Gamechanger Audio Introduces MOTOR Pedal with Real Motors and Gas-Pedal Controller
Gamechanger Audio has unveiled the latest in their forward-thinking lineup of effects units with the MOTOR Pedal, which they describe as the “ultimate analog noise-machine.” The pedal is designed for any instrument and is built upon two technical feats: a controllable musical motor oscillator that transforms brushed DC motors into sound sources, and a monophonic pitch-tracking engine.
“And in true Gamechanger style, it’s not just about the sound. The MOTOR Pedal introduces a completely new way to control it: a real acceleration foot pedal,” the company states. “This gas-pedal-style controller turns dynamics, pitch bends, and rhythmic sweeps into something you literally drive, delivering an adrenaline-fueled approach to expression that no other stompbox offers.”
The MOTOR Pedal has five motor-based synthesis engines: Motor, MXD, M-Wave, Coil Mode, and Vocoder Mode. To adjust the parameters, it has knobs for Tone, Volume, Drive, Envelope, Glide, Vibrato, and Octave. Since it uses a real motor, the motor block has an estimated lifespan of 3,000 to 5,000 hours of playing. It is replaceable, comparable to changing tubes in your amp, Gamechanger says.
Get the full rundown on this unique pedal in the Gamechanger overview:
The Gamechanger MOTOR Pedal is available now for $399.
Gamechanger Audio MOTOR Pedal Features:
| Real electromagnetic motor oscillator driven by precision pitch tracking |
| Gas-pedal controller with five modes - for dynamic, physical expression |
| Hybrid electromechanical + digital signal path for unique textures - five MOTOR engines - each with unique sound |
| Compact form factor built for pedalboards, studios, and live rigs |
| Replaceable motor block for extended lifetime and serviceability |
| Powered by Gamechanger Audio’s MOTOR Synth (MKI & MKII) and AUTO Series technology |
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So unless im mistaken he said its a “brushed motor”… brushes wear out. Are they replaceable? Or is the pedal trash once they wear out?
Since it uses a real motor, the motor block has an estimated lifespan of 3,000 to 5,000 hours of playing. It is replaceable, comparable to changing tubes in your amp, Gamechanger says.