Fully playable electro-mechanical synth pedal with real electromotor sound source, innovative expression pedal, and five selectable engine modes. Features pitch tracking, MIDI functionality, and versatile routing options.
The MOTOR Pedal is a fully playable electro-mechanical synth voice that tracks your pitch in real time. Use it as a drone that doubles your lines, or as a ring-mod or cross-modulation engine for your signal. This isn’t an emulation or analog modeling – it’s the authentic sound of a spinning brushed DC motor, pushed to the edge and tamed with precision control.
The MOTOR Pedal uses a real-time pitch tracker to analyze your instrument’s output. Whether it’s guitar, bass, or even a microphone, the motor’s rotational speed precisely matches the fundamental frequency you’re playing. For example, at 440Hz input, the motor spins at 146 revolutions per second, activating magnetic pickups and sensors three times per rotation. A calibrated inductor captures the motor’s motion, transforming mechanical energy into a raw electric audio signal.
The MOTOR Pedal’s core engine is a custom brushed DC electromotor block. Over time, the brushes naturally wear down. A check engine light indicates when replacement is needed (orange → red). The motor block has an estimated lifespan of 3,000–5,000 hours of intensive use and can be replaced easily, much like swapping tubes in an amplifier.
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