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Ampero II Stomp Firmware Release Note - 240424

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Hotone Audio Co.

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Ltd.

Ampero II Stomp
Firmware Release Note
Version 2.0.0
Released 4/24/2024
This V2.0.0 firmware update brings you brand new UI and more powerful features (e.g.
Scene function). Please read the notice carefully below before updating.

Notice

 After this update, all global parameters (including global settings, system
language, effects chain templates, etc.) on your Ampero II Stomp will be restored
to default. Please manually backup your global settings before updating.
 This update will change the unit’s patch data structure, which means, during the
first power-up progress after updating, there will be a few more seconds needed
for Ampero II Stomp to convert patch data. In this case, to prevent any possible
issue, please backup your patches first before updating.
 Use V2.0.0 firmware with Ampero II Editor V1.0.3 ONLY. To update your unit, we
recommend to use Ampero II Stomp software V1.3.0.

New Features

1. Brand new UI
2. Scene function added
3. CTRL function updated to Effect Slot On/Off function
4. Expression pedal state switching function added
5. Drum machine function added
6. Patch footswitch function settings added (Global > Controls)

Version 1.3.0
Released 12/24/2023

Notice

We recommend that you use the newest (V1.3.0) Ampero II Stomp software.

New Effects

Effects with an HQ suffix indicate that the corresponding effect is using our latest
modeling technology.

1. 6 new amp/preamp models added to the AMP/PRE AMP module:


(1) Petrus Clean/Crunch/Lead HQ – Based on Mesa/Boogie® JP-2C™️* amp head
(2) Soloist 100 Clean/Crunch/Lead HQ – Based on Soldano® SLO100* amp head

2. A new drive model added to the DRV module:


Noble Drive – Based on Nobels® ODR-1* overdrive pedal
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3. A new delay model added to the DLY module:
Digital Delay HQ – Based on the delay sound of a popular 11-mode delay/reverb
pedal

4. Two new reverb models added to the RVB module:


(1) 140 Plate HQ – Based on EMT® 140* plate reverberator
(2) Silver Linings – A special reverb creating a huge, lush reverb tone

*The mentioned manufacturers and product names are trademarks or registered


trademarks of the respective owners. The trademarks were used merely to identify the
sound character of this product.

Version 1.2.1
Released 8/30/2023
Notice

We recommend you to use with newest (V1.2.1) Ampero II Stomp software.

New Effects

1. 2 new drive models added to DRV module:


(1) Face Fuzz Ge – Based on Dunlop® Fuzz Face®* (Germanium transistor
version) with a new modeling method
(2) Fryman Disrt – Based on a famous boutique UK-style hi-gain distortion pedal
2. 3 new delay models added to DLY module:
(1) Glitch Delay – Digital delay with glitch-y feedback
(2) Icy Delay – Special delay effect with pitch shifted audio slices
(3) Bloodless Delay – Dreamy delay with pitched shifted audio slices and stereo
crossfeed

*The mentioned manufacturers and product names are trademarks or registered


trademarks of the respective owners. The trademarks were used merely to identify the
sound character of this product.

Version 1.2.0
Released 3/24/2023
Notice

We recommend you to use with newest (V1.2.0) Ampero II Stomp software.

New Effects

1. 2 new drive models added to DRV module:


(1) Prince of Drive – Based on Analog.Man™️Prince of Tone*
(2) Basshammer – Based on Aguilar® Tone Hammer*
2. 1 new modulation effect added to MOD module:
Stereo Expander – Virtual soundstage creator
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3. 1 new delay effect added to DLY module: Ltd.
Multitap Echo – Multi-head echo machine simulator

*The mentioned manufacturers and product names are trademarks or registered


trademarks of the respective owners. The trademarks were used merely to identify the
sound character of this product.

New Features

1. No Cab function added (Global > I/O)


2. Main volume expression control (pre/post) added (Global > Controls)

Improvements, Changes & Bug Fixes

1. Greatly optimized Classic PS pitch shifting effect in FREQ module


2. USB Out 3-8 selections of Side Chain parameter available for AI Gate, Fast Gate,
Custom Gate and Sweller
3. In some cases, some MIDI messages cannot be correctly transferred – FIXED
4. Abnormal parameter fixed: Tape Delay M
5. Other minor improvements and bug fixes

Version 1.1.0
Released 7/29/2022
Notice

We recommend you to use with newest (V1.1.0) Ampero II Stomp software.

Improvements, Changes & Bug Fixes

1. Optimized DSP performance for reducing system overload


2. Compatible with Ampero Press 25kΩ edition
3. Optimized MIDI performance
4. Optimized volume knob control for reducing sudden volume change
5. Optimized system latency when using less effect modules
6. MIDI messages recognized by Ampero II Stomp cannot be correctly transferred via
MIDI OUT/THRU or USB jacks - FIXED
7. Unit cannot be controlled by some certain MIDI controllers - FIXED
8. Abnormal effect tone fixed: Marshell 50 and Marshell 50 Jump (AMP/PRE AMP)

Version 1.0.5
Released 5/31/2022
Notice

Since we optimized data transmission stability in this version, for best experience, we
recommend you to use with newest (V1.0.3) Ampero II Stomp software.

Improvements, Changes & Bug Fixes

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2. Optimized data transmission stability while using with Ampero II Stomp software

Version 1.0.4
Released 5/17/2022
Improvements, Changes & Bug Fixes

1. Optimized hardware stability

Version 1.0.3
Released 2/11/2022
Notice

If your hardware version is higher than V1.0.0, please DO NOT downgrade to firmware
older than V1.0.3 to prevent unit malfunction.
You can check your hardware version in Global > About.

Improvements, Changes & Bug Fixes

1. Compatible with new version hardware

Version 1.0.2
Released 1/12/2022
Improvements, Changes & Bug Fixes

1. Optimized system performance


2. Optimized I/O meter accuracy
3. Optimized volume knob for smoother volume control
4. Now when connecting to any input/output jack, the corresponding I/O meter frame
will light up to indicate connection
5. USB audio output level is lower than normal – FIXED
6. Abnormal effects/effect parameters fixed: Behemoth M, Moo VCF Env, Chili Wah,
Match 30 Clean (AMP/PRE AMP), Emperor Drive (AMP/PRE AMP), Messe Bass
400 (AMP/PRE AMP), Tape Delay M, Tape Delay S, Reverse Delay, 2290 Mod,
2290 Ducker
7. When controlling some parameters by an external expression pedal, in some
cases, parameter value display and actual effect sound don’t match – FIXED
8. When switching Trail switch on/off repeatedly, system overload message may
occur – FIXED
9. In Global EQ menu, switching some frequency band switch on/off repeatedly may
cause unit output clip – FIXED
10. Other minor bug fixes

Version 1.0.1
Released 11/10/2021

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1. Optimized overall hardware stability


2. When controlling some parameters by an external expression pedal, in some
cases, expression range cannot be set properly – FIXED
3. When switching Sync switch on/off of time-based effects, in some cases, time-
based parameter range may go wrong – FIXED
4. Fixed prompt typos
5. Other minor bug fixes

Version 1.0.0
Released 11/5/2021

Initial Release

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