Observed arrival · 2026-10-21
pedal.science: an open-source effects unit
A buildable guitar, bass, and vocal effects unit based on a Raspberry Pi, with open-source code and hardware designs.
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- Guitarists, bassists, and vocalists building effects hardware
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- The page lists approximate component prices in pounds sterling and links code and designs under the MIT licence.
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The hardware section gives approximate component prices in pounds sterling, while the code and design links point to GitHub. The page identifies Rik Hemsley as the maker and describes the design as using standard parts; its performance figures, including simultaneous model capacity and switching latency, are claims made on the site.
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