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From the FB group Sticky: how to get your new Ampero Stomp 2 up and running without issue. Here's some 'if I had my time again' advice. I'm going a bit on memory here so others may wish to correct the advice. This is based on a device that was at hardware v1.0.0 and firmware version v1.0.0 (press Global/ About to see your version numbers). I am using Win10. Before plugging the Stomp in or switching it on, download the generic USB Asio driver, the latest version of the firmware and the Stomp Editor software. With the Stomp disconnected, install the Asio driver and the Editor software. Restart your computer. Connect your Stomp to the computer using the supplied USB lead. Some people have found that it is better to make a direct connection to the computer rather than going through a USB hub. Switch on your Stomp. Run the Editor software. If your Stomp isn't recognised, try changing the USB lead or connecting directly to the computer rather than through a hub. If it still isn't recognised, you probably need to update the firmware. The process is described in the Editor software, which will be saying that it can't find a device. Basically, you hold down three particular buttons on the Stomp as you switch it off and on, then browse to where you downloaded the latest version of the firmware, then press go. If your device is now listed under Control Panel/ Sound, or under Device Manager, but the Editor software still can't see it: go to https://www.hotoneaudio.com/support/2 and select the "Solution of Ampero II and Stomp Hardware & Software Connection Problem." Note that the location of the updated audio driver software is described on page 2. When you click the audio update file, it will probably suggest that you extract all files before running them. Be careful of where you extract them to as the file names can exceed the 256 letter limit in Windows. If you just extract to your desktop or Downloads you'll be fine. Having done this, my Stomp was recognised by the Editor software and as an audio device b y Windows.

Don't give up! I had similar issues. Check the Facebook group dedicated to the pedal - they have lots of advice

Just read that section. I'm going to let it percolate, then read it again. When I get home, and can set up my FI, I can run through the example they describe, which ought to help.

And the Amp is the Trace Elliot TE1200

Hang on...we're at cross purposes. A used FI v1 with V3 firmware

A used FI. But yes, I've been working a lot and saving! Spent it all on pedals and my dream amp comes up for sale today.

It's here. Or rather, it's there. At home in a box. Had to bring my mam into A&E so I never got to unwrap it. I may get to it later, don't really know what's happening..

Oh I think so too. You can't really have too much of a good thing, right?

I have just acquired my second iteration of this wonderful pedal. I was too impatient the first time around. I wanted to twiddle a knob and instantly produce the perfect synth bass sound. Ignoring the facts that I had no grasp of midi, no familiarity with the editing software, no clue what the different physical controls were for. To my shame I got cross that this complex machine wasn't more simple, and got rid. I'm more teachable now, I've even gone through the manual! However, in trying to recreate a patch created by someone else, I've come across a problem. Their patch has some sliders which are split. Thus: And for the life of me I can't work out how to achieve this 'split'. Any ideas would be very welcome. Thanks.

Congratulations. I love mine. So easy to programme and some great sounds

Wonderful Basschatter, great guy. Transaction concluded swiftly and painlessly. I heartily recommend Peter, you can deal with confidence.

Played God's waiting room in Wiltshire last night. You expect the hearse to turn up at any moment. I won't name the venue out of respect for the recently deceased. Despite the zombie audience and the adhesive which kept them in their seats, the band played well and enjoyed itself. Tiny stage, nice sound, tight performance. Got paid and got the hell back to civilisation.

Yep

Hi Freddie! You just did 🙂

Last night's board Least number of pedals ever for me. The volume pedal is because I never managed to properly balance the levels of my C4 patches. The tuner isn't an effect so really I went out with just one pedal.

Went up for the novel view 👍

If you're anywhere near the South West the Bash in October is a wonderful day and I know your boards would be most welcome!

Well, speaking as someone who owns several reasonably high end basses, and a ton of Harley Bentons too, I can honestly say the quality of the HBs is so good why not own as many of them as you can fit in your room? I have and appreciate gorgeous basses which cost plenty and I often choose to gig a Harley over them. Price seems almost entirely irrelevant these days.

I totally get it. I'm a collector too. I build new boards all the time because I love to do it. Mine are messier, generally a bit cheaper, and less painstakingly assembled, but that's just a reflection of my somewhat chaotic personality.

Saw The Lovely Eggs supported by The Loose Articles and Violet Malice this week in Bristol on board the Thekla. It took me back to the early 80s. Politically savvy punk and performance poetry. Absolutely belting.

1) Ampeg SVT CL. It's not a sound it's an experience. 2) Trace Elliot Elf. Blows me away every single time. Ridiculously good amp in a tiny package. 3) Bugera Veyron BV1001M. Never, ever had a bad sound out of this. Volume to spare, fantastic tone. I have many amps but these are at the top of my personal pile.