About This Item
Description
The Hotone Ampero II Press SP-35 gives Ampero II Stage owners an expression pedal and a momentary footswitch in one passive unit, wired to fill Stage's two EXP/CTRL jacks.
Ampero II Press combines expression and switching in one control pedal: both work at the same time and can be sent to different destinations. A metal "click" footswitch gives clear tactile feedback, and a high-quality potentiometer gives precise response and long life. It has no audio path – it is a controller for multi-effects, not a volume pedal – and it also works with other effects units that have dual EXP/footswitch inputs.
Why guitarists choose the Ampero II Press
- Made for Ampero II Stage: Stage's EXP/CTRL 1/2 jacks are described as perfect for Ampero II Press, and its connection diagram uses two TRS cables to EXP/CTRL 1 and 2.
- Two independent control paths in one footprint: a 10 kΩ linear expression output plus a separate momentary FOOTSWITCH output, so you get sweep control and a switch from a single pedal.
- Fully passive: no battery, no DC jack, nothing to keep charged before a show.
- Solid aluminum alloy casing in the same 162 x 81 mm footprint as the rest of the Press family, so it sits naturally next to your other Hotone Press pedals.
Controls
- Treadle – sweeps the 10 kΩ linear expression pot.
- Momentary click footswitch – wired to its own FOOTSWITCH jack, separate from the expression jack, so it can trigger a different function on your host device.
Connections & Setup
- EXP – 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS, 10 kΩ, linear.
- FOOTSWITCH – 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS, momentary.
- Ampero II Stage – one 1/4" TRS cable from EXP and one from FOOTSWITCH to EXP/CTRL 1 and 2.
- Power – none required.
| Model | Ampero II Press (SP-35) |
|---|---|
| Type | Passive expression pedal with momentary footswitch |
| Expression | 1/4" TRS, 10 kΩ, linear |
| Footswitch | 1/4" TRS, momentary |
| Audio path | None (control pedal only) |
| Power | None – fully passive |
| Housing | Aluminum alloy |
| Dimensions | 6.4 x 3.2 x 2.0 in (162 x 81 x 51 mm) |
| Weight | 16.0 oz (455 g) |
FAQ
Does this pedal only work with Ampero II Stage? No. It is made to pair with Ampero II Stage, whose EXP/CTRL jacks are described as perfect for it, but it works with any effects unit that has TRS expression and momentary footswitch inputs.
Can I use it as a volume pedal? No. Ampero II Press has no audio input or output; it sends only expression and footswitch control signals. Volume is controlled through the expression input of your multi-effects unit.
What is the difference between this and Ampero Press (SP-30)? Ampero Press is a passive volume/expression pedal with an audio INPUT/OUTPUT and EXP OUT but no footswitch. Ampero II Press drops the audio path and adds a built-in momentary footswitch with its own output, filling two control jacks on a host such as Ampero II Stage.
Is this pedal powered? No, it is fully passive and needs no power supply.
Can I use the footswitch and expression pedal independently? Yes, they are wired to two separate 1/4" TRS jacks (EXP and FOOTSWITCH), work at the same time, and can each control a different function on your host device.
Do I need two cables to use both functions? Yes, one 1/4" TRS cable per jack – two TRS cables from Ampero II Press to Stage's EXP/CTRL 1 and 2.
