Hotone XStomp

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http://www.xtomp.com/



XTOMP DETAIL

The Hotone Audio company is highly invested in the development of its employees, is motivated by technological innovation, views excellence in quality as a competitive strength, stands on a foundation of outstanding service, and strives to provide every customer with a sensational experience.
Hotone's slogan is "Design Inspiration", which has a few shades of meaning. One of course is designs based on inspiration: that the products come out of some serious professional brainstorms centered around what is, what isn't, and what can be made possible. It's one of Hotone's core values to challenge the limits of design.
"Design Inspiration" also means that it's important for us to design and manufacture high quality products that musicians of all kinds can enjoy and be inspired by. Inspired to try something new, inspired to dig deep and put it all out there.
As ideas become designs, the Hotone team buckles down to create products the music world has always wanted but never before imagined possible. Expect from Hotone products for professional and amateur musicians alike: rugged, portable devices that don't compromise on tone.

WHAT IS XTOMP?

XTOMP is an ultrathin effects pedal stompbox that simulates all kinds of iconic classic, vintage, and modern pedals through its growing effects library of over 300 models. XTOMP uses an iOS* app to manage all your effects and transfers them to your stompbox via Bluetooth Smart*.
This powerful pedal lets you get creative by giving you access to both modern, cutting edge units and rare, out of production pedals of lore. At any given time, it is always that "one" pedal you need:
✪ Your secret weapon
✪ The effect that comes to mind in a jam setting or on the fly
✪ That pedal you could never afford or track down
✪ Your ticket to experimenting with different tones
✪ The classic tool for your home studio
✪ And you can have it NOW, with no cables or computers

MAIN FEATURES

✪ Ultrathin design
✪ Relay based true bypass footswitch with halo LED
✪ 6 Knobs with halo LED
✪ Stereo I/O: L – Relay True Bypass, R – Buffered Bypass (analog)
✪ Free iOS* app for loading effects
✪ Growing effects library for downloading algorithms via iOS* and Android* app
✪ 9V DC power supply

WHY SHOULD IT BE CONSIDERED AMONG THE TOP PRODUCTS OF 2015?

Hotone's new Comprehensive Dynamic Circuit Modeling (CDCM) system technology, which processes various incoming signals dynamically, is unlike current modeling systems which use the same modeling circuit regardless of the signal. CDCM allows for larger and more complex modeling algorithms, which equals more realistic and natural tone. There has never been anything like this in tone modeling before!
【Prelude】
Have you ever wanted to get a classic effects pedal but just couldn't afford it? Or searched the depths of eBay but couldn't find that vintage pedal you're after? Are those sounds only available in your classic record collection, never to be enjoyed by your own guitar? Isn't there any way to access those righteous effects?
【The Tech Story】
As early as 2001, the Hotone team was brainstorming on how to model those old classic pedal and amp tones. The brainstorming turned into a complex and drawn out research based technological pursuit. Even as other companies were developing tone modeling, Hotone was set on answering the question of how to get tones just like those original products.
The majority of mainstream modeling methodology is based on certain circuit theory analysis modeling algorithms. These algorithms can successfully model a circuit's characteristics in static state, creating tones close to the original sound. But the catch here is the "static state." The characteristics of static circuitry hardly ever reflect a circuit's dynamic performance, and thus only ever come "close" to the modeled sound; they are never indistinguishable.
Hotone spent the last ten years realizing a modeling approach based on dynamic featured circuitry. In 2003, the core Hotone team began work on effects pedal model modeling and produced an amp modeling multi-effects unit based on the earliest circuit modeling technology later that year. In 2004, the team began deeper research into amp modeling and developed technology for products for other brands. In 2007, Hotone produced a digital stompbox with upgraded circuit modeling technology and in 2010 came out with another, based on next generation circuit modeling technology. Now in 2015, Hotone is showing off the new era XTOMP, the fruit of a decade of circuit modeling research and development, which employs our very own Comprehensive Dynamic Circuit Modeling (CDCM) system. CDCM has constructed an extremely complex dynamic variation matrix, able to realistically express every detailed change that occurs during the operational process of actual circuitry. That is to say, as XTOMP is operating, the models at work within it are constantly changing rather than remaining fixed. This matrix will adjust its own modeling parameters and even framework based on the instrument input signal range, signal frequency, knob position, the instrument's own impedance, and other variable parameters, all to achieve the closest possible characteristics of actual circuitry.
In order to capture the most meaningful tones, Hotone spent most of its resources in obtaining those classic effects which have long since disappeared from the market. Even as most of the original casings are but a shadow of their former glory, with their circuitry intact, the tones they produce have only become more coveted with time. And here we'd like to thank everyone who lent their vintage effects to our modeling research. Each tone found in XTOMP was meticulously tested, measured, and compared by the Hotone team to guarantee it's likeness to the original.
【Design】
XTOMP is a breakthrough product and represents the accumulation of Hotone's technological strengths. As such, the team paid a great deal of attention to its visual and structural design. Having undergone several design revisions, Hotone decided on its central features: an extremely thin zinc alloy casing, a silver sand blasted finish, futuristic streamlined edging, a sci-tech logo, multicolor LED halo-surrounded metal knobs, wide brass alloy kick switch (also with LED halo), and stereo I/O jacks (L: Relay True Bypass, R: Buffer Bypass).
【Function】
XTOMP is an ultrathin effects pedal stompbox that simulates all kinds of iconic classic, vintage, and modern pedals through its growing effects library of over 300 models. Users can update and even contribute to the library. XTOMP uses an iOS* or Android* app to manage all your effects and transfers them to your stompbox via Bluetooth Smart*. A USB port allows for firmware updates and future XTOMP function upgrades. Guitarists, bassists, keyboard players, singers, DJs, and producers will all find the XTOMP an invaluable tool.
【Operation】
Musicians of all kinds love simple-to-operate gear. It lets them focus on the fun of making music. With that in mind, Hotone partnered with world-class mobile music software giant EUMLab to develop a smart but simple user interface: all you have to do is go in, find the pedal model you want, and put it in the XTOMP with the touch of a button. Adjust the XTOMP knobs to your liking, and you're ready to rock.



