About This Item
Description
The Hotone Pulze Control EC-2 is a cable-free, battery-powered MIDI footswitch built to sit at your feet while your Pulze or Pulze Mini amp stays across the room, with up to 12 hours of wireless control per charge.
Which Hotone footswitch or controller do you need?
| Model | Footswitches | MIDI | Expression input | Power | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ampero Switch | 2 momentary | No | No | Passive, none required | Ampero, Ampero One, Ampero Mini, Ampero II Stomp, Ampero Control |
| Ampero Switch+ (FS-2) | 2 momentary | No | No | Passive, none required | Ampero II Stomp, Ampero II Stage, Ampero II |
| Ampero Control (EC-4) | 4 assignable | Yes – MIDI OUT/THRU + Bluetooth MIDI | 2 × EXP/CTRL, max 10 kΩ | 9–18V DC or 5V USB | Program changes, banks, and expression routing across the Ampero family |
| Pulze Control (EC-2) | 2 assignable | Yes – Bluetooth, USB-C, TRS jack | 1 × CTRL/MIDI, max 25 kΩ | Built-in rechargeable battery, 12h | Cable-free control of a Pulze amp, or a 25 kΩ expression pedal |
If your host device only needs two extra momentary switches on a cable, choose Ampero Switch (for Ampero, Ampero One, Ampero Mini, or Ampero II Stomp) or Ampero Switch+ (for Ampero II Stomp, Ampero II Stage, or Ampero II) – both include an 80 cm TRS cable. If you need banks, program changes, or MIDI routing, step up to Ampero Control (EC-4) for wired/Bluetooth control of Ampero-family units, or Pulze Control (EC-2) for wireless, battery-powered control of a Pulze amp.
Why guitarists choose the Pulze Control
- Purpose-built pairing: official Hotone news for the Pulze Mini Eclipse states "Pair Pulze Mini with the Pulze Control wireless MIDI footswitch (sold separately)", and Hotone's own shop sells a Pulze + Pulze Control bundle.
- No cable to your amp: control is wireless over Bluetooth, so your feet stay free of a MIDI cable running back to a Pulze or Pulze Mini across the stage or room.
- Built-in rechargeable battery rated for 12 hours of use, charged over USB-C – the same USB-C port also sends MIDI when you do want a wired connection.
- One CTRL/MIDI jack does double duty: use it as an expression pedal input (up to 25 kΩ max pot resistance) or as a wired TRS-MIDI output when a converter cable is added for 5-pin MIDI gear.
- The 25 kΩ expression rating is the highest in Hotone's controller lineup, making Ampero Press 25kΩ Edition the pot-value match if you want to add an expression pedal to this rig.
Controls and switches
- Footswitch A and Footswitch B – two assignable switches.
- Power switch – hold to switch the unit on or off.
- Recessed Reset button (SIM-needle) – for troubleshooting.
- Power/charge LED and app-connection indicator – show battery and Bluetooth status at a glance.
- EXP-pedal calibration (hold footswitch B at power-up) – calibrates an attached expression pedal.
Power and pedalboard compatibility
Built-in rechargeable battery, charged over USB-C, rated for 12 hours of use. Bluetooth working range is stated as max 7.5 m in the current firmware manual (the product page states max 5 m; both are official Hotone figures, the manual reflects the current firmware). The CTRL/MIDI 1/4" TRS jack accepts an expression pedal or momentary footswitch, or acts as a TRS-MIDI output (5-pin MIDI devices need a converter cable), with expression pedals supported up to 25 kΩ max pot resistance.
Technical specifications
| Model | Pulze Control (EC-2) |
| Product class | Wireless MIDI Controller |
| Footswitches | 2, assignable |
| Expression input | 1 x CTRL/MIDI jack, max 25 kΩ |
| Wireless | Bluetooth, max 7.5 m per current manual (product page: max 5 m) |
| MIDI | Bluetooth MIDI, USB-C MIDI, or wired TRS-MIDI (converter cable needed for 5-pin devices) |
| Power | Built-in rechargeable battery, USB-C charging, 12h battery life |
| Dimensions | 10.2 x 6.35 x 4.7 cm |
| Weight | 215 g |
FAQ
Which Hotone amps does Pulze Control officially pair with? Official Hotone news for the Pulze Mini Eclipse states you can pair Pulze Mini with Pulze Control, and Hotone's own shop sells a Pulze + Pulze Control bundle.
What is the maximum expression pedal resistance it supports? 25 kΩ max pot resistance – the highest rating in Hotone's controller lineup, and the exact value the Ampero Press 25kΩ Edition is built to match.
How long does the battery last? Hotone specifies 12 hours of battery life on a full charge, topped up over USB-C.
Can I use a wired connection instead of Bluetooth? Yes, the CTRL/MIDI jack can act as a TRS-MIDI output (a converter cable is needed to reach standard 5-pin MIDI devices), and MIDI can also be sent over the USB-C port.
What is the actual wireless range? Hotone's current firmware manual (V1.2.1) states a maximum of 7.5 m; the product page separately states 5 m. Both figures are official Hotone sources – plan for the shorter distance to stay safely within range.
How do I calibrate an expression pedal connected to Pulze Control? Hold footswitch B while powering on the unit to enter the expression-pedal calibration routine.
Works well with
Ampero Press 25kΩ Edition (SP-30H), Pulze AP-30WH, Pulze AP-30BK, Pulze Mini (AP-5WH)