Mooer AMPLI MOOER HORNET 30I BLANC

Essentials to Know About the Mooer Hornet 30i Amp

• 30W modeling guitar combo with an 8-inch speaker: ideal for playing at home, light rehearsals, or quickly capturing ideas.
• 52 amp models and 49 built-in effects : a vast playground, from crystal-clear cleans to modern distortions.
• Ready-to-use practice tools : built-in tuner and 80-second looper synchronizable with the drum machine.
• Modern connectivity : Bluetooth 5.0 for playing along with backing tracks and USB-C for recording and audio playback.

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

MOOER gained recognition as early as 2010 with its first mini-format effect pedals, born in Shenzhen (China) from the meeting of musical passion and technological culture. The Hornet 30i fits this philosophy: offering a compact, affordable, and very complete solution focused on versatility and immediacy. Within the range, it positions itself as an all-in-one guitar amp oriented towards practicality and creativity, with a decidedly modern approach (app, Bluetooth, USB-C) while maintaining a simple-to-carry combo format.

Who This Amp Is For

The Mooer Hornet 30i is primarily aimed at beginner to intermediate guitarists who want to explore varied sounds without multiplying pedals, but it also suits experienced musicians looking for a serious practice amp that is quick to dial in and inspiring. At home, it allows practicing with a metronome, working on timing, and building ideas with the looper. In the studio, USB-C simplifies recording and audio playback. Regarding styles, its palette of amp models and effects broadly covers pop, funk, blues, rock, hard rock, modern metal, as well as more ambient textures (delay, reverb, modulation) for a "wide" sound playing style.

Features and Innovations

With its 52 amp models and 49 effects, the Hornet 30i behaves like a true compact guitar "rig": you can switch from a clear, dynamic sound to a crunchy bite, then to a denser distortion, while adding the necessary effects for the context (modulation, ambiance, etc.). The built-in tuner facilitates transitions during rehearsals and avoids dependence on an external tuner. The 80-second looper, synchronizable with the drum machine, is perfect for working on themes, chord progressions, solo phrases, and rhythmic precision. Finally, the ecosystem is designed for modern practice: Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless music streaming and the dedicated iAMP app to control and organize your sounds more comfortably, with a "presets" logic adapted to quick playing sessions.

Sound

The Hornet 30i is a modeling amp : instead of relying on a tube section, it reproduces the behavior of numerous amps via algorithms, then projects them through a 30W mono combo with an 8-inch speaker and a Class D power amplifier. The result is a coherent and versatile response, with a wide range of available sounds: precise and clean cleans for chords, biting crunch for rock, and tighter distortions for modern riffs. The built-in effects allow going from a very direct "dry" sound to deeper and spatial textures, useful for ambient, modern pop, or cinematic intros. It is an amp that prioritizes flexibility and creativity : you explore, stack, loop, and build a sound quickly without complex setup.

Technical specifications

Effects	Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Looper & Drum Machine, Effects, Flanger, Phaser	Number of speakers	1
Category	Guitar combo	EQ	3 channels
Technology	Modeling	Headphone output	Yes
Category	Amplifier	Color	White
Speaker diameter	8"	Power output	30 W

Type	modeling guitar amp (combo)	Looper	80 seconds (synchronizable with drum machine)
Power	30W	Bluetooth	5.0
Output	mono	USB-C	recording and audio playback
Power amplifier	Class D	App	dedicated iAMP
Speaker	1 x 8 inches	Dimensions	34 x 29.5 x 19.8 cm
Amp models	52	Weight	4.6 kg
Built-in effects	49	Power supply	18V adapter (included)