About This Item
Description
The Hotone Ampero Switch adds two extra momentary footswitches to any Ampero-family unit's external control jack, so you get looper, tap tempo, or bank-up/down control without reaching for the touchscreen mid-song.
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 Ampero Switch
- Officially named as a direct match for five different hosts: Ampero, Ampero One, Ampero Mini, Ampero II Stomp, and Ampero Control all document this exact footswitch on their EXP/CTRL jacks.
- Comes with an 80 cm TRS cable in the box, so there is no separate cable purchase to get it working.
- Assign each switch independently: Looper Rec/Play, Looper Stop, Drum On/Off, Tuner, Bank +/-, Tap Tempo, Patch +/-, EXP On/Off, and individual FX-module on/off are all documented assignable functions.
- Ultra-compact and light at 130 g in a durable aluminium housing, so it barely adds bulk to a pedalboard.
- Fully passive: no power supply, no battery, just a single TRS connection to your host's external pedal jack.
Controls and switches
- Footswitch A – assignable momentary switch (maps to FS5 TAP on Ampero/Ampero One, or a configurable function elsewhere).
- Footswitch B – assignable momentary switch (maps to FS6 TAP on Ampero/Ampero One, or a configurable function elsewhere).
Power and pedalboard compatibility
No power required – Ampero Switch is a fully passive momentary footswitch. It connects via a single 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS cable (included, 80 cm) to your host device's external pedal/footswitch jack.
Technical specifications
| Model | Ampero Switch |
| Product class | Momentary Footswitch |
| Footswitches | 2 (A and B) |
| Connection | 1/4" TRS to host external pedal jack |
| Cable included | 80 cm TRS |
| Power | None required |
| Dimensions | 10.0 x 4.0 x 4.2 cm |
| Weight | 130 g |
FAQ
Which Hotone devices officially work with Ampero Switch? Hotone's own Operating Guide and product manuals document it for Ampero, Ampero One, Ampero Mini, Ampero II Stomp, and Ampero Control.
Do I need to buy a cable separately? No, an 80 cm TRS cable is included in the box.
What is the difference between Ampero Switch and Ampero Switch+ (FS-2)? Ampero Switch is the original momentary dual footswitch for the first-generation Ampero family plus Ampero II Stomp. Ampero Switch+ has a sloped anti-tip aluminium-alloy chassis matching Ampero II Stomp/Stage and is the one named directly in the Ampero II manual.
How do I set it up on Ampero or Ampero One? Connect to the EXP 2/FS jack, then set GLOBAL > EXP2/FS > MODE to Dual FS in the device menu, per Hotone's official Operating Guide.
Can I assign looper or tuner functions to the switches? Yes, Hotone's documented assignable functions include Looper Rec/Play, Looper Stop, Tuner, Bank +/-, Tap Tempo, Patch +/-, EXP On/Off, and per-module FX on/off.
Will this work with Ampero II Stage? Ampero Switch is not the model Hotone names for Ampero II Stage – for that unit, Ampero Switch+ (FS-2) is the officially documented match.
Works well with
Ampero (MP-100), Ampero One (MP-80), Ampero Mini (MP-50VN), Ampero II Stomp (MP-300), Ampero Control (EC-4)