Hotone unveils Ampero II Stage multi-effects pedal

October 18, 2023 · 2 sources

Hotone has unveiled the Ampero II Stage, the latest addition to its lineup of multi-effects pedals and the third model in the Ampero II collection after the Ampero II Stomp and Ampero II Mini¹. Guitar World reported the launch on October 18, 2023, and described the Stage as the range's flagship offering¹.

According to Guitar World, the unit carries 87 amps, 68 cabs and more than 100 pedal simulations, along with a dedicated impulse response loader with third-party support, up to 50 custom IR slots and 20 included Celestion speaker IRs¹. The publication reports eight assignable footswitches, one of which serves as a default selector between Patch and Stomp modes: Patch mode navigates between presets, while Stomp mode triggers individual effects¹. It also reports a Scene feature for switching between presets, effects and parameters without interruption¹. Guitar World puts the scene count at five¹; Hotone's own product page for the Ampero II lists four scenes per preset².

Guitar World lists two expression pedal inputs, a stereo FX loop, balanced and unbalanced outputs and two instrument/microphone jacks¹. It reports 8x8 USB audio functionality for recording and streaming, a 60-second stereo looper and a drum machine with 100 rhythm styles¹. The Stage is described as built for live use, with more footswitches and controls than the previous Ampero II models¹.

Guitar World reported that an official price for the Ampero II Stage had not been revealed at launch, noting that the Ampero II Mini was priced at $255¹.