RACK IS BACK! brings the unmistakable tone and vibe of classic rack-mounted guitar rigs into the modern era. Featuring 20 meticulously crafted Sound Clones and 20 ready-to-play presets, this pack is designed specifically for the Hotone Ampero II Stage, capturing the warmth, depth, and character of iconic guitarists and their legendary rack setups.
Inspired by decades of tone chasing — from Gary Moore’s soulful blues to Nuno Bettencourt’s funk-rock fire — this project uses authentic studio signal chains, premium microphones, and real rack preamps to deliver tones that are expressive, musical, and truly inspiring.
✅ 20 Sound Clones — Authentic Tone Catch captures of full analog rack signal paths
✅ 20 Presets — Fully dialed-in patches with classic effects and ready for stage or studio
✅ Based on iconic rack gear: ADA MP-1, Lee Jackson GP-1000, Marshall JMP-1, and more
✅ Includes both lead and rhythm tones, clean, crunchy, and high-gain setups
✅ Classic signal chain with premium cabs, mics, and outboard gear for maximum realism
Each tone in the pack is inspired by an iconic player, song, or era — with a personal twist:
🎸 Get That Funk (RB) — Funk-rock fire à la Nuno Bettencourt
🎸 Tears No More (RB) — Zakk Wylde’s soaring lead and sparkling rhythm
🎸 If John Mayer Had A Rack & A Tele — Smooth, Nashville-style blues
🎸 First Face (RB) — Scott Henderson’s fusion bite and harmonic magic
🎸 Nineties Clean Jazz Machine! — Frank Gambale’s clean jazz warmth
🎸 Hell’s Highway (RB) — Raw, modded Marshall power inspired by AC/DC
🎸 More Gary (RB) — Gary Moore’s signature sustain and feel
Each preset pairs the captured rack preamp tone with carefully selected Ampero effects — from tasteful slap delays to lush choruses and spacious reverbs — so you can simply load and play.
Unlike simple DI captures, these Sound Clones capture the complete studio signal path, including cabinet, mics, preamps, and compression — eliminating the need to spend hours hunting for matching IRs. The result is a set of warm, inspiring, and mix-ready tones that honor the rack tradition while remaining highly playable in a modern context.
For fans of: Gary Moore, Extreme, Zakk Wylde, John Mayer, Scott Henderson, Frank Gambale, Angus Young — and anyone who loves the expressive sound of classic rack rigs.
RACK IS BACK! brings the unmistakable tone and vibe of classic rack-mounted guitar rigs into the modern era. Featuring 20 meticulously crafted Sound Clones and 20 ready-to-play presets, this pack is designed specifically for the Hotone Ampero II Stage, capturing the warmth, depth, and character of iconic guitarists and their legendary rack setups.
Inspired by decades of tone chasing — from Gary Moore’s soulful blues to Nuno Bettencourt’s funk-rock fire — this project uses authentic studio signal chains, premium microphones, and real rack preamps to deliver tones that are expressive, musical, and truly inspiring.
✅ 20 Sound Clones — Authentic Tone Catch captures of full analog rack signal paths
✅ 20 Presets — Fully dialed-in patches with classic effects and ready for stage or studio
✅ Based on iconic rack gear: ADA MP-1, Lee Jackson GP-1000, Marshall JMP-1, and more
✅ Includes both lead and rhythm tones, clean, crunchy, and high-gain setups
✅ Classic signal chain with premium cabs, mics, and outboard gear for maximum realism
Each tone in the pack is inspired by an iconic player, song, or era — with a personal twist:
🎸 Get That Funk (RB) — Funk-rock fire à la Nuno Bettencourt
🎸 Tears No More (RB) — Zakk Wylde’s soaring lead and sparkling rhythm
🎸 If John Mayer Had A Rack & A Tele — Smooth, Nashville-style blues
🎸 First Face (RB) — Scott Henderson’s fusion bite and harmonic magic
🎸 Nineties Clean Jazz Machine! — Frank Gambale’s clean jazz warmth
🎸 Hell’s Highway (RB) — Raw, modded Marshall power inspired by AC/DC
🎸 More Gary (RB) — Gary Moore’s signature sustain and feel
Each preset pairs the captured rack preamp tone with carefully selected Ampero effects — from tasteful slap delays to lush choruses and spacious reverbs — so you can simply load and play.
Unlike simple DI captures, these Sound Clones capture the complete studio signal path, including cabinet, mics, preamps, and compression — eliminating the need to spend hours hunting for matching IRs. The result is a set of warm, inspiring, and mix-ready tones that honor the rack tradition while remaining highly playable in a modern context.
For fans of: Gary Moore, Extreme, Zakk Wylde, John Mayer, Scott Henderson, Frank Gambale, Angus Young — and anyone who loves the expressive sound of classic rack rigs.
