Sound Clone Officially Launched – Be the First to Experience It on the Ampero II series!
Hotone’s latest innovation, Sound Clone, takes tone modeling to the next level. As the evolution of our Tone Catch technology, Sound Clone allows you to accurately replicate the sound of real amplifiers and pedals with just a computer and a basic audio interface. Plus, it now supports importing NAM (Neural Amp Modeler) files for use on Hotone devices!
You can download Sound Clone from the official website and share your tones with musicians around the world through the Hotone community.
With this update, the Ampero II series (Ampero II Stomp, Ampero II Stage, Ampero II) will be the first to support Sound Clone. What’s new? Let’s take a look!
A Full-Scale Technological Upgrade!
Upgrade #1: Optimized data storage significantly reduces memory usage. Now, the entire Ampero II series can store up to 30 cloned tones.
Upgrade #2: A revamped data structure removes previous format limitations, allowing seamless tone cloning on your computer and direct import to your device. This update also paves the way for other Hotone digital devices to adopt Sound Clone technology in the future. Additionally, the PC software now offers even higher tone replication accuracy, depending on your audio interface quality.
Import NAM Files with Ease
Sound Clone technology supports converting NAM files into .clo format for use in your device. This conversion can be done in the latest versions of both the Ampero II desktop software and Ampero II Stage app. The upgraded Sound Clone ensures better preservation of the original NAM tone characteristics while optimizing compatibility with Hotone's digital gear.
Authentic Tone That Matches Your Original Gear!
Using advanced signal analysis and modeling, Sound Clone captures every nuance of your favorite gear. By analyzing and comparing frequency response characteristics, combined with Hotone’s CDCM HD technology, it accurately reproduces complex tonal details.
This breakthrough applies Hotone’s CDCM HD + F.I.R.E. modeling technology to user-side black-box modeling. Once a tone is captured, you can load the clone file onto a Hotone device and experience near-identical sound characteristics to the original gear.
How Sound Clone Works:
1.Play an impulse audio file from your original gear.
2.Record the response using your audio interface and send it to Sound Clone.
3.The algorithm analyzes the frequency response and creates a snapshot (.clo file).
4.The file can be easily imported into Ampero II and other future Hotone products.
Q&A
Q: How do I update my Ampero II to use Sound Clone?
A: The Ampero II series is the first to support Sound Clone. To enable this feature, update your firmware and software to the latest versions, available on the Hotone website.
•Ampero II Stomp: Firmware V2.3.1
•Ampero II Stage: Firmware V1.4.1
•Ampero II: Firmware V1.2.0
•PC Software (Ampero II series): Version V1.3.0
•Mobile App (Ampero II Stage users only): Version V1.0.9
Additionally, download Sound Clone software from soundclone.net to load NAM files and use PC-based tone cloning.
Pro Tip: While you can update firmware directly via the software, we recommend downloading the firmware package from the official website for a smoother installation process.
Q: How do I create a tone clone using Sound Clone?
A: The Sound Clone software includes a step-by-step guide—just follow the instructions and you’ll be set!
Q: Can I still use my existing .tone files after the update?
A: Yes! The Ampero II series supports both .clo and .tone formats. Your existing .tone files will remain intact, and any new .tone files imported from the cloud or PC software will automatically convert to .clo format.
Q: Has the cloning process changed on the hardware side?
A:Yes, Tone Catch is now Sound Clone, and cloned files are saved as .clo format. The operation remains mostly the same, so check the updated user manual or previous tone capture tutorial videos for details.
Q：Where can I get NAM files?
A：You can download them from the TONE3000 community.TONE3000 is the world's largest community for Neural Amp Models (NAM).Discover and share digital models of amps, rigs, pedals, outboards, IRs, and more — It's free!
After downloading the NAM files, you can simply convert and load them into your effects processor using the Ampero II desktop software or Ampero II Stage mobile app.
Webside: https://www.tone3000.com/
Q: Will other Hotone devices support Sound Clone in the future?
A: The Ampero II series is the first to feature Sound Clone. As development continues, more Hotone products will support this technology in future updates.
Get ready to experience next-level tone modeling with Sound Clone—available now on the Ampero II series!
Ampero II
Firmware Release Note
Version 1.2.0
Released 3/17/2025
Notice
lTo prevent any possible issue, please backup your patches first before updating.
New Features
1.Upgraded Tone Catch to Sound Clone technology
2.Sound Clone technology supports the conversion and utilization of NAM (Neural Amp Modeler) files
3.DSP utilization display added (Stomp Mode > FX Chain View)
4.Patch name display can be emphasized now (Stomp Mode > Footswitch View)
Improvements, Changes & Bug Fixes
1.The optimized data structure of Sound Clone increases the storage capacity of tone files to 30
2.Other minor improvements and bug fixes
Ampero II Stage
Firmware Release Note
Version 1.4.1
Released 3/17/2025
Notice
lIf your current firmware version is below V1.3.3, please be sure to use the latest Ampero II V1.3.0 software to perform the firmware update.
lTo prevent any possible issue, please backup your patches first before updating.
New Features
1.Upgraded Tone Catch to Sound Clone technology
2.Sound Clone technology supports the conversion and utilization of NAM (Neural Amp Modeler) files
3.Bluetooth® audio/control switch added under the main display
Improvements, Changes & Bug Fixes
1.The optimized data structure of Sound Clone increases the storage capacity of tone files to 30
2.Other minor improvements and bug fixes
Ampero II Stage
Mobile Software Release Note
Version 1.0.9
Released 3/17/2025
Notice
We recommend you to use with newest (V1.4.1) Ampero II Stage firmware.
Improvements, changes and bug fixes
1.Firmware V1.4.1 support added
2.NAM (Neural Amp Modeler) file conversion and import function added
3.Other minor bug fixes
Ampero II Stomp
Firmware Release Note
Version 2.3.1
Released 3/17/2025
Notice
lTo prevent any possible issue, please backup your patches first before updating.
New Features
1.Upgraded Tone Catch to Sound Clone technology
2.Sound Clone technology supports the conversion and utilization of NAM (Neural Amp Modeler) files
3.DSP utilization display added (Stomp Mode > FX Chain View)
Improvements, Changes & Bug Fixes
1.The optimized data structure of Sound Clone increases the storage capacity of tone files to 30
2.Other minor improvements and bug fixes
Ampero II
Software Release Note
Version 1.3.0
Released 3/17/2025
Notice
We recommend you to use with newest Ampero II Stage firmware (V1.4.1), Ampero II Stomp firmware (V2.3.1) and Ampero II firmware (V1.2.0).
Improvements, changes and bug fixes
1.Ampero II Stage firmware V1.3.3 support added
2.Ampero II firmware V1.2.0 support added
3.Ampero II Stomp firmware V2.2.0 support added
4.NAM (Neural Amp Modeler) file conversion and import function added
5.Other minor bug fixes
