PedalEditor
The premier iPhone Bluetooth & Wi-Fi MIDI controller for guitar pedals and synths.
PedalEditor is a native iPhone, iPad, and Mac editor, librarian, and stage controller for MIDI-enabled effects pedals and synthesizers — with a library system that finally makes sense. Replace Nixie, the Walrus app, the Chase Bliss app, the Meris app, and every other single-brand editor with one workspace that organizes your entire rig, recalls full-board scenes by song, and travels with you on stage.
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What It Does
Visual knobs, sliders, toggles, and algorithm selectors mapped from each pedal's official MIDI implementation. Every CC, every PC, every NRPN.
Rig → Project → Pedal → Bank → Preset. Free-form names. Unlimited slots. Built for how musicians actually think.
Setlists fire a Program Change to every pedal at once. Tap a song, the entire board snaps to the right sound.
Bluetooth LE MIDI and RTP-MIDI over Wi-Fi. Control your rig from the phone in your pocket — no laptop, no cables.
iCloud-backed library shared across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Edit at home, perform on stage, no exports required.
Export any preset or pack as a .pedalpreset file. Send to bandmates, post online, or import from others with version checking.
The Preset Editor
Every supported pedal gets a faithful, parameter-complete editor. Switch algorithms and the UI reshapes to match — BigSky's 12 reverb machines, DIG's three delay voicings, LVX's structures. Move a knob and MIDI transmits instantly. Move a knob on the hardware and the app updates back. On pedals that support it, sync is fully bidirectional.
- Parameter coverage. 7-bit CC, 14-bit CC, NRPN, and SysEx — whichever the pedal speaks, the editor speaks it natively.
- Algorithm switching. Pick the engine, and every knob and routing option reshapes to the right layout.
- Dual-channel pedals. Independent L/R parameter editing for stereo pedals like Walrus ACS1 MkII and Chase Bliss Mood MkII.
- Expression mapping. Route an expression pedal to any parameter, with source CC, target range, and curve per preset.
- Long, descriptive names. Free-form preset names independent of the hardware's display limits.
- Slot-aware assignment. See which Program Change numbers are occupied and which are free before you write.
Setlists & Performance Mode
Build an ordered setlist where each song carries a snapshot of your whole board. One tap fires a Program Change to every pedal simultaneously, respecting per-pedal MIDI channels and message timing. Reorder songs at soundcheck by dragging. Switch into full-screen Performance Mode and the chrome disappears — just the song list, the current scene, and a confirmation that every pedal received the change.
- Multi-pedal scenes. "Verse 1" fires BigSky PC#42, Timeline PC#15, and M1 PC#3 in one tap.
- Performance Mode. Full-screen, stage-ready, no menus. Mac and iPad hide everything that isn't the show.
- Performance Pads. Configurable grid of custom MIDI buttons — CCs, PCs, or scenes — with your own labels and colors.
- Status feedback. Sending / Sent / Failed indicators per pedal so you know the board got the change before the downbeat.
- Message timing. Per-pedal delay enforcement honors each manufacturer's MIDI throughput specs.
The Rig System
Define your physical board once — which pedals, which MIDI channels, how they're wired — and PedalEditor remembers. Run multiple boards? Define multiple rigs and switch between them. The app gates editing on rig confirmation, so you never accidentally fire MIDI at the wrong setup. Projects sit beneath rigs to separate sounds by band, venue, or purpose without duplicating the hardware definition.
The app is the source of truth. Your preset library lives in PedalEditor — on your devices, synced through iCloud. The pedal is a render target. Edit offline, deploy on stage, never lose a sound to a firmware update or a hardware swap.
Sync & Connectivity
- Bluetooth LE MIDI. Direct iPhone → pedal on supported hardware. No Mac, no interface, no cables.
- Network MIDI (RTP-MIDI). Wireless MIDI over your local Wi-Fi network, peer-to-peer.
- USB MIDI. Wired fallback via any Core MIDI interface on Mac or USB-C iPad.
- Auto-detection. Plug in a pedal and PedalEditor identifies it via MIDI Identity Reply and pre-selects the matching profile.
- iPhone ↔ Mac bridge. Run the editor on your Mac connected to your rig; control it wirelessly from your iPhone in your pocket on stage.
- MIDI Monitor. Real-time IN/OUT log with decoded message descriptions and hex for debugging.