http://www.hotoneaudio.com/news/90.html

The Best In Show award winners were selected by panels of professional users and editors. Six retail-buying experts shopped NAMM and presented their top products in four categories. The categories included:

Best in Show — The best product or service that panelists saw at NAMM
Company To Watch — An exhibitor with trendsetting products or services
Gotta Stock It — A product that retailers want to stock right now, if they haven't already
Best Accessories and Add-ons — A great product from the small-goods arena

Lee Anderton, president of Anderton's Music, chose Hotone as the Company To Watch section prizewinner, with which he said,

"These are little micro pedals that have a real big knob on the back that lights up when you turn the pedal on. It's the intuitive knob that you would go for when you adjust things. They have a big range of pedals from simple drive pedals and chorus pedals to some pretty clever pedals like harmony pedals and acoustic emulation pedals. They're about to launch a Bluetooth iOS pedal, where using your Android or iPhone, you can dial up a zillion different effects on your phone."

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https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/xtomp/id982536112?mt=8



Description
This XTOMP app is designed for managing the HOTONE XTOMP pedal.
You can turn your XTOMP into a completely different pedal, manage and purchase effects, and get updates and more functions with this app via Bluetooth® Smart*.

●Friendly, easy-to-use UI

The intuitive, carefully designed user interface brings you great experience. Within several simple touches and slides, you can easily change your XTOMP from one effect to another or upgrade to a new firmware in several seconds.

●Limitless effects with flexible details

There will be lots of different effects available in the XTOMP Store including iconic simulations from vintage effects to modern effects, HOTONE's original standard effects, novel effects (mainly ambient and modulation effects) and so on. You'll have an expanded, limitless treasury through the growing effect library.
The bypass modes of all effects are switchable (True Bypass & Buffered Bypass); Tails on/off switch is available for some ambient effects like delays, reverbs, etc.

●About XTOMP

XTOMP is an ultrathin effects pedal stompbox that simulates all kinds of iconic classic, vintage, or modern pedals and creates original standard/novel algorithms through its growing effects library. XTOMP app manages all your effects and transfers them to your stompbox via Bluetooth.

XTOMP features:

●Ultrathin design
●Relay based true bypass footswitch with halo LED
●6 Knobs with halo LED
●Stereo I/O: L – Switchable between Relay True Bypass and Buffered Bypass, R - Buffered Bypass (analog)
●Free app for loading and managing effects
●Growing effect algorithms library
●9V DC (center negative) power supply

For more information:

www.xtomp.com
www.hotoneaudio.com

XTOMP Support
What's New in Version 1.0.4
1.Added preinstalled algorithms
2.Improved the downloading speed from web server
3.fixed a few bugs

