.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"571\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2025\/02\/Hotone-Ampero-II-Stomp-card-1024x571.jpg\" alt=\"Hotone Ampero II Stomp card\" class=\"wp-image-1785107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2025\/02\/Hotone-Ampero-II-Stomp-card-1024x571.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2025\/02\/Hotone-Ampero-II-Stomp-card-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2025\/02\/Hotone-Ampero-II-Stomp-card-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2025\/02\/Hotone-Ampero-II-Stomp-card-1536x857.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2025\/02\/Hotone-Ampero-II-Stomp-card.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>The Getting Started card that comes in the box with the Hotone Ampero II Stomp<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you open your unit\u2019s box, you\u2019ll find an extremely helpful Getting Started card, which explains the functions of the knobs and switches on your unit and gives you an overview of the main menu functions you can access on the touchscreen. Make sure to save this card. Start there, and then consult your unit\u2019s <strong>Online Manual<\/strong>, which you downloaded from the Hotone website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Terminology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ampero II provides two <strong>effects chains<\/strong>, A and B, which can be assigned to either of the unit\u2019s two inputs in parallel or routed serially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each effects chain is populated by <strong>effects slots<\/strong> on each chain, each of which can contain a different <strong>effects<\/strong> <strong>module<\/strong>. The Ampero II provides 14 different kinds of effects, and each module can contain multiple effects. Some modules perform signal routing functions rather than providing effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nodes<\/strong> are the signal routing connections between effects chains. Types of nodes include <strong>input<\/strong>, <strong>output<\/strong>, <strong>split<\/strong>, and <strong>mixer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more in your <strong>Online Manual &gt; Customizing Your Unit &gt; Effects Chain Types<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each Hotone Ampero II model has its own <strong>Effect List <\/strong>user manual that describes all the effects, amplifiers, and preamp and cabinet models and explains their parameters. You will want to download a copy from the Hotone website to keep for reference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An entire configuration of chains and modules is called a <strong>patch<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A patch can contain multiple <strong>scenes<\/strong>, which are different parameter combinations, that turn different modules off and on. When you call up one patch, you can easily switch between scenes within the patch. In this way, you can call up variations on your sound without the signal interruptions or loss of reverb tails that you would have if you changed to a different patch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A set of several patches is called a <strong>bank<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How many patches you have per bank and how many banks you can save depend on your model of Ampero II.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Patch Mode and Stomp Mode<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The user interface on the touchscreen has two modes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the upper-left corner of the touchscreen, you\u2019ll see a \u201c<strong>P<\/strong>\u201d for <strong>Patch Mode<\/strong>. Touch it, and it becomes an \u201c<strong>S<\/strong>,\u201d meaning you are in <strong>Stomp Mode<\/strong>. Touch it again to return to Patch Mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start with Patch Mode. Use the footswitches to page between patches in the current bank and to move from bank to bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Stomp Mode, you can view the signal chain of each patch on the display screen and toggle individual effects on and off using the footswitches or the touchscreen. You can also edit parameters in this mode. Stomp Mode has two views, <strong>FX Chain View<\/strong> and <strong>Footswitch View<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more in your unit\u2019s <strong>Online Manual &gt; Unit Mode and Main Display<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Creating Patches and DSP Power<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn how to edit, create, and save patches in your <strong>Online Manual &gt; Customizing Your Unit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a tip. As you create your own patches and assign modules to slots in your chains, you will observe that your Ampero has a finite amount of power for digital signal processing. While the unit has power enough to create complex and detailed signal chains, you can exceed the amount of power available in a patch if you keep adding modules. When this happens, modules will be \u201cgrayed out,\u201d meaning they will not be available in the current patch. This is normal. With some experience, you\u2019ll learn how to efficiently organize your effects chain and to delete modules you\u2019re not actually using so that each patch will give you all the sounds you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Hotone Sound Clone (formerly Tone Catch)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sound Clone is what Hotone calls its feature that lets you create your own impulse response (IR) of your amplifier, your speaker cabinet, or your effect. (The previous version of this feature was called Tone Catch.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll see the acronyms CDCM HD (Comprehensive Dynamic Circuit Modeling, High Definition) and FIRE (Field Impulse Response Enhancement); these are terms that Hotone uses to describe its modeling technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t see the Sound Clone feature and the Clone effect module on your unit, then you have an older firmware version installed. You can add this feature by updating the firmware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sound Clone is available in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Ampero II with firmware 1.2.0 or higher<\/li><li>Ampero II Stomp with firmware version 2.3.1 or higher<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you create a Clone, you can save it and use it in a module in your patches. You can also export it to the Ampero II app on your computer and share it on the Hotone Community webpage. Likewise, you can find Clones on Hotone Community and download them and install them on your unit. If you have files in the older Tone Catch format, they will be auto-converted to the new Sound Clone format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the firmware update, the Ampero II models with Sound Clone now support <strong>NAM (Neural Amp Modeler)<\/strong> files, dramatically expanding your options for amplifier and speaker profiles. The Ampero II desktop software can convert a NAM file that you download into the Sound Clone format, which you can then load into your Ampero II.