About This Item
Description
The Hotone Ampero II Press SP-35 gives Ampero II Stage owners an independent expression pedal and an independent momentary footswitch in one passive unit, wired for Stage's two EXP/CTRL jacks.
Which Hotone Press pedal is right for you?
| Model | Best for | Wah | Expression pot | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soul Press II (SP-20) | Players who want volume, wah, and expression from one passive-footprint pedal | Yes (WARM/CLASSIC + Q) | 10 kΩ | 9V DC or 9V battery, or fully unpowered as an expression pedal |
| Wong Press (SP-21) | Players who want the Cory Wong signature take on the same 3-in-1 platform | Yes (same WARM/CLASSIC + Q) | 10 kΩ | 9V DC or 9V battery, or fully unpowered as an expression pedal |
| Ampero Press (SP-30) | The simplest, cheapest way to add volume and expression to an Ampero-family unit | No | 10 kΩ | None – fully passive |
| Ampero Press 25kΩ Edition (SP-30H) | Hosts that specifically call for a 25 kΩ expression pot, such as Pulze Control | No | 25 kΩ | None – fully passive |
| Ampero II Press (SP-35) | Ampero II Stage owners who also want an independent momentary footswitch | No | 10 kΩ linear | None – fully passive |
| Tuner Press (SP-30T) | Players who want a built-in chromatic tuner in their volume/expression pedal | No | 10 kΩ | 9V DC required (no battery) |
Not sure which one matches your rig? Check the expression-pedal input on your Hotone processor: Ampero Control (EC-4) is rated for a 10 kΩ expression pedal, while Pulze Control (EC-2) is rated up to 25 kΩ – that is the one case where the pot value, not the model name, decides the right pedal.
Why guitarists choose the Ampero II Press
- Built specifically for Ampero II Stage: Stage's own manual documents its EXP/CTRL jacks as "Perfect for Ampero II Press", and the Ampero II Press manual's connection diagram shows both jacks feeding Stage's EXP/CTRL 1 and 2.
- Two independent control paths in one footprint: a 10 kΩ linear expression jack plus a separate momentary FOOTSWITCH jack, so you get sweep control and a tap/patch-change switch from a single pedal.
- Fully passive: no battery, no DC jack, nothing to keep charged before a show.
- Same 16.2 x 8.1 cm footprint as the rest of the Press family (axis labels are transposed in Hotone's own documentation, but the physical footprint matches), so it sits naturally next to your other Hotone Press pedals.
- Purpose-built for Stage's dual-function pedal modes (wah/volume toggle or volume/pitch toggle), which Hotone's manual also calls out as "Perfect for Ampero II Press".
Controls and switches
- Treadle – sweeps the 10 kΩ linear expression pot.
- Independent momentary footswitch – wired to its own FOOTSWITCH jack, separate from the expression jack, so it can trigger a different function on your host device.
Power and pedalboard compatibility
None required. Ampero II Press is a fully passive control pedal with no audio signal path: the EXP jack is a 1/4" TRS 10 kΩ linear expression output, and the FOOTSWITCH jack is a 1/4" TRS momentary output (TS-cable compatible depending on the host).
Technical specifications
| Model | Ampero II Press (SP-35) |
| Product class | Passive Switching / Expression Pedal |
| Expression pot | 10 kΩ linear |
| Footswitch jack | 1/4" TRS momentary |
| Power | None – fully passive |
| Jacks | EXP (1/4" TRS, 10 kΩ), FOOTSWITCH (1/4" TRS momentary) |
| Dimensions | 16.2 x 8.1 x 5.1 cm |
| Weight | 455 g |
FAQ
Does this pedal only work with Ampero II Stage? Hotone's official evidence names Ampero II Stage specifically – Stage's manual calls its EXP/CTRL jacks "Perfect for Ampero II Press", and the Ampero II Press manual's own wiring diagram shows both jacks feeding Stage's EXP/CTRL 1 and 2.
What is the difference between this and Ampero Press (SP-30)? Ampero II Press adds an independent momentary footswitch jack alongside the expression jack, while Ampero Press (SP-30) has only volume and EXP OUT with no separate footswitch. Ampero II Press is the pick when your host has two EXP/CTRL jacks to fill, like Ampero II Stage.
Is this pedal powered? No, it is fully passive with no audio signal path – it only sends expression and footswitch control signals.
Can I use the footswitch and expression pedal independently? Yes, they are wired to two separate 1/4" TRS jacks (EXP and FOOTSWITCH) so each can control a different function on your host device.
What expression pot value does this use? A 10 kΩ linear taper, matching Ampero Control's maximum compatible expression-pedal resistance.
Do I need two cables to use both functions? Yes, one 1/4" TRS cable per jack – Hotone's own connection diagram for Ampero II Stage shows two separate TRS cables running from Ampero II Press to Stage's EXP/CTRL 1 and 2.
