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Gamechanger Audio Motor Pedal Synth
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Essential Information About the Gamechanger Audio MOTOR Pedal
Essential Information About the Gamechanger Audio MOTOR Pedal
- An electromechanical synth in pedal format: the sound comes from a real brushed DC motor, not a modeling.
- Real-time pitch tracking: play synth lines, harmonic doublings, or drones that follow your playing.
- 5 sound engines (Motor, MXD, M-Wave, Coil, Vocoder) + X-Mod to go from magnetic growl to ring-mod chaos.
- Built-in ultra-expressive "Gas" pedal with 5 behaviors (Accelerator, Brake, Clutch, Drift, Volume) for performing, not just activating an effect.
Manufacturer Information
Gamechanger Audio
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When Gamechanger Audio turns the motor into a sound generator
The MOTOR Pedal follows the tradition of Gamechanger Audio creations: pedals designed as real instruments, with a physical and performative approach. Here, the heart of the system is a brushed DC motor precisely controlled: its speed locks onto the fundamental note you play, then a calibrated coil captures the mechanical energy to convert it into an audio signal. The result: a living, imperfect, sometimes unruly sound material that brings what classic circuits rarely imitate at the same level: the sensation of mechanics in motion.
This "electromechanical" philosophy sets the MOTOR Pedal apart on a pedalboard: it is neither a fuzz, nor a pitch shifter, nor a standard synth, but a synthesis and processing platform where your instrument becomes the driver of a real motor. And like a tube amp, the motor is a wear part: it is replaceable, and a "Check Engine" LED warns you when it approaches end of life.
Who is the MOTOR Pedal for, and in which styles does it make a difference?
The MOTOR Pedal is aimed at guitarists, bassists, vocalists, and sound designers looking for more than an effect: a writing and performance tool. It shines in contexts where character, texture, and controlled accident are embraced: ambient, post-rock, electro, industrial, noise, film music, but also modern rock whenever you want to thicken a line with an aggressive doubling or mechanical harmony.
In the studio, it becomes a layering machine: tuned drones, metallic pads, pseudo-choruses with the vocoder, or voice treatments that break new ground. In live settings, the "Gas" pedal changes everything: you don't trigger a preset, you "drive" the motor, with accelerations, braking, and skids perfectly exploitable in playing situations.
Technical specifications
| Effects | Volume / Expression, Octaver / Harmony, EQ, Distortion / Overdrive / Fuzz, Sound Generator, Distortion, Effects | Type | sector |
| Technology | Hybrid | Use | electric guitar |
| Format | Pedal | Color | Black |
| EQ | Tone | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Does the Gamechanger Audio Motor Pedal work with a bass or a voice?
The pitch tracking analyzes the fundamental frequency, and the Main In and Track In inputs allow using different sources. The description specifically mentions guitar, bass, and voice, with a dedicated Vocoder mode for articulated timbres.
What sounds do the Motor, MXD, and Coil modes produce?
Five sound engines are available: Motor, MXD, M-Wave, Coil, and Vocoder. Motor delivers the electromagnetic motor signal, MXD uses cross-modulation, and Coil excites the coils to create analog resonances and hums.
Can harmonies and tuned drones be created?
The Interval Selector shifts the motor pitch by an octave, a fifth, or a fourth, up or down. The Clutch mode allows freezing a drone by temporarily disconnecting the motor from pitch tracking.
What power supply is needed for this pedal?
A 9 to 12 V DC power supply with a negative center, capable of delivering at least 500 mA, is required. Battery operation is not supported.
Is the pedal's motor replaceable?
The brushed DC motor unit is replaceable, and a "Check Engine" LED indicates its wear. Its lifespan is estimated between 3,000 and 5,000 hours of heavy use. The pedal measures 18 x 10 x 8 cm and weighs 1.07 kg.
