Hotone

Hotone Audio is one of the guitar world’s leading modern innovators in digital modeling and compact audio gear, and one of the most rapidly rising brands in effects processing.

Founded by a passionate team of musicians, engineers, and digital signal processing specialists, Hotone set out in the early 2000s to tackle a problem plaguing gigging guitarists: traditional gear was often too bulky, too expensive, or lacked the dynamic response of real tube amplifiers. Recognizing that players wanted high-caliber tone in ultra-portable formats, the Hotone team began developing micro-sized audio gear and proprietary digital algorithms from the ground up.

The brand made its first big splash with the ultra-compact Skyline pedal series and the versatile Press series - a 3-in-1 volume, wah, and expression pedal that packed maximum functionality into a tiny footprint. Ever the innovators, Hotone’s engineering team refused to settle for static, lifeless digital modeling. After over a decade of research into physical component simulation, they unveiled their groundbreaking CDCM HD (Comprehensive Dynamic Circuit Modeling) and F.I.R.E. (Field Impulse Response Enhancement) technology. This dynamic modeling matrix captured the living, breathing response of real circuits, giving birth to the acclaimed XTOMP and setting the stage for Hotone's next giant leap.

These technological breakthroughs took the international guitar community by storm. Word quickly spread across message boards and stage setups, and soon player demand exploded worldwide. Hotone's flagship multi-effects series, the Ampero, redefined what musicians could expect from portable digital modeling - delivering studio-grade amp models, intuitive touchscreens, and professional I/O at a price point accessible to everyday players. By combining high-end processing with user-friendly interfaces, Hotone rapidly built an international distribution network supplying gigging musicians across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

Hotone has consistently proven itself a bold and forward-thinking company, driven by direct input from working musicians rather than conservative corporate surveys. Built on a philosophy of "Design Inspiration," their instinctual approach to product development has yielded continuous innovation, expanding from micro-pedals to powerful dual-DSP floorboards like the Ampero II Stomp, desktop audio tools, and micro amp heads. Today, Hotone remains one of the most respected and versatile modern audio brands on the market.

Boasting a diverse catalog of multi-effects processors, compact pedals, and audio interfaces, Hotone offers gear tailored to every stage of a musician's journey. From bedroom creators and session pros to international touring acts, players around the globe rely on Hotone to power their sound.