The CHUG CAPO is precisely what its name implies: a digital, bi-directional capo. Because it operates linearly just like a fretboard, the logic behind the device will feel immediately intuitive and familiar to any guitarist.

You can shift your pitch up or down by semitones with ease, offering a range of 12 steps in either direction. Operation is straightforward: the right arrow button increases the pitch, while the left arrow button decreases it, with the display clearly indicating your current setting from negative 12 to positive 12. This device provides the fastest performance of any single-function pedal on the market, boasting a latency roughly half that of comparable units. The voicing is meticulously programmed so that your chords retain their characteristic sound even when the key is shifted, allowing you to change keys digitally with minimal compromise to sonic integrity throughout an entire song. Furthermore, your fast-tempo right-hand picking or chugging won't feel like it is dragging behind the beat, which remains the primary advantage of this pedal.

Please note that while the tone stays faithful to the source, some audible digital artifacts are unavoidable during solos, as is standard with all pitch manipulators. Additionally, the unit may struggle with tracking in the lowest registers when used with bass guitars, depending on the specific instrument and its tuning. Beyond these functions, you can utilize the mix control to blend your dry signal with the processed pitch, and the favorite feature allows you to save one preset for instant recall via the dedicated button or an external non-latching footswitch. While the footswitch is sold separately, a 1/8” to 1/4” TS cable is included with your purchase.