Gamechanger Audio Motor Pedal

Synth sounds for the guitar from a real spinning motor, packaged in a striking, car-themed aesthetic

- PETE EMERY

IT'S SAFE TO suggest that Game-changer Audio isn't afraid of being a little different. Its innovative products, like the Plasma and Light pedals, generally feature an aesthetic that stylistically displays the outlandish components of the pedal in a unique, grin-inducing style. The Motor Pedal is certainly in keeping with this.

A real, brushed DC motor is at the heart of this electromechanical synth machine, with an inductor that “captures the real-world motion of the motor's spinning coils, transforming mechanical energy into a raw, electric audio signal.” Who doesn't want that?!

Functionality is provided by way of MIDI and USB-C connectivity and a separate “Track" input that the 500mA pedal can use to sync the motor's speed to a different source if needed. Without using this, it defaults to using the guitar input. It's all contained in an entertaining car-themed package. Let's buckle in and let's find out what this thing can do.

Weighing in at over 2 lbs., you wouldn't want to drop the Motor Pedal on your foot. There’s some real heft to the solid metal construction, accompanied by sturdy-feeling controls and an expression pedal with a nice rubberized feel.