{"product_id":"hotone-pulze-ap-30bk-modeling-amplifier-black","title":"Hotone Pulze AP-30BK Bluetooth Modeling Amplifier, Black","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Hotone Pulze AP-30BK, Black is a 30W stereo Bluetooth modeling amplifier with a 4\" touchscreen, built for practicing, recording, and small-venue playing on electric, bass, or acoustic instruments.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Hotone Pulze amp matches your setup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpeaker\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScreen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEffects\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hotone-pulze-mini-ap-5wh-modeling-amplifier-white\"\u003ePulze Mini (AP-5WH)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in 3.8V 3900mAh battery, USB-C charging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne 2\" speaker, Class D 5W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.45\" TFT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e191\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e368 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hotone-pulze-ap-30wh-modeling-amplifier-white\"\u003ePulze AP-30WH\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18V DC centre positive, 2A (mains)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo 3.5\" speakers, Class D 30W stereo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\" 800x480 touch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e177\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.8 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hotone-pulze-ap-30bk-modeling-amplifier-black\"\u003ePulze AP-30BK\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18V DC centre positive, 2A (mains)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo 3.5\" speakers, Class D 30W stereo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\" 800x480 touch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e177\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.8 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePulze Mini\u003c\/strong\u003e is the battery-powered, 368 g practice and travel amp with the richer effect count (191) and 48 kHz processing, but only a 1.45\" screen and no Aux In. \u003cstrong\u003ePulze AP-30WH and AP-30BK\u003c\/strong\u003e are the mains-powered 30W stereo amp with a 4\" touchscreen, Aux In, and Bluetooth MIDI – the two colourways share the same amplifier specifications, so the only real decision between them is cosmetic. Flag the 18V centre-positive requirement on the full-size Pulze prominently: it is the opposite polarity of the 9V centre-negative standard used across the Hotone pedal range, so do not reuse a pedal power supply on this amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy guitarists choose the Pulze\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo 3.5\" custom full-range speakers driven by a Class D stereo amp rated at 30W (15W+15W, 1% THD) fill a room far beyond what a Pulze Mini can deliver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4\" 800x480 colour touchscreen makes browsing 177 effects (incl. global EQ), 200 tones, and 100 drum rhythms fast and visual instead of menu-diving with buttons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBluetooth 5.0 dual-mode (BLE + audio) with Bluetooth MIDI support lets you stream backing tracks and control the amp wirelessly from the same connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C doubles as a full USB Audio 2.0 interface with 2-in\/2-out, loopback, and reamp support for direct recording into a DAW.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHotone's own Pulze Gig Bag is officially \"designed for Pulze and more\", with interior dimensions that comfortably exceed this amp's footprint for safe transport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImportant: this amp needs 18V DC centre POSITIVE power at 2A – the opposite polarity of the 9V centre-negative standard used across Hotone's pedal range, so do not substitute a pedal power supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eControls and switches\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4\" 800x480 colour touchscreen – browse and edit tones, cab sims, and drum patterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBluetooth pairing – audio streaming and Bluetooth MIDI control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C port – charging is not applicable (mains-powered), but provides USB Audio 2.0 interfacing and firmware updates via Pulze USB Updater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePower and pedalboard compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRequires 18V DC, centre POSITIVE polarity, 2A – note this is the opposite polarity of the 9V centre-negative standard used on most Hotone pedals, so a pedal power supply will not work here and could damage the unit if polarity is reversed. No internal battery is fitted; this is a mains-powered unit only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePulze (AP-30BK, Black)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBluetooth Modeling Amplifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeakers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo 3.5\" custom full-range speakers, Class D stereo 30W (15W+15W, 1% THD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEffects \/ modules \/ tones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e177 (incl. global EQ) \/ 7 \/ up to 200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\" 800x480 colour touchscreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4\" TS input; 1\/8\" Aux In; 1\/8\" headphones; USB-C USB Audio 2.0 (2-in\/2-out, loopback+reamp); Bluetooth 5.0 dual-mode with Bluetooth MIDI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18V DC centre POSITIVE, 2A (mains only, no battery)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45.5 x 16.1 x 17.1 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.8 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNAM A2 (device)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot supported – see NAM A2 note below\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Pulze support NAM A2 on the device?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Pulze has no device-side NAM module. Pulze Editor V2.0.2 added support for NAM A2 files (released 2026-07-22) as a companion-app feature, compatible with Pulze firmware V1.4.0; this is not native on-device NAM A2 playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat power supply does this amp need?\u003c\/strong\u003e 18V DC, centre POSITIVE polarity, 2A – this is the opposite polarity of the 9V centre-negative standard on most Hotone pedals, so do not reuse a pedal power adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the actual difference between AP-30WH and AP-30BK?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are covered by the same official EU Declaration of Conformity with identical published specifications; the only difference is the white versus black finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I control it wirelessly?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, Bluetooth 5.0 dual-mode (BLE + audio) includes Bluetooth MIDI support for wireless control alongside audio streaming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there a matching carrying case?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the Pulze Gig Bag is officially \"designed for Pulze and more\", with an interior sized to comfortably exceed this amp's footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I record directly from the amp into my computer?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the USB-C port provides a full USB Audio 2.0 interface with 2-in\/2-out, loopback, and reamp support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWorks well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hotone-pulze-control-ec-2-midi-controller\"\u003ePulze Control (EC-2)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hotone-pgb-1-pulze-gig-bag\"\u003ePulze Gig Bag (PGB-1)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hotone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44336921870589,"sku":"888506110023","price":549.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/7100\/7485\/products\/hotone-pulze-ap-30bk-front-angled.jpg?v=1785939822","url":"https:\/\/pedalzoo.com\/products\/hotone-pulze-ap-30bk-modeling-amplifier-black","provider":"Pedalzoo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}