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FAQ

FAQ
Q: What kind of internal processor does XTOMP use?
A: At the core of XTOMP is the powerful Texas Instruments C67 series DSP (Digital Signal Processor), which natively supports 32bit fixed-point, 32bit single-precision floating-point, and 64bit double-precision floating-point arithmetic.
Q: What about XTOMP's digital computation accuracy?
A: XTOMP utilizes a 24 bit A/D and D/A chip. Though XTOMP's accuracy in processing the different effects varies from model to model, by employing 64 bit double-precision floating point, and even 128 bit (by connecting two 64 bits) processing, XTOMP can guarantee the highest possible calculation accuracy, resulting in a virtually undetectable difference from the original tone.
Q: How many models can be stored in the XTOMP?
A: XTOMP works with one model at a time, allowing you complete control over the "original" effect in stompbox form. You have also available "combo" models which contain one or more effects. If you want to change tones, other models are available to download via the XTOMP App. The XTOMP model library will soon have over 300 classic tones online, not to mention several new Hotone original design models.
Q: How is the XTOMP CDCM technology different from similar modeling systems?
A: Hotone's new era XTOMP is the fruit of a decade of circuit modeling research and development and employs our very own Comprehensive Dynamic Circuit Modeling (CDCM) system. CDCM has constructed an extremely complex dynamic variation matrix, able to realistically express every detailed change that occurs during the operational process of actual circuitry. That is to say, as XTOMP is operating, the models at work within it are constantly changing rather than remaining fixed. This matrix will adjust its own modeling parameters and even framework based on the instrument input signal range, signal frequency, knob position, the instrument's own impedance, and other variable parameters, all to achieve the closest possible characteristics of actual circuitry.
CDCM can also accurately model a specific aspect of a circuit, including slight variations between resistors or capacitors, in detailed description. This modeling technology is made possible by the powerful processing capability XTOMP boasts in its internal floating point DSP chip. The chip focuses all of its power into recreating the tone of a single effects model algorithm. This ensures the effects model gets all the processing power, and that's why it sounds so realistic. Other modeling products rely on a single chip to process a number of algorithms in series, which weakens the calculation and processing resources that any given model actually receives, resulting in a lower degree of accuracy.
Q: Where do the original effects units that XTOMP models come from?
A: Since all of XTOMP's modeling is based on actual circuitry, Hotone had to find the actual original units featured in the XTOMP model library. In order to capture the most meaningful tones, Hotone spent a great deal of resources in obtaining those classic effects which have long since disappeared from the market. We are also very grateful to those friends who lent their vintage effects to our modeling research. The model library is always open, and we hope that Hotone friends worldwide with antique original gear will reach out so we can add their priceless tool to the family.
Q: Can XTOMP model other digital gear?
A: The Hotone research team came out with a digital modeling technology based on "black box theory" (different from CDCM) as early as 2001. The answer to whether or not XTOMP will model digital equipment in the future depends on customer demand!
Q: Why is XTOMP set up so that Left I/O is True Bypass and Right I/O uses Buffer Bypass?
A: XTOMP's Left channel supports Relay and True Bypass, as well as Digital Buffer Bypass. The Right channel supports Analog Buffer Bypass and Digital Buffer Bypass. We arranged the L/R bypass to give options to suit people with different tonal and tech preferences. All of the models operate brilliantly in every bypass scenario.
Q: Will Bluetooth download affect the XTOMP tone in any way?
A: Bluetooth perfectly transfers the model to the XTOMP unit, ensuring pure tone and flawless functionality. Hotone also designed XTOMP to keep the Bluetooth signal from interfering with other nearby frequencies.
Q: How many XTOMP units can be connected to Bluetooth at once?
A: In theory, as many as you like. All the device connections will appear in the XTOMP App. From there you can get the device information and independently manage each unit's software/firmware updates, rename models, and so forth.
Q: How were you able to make XTOMP so thin?
A: Even as Hotone demanded excellence in XTOMP's circuitry and digital capabilities, we also had a high standard for its structural and aesthetic design. This design process spanned eight months, and the team came up with some unorthodox methods to reach the product's ID goals and structural demands. One of these can be seen in the kick switch, which is unlike switches used in most other stompboxes that take up all of the internal space below them as the switch peg goes down deep into the box. XTOMP features a Tact Switch, which operates according to lever theory and leaves the inner casing more room for essential circuitry. The XTOMP design process is a classic example of Hotone' s drive to "challenge the limits of design," a principle that can be seen featured in several of the company's products, many of which have been granted design patents.
Q: With XTOMP so thin, won't it flip around when I step on it?
A: XTOMP's thin design makes its center of gravity very low, and Hotone designed it with specific attention to ergonomics. We also took various venue scenarios into consideration. From its inception, XTOMP has always been a stompbox; it is probably more "stompable" than most of the other pedals you're using.
Q: XTOMP is a good looking pedal, but will it get busted with use?
A: While Hotone designed XTOMP to be a sharp-looking musical tool, we also made sure it would hold up and keep looking great for years of use. XTOMP's zinc alloy casing is extremely solid.
Q: What do the lights under the XTOMP knobs do?
A: With vintage equipment, the number of adjustment knobs obviously varies from pedal to pedal. That's why XTOMP is fitted with multicolored lights underneath the knobs that show which knobs are for use as the unit "becomes" the stompbox it is modeling. Of course, these lights also make settings easy to see and are super cool looking on a dark stage.
For some models, the lights indicate the status of a knob setting. For example, if the original equipment had a toggle switch, that function will transfer to the XTOMP and be controllable in knob form. You can set up a color code in the App to show, for example, Boost ON/OFF. Set a knob light to change from say red (OFF) to green (ON), as you turn it and adjust your settings.
Q: Do I have to have a smart phone for the XTOMP to work?
A: Even though pretty much everybody has a smart phone, XTOMP is also equipped with a USB port for model updates. Hotone also has plans to add computer Bluetooth connectivity in the near future.
Q: Do I have to purchase XTOMP models?
A: The XTOMP model basic set is free.
Q: What model sets are there other than the basic set?
A: Hotone is compiling new model sets as the audio engineers continue to analyze, test, and compare more and more equipment. Remember, XTOMP can be almost anything!

Q: When will XTOMP hit the market?
A: The official launch will be on April 25th, 2016 and will start to hit the stores on May. Reserve yours soon!
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*iOS is a trademark of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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