Detail 01
400–42,000rpm motor speed range (20Hz–2,100Hz)
Defines the pedal’s listed minimum and maximum motor operating range.
Product detailSKU #1500000471345
Gamechanger AudioMotor Pedal Electro-Mechanical Synth Pedal - Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gamechanger Audio’s MOTOR Pedal is an electro-mechanical synth voice and harmony pedal built around a real brushed DC motor that generates sound in sync with your input pitch. Five synthesis engines bring motor, oscillator, coil-resonance, and 24-band vocoder textures into the same unit, with interval shifts available in octaves, fifths, and fourths. Its spring-loaded expression pedal can control acceleration, braking, clutch, drift, or volume, giving hands-free movement during a part. The replaceable motor module is rated for 3,000–5,000 hours of operation.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Creating pitch-linked mechanical textures, drones, and harmonic layers from an instrument signal.
- Performances that use an expression pedal to control acceleration, braking, pitch movement, or volume swells.
- Experimental arrangements using oscillator, coil-resonance, or 24-band vocoder synthesis engines.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Pedalboard setups without a 9–12V DC center-negative supply capable of at least 500mA.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
5-pin DIN MIDI input and USB-C
Provides MIDI input and a USB-C connection for MIDI and firmware updates.
Detail 03
7.1 × 4 × 3.2 inches; 2.4 weight
Gives defined dimensions and weight when planning pedalboard space.
Detail 04
Replaceable motor module
The motor block can be replaced after its listed 3,000–5,000-hour operating life.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A 9–12V DC center-negative supply rated for at least 500mA is required.
- 02A power supply is not included.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the pedal use a real motor?
Yes. It uses a Type 030 brushed DC motor assembly that generates sound in sync with the input pitch.
02What can the expression pedal control?
Its modes are Accel, Brake, Clutch, Drift, and Volume.
03Can the motor be replaced?
Yes. The motor module is replaceable and is rated for 3,000–5,000 hours of use.
04Does it accept MIDI?
Yes. It has a 5-pin DIN MIDI input and USB-C for MIDI and firmware updates.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsPickups & controls
- Footswitches
- Bypass footswitch
- Control Knobs
- Engine, Mod, Shift, Vibr/Glide, Release, Drive, Tone, Clean, Motor
5 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Bridge Type
- Tremolo
- Body Finish
- Black with illuminated LED indicators
- Finish
- Black with illuminated LED indicators
- Country of Origin
- Riga, Latvia (EU)
7 detailsConnections & power
- USB
- USB-C for MIDI and firmware updates
- Output
- 1/4 inch TS output (Mono Out)
- MIDI
- 5-pin DIN MIDI input
- Input Impedance
- 500 kOhm
- Output Impedance
- 100 Ohm
- Input
- 1/4 inch TS instrument input (Mono In)
- Power Requirement
- 9–12V DC center-negative, minimum 500 mA
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 2.4
- Dimensions
- 7.1 inch x 4 inch x 3.2 inch
1 detailsIn the box
- Power Supply Included
- N
11 detailsOther
- Motor Operating Range
- 26000–42000 rpm (1300Hz–2100Hz)
- Motor Type
- Type 030 brushed DC motor assembly (MMB1)
- Motor Lifespan
- 3,000–5,000 hours (replaceable module)
- Minimum Speed
- 400 rpm (20Hz)
- Enclosure
- Metal chassis
- Track Out
- 1/4 inch TS output
- Track in
- 1/4 inch TS input
- Knobs
- Eight control knobs, one spring-loaded foot pedal
- Pedal Modes
- Accel, Brake, Clutch, Drift, Volume
- Product Type
- Electro-mechanical synth voice and harmony pedal
- Series
- MOTOR Pedal
