ped Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Hi guys I'm looking for a relatively cheap multi fx for using live. I don't want to talk emy expensive single pedals very often, but it would be nice to have the option of using one or two through an fx loop or just in front of a multi fx. My friend is selling the HoTone Ampero (in pink) which looks pretty good - my needs are fairly minimal, basically I need a tuner, DI, amp/cab setting generally 'super flat' (which is what I tend to use on my Roland stuff), decent comp generally set for limiting and some passable effects. I don't feel like I need a wah rocker pedal (what's it called) on the unit, but most have them. It seems like some of the HoTone pedals are more guitar friendly, but will the Ampero be OK for my use or would you recommend a different model in their range, or something from a similar sort of company like Valeton, mooer or Flamma etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisisswanbon Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 17 minutes ago, ped said: Hi guys I'm looking for a relatively cheap multi fx for using live. I don't want to talk emy expensive single pedals very often, but it would be nice to have the option of using one or two through an fx loop or just in front of a multi fx. My friend is selling the HoTone Ampero (in pink) which looks pretty good - my needs are fairly minimal, basically I need a tuner, DI, amp/cab setting generally 'super flat' (which is what I tend to use on my Roland stuff), decent comp generally set for limiting and some passable effects. I don't feel like I need a wah rocker pedal (what's it called) on the unit, but most have them. It seems like some of the HoTone pedals are more guitar friendly, but will the Ampero be OK for my use or would you recommend a different model in their range, or something from a similar sort of company like Valeton, mooer or Flamma etc? I have the Ampero Stomp II and it's fantastic. Not quite as feature packed as the HX stuff, but that doesn't sound like it'll be an issue. To my ears, the models and sound quality are definitely an improvement, and the UI on it is the best I've used on a multi fx. The compressors are good, as are the amp sims. I've gigged it several times without issue and a great FOH sound. As it happens, I may be putting it up for sale as I go round the multi fx/individual analogue pedal round about... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted August 9, 2023 Author Share Posted August 9, 2023 Great - because the pink one is going for a song, do you know what the difference is between the Ampero and the Ampero II? It sound like you might have had the older one at some stage or are you comparing to the HX? I'm always a bit wary of new improved DSP and so forth - my main home rig is a fairly old Roland VB99 which I'm sure isn't as 'good' as the newer Roland stuff, but to my ears it's perfect... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisisswanbon Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 I believe there's a big difference - parallel processing, more effects, much higher DSP and processing power, footswitches and midi capability. Hotone have done a comparison chart for the II and previous gen, which the shares its tech with the mini. I haven't had the last gen, the lack of parallel processing turned me off it, my comparison is to the HX stomp, which seems to be the standard in this category. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted August 9, 2023 Author Share Posted August 9, 2023 Thanks mate that’s great, I might have a look at the II then… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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