Pigtronix

Analog guitar effects pedals.

About Pigtronix

Pigtronix builds analog guitar effects pedals in New York with a focus on high-fidelity circuitry and musical versatility. Founded by engineer Brian Bethke, the company earned its reputation making pedals that preserve your guitar's natural tone while adding effects that range from subtle to extreme. Their designs often combine multiple functions in one enclosure, think compression with grit, or loopers with dual stereo engines. Pigtronix pedals show up on boards across genres, from jazz fusion players who need transparent compression to doom metal guitarists chasing massive fuzz tones.

Fuzz and Distortion

Pigtronix's fuzz lineup includes the Star Eater, a dual-stage analog super jumbo fuzz that stacks two independent fuzz circuits for layered saturation. The Gas Giant delivers classic jumbo fuzz with a built-in noise gate to keep things tight between notes. The Octava combines analog octave generation with fuzz for synth-like textures. These pedals use discrete analog components and true bypass switching. The circuits are designed to respond to your playing dynamics, not just slam everything into maximum gain.

Compression and Dynamics

The Philosopher's Tone series handles compression with more control than typical stompboxes. The Philosopher's Tone 2 adds a grit circuit to the compression stage, letting you dial in sustain and edge simultaneously. The optical version uses a photocell design for smoother, more transparent compression. Both models include blend controls so you can mix compressed and dry signals. The Gatekeeper is a high-speed noise gate that clamps down on hiss and hum without choking off your sustain or attack transients.

Loopers and Utilities

The Infinity series offers stereo double loopers with independent loop engines. The Infinity 3 adds MIDI control and expanded memory over the Infinity 2, making it suitable for live performance setups where you need to sync loops with other gear. Both models record in hi-fi stereo and include reverse, half-speed, and overdub functions. The Cosmosis and Cosmosis 1 are stereo ambient reverb pedals with morphing algorithms that shift between reverb types in real time. The Universal Remote is a passive three-button footswitch for controlling compatible Pigtronix pedals or other gear with external switching inputs.

Shop Pigtronix at Blackout Audio

Pigtronix pedals are built for players who want analog circuitry with modern features. Their fuzz and compression designs stand out in crowded categories. Browse the collection online and contact the Blackout Audio team with questions about specific models or pedalboard integration. Free shipping on orders over $199 across Canada.