About This Item
Description
The Hotone Tuner Press SP-30T is the only pedal in Hotone's Press family with a built-in chromatic tuner, so you get volume, expression, and pitch-accurate tuning without a separate tuner pedal eating board space.
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 Tuner Press
- Built-in HD LCD tuner display with ±0.01 cent pitch-detection accuracy, adjustable reference pitch, and selectable TUNER MODE – genuinely tuner-grade, not a novelty add-on.
- Switchable buffer circuit (internal two-position switch) lets you add buffering for long cable runs, or leave it off when you want the shortest possible signal path.
- HI/LOW input-impedance switch (1 MΩ / 10 kΩ) tailors the input stage to passive or already-buffered sources.
- USB port in the switch compartment enables firmware updates, so tuner accuracy and behaviour can improve over time.
- The only Press pedal that requires external power (9V DC, max 70 mA) rather than working passively – a trade worth making for the always-on tuner display and buffer.
Controls and switches
- Footswitch – toggles the pedal's working mode between volume (VOL) and expression (EXP).
- EXP/VOL indicator – shows the current working mode at a glance.
- HI/LOW switch – sets input impedance to 1 MΩ (HI) or 10 kΩ (LOW) depending on your source.
- DISPLAY (T+S / T / T+P) – chooses what the tuner screen shows: tuner+strobe, tuner only, or tuner+pitch.
- TUNER MODE and PITCH – select tuning mode and adjust the reference pitch.
- Internal buffer ON/OFF switch (in the switch compartment) – enables or disables the buffer stage.
Power and pedalboard compatibility
Requires a 9V DC centre-negative power supply, drawing a maximum of 70 mA; there is no battery compartment on this model, unlike Soul Press II and Wong Press. Input impedance switches between 1 MΩ (HI) and 10 kΩ (LOW); output impedance is 1 kΩ, and the EXP OUT pot is 10 kΩ.
Technical specifications
| Model | Tuner Press (SP-30T) |
| Product class | Multifunction Tuner Pedal (volume/expression + tuner) |
| Tuner accuracy | ±0.01 cent |
| Input impedance | 1 MΩ (HI) / 10 kΩ (LOW) |
| Output impedance | 1 kΩ |
| Expression pot | 10 kΩ |
| Power | 9V DC centre-negative required; max 70 mA; no battery |
| Bypass | Switchable internal buffer (ON/OFF); no true-bypass claim published |
| Jacks | INPUT, OUTPUT, EXP OUT (TRS), DC IN, USB (firmware update) |
| Dimensions | 16.2 x 8.1 x 6.1 cm |
| Weight | 606 g |
FAQ
Does Tuner Press need external power? Yes, a 9V DC centre-negative adapter drawing up to 70 mA is required – it has no battery compartment, unlike Soul Press II and Wong Press.
How accurate is the built-in tuner? Hotone specifies ±0.01 cent pitch-detection accuracy, with an adjustable reference pitch and selectable TUNER MODE.
What does the HI/LOW switch do? It sets the input impedance to 1 MΩ (HI) for typical passive pickups or 10 kΩ (LOW) for already-buffered or line-level sources.
Is there a true-bypass mode? Hotone documents a switchable internal buffer (ON/OFF) rather than a true-bypass claim – use the internal switch in the compartment to enable or disable buffering for your rig.
Why is this pedal taller than the other Press pedals? At 6.1 cm tall it is about 1 cm taller than Soul Press II, Wong Press, Ampero Press, and Ampero Press 25kΩ Edition (all 5.1 cm) to house the tuner display and internal buffer electronics.
Can I update the tuner firmware? Yes, a USB port inside the switch compartment is provided specifically for firmware updates.