MOTOR Pedal

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

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 is not an emulation or analog modeling — this is the raw sound of a spinning brushed DC motor, pushed to the edge and tamed with precision control.

With its real-time pitch tracker, the MOTOR Pedal analyzes your instrument’s output. Whether you play guitar, bass, or use a microphone, the motor’s rotational speed will precisely match the fundamental frequency of your performance. For example, at a 440Hz input, the motor spins at 146 revolutions per second, activating the magnetic pickup and sensors multiple times per cycle.

A carefully calibrated inductor captures the physical motion of the spinning coils, transforming mechanical energy into a raw, electric audio signal. Combined with multiple synthesis modes and pedal functions, the MOTOR Pedal is more than a synth voice — it is an expressive instrument in its own right.

FEATURES

Fully playable electro-mechanical synth voice that tracks pitch in real time
Real electromotor sound source — not modeling or emulation
Spring-loaded expression pedal with multiple modes: Accelerate, Brake, Clutch, Drift, Volume
Five engine modes: Motor, MXD, M-Wave, Coil, Vocoder
Analog tilt EQ, analog drive, independent dry and motor volume controls
MIDI (5-pin and USB-C) and track in/out connectivity for flexible routing
Replaceable motor module with 3,000–5,000 hours of lifespan