Supported Pedals & Synths
47 instruments supported at launch across 13 brands — effects pedals from Strymon, Chase Bliss, Walrus Audio, Meris, Eventide, Boss, UAFX, and more, plus classic hardware synths. Every parameter, every algorithm, every CC mapped from the manufacturer's official MIDI implementation.
Pedal not on the list? Use the Profile Builder Wizard — paste the MIDI implementation chart from the manual and PedalEditor walks you through organizing CCs, algorithms, and parameters. Or import a community-built profile as a single file.
Why Not the Stock App?
| PedalEditor | Stock Editors | |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-brand support | 47 pedals, 13 brands | One brand each |
| Rig & project organization | Yes | Flat preset list |
| Setlist scene recall | Yes — whole board, one tap | No |
| iPhone remote on stage | Wireless, peer-to-peer | No |
| Preset export & sharing | .pedalpreset files + packs | No / limited |
| Custom profiles for new pedals | Profile Builder Wizard | Wait for an update |
| iCloud library sync | iPhone + iPad + Mac | No |
Platforms
Full editor and controller. Bluetooth LE MIDI and RTP-MIDI direct to the pedal — or remote into a Mac session on stage.
Adaptive layouts for split-view and stacked editing. The big-screen home for sound design and setlist building.
Sidebar + detail layout. Hosts the Multipeer session for iPhone remote control. Connects to your rig via USB or any Core MIDI interface.
Explore the editor with no hardware attached. See how the rig system, setlists, and Performance Mode feel before you connect.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PedalEditor?
PedalEditor is a native iOS, iPadOS, and macOS app that edits and organizes presets for MIDI-enabled guitar effects pedals. It supports 47+ pedals across 13 brands — Strymon, Chase Bliss, Walrus Audio, Meris, Eventide, Boss, UAFX, and more — and adds setlist-based scene recall, iCloud library sync, and wireless MIDI from iPhone.
Which pedals does PedalEditor support?
47 pedals at launch across 13 brands. See the supported pedals section above for the full list. Pedal not on the list? Use the Profile Builder Wizard to build a profile from the manufacturer's MIDI implementation chart, or import a community-built profile file.
Is PedalEditor a replacement for Nixie, the Walrus app, or the Chase Bliss app?
Yes. PedalEditor replaces every single-brand editor with one cross-brand workspace. It edits the same parameters those apps edit, while adding rig management, song-by-song setlist scene recall, wireless iPhone control, .pedalpreset file sharing, and iCloud sync that none of the single-brand editors offer.
How does PedalEditor connect to my pedals?
Three ways. Bluetooth LE MIDI for direct iPhone-to-pedal communication on supported hardware. RTP-MIDI over Wi-Fi for wireless connection across your local network. USB MIDI via any Core MIDI interface for wired use on Mac or USB-C iPad. The app auto-detects connected pedals via MIDI Identity Reply and selects the matching profile.
Does PedalEditor work on iPhone, iPad, and Mac?
Yes. PedalEditor is a native app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac with adaptive layouts on each. The library syncs across all three devices through iCloud. iPhone can also act as a wireless remote for a Mac running PedalEditor on stage.
Does PedalEditor collect data or require an account?
No. No account system, no analytics, no advertising, no third-party SDKs. Local Network permission is requested only to talk to your pedals via MIDI. Optional preset sync uses your personal iCloud account, encrypted end-to-end by Apple.
What is a setlist scene?
A snapshot of preset assignments across every pedal on your board, recallable in one tap. Building a setlist lets you fire "Verse 1" to BigSky PC#42, Timeline PC#15, and M1 PC#3 simultaneously, then jump to "Chorus" and change all three. The app respects per-pedal MIDI channels and message timing.
Can I share presets with other PedalEditor users?
Yes. Any preset can be exported as a .pedalpreset file (JSON with profile metadata). Send it to bandmates, post it online, or import .pedalpreset files from other users. The app performs version checking and warns if the sender used a newer profile.
What if my pedal isn't on the supported list?
Use the Profile Builder Wizard. Paste the MIDI implementation chart from the pedal's manual and the app walks you through organizing CCs into algorithms and parameters. You can also import community-built profile files without waiting for an app update.
Privacy by Default
No accounts. No analytics. No advertising. No third-party SDKs. Your presets sync through your own iCloud account — encrypted end-to-end by Apple — and MIDI never leaves your local network. PedalEditor requests Local Network permission solely to talk to your pedals.
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PedalEditor is available on the App Store for iPhone and iPad. Questions or feature requests? Reach out on Instagram.
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