Gamechanger Audio Bigsby Pitch Shifter Pedal

Retailing in the region of £329.00

On the menu for January 2026 are the Gamechanger Audio Guitar Pedals, freshly added and carefully selected. These New units are available to order online with fast, secure delivery from trusted UK retailers. Read on for full details, specifications, demos, videos, reviews, and the best places to buy the Gamechanger Audio Guitar Pedals today.


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On the menu for January 2026 are the Gamechanger Audio Guitar Pedals, freshly added and carefully selected. These New units are available to order online with fast, secure delivery from trusted UK retailers. Read on for full details, specifications, demos, videos, reviews, and the best places to buy the Gamechanger Audio Guitar Pedals today.

The Gamechanger Audio Bigsby is a faithful reproduction of the legendary Bigsby tremolo arm, in a compact pedal form! The Bigsby accurately reproduces the string bending and vibrato effects made famous by the Bigsby tremolo arm and other traditional tremolo systems. In fact, the Bigsby's unique detune algorithm emulates the imperfections and properties of mechanical string-bending hardware so accurately, it's almost indistinguishable from a traditional Bigsby!

The Bigsby's specially developed hybrid algorithm delivers smooth polyphonic pitch-shifting in real time and at low intervals. It has been painstakingly tweaked to preserve the natural timbre and sound of electric and acoustic string instruments, including, guitars, basses, baritones, mandolins and banjos. Featuring a unique spring-loaded pedal design, the Bigsby seamlessly incorporates pitch bends into complex picking patterns and melodic lead lines for a uniquely expressive playing experience. Better still, you won't have to keep tweaking your guitar's tuning, which is often the case when using vintage tremolo/vibrato systems!

In addition to being packed with tonnes of vintage vibrato sounds, the Bigsby also boats plenty of features for the modern player. With full MIDI functionality and PC control over all parameters, you can easily save and recall presets, making it a great asset on the stage or in the studio. The Blend control unlocks some incredible chorus and harmoniser sounds whilst the expression output lets you take control of other audio gear either in conjunction with or separately from the pitch shifting.

Key Features

  • Polyphonic pitch shifting and a reproduction of the BIGSBY tremolo arm string bending and vibrato effects.
  • A spring loaded rocking foot pedal for upwards and downwards pitch bending movements.
  • High quality buffered bypass and seamless transitions into and out of bypass.
  • Multi function LED lit knobs. LED colour and intensity are indicators of the selected parameters and values.
  • AUTO mode, with an LFO controlling the pitch bend rate and the foot pedal controlling pitch bend depth.
  • Up to 12 semitone pitch shifts in both directions. The pitch bend range can be set separately for both directions.
  • Foot pedal and pitch shift direction invert switch. BLEND control for mixing in the DRY signal to achieve harmonizer or chorus sounds.
  • DETUNE control for emulating the tuning instability of hardware tremolo systems.
  • Full MIDI PC and CC control over all parameters and extended functionality. A 3.5 mm TRS to 5 pin DIN MIDI adapter is included.
  • 10 user preset slots accessible via MIDI PC.
  • Expression output for controlling other gear with the spring loaded dual direction foot pedal, with adjustable expression depth and centre position offset controls.
  • Latching mode is accessible via an external footswitch. The BIGSBY Pedal is compatible with both momentary and toggle type footswitches with a TS ¼ inch jack. A “KNOB LOCK” option to prevent accidental parameter adjustment during performances.
  • Powered by a standard 9V DC centre negative power supply with at least 500 mA. Power supply is not included.

Specifications

  • Connector Type In: 1/4” Unbalanced TS
  • Input impedance: 1 MΩ
  • Max Input Level: 9 dBu
  • Connector Type Out: 1/4” Unbalanced TS
  • Output Impedance: 100 Ω
  • Max Output Level: 9 dBu
  • Connector Type Exp: 1/4” Unbalanced TRS (Exp out) / 1/4” Unbalanced TS (FSW in)
  • Input Impedance (Ring): 100 kΩ
  • Output Impedance (Tip): 220 Ω
  • Max Input Level: 20 dBu
  • Max Output Level: 20 dBu
  • Connector MIDI: 3.5 mm TRS (mini jack), Type B
  • Type: Optically isolated input, RF filtered
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±1 dB)
  • Signal to Noise Ratio: 90 dB (A weighted)
  • Operating Temperature: 0º to 50º C
  • Connector Type Power Supply: 9V DC, centre negative 2.1 x 5.5 mm plug
  • Input Voltage: 9V DC
  • Input Current: 220 mA
  • Power Consumption: 2 W
  • Dimensions (LxWxH): 220 x 110 x 86 mm / 8,6 x 4.3 x 3.3 in
  • Weight: 960 g / 2.11 lb

Additional information

Weight 0.5 kg

Brand

Gamechanger Audio

Gamechanger Audio is a Latvia-based boutique effects pedal manufacturer established in 2015, and recognized for its innovative approach to audio processing. The company focuses on pioneering new technologies and unconventional designs to redefine standard pedal functionality.

Their flagship products, such as the Plasma Pedal, utilize high-voltage arc discharge to produce a distinctive distortion effect, while the Light Pedal employs light-sensitive technology to control various parameters. Gamechanger Audio’s pedals are engineered to offer cutting-edge sound manipulation, incorporating advanced circuitry and novel techniques to provide unique sonic capabilities.

This emphasis on technological innovation and experimental features makes their pedals a compelling choice for musicians seeking to explore advanced and non-traditional sound sculpting options.

Category

Guitar Pedals

Tags

Chorus

Expression

Expression pedals allow real-time control over specific parameters on compatible guitar pedals, such as volume, delay time, modulation depth, or filter sweep. Used with an expression input, they let players shape effects dynamically with their foot, adding movement and performance control that cannot be achieved with fixed knob settings.

harmoniser

MIDI

MIDI pedals use the Musical Instrument Digital Interface standard to communicate with other guitar pedals, effects units, and hardware. They allow control over presets, parameters, and switching across multiple devices from a single controller. MIDI integration makes it possible to build complex, synchronised pedal setups while keeping control simple and consistent.

New

This is brand new, fresh in, and a UK warranty is included. New Gear always comes from trusted UK music retailers.

Pitch

Pitch pedals alter the frequency of your guitar signal, changing the perceived note or adding harmony. They can shift notes up or down by fixed intervals, create harmonies, or produce dive-bomb and whammy-style effects without a tremolo arm. Pitch shifters and harmonisers are great for thickening solos, simulating multiple guitars, or experimenting with creative, otherworldly sounds that expand your tonal range.

Tremolo

A tremolo pedal modulates the volume of your guitar signal up and down in a rhythmic pattern, creating a pulsing or wavering effect that can sound vintage and hypnotic or sharp and choppy depending on the settings. It’s one of the oldest effects in guitar history, famously used on classic amps from the 1950s and ’60s.

Most tremolo pedals let you control the speed, depth, and wave shape, allowing you to go from smooth, subtle swells to intense stuttering tones. It’s a simple but expressive effect that adds movement and character to your sound.

Vibrato

Vibrato refers to a guitar pedal effect that modulates pitch slightly up and down, creating movement and a sense of wobble in the sound. Unlike tremolo, which changes volume, vibrato affects pitch only, producing anything from subtle shimmer to pronounced, warbling textures. It is often used to add character, depth, and vintage-style modulation to guitar tones.