I’m Mike Purcell, and I build pedals because I love putting something into the world that people can use to spark their own creativity. My goal with each design is to deliver a sound that sparks ideas - where you plug in and immediately start playing something you didn’t expect.
Monkey Riot is a one-person DIY operation through and through. I design the circuits and PCB layouts, make the art, and assemble each pedal by hand here in-house. The exception is the silkscreening which I hand off to another local builder.
I strive to make pedals that are flexible and musical with a wide range of tones - but without sacrificing the sound quality I’m chasing. And while I’m inspired by historical pedal circuits, I’m not interested in rehashing the classics. I want to make circuits that feel unique, have some novelty, and get you excited to play.
Thanks for checking out my pedals - it means a lot. If you’ve got questions or want to talk about gear, I’m around.
