Puzzle Effects launches Kickstarter Campaign – A world without patch cables
Interlocking effects pedals
You may remember the Puzzle Effects story we covered back in 2020. Well, the company has now moved on from the prototype stage and is officially launching via a Kickstarter campaign today.
Puzzle Effects
Based in France, Puzzle Effects started as a unique take on a set of effects pedals that interlock together like jigsaw puzzle pieces. Without the need of any sort of patch cables. Quirky and unique is always fun, so it is great to see the company move forwards with this idea, to the point where Kickstarter can take it to the next level.
New puzzle-shaped Rocket, Submarine and Buggy · Source: Puzzle Effects
Three Launch Effects
Rocket, Submarine and Buggy will be the first three pedals to hit the market, if they reach their modest target on Kickstarter. The Rocket is a JFET clean boost, with twin active EQ band. Then the Submarine is a PT2399 powered ambient delay, with a blend control. Finally, the Buggy is billed as a touch-sensitive overdrive pedal.
Prototypes from 2020 · Source: Puzzle Effects
Completing the Puzzle
Florian Leca is the brains behind these interlocking stompboxes, and I’m really liking the way that these have evolved from a rough prototype into a fully fledged viable pedal range. Thankfully, Florian’s passion for this project means we will hopefully see more pieces added to this puzzle in the coming years.
Available to pre-order on Kickstarter · Source: Puzzle Effects
Connectivity
Puzzle Effects pedals slot together just like puzzle pieces, allowing them to power one another, and doing away with power and patch cables. However, you can also use them as regular effects pedals. They accept standard patch cables to fit in with “normal” shaped stompboxes. The pedals are all original designs, and true bypass, so you can easily fit them into your existing pedal setups, where they can offer you something new for your tones.
More Information on Puzzle Effects
Official Demo Videos
https://youtu.be/3K40ffzJY58
https://youtu.be/rAuMNZVmEKI
https://youtu.be/ErGiWKV9NdM
https://youtu.be/Lmf6koDYDEE
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I love this, the pedals look great, I’m hoping they sound great. I don’t back Kickstarter projects but, having just put together two (complicated) pedalboards, I look forward to buying the finished products. I think this is a truly interesting and innovative idea, I hope it catches on and a standard develops.
Thanks for your comment! The interest around the campaign is below our expectations and we’re afraid it might not succeed. So if you were to change your mind about backing projects on Kickstarter, know that your help would be very valuable to us! Thanks again
I would politely suggest the lack of interest might be because the beauty of pedals is putting together ingredients to your own taste to create your sound, not being locked into a proprietary ecosystem which limits your options. Of course you could pair these with other pedals but then why have them at all? You have solved a problem that never existed.
I was thinking about the same idea of eliminating patch cables with a standard format for pedals to connect. This is a very fun implementation but unfortunately it’s not going to take off because the concept only works if the format is adopted across different manufacturers. The quirky shape all the more ensures this will never happen. So while fun, there’s really no point in it beyond the gimmick. You might as well replace these 3 pedals with a multi effects unit.
I think it’s possible much loss in the signal chain could be prevented with interlocking pieces like this. I think it’s a valid concept, & worth somebody’s time.
These are perfect for a mini board or a practice rig at home. I’d love to help yall get going.