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's aluminium finish, and it is the exact footswitch Ampero II's own manual names on its EXP/CTRL jack.
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+
- Purpose-matched for the second-generation family: officially documented as compatible with Ampero II Stomp, Ampero II Stage, and Ampero II, with the Operating Guide cover reading "For Ampero II Stomp & Ampero II Stage".
- Sloped, anti-tip aluminium-alloy casing 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.
- Slightly larger footswitch spacing than the original Ampero Switch (102 x 63.5 x 49.6 mm vs 100 x 40 x 42 mm) for easier footswitch targeting on stage.
- Fully passive: no power supply, no battery – a single TRS cable is the entire setup.
Controls and switches
- Footswitch A – assignable momentary switch, set as dual footswitch mode on the host device.
- Footswitch B – assignable momentary switch, set as dual footswitch mode on the host device.
Power and pedalboard compatibility
No power required – Ampero Switch+ is a fully passive momentary footswitch. It connects via a single TRS cable (included, 80 cm) to the host's external pedal/footswitch jack, with the external-pedal interface type set to "dual footswitch" in global settings.
Technical specifications
| Model | Ampero Switch+ (FS-2) |
| Product class | Lightweight Dual-footswitch Controller |
| Footswitches | 2 (A and B) |
| Connection | 1/4" TRS to host external pedal jack |
| Cable included | 80 cm TRS |
| Power | None required |
| Dimensions | 10.2 x 6.35 x 4.96 cm |
| Weight | 190 g |
| MPN | FS-2 |
FAQ
Which devices does Ampero Switch+ officially support? Hotone's product page states it is "perfectly compatible with Ampero and Ampero II series" multi-effects processors, and its Operating Guide cover reads "For Ampero II Stomp & Ampero II Stage". The Ampero II manual also names it directly on its EXP/CTRL jack.
How is this different from the original Ampero Switch? Ampero Switch+ has a sloped, anti-tip aluminium-alloy chassis matching Ampero II Stomp/Stage's finish, is slightly larger (102 x 63.5 x 49.6 mm vs 100 x 40 x 42 mm) and heavier (190 g vs 130 g), and is the model Ampero II's own manual names directly.
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.
Will this work with the original Ampero or Ampero One? Hotone's official compatibility statement for Ampero Switch+ covers Ampero and Ampero II series generally; for the original Ampero (MP-100) or Ampero One, the standard Ampero Switch is the model documented in their own manuals.
Is a cable included? Yes, an 80 cm TRS cable ships in the box.
Works well with
Ampero II Stomp (MP-300), Ampero II Stage (MP-380), Ampero II (MP-350)