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn how to create your own Sound Clones in your unit\u2019s&nbsp;<strong>Online Manual &gt; Global &gt; Sound Clone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotone.com\/news\/Sound-Clone\u6b63\u5f0f\u53d1\u5e03\uff01Ampero%20\u4e8c\u4ee3\u62a2\u5148\u4f53\u9a8c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotone&#8217;s press release with more information about Sound Clone<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Suggested-Setups\">Suggested Setups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3>Using with Your Instrument and Amp<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you connect the Ampero\u2019s output to a guitar amplifier, disable the Ampero\u2019s Amp and Cab modules. If you are connecting the Ampero to your amplifier\u2019s effects loop, add the FX SND\/RTN\/LOOP module to the signal chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Connecting to Your Amp\u2019s Return, Power Amp, or FRFR Cabinet Input<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect the Ampero\u2019s output to your amplifier\u2019s FX Loop Return input or power amp input.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Onstage Dual Outputs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With the Ampero II, you can use both pairs of outputs simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Send the unit\u2019s Chain A signal path to the balanced XLR outputs to connect to a mixer or an audio interface.<\/li><li>Send the unit\u2019s Chain B signal path to the unbalanced outputs to connect to amplifiers with the AMP and CAB models disabled.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>Singer Performing with Instruments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With the Ampero II, you can connect a microphone for singing to the second input and route to Chain A with vocal effects. Use the XLR outputs to route the output from Chain A to a mixer. Connect a guitar to the first input, routed to Chain B with the guitar effects modules and the AMP and CAB modules as needed, and route to the unbalanced outputs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more in the <strong>Suggested Setups<\/strong> section of your model\u2019s Online Manual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Ampero-II-Apps\">Ampero II Apps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3>Ampero II Editor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2025\/02\/Ampero-II-App.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"583\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2025\/02\/Ampero-II-App-1024x583.jpg\" alt=\"Ampero II App\" class=\"wp-image-1785108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2025\/02\/Ampero-II-App-1024x583.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2025\/02\/Ampero-II-App-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2025\/02\/Ampero-II-App-768x437.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2025\/02\/Ampero-II-App-1536x874.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2025\/02\/Ampero-II-App.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>The Ampero II app on macOS<\/em> <em>and Windows<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ampero II Editor librarian app for macOS and Windows, for ease of editing, reproduces all the features accessible from your unit\u2019s display screen on your computer. You can also save and back up data, share patches on Hotone Community, and update the firmware through the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On your unit\u2019s product page on the Hotone website, click the <strong>Download<\/strong> tab. Under <em>Download Software<\/em>, you\u2019ll find the latest version of the app with an indication of the firmware version needed for compatibility. You may need to update the firmware on your unit to match the app, as we explain in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/hotone-ampero-ii-firmware-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotone Ampero Firmware Update<\/a> guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Sound Clone app<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2025\/02\/Hotone-Sound-Clone.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"783\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2025\/02\/Hotone-Sound-Clone-1024x783.jpg\" alt=\"Hotone Sound Clone\" class=\"wp-image-1785528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2025\/02\/Hotone-Sound-Clone-1024x783.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2025\/02\/Hotone-Sound-Clone-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2025\/02\/Hotone-Sound-Clone-768x587.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2025\/02\/Hotone-Sound-Clone.jpg 1413w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Hotone Sound Clone app<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sound Clone app for macOS and Windows enables you to make your own Sound Clones of amps using your computer and your audio interface &#8212; without using your Ampero II unit. After processing on your computer, you can upload your Sound Clones to the Hotone Community, and load them into your Ampero.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Download the app from Hotone\u2019s website at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundclone.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">soundclone.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s Hotone&#8217;s tutorial on using the Sound Clone app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sound Clone 101: Your Step-by-Step Tutorial\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eU63LW4m8_o?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Sound Clone 101: Your Step-by-Step Tutorial<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Hotone Community<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Through the Hotone apps, you can access Hotone Community, where you can share patches and Tone Catches with other users. 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