An active stylus, including a drive device and a motor device. The drive device is configured to provide a drive signal. The drive signal includes a signal obtained by processing a writing sound recording of a traditional pen. The motor device is configured to receive the drive signal. The drive signal is configured to drive the motor device to generate a vibration signal, a sound signal or a combination thereof to achieve a vibration effect, a sound effect or a vibration-sound combined effect of the active stylus. The vibration signal and the sound signal are configured to characterize a brush type of the active stylus. A method for controlling the active stylus is also provided.