Hotone Ampero

Ampero
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Version 3.1 - 12 July 2019
New Features

Wait Mode is now available when you use MIDI controllers to switch between banks

Improvements
 * 1) Reduced the default volume of drum machine
 * 2) Further optimized Tuner sensitivity
 * 3) Shortened the fade in time when engaging compressor effects, this may cause a noticeable fade in progress when switching between patches
 * 4) Tuning mode will now be automatically saved

Bug Fixes
 * 1) Tuner cannot be engaged by sending CC 57 – FIXED
 * 2) CTRL function may not work correctly when sending CC 72 – FIXED
 * 3) Irregular output level may occur after importing some user presets – FIXED
 * 4) Irregular on/off status display when using external footswitch to control drum play/stop – FIXED
 * 5) The expression pedal range min/max values can still be set when unassigned - FIXED

Version 3.0 - 31 May 2019
Precaution This Ampero V3.0 firmware update is Ampero’s major update containing more powerful features (e.g. MANAGABLE SIGNAL CHAIN), optimized system performance and bug fixes. We recommend all Ampero users to execute this update for the best possible user experience.

New Features
 * 1) You can now manage your signal chain in Edit menu by double clicking on a module
 * 2) You can connect external footswitch controller to EXP 2 (EXP 2/FS) jack – EXP 2/FS settings added in Global menu for setting footswitch functions and EXP 2/FS jack functions
 * 3) Wait mode added when switching between banks (for external footswitch only)
 * 4) You can now control USB recording level (Global > USB Audio)
 * 5) You can now set No Cab Mode separately on either L/R channel (Global > I/O)

Improvements & Changes


 * 1) Screen Lock function changed to Device Lock function for locking touch screen, MENU/VALUE knob (Main Knob) and Quick Access Knobs
 * 2) Greatly optimized Tuner reaction speed
 * 3) Improved dynamic range and sound quality of these amp modeling effects: Tweed Lux, Baseman Norm, Baseman Bright, Black Twin, Voxy 30HW Norm, Voxy 30HW TB, Superstar Clean, Superstar Drive, Glacian Clean, Glacian Drive
 * 4) Improved the sound quality of several effects in FX1 and FX2
 * 5) BRIGHT switch added for Black Twin and Glacian Clean
 * 6) The Presence control of Superstar Drive changed to Drive control for more wider tonal range
 * 7) Optimized built-in expression pedal stability
 * 8) Optimized USB Audio performance and stability
 * 9) General performance and stability improvements

Bug Fixes
 * 1) When editing presets, some effect parameters may go wrong – FIXED
 * 2) Recorded data may be lost when using Looper – FIXED
 * 3) In some cases, Ampero may crash when setting external expression pedal (EXP 2) – FIXED
 * 4) Factory Reset cannot be selected by MENU/VALUE knob (Main Knob) in Global menu – FIXED
 * 5) Minor bug fixes

Version 2.1 - 12 March 2019
Improvements & Changes
 * 1) Greatly optimized expression pedal latency issue
 * 2) Optimized expression pedal curves
 * 3) Optimized Tuner interface reaction speed
 * 4) Shortened the crossfade time when switching effect modules on/off or switching presets
 * 5) Optimized footswitch operation experience when exiting Looper menu
 * 6) Now Looper Pre/Post selection can be saved
 * 7) Optimized MIDI communication efficiency
 * 8) Optimized USB Audio performance and stability
 * 9) Changed default output mode of unbalanced outputs (Global > I/O)
 * 10) Changed default recording mode of USB Audio recording (Global > USB Audio)
 * 11) General performance and stability improvements

Bug Fixes
 * 1) When using Ampero as an USB interface, the recorded L/R effect signals are reversed – FIXED
 * 2) When using Ampero as an USB interface, the recording signal level is too low – FIXED
 * 3) When using Ampero as an USB interface, in some cases, there might be glitching noise/pop noise during playback – FIXED
 * 4) Expression pedals won’t work in Drum/Looper menus – FIXED
 * 5) Footswitch 1+2 and 2+3 works only under default settings (FS 1+2=bank down, FS 2+3=bank up, Global > Footswitch) – FIXED
 * 6) Some effects may alter your tone when built-in expression pedal is off – FIXED
 * 7) Setting and saving EXP2 settings may cause screen, footswitches and knobs malfunction – FIXED
 * 8) Unit might be stuck when receiving MIDI messages – FIXED
 * 9) Minor bug fixes

Version 1.0 - 11 January 2019
Initial Releas