PiPedal transforms a Raspberry Pi or supported Ubuntu computer into a dedicated guitar effects processor. It provides a low-latency audio engine and a remote interface designed for controlling effects from a phone, tablet or desktop browser.
The software is intended for musicians who want to assemble a digital pedalboard using standard audio hardware. It supports USB audio interfaces and suitable Raspberry Pi audio HATs, allowing the computer to process an instrument signal through a configurable chain of effects.
PiPedal uses LV2 plugins for its audio processing, with a selection from the ToobAmp collection included. It also integrates neural amplifier modelling, allowing captured amplifier characteristics to be reproduced alongside conventional effects.
The responsive interface makes it practical to control a pedalboard during rehearsals and live performances without connecting a keyboard or monitor to the host computer.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Provides low-latency guitar effects processing through compatible audio interfaces.
- Supports LV2 audio plugins, including effects from the ToobAmp collection.
- Offers Neural Amp Modeler (NAM) support for captured amplifier and effects models.
- Supports newer NAM A2 models alongside existing neural modelling capabilities.
- Allows compatible neural amplifier models to be downloaded directly from Tone3000.
- Provides a responsive web interface for phones, tablets and desktop browsers.
- Supports progressive web app operation for desktop remote control.
- Includes presets and snapshots for storing effects configurations.
- Provides channel routing controls for auxiliary audio and unprocessed instrument signals.
- Supports MIDI controllers for adjusting effects during performance.
- Includes a built-in tuner for instrument setup.
- Supports an automatic Wi-Fi hotspot on compatible Raspberry Pi installations.
- Offers a dedicated Android remote application.
- Supports headless operation without an attached desktop display.
Website: rerdavies.github.io/pipedal
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Developer: Robin E. R. Davies
License: MIT License
PiPedal is written in C++ and TypeScript. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials. Learn TypeScript with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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