Source Audio

Source Audio

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Source Audio is an American effects pedal manufacturer based in Woburn, Massachusetts, near Boston. The company was founded in 2005 by Roger Smith and Jesse Remignanti, both former engineers at semiconductor firm Analog Devices, alongside chief scientist Bob Chidlaw, who brought digital signal processing expertise from Kurzweil Music Systems. Source Audio launched its first product in 2006 — th...

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Source Audio is an American effects pedal manufacturer based in Woburn, Massachusetts, near Boston. The company was founded in 2005 by Roger Smith and Jesse Remignanti, both former engineers at semiconductor firm Analog Devices, alongside chief scientist Bob Chidlaw, who brought digital signal processing expertise from Kurzweil Music Systems. Source Audio launched its first product in 2006 — the Hot Hand, a motion-sensing ring controller that allowed players to manipulate effects parameters through hand gestures, establishing the company's reputation for technology-forward design.

The product line spans delay, reverb, modulation, distortion, synth, equalization, and compression pedals for guitar and bass. Flagship models include the Ventris Dual Reverb, Nemesis Delay, Collider Delay+Reverb, C4 Synth, Aftershock Bass Distortion, EQ2 Programmable Equalizer, and the True Spring Reverb. Many of their pedals integrate with the Neuro software platform, enabling deep parameter editing and preset management via desktop or mobile apps. Source Audio's DSP-driven approach packs multiple algorithms and extensive tweakability into compact pedal formats.

Source Audio pedals have been used by artists across a wide range of genres, including Victor Wooten, Johnny Marr, Billy Strings, and members of bands such as King Crimson, Phish, The Cure, and My Morning Jacket. The company has earned awards from publications including Premier Guitar, Guitar Player, Guitar World, Sound On Sound, and Bass Player.

Source Audio has 57 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Bass Effects Pedals, Effects Pedal Accessories, and Distortion Effects Pedals. Their gear is featured by 131 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Pop, and Electronic. Notable users include Chris Buono, Adrian Belew, and Aziz Ibrahim. Source Audio's catalog spans the full price spectrum — from entry-level options to high-end flagships.

Artists Who Use Source Audio

Chris Buono uses 7 Source Audio products

Chris Buono

Guitarist

Adrian Belew uses 6 Source Audio products

Adrian Belew

Singer, Guitarist · Nine Inch Nails

Aziz Ibrahim uses 6 Source Audio products

Aziz Ibrahim

Guitarist · Simply Red

Nick Reinhart uses 4 Source Audio products

Nick Reinhart

Singer, Guitarist · Death Grips

Vernon Reid uses 4 Source Audio products

Vernon Reid

Guitarist · Living Colour

Doug Wimbish uses 4 Source Audio products

Doug Wimbish

Bassist · Living Colour

Tyler Larson uses 4 Source Audio products

Tyler Larson

Guitarist, Podcasters & Streamers

John Dieterich uses 4 Source Audio products

John Dieterich

Guitarist, Music Producer · Deerhoof

Positive Mental Trip uses 4 Source Audio products

Positive Mental Trip

Singer, Guitarist

Billy Strings uses 3 Source Audio products

Billy Strings

Guitarist

Adam Neely uses 3 Source Audio products

Adam Neely

Bassist, Keyboardist · Sungazer

Korey Cooper uses 3 Source Audio products

Korey Cooper

Guitarist, Keyboardist · Skillet

Simon Grove uses 3 Source Audio products

Simon Grove

Bassist, Music Producer · Plini

Ole Børud uses 3 Source Audio products

Ole Børud

Singer, Guitarist

Nathan Navarro uses 3 Source Audio products

Nathan Navarro

Bassist, Composer

Tim Commerford uses 2 Source Audio products

Tim Commerford

Bassist · Rage Against the Machine

Steven Wilson uses 2 Source Audio products

Steven Wilson

Singer, Guitarist · Porcupine Tree

Bootsy Collins uses 2 Source Audio products

Bootsy Collins

Singer, Bassist · Funkadelic

Herman Li uses 2 Source Audio products

Herman Li

Guitarist, Podcasters & Streamers · DragonForce

Reeves Gabrels uses 2 Source Audio products

Reeves Gabrels

Guitarist · The Cure

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