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Eight assignable footswitches with multicolor halo LEDs
Places extensive patch and effect control at your feet.
Product detailSKU #1500000437146
Hotone EffectsAmpero II Stage Amp Modeler & Effects Processor - White
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Ampero II Stage concentrates hands-on patch control, modeler processing, and extensive I/O in a floor unit built around live changes. Eight assignable footswitches and up to five scenes per patch let you move between song-section variations without leaving the patch. Alongside 460+ effects, 87 amp models, and 68 cabinet simulations, it offers Tone Catch, Celestion IRs, and third-party IR loading. Mic input with phantom power, XLR outputs, Bluetooth, and 8-in/8-out USB also connect performance, vocal, and recording workflows.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Changing among up to five scene variations inside one patch during a song.
- Combining instrument and mic/line inputs, including phantom-powered microphone operation, in one processor.
- Recording or reamping through USB-C while retaining extensive live-routing connections.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Up to five scenes per patch
Keeps multiple within-patch variations available without changing patches.
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Stereo 1/4-inch and balanced XLR outputs
Provides both 1/4-inch stereo and XLR stereo output connections.
Detail 04
Mic/line combo input with phantom power
Adds a dedicated mic/line input alongside the instrument input.
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Tone Catch technology
Can capture and recreate the sound of your own amps and pedals.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Power accepts 9–18V DC center-negative and draws up to 1.4A at 9V.
- 02Plan connections around its instrument input, mic/line combo input, stereo FX loop, MIDI I/O, and two expression/control jacks.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many scenes can a patch contain?
Each patch supports up to five scenes.
02Can it take a microphone?
Yes. Its XLR/1/4-inch combo input supports mic and line sources, with phantom power.
03What does Bluetooth support?
Bluetooth 4.2 supports both audio and MIDI.
04Can it record directly to a computer?
Yes. USB-C provides 8-in/8-out audio-interface operation and reamping.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Footswitches
- 8 assignable with multicolor halo LEDs
1 detailsConnections & power
- IR support
- Third-party IR loading supported (24-bit/44.1kHz WAV, up to 2048 samples, 50 user slots)
38 detailsOther
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 4.2 (audio + MIDI support)
- Scenes
- Up to 5 per patch
- Headphone out
- 1 x 1/8" stereo
- Dynamic range
- Up to 127dB (digital to analog)
- Power supply
- 9–18V DC center negative
- Effects
- 460+ (including 100+ pedal models and 60+ original effects)
- Included IRs
- 20 Celestion speaker IRs
- Aux In
- 1 x 1/8" stereo
- Presets
- 300 (60 banks x 5 patches)
- Tier
- new
- Effects modules
- Up to 12 simultaneous
- Frequency response
- 20Hz–20kHz ±1dB
- Cabinet simulations
- 68
- Inputs
- 1 x 1/4" instrument input, 1 x XLR/1/4" combo (mic/line with phantom power)
- DSP
- Tri-core DSP platform
- Category Source
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- USB
- USB Type-C (8-in/8-out audio interface, reamping, preset/IR management)
- FX loop
- 2 x 1/4" TRS stereo (send/return)
- Product type
- Amp modeler and multi-effects processor
- Korena Special
- false
- Dimensions (WxHxD)
- 11.85" (30.1 cm) x 2.28" (5.8 cm) x 7.09" (18 cm)
- Weight
- 4.18 lb. (1.9 kg)
- Tone capture
- Tone Catch technology
- Looper
- Stereo, up to 60 seconds (with undo/redo, half-speed, reverse)
- Current draw
- 1.4A max (at 9V)
- Product Type
- Amp modeler and multi-effects processor
- MIDI I/O
- 2 x 1/8" TRS (In, Out/Thru)
- Modeling platform
- CDCM HD and F.I.R.E. modeling system
- Model
- Ampero II Stage
- Signal processing
- 24-bit, 44.1kHz
- Outputs
- 2 x 1/4" TRS unbalanced stereo, 2 x XLR balanced stereo (with ground lift)
- Amp models
- 87
- Input modes
- Electric guitar, acoustic guitar, mic and line modes
- Source Id
- site51500000437146
- AD/DA conversion
- ESS Sabre series
- EXP
- 2 x 1/4" TRS (expression/control)
- Display
- 5" 800 x 480 color touchscreen
- Drum machine
- 100 rhythm patterns
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