Hotone MP-380 Ampero II Stage Amp Modeller & Multi-Effect Pr

Hotone MP-380 Ampero II Stage Amp Modeller & Multi-Effect Processor
Product no: 9000-0119-2709 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

Hotone launch the MP-380 Ampero II Stage: a smart amp modeller and FX processor that offers the upgraded sound quality of a tri-core DSP and ESS Sabre AD/DA conversion, plus the enhanced sound and feel of improved CDCM HD & F.I.R.E. modelling technology. In addition to 87 amplifiers and 68 cabinet simulations, you're looking at more than 100 effects, all of which can be smoothly navigated and activated thanks to the eight footswitches and the 5-inch touch display with redesigned user interface, even while you're playing live.

The Ampero II Stage: Intuitive Workflow and Seamless Transitions

The Ampero II Stage allows you to work in two different ways. In Patch Mode, you can quickly toggle between presets, while in Stomp Mode, you can use the remaining seven footswitches to control single effects and your preferred parameters. Want to make your sonic transitions as smooth as can be? Then have a go at the new Scene function. Also, besides a guitar, bass or synth, you're free to plug in a microphone. Hotone have even built in support for wireless control as well as MIDI-over-Bluetooth so you can share patches with other Ampero users via the Hotone Cloud using the included app for Windows/Mac/iOS/Android.

Specifications

Product features

Sustainable product	not specified
Expression pedal	no
Effect type	multi effect
Stereo input	yes
Stereo output	yes
Fx loop	yes
Speaker/amplifier simulation	yes
True bypass	yes
Voltage	9 V, 18 V
Current strength	1000 - 1499 mA
Power supply plug	barrel 2.1 mm (inner diameter)
Centre positive/negative	centre negative
Adapter included	yes
Microphone input	yes

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	3,3 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	43,0 x 25,0 x 9,5 cm

Product specifications

Amp Modeller & Multi-Effect Processor
model: MP-380 Ampero II Stage
series: Ampero II
second-generation amp modeller and FX processor in a pedalboard-friendly housing
improved sound quality thanks to a tri-core DSP and ESS Sabre AD/DA
updated CDCM HD & F.I.R.E. modelling system for a realistic playing experience
24-bit signal processing with a 127dB dynamic range
5-inch touch screen with redesigned user interface (800 x 480 resolution)
adjustable double effects chain with various routing options in series or parallel
stereo inputs and outputs + stereo FX loop
ability to use up to 12 effect modules simultaneously
extensive FX library with over 460 effects
CDCM HD & F.I.R.E. models including:
- 87 amplifier models
- 68 cabinet simulations
- accurate cabinet-mic algorithm
- new preamp models
- independent power amp simulation
- 100+ classic guitar effects
60+ original Hotone effects
IR module with 3rd party support, 50 custom IR slots
20 Celestion speaker IRs - powered by Celestion Digital
max. 2048 IR sampling points
USB port for firmware updates and in-depth settings control
8-in/8-out USB audio interface
re-amping support
300 presets (60 banks x 5 patches)
built-in stereo looper (max. 60s)
3 assignable footswitches with built-in halo LEDs
various display modes and colours
MIDI I/O and EXP/CNRL ports
durable and lightweight aluminium housing
includes software for Windows/Mac
inputs:
- 6.35mm stereo jack instrument input
- XLR/6.35mm combo jack input
- 3.5mm stereo jack aux input
- 2x 6.35mm stereo jack exp/ctrl
- 6.35mm stereo jack FX loop return
- 3.5mm stereo jack MIDI IN
outputs:
- 2x 6.35mm stereo jack output
- 2x XLR balanced stereo output, with ground lift
- 6.35mm stereo jack FX loop send
- 3.5mm stereo jack headphone out
- 3.5mm stereo jack MIDI OUT
power supply: 9V - 18V DC, centre-negative
power consumption: 1.4A
dimensions: 300 x 180 x 58mm
weight: 1895g

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Skink December 9, 2025

Wrote the following about Hotone MP-380 Ampero II Stage Amp Modeller & Multi-Effect Processor

Excellent unit, small and sounds great. Touchscreen is a big bonus.

Doc Jon December 31, 2024

Wrote the following about Hotone MP-380 Ampero II Stage Amp Modeller & Multi-Effect Processor

Excellent effects unit, the quality of the included FX is very very good indeed. Fantastic variety of amps and cabs, seems to handle everything you can throw at it and I have yet to run out of CPU power despite some complex FX chains. Great connectivity with all the ins and outs you are likely to need, lots of footswitches is a welcome bonus, pairs perfectly with the Hotone Ampero expression pedal for a complete set up.
I chose this unit because of the ability to run a guitar and mic in parallel with different FX chains for each, together with the Bluetooth connectivity which makes editing patches via the Ampero app on my tablet an absolute breeze. In fact the app itself was another reason I chose Hotone as it really is very clear and well laid out, editing on the Ampero touchscreen is good enough but once you have experienced the independence of controlling the unit via smartphone or tablet it really is the way to go.
Overall very pleased with my purchase, would recommend unreservedly

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Hugo July 21, 2024

Wrote the following about Hotone MP-380 Ampero II Stage Amp Modeller & Multi-Effect Processor

It seems both problem from review below are fixed and a tad more:

Version 1.1.0
Released 6/20/2024

New Effects

1. A new effect added to the MOD module:
Freeze – Sound freeze/infinite sustain effect

New Features

1. MIDI Output function added when using footswitches
2. Global Tempo function added (Global > Controls)
3. Scene naming function added
4. Highlighted scene 1 parameter values for better reference

Peter January 31, 2024

Wrote the following about Hotone MP-380 Ampero II Stage Amp Modeller & Multi-Effect Processor

Prachtige sounds, prettig werkend touch screen.
Waar ik echter tegenaan loop zijn de volgende punten:

1. De Scenes / Snapshots kunnen niet worden hernoemd.
Je kunt daar dus geen 'Intro' of 'Refrein' intypen - ze heten gewoon 'Scene 1', 'Scene 2', etc.

2. MIDI Out werkt (nog) niet. Ik heb contact gehad met Hotone maar ze kunnen me niet vertellen of ze dat dit jaar (2024) kunnen oplossen. MIDI Clock Out werkt overigens wel, maar je kunt dus geen MIDI signalen verzenden vanaf je Stage.

Als bovenstaande punten je niet storen heb je een top-pedaal in handen!