Imagine instantly nailing the iconic guitar tones of your favorite songs with just one click. This ambitious vision is at the heart of OnePedal, a groundbreaking AI-powered guitar pedal from start-up Groundhog Audio, set to revolutionize how guitarists achieve their desired sound.
UPDATE – 22/09/25
This is going live on Kickstarter from September 30, and they have now uploaded more demo videos of the OnePedal in action.
Let us know in the comments section below what you think. Will you be backing this Kickstarter?
We will update you as more news breaks over the coming weeks.
AI Steals Tonal Secrets for Instant Iconic Sound
Dubbed by its developers as a device that can “steal its tonal secrets” from any song, the OnePedal is poised to be a “game-changer” ( that much overused phrase we all love..,. not ) in the guitar effects landscape.
Slated for a Kickstarter launch this summer, the OnePedal represents a significant leap in the integration of artificial intelligence in music technology, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible for guitarists.
Potentially, a product like this could one day overtake Line 6 Helix systems or Neural DSP.
How the OnePedal Works: Sync, Select, Sound
Groundhog Audio explains that the OnePedal seamlessly syncs with a player’s music library via a connected device. Once a song is selected, the pedal’s advanced AI goes to work, analyzing and replicating the chosen recording’s guitar tone.
This means players could effortlessly transition from Eddie Van Halen’s “Hot For Teacher” lead to David Gilmour’s pristine cleans or SRV’s gut-churning Dumble sounds.
The pedal itself features a user-friendly interface with three selectable banks via its bottom row of footswitches, allowing players to store a vast array of presets. Two additional footswitches enable effortless scrolling through presets, while the central Groundhog knob provides intuitive navigation through banks.
Preview images also suggest the pedal can emulate specific effects, like the distinctive MXR Phase 90 often associated with EVH’s sound, further enhancing its versatility.
Founder’s Vision: Streamlining Tone for Guitarists
Max Engle, tech whiz and founder of Groundhog Audio, conceived the OnePedal to simplify the often tedious process of tone-building. “Max sought out to build a company for guitarists who just want to play without sacrificing their sound,” states Groundhog Audio, highlighting the pedal’s core mission: to empower guitarists to focus on their playing, not endless knob-twiddling.
Upcoming Kickstarter and Lingering Questions
While anticipation builds for the “this summer” Kickstarter launch, some details remain under wraps.
Key questions include the exact number of presets the OnePedal can hold, its compatibility with major music streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music, the level of adjustability for the replicated tones, and ultimately, the real-world effectiveness of its AI technology.
Only time will tell if the OnePedal truly lives up to its ambitious claims. It could all just be the usual hype and fizzle into nothing.
Early Access and Exclusive Perks
Ahead of the full Kickstarter campaign, Groundhog Audio is inviting interested players to invest a refundable $1.
This early commitment secures a limited edition Groundhog Audio guitar pick and sticker with their OnePedal order, offering a unique opportunity to be among the first to experience this potentially revolutionary piece of gear.
We will update this article with any real information, if and when any emerges.
Potential Pricing
They list on the main site a suggested MSRP of $399, which, if correct, would be a bargain for such a useful tool.
For more information and to express your interest, visit the Groundhog Audio website.
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