# Flexible Guitar Pedal Controllers The AutoPot Pedal Board Rig Lets You Switch Preset Sounds By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-01-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pedal-board References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/gigrig-autopot/41373/) & [thegigrig](http://www.thegigrig.com/thegigrig-autopot-c2x19427686) The AutoPot is a highly innovative [pedal board switching system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knife-drop-pedal) that allows guitars to change entire presets of settings without having to get down on their haunches and press a whole plethora of buttons while their audience waits patiently. This particular pedal rig is designed to be compatible with the [G2](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noctua-chromax-black) pedalboard switching apparatus, although it can easily operate with pretty much any [MIDI controller](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midimacro) or indeed any good loop switching system. You can even link numerous controllers through the MIDI ports. Ultimately, the AutoPot is designed for the musician who wants to be able to focus on his or her sound rather than having to go through a whole range of motions in order to get the kind of sound and effect they're searching for. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Midi-compatible Pedal Switching Systems:** Innovative pedal board switching systems that can easily operate with MIDI controllers offer an opportunity for musicians to focus solely on their sound. - **Presets-switching Technologies:** New technologies that allow guitarists to change entire presets of settings can revolutionize the music industry by simplifying the process of achieving desired sounds. - **Loop Switching Systems:** Loop switching systems provide musicians with a unique opportunity to experiment with sounds and to efficiently achieve desired effects. ### Who This Affects Most - **Music Equipment Manufacturing:** Companies in the music equipment manufacturing industry can stay ahead of the curve by developing innovative technologies that simplify the process of achieving desired sounds. - **Live Entertainment Production:** Live entertainment production companies can benefit from using new and innovative audio technologies to enhance the overall audio experience for their audiences. - **Music Education:** Music education industry players can leverage the use of new and innovative audio technologies to provide their students with an efficient and stimulating learning environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multifunctional Analog Effects Pedals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-effects-pedal.md) - [Signal-Boosting Audio Processors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-processor.md) - [Modular Construction Guitar Pedals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-guitar-pedal.md) - [Versatile Effects Pedals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stratus.md) - [Effect-Blending Guitar Pedals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/effectblending-guitar-pedal.md) - [Wireless Expression Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dimension-tripper.md) - [Foot Pedal Workstation Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stream-deck-pedal.md) - [Digital Electric Guitar Pedals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/h90.md) - [Customizable Guitar Pickups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-guitar-pickups.md)