Hotone Pulze Mini — Portable Modeling Amplifier (AP-5WH)

The Hotone Pulze Mini is a palm-sized modeling amplifier that delivers professional-grade tone technology in a battery-powered, wirelessly controlled package compact enough to fit in a backpack. Built on the same CDCM HD and F.I.R.E. modeling technology as Hotone's flagship PULZE, the Pulze Mini provides 52 amp models, 48 cab models, legendary pedal simulations, 5 Celestion speaker IRs and up to 7 simultaneous effects in an editable chain — all in a 5-watt, 2-inch speaker format designed for guitarists, bassists and acoustic players who need professional tone without hauling a full rig.

CDCM HD and F.I.R.E. Modeling — The Technology Behind the Tone

The Pulze Mini uses Hotone's CDCM HD (Comprehensive Dynamic Clipping Modeling) and F.I.R.E. (Finite Impulse Response Engine) modeling technology — the same dual-engine approach found in Hotone's flagship PULZE amplifier and their professional desktop modelers.

CDCM HD models the dynamic behaviour of tube amplifier circuits — the way a valve amp responds differently to picking attack, volume levels and playing style. This is what produces the feel of a modeled amplifier rather than just the sound — the way the amp pushes back against aggressive playing, cleans up when you roll off the guitar volume and responds expressively to right-hand dynamics. Static DSP modelers that only capture the frequency response of an amplifier miss this dynamic interaction entirely. CDCM HD captures it.

F.I.R.E. provides Finite Impulse Response cabinet simulation — the technology that accurately captures the acoustic response of a speaker cabinet and microphone combination. Combined with five included Celestion speaker IRs — powered by Celestion Digital, the most respected name in speaker impulse responses — the Pulze Mini produces cabinet simulation of a quality that professional players use in live and recording contexts.

52 Amp Models, 48 Cab Models — Complete Tonal Range

The Pulze Mini's modeling library covers the full spectrum of guitar amplifier history:

• 52 amp models — covering vintage American clean to British crunch, high-gain modern metal, acoustic simulation, bass amplification and everything between
• 48 cab models — a comprehensive selection of virtual cabinets matching the amp models appropriately
• 5 Celestion speaker IRs — authentic Celestion cabinet captures included, with support for up to 20 user-loaded custom IRs for players who want to use their own cabinet captures
• Legendary pedal models — overdrive, distortion and other pedal simulations covering the classic stompbox designs that define the pedal landscape

Up to 7 Simultaneous Effects — Editable Chain Order

The Pulze Mini supports up to 7 simultaneous effect modules with editable effects chain order — allowing players to arrange effects in the signal chain as they prefer rather than being locked into a fixed routing. The available effect categories include:

• Drive and dynamic effects
• Filter effects
• Modulation — chorus, flanger, phaser and more
• Delay
• Reverb

The combination of amp model, cab model, Celestion IR and 7 simultaneous effects in an editable chain represents a level of signal processing depth that full-size modelers from five years ago would have considered competitive. In a device that fits in a coat pocket this is a remarkable specification.

Built-In Rechargeable Battery — Truly Portable

The built-in rechargeable battery makes the Pulze Mini genuinely portable without needing a power outlet nearby. The battery-powered operation opens up playing scenarios that a mains-powered amplifier cannot serve — outdoor sessions, travel practice, backstage warmup, songwriting in any location. Combined with the wireless control capability, the Pulze Mini is a genuinely untethered playing experience.

Wireless Control

The Pulze Mini supports wireless audio and control — allowing parameters, preset switching and tone editing to be managed wirelessly. The Hotone Community platform allows downloading, uploading and sharing tones from other players — a growing library of user-created presets that extends the Pulze Mini's tonal options beyond the factory content.

200 Presets — Songlist Mode

The Pulze Mini stores up to 200 user presets — enough to cover a complete set list for any live performance scenario with room to spare. Songlist mode organises presets for rapid switching in performance order, eliminating the need to scroll through a full preset bank to find the next tone mid-set. For gigging musicians who use the Pulze Mini as a compact stage solution, Songlist mode is the feature that makes this practical as a performance tool rather than just a practice amp.

USB Audio Interface — Record Directly

The USB port provides two functions in addition to firmware updates:

• USB audio interface: Connect the Pulze Mini directly to a computer and record the modeled output as a digital audio signal — no microphone required. The modeled amp and cabinet tone goes directly into the recording software.
• Loopback and reamp support: Record a dry guitar signal and reamp it through the Pulze Mini's modeling engine later — a professional recording workflow that allows tone decisions to be made after tracking without re-recording the guitar performance.

Built-In Drum Machine, Metronome and Tuner

The Pulze Mini includes 100 drum machine patterns covering a range of styles and tempos — useful for solo practice with a rhythmic reference. A built-in metronome provides a click reference for technique work. A built-in precision tuner means no separate tuner is required for setup and performance. A headphone output enables silent practising — the full modeled signal routes to headphones with the speaker muted.

Acoustic Simulation

The Pulze Mini includes acoustic simulation effects and tones — allowing electric guitarists to simulate acoustic guitar character without carrying a separate acoustic instrument. The acoustic simulation is particularly useful for singer-songwriters who switch between electric and acoustic sounds in a performance and do not want to manage two instruments.

24-bit/48kHz Digital Signal Processing

The digital audio processing runs at 24-bit/48kHz — the standard audio quality used for professional recording and broadcast. This ensures that the modeled tones produced by the Pulze Mini are captured and reproduced with the resolution that the modeling engine deserves.

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