About This Item
Description
The Hotone Ampero Switch+ FS-2 is the dual-momentary footswitch built to match Ampero II Stomp and Ampero II Stage, in the same white aluminum-alloy finish, and it is compatible with both the Ampero and Ampero II series.
Its sloped case keeps the switches angled toward your foot and resists tipping, while carefully selected footswitches give comfortable action and long service life. It also works with other devices that have an external control jack and support momentary footswitch controllers; the available functions depend on the host device.
Why guitarists choose the Ampero Switch+
- Purpose-matched for the second-generation family: compatible with Ampero and Ampero II series processors, with an Operating Guide written for Ampero II Stomp and Ampero II Stage.
- Sloped, anti-tip aluminum-alloy casing in white that visually matches Ampero II Stomp and Ampero II Stage, rather than the original Ampero Switch's straight housing.
- Comes with an 80 cm TRS cable in the box, so it is ready to connect out of the package.
- Larger footprint than the original Ampero Switch (102 x 63.5 x 49.6 mm vs 100 x 40 x 42 mm) for a steadier stance on stage.
- Assignable on Ampero II: Looper Rec/Play, Looper Stop, Drum On/Off, Tuner, Bank +/-, Tap Tempo, Patch +/-, EXP On/Off and on/off for each FX module.
- Fully passive: no power supply, no battery – a single TRS cable is the entire setup.
Controls
- Footswitch A – assignable momentary switch (EXT FS1 on Ampero II Stomp; Bank - by default).
- Footswitch B – assignable momentary switch (EXT FS2 on Ampero II Stomp; Bank + by default).
Connections & Setup
- Connection – one 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS cable (included, 80 cm) to the host's external pedal/footswitch jack.
- Ampero II Stomp – plug into EXP/CTRL (FS4/5), then set GLOBAL > Controls > EXP/CTRL FUNC to Dual FS and assign EXT FS1 and EXT FS2.
- Other Ampero units – set the external pedal interface type to "dual footswitch" in global settings.
- Power – none required.
In the Box
- Ampero Switch+ footswitch
- 80 cm 1/4" TRS cable
| Model | Ampero Switch+ (FS-2) |
|---|---|
| Type | Passive dual momentary footswitch |
| Footswitches | 2 momentary (A and B) |
| Connection | 1/4" TRS to host external pedal jack |
| Cable included | 80 cm (31.5 in) TRS |
| Housing | Sloped aluminum alloy, white |
| Power | None required |
| Dimensions | 4.0 x 2.5 x 1.95 in (102 x 63.5 x 49.6 mm) |
| Weight | 6.7 oz (190 g) |
FAQ
Which devices does Ampero Switch+ support? It is compatible with Ampero and Ampero II series multi-effects processors, including Ampero II Stomp and Ampero II Stage, and with other devices that support a momentary footswitch controller on an external control jack.
How is this different from the original Ampero Switch? Ampero Switch+ has a sloped, anti-tip white aluminum-alloy case matching Ampero II Stomp/Stage, and is larger (102 x 63.5 x 49.6 mm vs 100 x 40 x 42 mm) and heavier (190 g vs 130 g). Both are passive dual momentary switches with an 80 cm TRS cable.
Does it need power? No, it is fully passive with no DC jack or battery.
How do I set it up? Connect with the included 80 cm TRS cable to your Ampero-series external pedal/footswitch jack, then set the external pedal interface type in global settings to "dual footswitch" and assign functions per switch. On Ampero II Stomp this is GLOBAL > Controls > EXP/CTRL FUNC > Dual FS.
Will this work with the original Ampero or Ampero One? Yes, it is compatible with the Ampero series as well as Ampero II; set the EXP 2/FS jack to Dual FS as you would for the original Ampero Switch.
Is a cable included? Yes, an 80 cm TRS cable ships in the box.