About This Item
Description
The Hotone Wong Press SP-21 is the Cory Wong signature version of Hotone's 3-in-1 volume/wah/expression platform, built for the rhythm-first funk and pop players who love Wong's percussive right hand and want a wah that stays musical at any speed.
Which Hotone Press pedal is right for you?
| Model | Best for | Wah | Expression pot | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soul Press II (SP-20) | Players who want volume, wah, and expression from one passive-footprint pedal | Yes (WARM/CLASSIC + Q) | 10 kΩ | 9V DC or 9V battery, or fully unpowered as an expression pedal |
| Wong Press (SP-21) | Players who want the Cory Wong signature take on the same 3-in-1 platform | Yes (same WARM/CLASSIC + Q) | 10 kΩ | 9V DC or 9V battery, or fully unpowered as an expression pedal |
| Ampero Press (SP-30) | The simplest, cheapest way to add volume and expression to an Ampero-family unit | No | 10 kΩ | None – fully passive |
| Ampero Press 25kΩ Edition (SP-30H) | Hosts that specifically call for a 25 kΩ expression pot, such as Pulze Control | No | 25 kΩ | None – fully passive |
| Ampero II Press (SP-35) | Ampero II Stage owners who also want an independent momentary footswitch | No | 10 kΩ linear | None – fully passive |
| Tuner Press (SP-30T) | Players who want a built-in chromatic tuner in their volume/expression pedal | No | 10 kΩ | 9V DC required (no battery) |
Not sure which one matches your rig? Check the expression-pedal input on your Hotone processor: Ampero Control (EC-4) is rated for a 10 kΩ expression pedal, while Pulze Control (EC-2) is rated up to 25 kΩ – that is the one case where the pot value, not the model name, decides the right pedal.
Why guitarists choose the Wong Press
- Same proven 3-in-1 layout as Soul Press II, tuned for a signature artist: MODE switches between Volume, Wah, or footswitch-toggled Volume/Wah.
- Two wah voicings on tap: TONE selects WARM (290 Hz–1.4 kHz) or CLASSIC (360 Hz–1.8 kHz), with Q narrowing or widening the sweep for funk-clean or vocal-thick tones.
- Play it with zero cables plugged in: works fully unpowered as a passive expression pedal, or add a 9V DC adapter or 9V battery to use the wah and volume circuits.
- Drive an expression input while your dry/modeled signal keeps flowing, thanks to the dedicated EXP OUT 1/4" TRS jack that works in any mode.
- TUNER OUT routes straight to a tuner so you can mute and tune without another patch cable.
- Know before you buy: like Soul Press II, this unit cannot be bypassed in V/W mode – the footswitch there swaps between active volume and active wah rather than a hard on/off.
Controls and switches
- MODE (V / W / V-W) – chooses volume, wah, or a footswitch-selectable blend.
- TONE (WARM / CLASSIC) – sets the wah voicing character.
- Q – adjusts the wah filter width.
- Footswitch – toggles the effect, or swaps volume/wah in V/W mode.
- Hidden 3-way STATUS LED switch (battery compartment) – All Off / All On / VOL Only.
Power and pedalboard compatibility
Runs on a 9V DC centre-negative adapter or a user-installed 9V battery, max 30 mA, and can work unpowered as a pure expression pedal. Input impedance 1 MΩ, output 100 Ω, EXP OUT pot 10 kΩ.
Technical specifications
| Model | Wong Press (SP-21) |
| Product class | Cory Wong Signature Volume / Expression / Wah pedal |
| Wah range | WARM 290 Hz–1.4 kHz, CLASSIC 360 Hz–1.8 kHz |
| Expression pot | 10 kΩ |
| Input / output impedance | 1 MΩ in / 100 Ω out |
| Power | 9V DC centre-negative adapter or 9V battery; max 30 mA; unpowered EXP mode supported |
| Bypass | Footswitch on/off; cannot be bypassed in V/W mode |
| Jacks | INPUT, OUTPUT, EXP OUT (TRS), TUNER OUT, DC 9V |
| Dimensions | 16.2 x 8.1 x 5.1 cm |
| Weight | 512 g |
FAQ
What is different between Wong Press and Soul Press II? They share the same 3-in-1 volume/wah/expression platform, wah ranges, and 10 kΩ expression pot. Wong Press is 512 g versus Soul Press II's 500 g and carries the Cory Wong signature branding – Hotone's official docs do not list any other spec difference.
Can I use Wong Press with no power connected? Yes, when used purely as an expression pedal it needs no power. The 9V adapter or a 9V battery is only required to use the wah and volume functions.
Do I need a special expression cable? No – EXP OUT is a standard 1/4" TRS jack rated at 10 kΩ, matching the expression input on Hotone's Ampero-family processors and Ampero Control.
Can I bypass the pedal completely in V/W mode? No. Hotone's manual states this unit cannot be bypassed in V/W mode; the footswitch instead toggles between active volume and active wah. Use V-only or W-only for a hard on/off.
Does it have a battery option? Yes, a 9V battery compartment (two Phillips screws) with the same hidden 3-way STATUS LED switch found on Soul Press II.
Is this the pedal Cory Wong actually plays? It is Hotone's Cory Wong signature model within the Press pedal line, built on the same 3-in-1 volume/wah/expression circuit documented in Hotone's official Wong Press manual.