Hotone Cory Wong Press Expression Wah and Volume Wah Pedal

Retailing in the region of £154.99

On the menu for January 2026 are the HOTONE Guitar Pedals, freshly added and carefully selected. These New units are available to order online with fast, secure delivery from trusted UK retailers. Read on for full details, specifications, demos, videos, reviews, and the best places to buy the HOTONE Guitar Pedals today.


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On the menu for January 2026 are the HOTONE Guitar Pedals, freshly added and carefully selected. These New units are available to order online with fast, secure delivery from trusted UK retailers. Read on for full details, specifications, demos, videos, reviews, and the best places to buy the HOTONE Guitar Pedals today.

Renowned international funk guitar maestro and 63rd Grammy nominee Cory Wong is celebrated for his unique playing style and unmistakable crisp tone. Known for his expressive technique, he’s been acclaimed across the globe by all audiences for his unique blend of energy and soul. 

In 2022, Cory discovered the multi-functional Soul Press II pedal from Hotone and instantly fell in love. Since then, it has become his go-to pedal for live performances. 

Now, two years later, the Hotone team has meticulously crafted the Wong Press, a pedal tailored specifically for Cory Wong. Building on the multi-functional design philosophy of the Soul Press series, this new pedal includes Cory’s custom requests: a signature blue and white color scheme, a customized volume pedal curve, an adjustable wah Q value range, and travel lights that indicate both pedal position and working mode. 

Crafted by artists and engineers, born for musicality. 

Cory Wong has a near-perfectionist approach to musicality: “I worked closely with Hotone’s engineers to fine-tune the pedal’s parameters and frequency range, making sure the tone feels more musical and less mechanical.” 

Cory’s near-perfect pursuit of tone and pedal feel presented a significant challenge for our development team. After countless adjustments to the Q value range, Hotone engineers achieved the precise WAH tone Cory desired while minimizing the risk of accidental Q value changes affecting the sound. Additionally, based on Cory’s feedback, the volume control was fine-tuned for a smoother, more musical transition, enhancing the overall feel of volume swells. 

Iconic Blue and White: Cory Wong The Essence of Classic. 

This vintage navy-inspired blue and white color scheme, combined with Cory Wong’s signature logo, creates a design that perfectly blends the pedal’s aesthetic with the artist’s unique style. The Wong Press logo also reflects his distinctive vibe, making the design and the Cory’s personality seamlessly connected. 

Four-in-One Functionality: Powerful Yet Compact. 

The Wong Press builds on the features of the Soul Press II, with its expertly crafted surface design that delivers an exceptional foot control experience while remaining compact and portable. 

Upgraded Dual-Color Travel Indicator: Clear Visibility on Stage. 

The team also upgraded the iconic travel lights of the Soul Press II to dual-color travel lights—blue for Wah mode and green for Volume mode—making live performances more intuitive and visually striking! 

Built to Conquer the Demands of a World Tour: Your Rock-Solid Partner. 

It’s worth mentioning that the Wong Press has already accompanied Cory Wong on an intense world tour and passed the test with flying colors. Cory says, “I did something else too. I took this pedal’s test version and put it through some unbelievable real-world testing. I took it all around the world, threw it on planes, tossed it in the trunk of cars—all packed in a suitcase, not even in a Pelican or hard case—just to see if it could handle the durability I needed. I can guarantee it can!” 

In line with the Hotone Design Inspiration philosophy, the Wong Press represents the perfect blend of design and inspiration. Now, musicians can channel their inner Cory Wong and enjoy the freedom and joy of playing with the Wong Press! 

Features

  • Cory Wong’s signature Press pedal featuring his personal specs 
  • True Bypass 
  • 4 in 1 functionality (volume, expression, wah, volume/wah)  
  • New dual-color STATUS LED strip indicating pedal mode and position in real time  
  • Cory’s custom volume curve and wah Q control 
  • Classic-voiced wah tone with flexible tonal range 
  • Active volume design for keeping lossless tone  
  • Separate tuner and expression outputs for more connection possibilities 
  • 9V DC or 9V battery power supply 

Specifications

  • Pot Resistance (EXP OUT): 10kΩ
  • Input Impedance: 1MΩ
  • Output Impedance: 100Ω
  • Wah Range Selector (TONE): WARM—290Hz to 1.4kHz – CLASSIC—360Hz to 1.8kHz
  • Current Consumption: Max 30mA
  • Dimensions: 81mm (W) x 162mm (D) x 51mm (H)
  • Weight: 512g

Additional information

Weight 1 kg

Brand

HOTONE

Hotone pedals are compact, innovative, and packed with character, offering a surprising amount of tone-shaping power in miniature enclosures. Known for their smart engineering and creative designs, Hotone has built a strong reputation among guitarists and bassists who value portability without sacrificing sound quality. From their Skyline series of colourful micro pedals to the AMPERO multi-effects units, Hotone consistently blends advanced digital processing with a musician’s ear for tone. Perfect for players who want pro-level effects in a pedalboard-friendly format, Hotone pedals deliver big sound in small boxes.

Category

Guitar Pedals

Tags

Expression

Expression pedals allow real-time control over specific parameters on compatible guitar pedals, such as volume, delay time, modulation depth, or filter sweep. Used with an expression input, they let players shape effects dynamically with their foot, adding movement and performance control that cannot be achieved with fixed knob settings.

New

This is brand new, fresh in, and a UK warranty is included. New Gear always comes from trusted UK music retailers.

Tuner

A tuner is an essential pedal or device that helps keep your guitar perfectly in tune by detecting the pitch of each string and showing whether it’s sharp or flat. Tuners come in many forms, from simple clip-on units to advanced pedalboard models with bright displays and muting options for silent tuning on stage. They ensure accurate pitch, stable tone, and a more professional sound, making them one of the most important tools for any guitarist.

Vibe

Volume

Volume pedals control the output level of a guitar signal using a foot-operated treadle. They allow smooth volume swells, dynamic control during playing, and easy muting between songs. Volume pedals can be placed at different points in the signal chain to either control overall loudness or adjust gain and drive behaviour when positioned before distortion or overdrive pedals.

Wah

Wah refers to an expressive filter effect that sweeps through a range of frequencies, creating a vocal-like “wah” sound. Controlled in real time with a foot-operated treadle, it allows players to emphasise different parts of the frequency spectrum as they play. Wah pedals are commonly used for lead guitar, funk rhythm work, and expressive solos, responding closely to picking dynamics and foot movement.

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