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KMA Machines launches Made in Berlin affordable Utility Series - starting with slick bear motif Mono and Stereo AB/Y Pedals
Key Points
KMA Machines launched a Made in Berlin Utility Series: Mono and Stereo AB/Y pedals with bear motif graphics. Passive Mono/Stereo ABY units with active silent relay-based switching, True Bypass, top-mounted jacks and compact enclosure.
Omnidirectional 2>1/1>2 operation (stereo or mono): sends a stereo input to two outputs separately or combined, or two inputs to one source. Distinct LED colours; powered by optional 9 V PSU (9V DC [-]-, 2.1 mm, >40 mA).
As of 13 July 2026, the price was £69 for Mono AB/Y and £109 for Stereo AB/Y. Available from KMA Machines Webstore and at leading international dealers.
Utility pedal launches are rarely exciting events - while on this occasion we have some cool colour accents to brighten things up a touch - and an appealing bear motif design graphics design. These pedals are made to the highest quality standards in Berlin, Germany - yet remain affordable and accessible.
These are obviously your classic consistent connectivity omnidirectional 2>1 / 1>2 pedasls. Going from Mono rig to 2 / Stereo Channels, or say 2 guitars plugged into the same chain for Mono edition - and Dual Stereo Channels for the AB/Y Stereo variant.
The KMA AB/Y pedal - as pictured above - comes in Mono edition with one row of 3 ports, and doubles down (6 ports) for the Stereo variety. These are properly silent switching and incredibly smooth in the transition - with highest quality operation throughout. Most utility pedals are fairly industrial in look and nature - and stripped of any character or finesse - while KMA has managed to do something slightly more refined for the format.
These are very well priced at $79.99 | €79 | £69 for the Mono AB/Y Edition, while the Stereo AB/Y, obviously with twice as many ports, is at $129.99 | €129 | £109.
Were I in the market for an AB/Y unit - then I would for sure start my search here - the combination of price, quality and sleek format is unbeatable really at this level of quality.
MAIN FEATURES
- Passive Mono / Stereo ABY pedal, with active switching
- Sends a stereo input to two separate stereo outputs, separately or combined
- Sends two stereo inputs to one stereo source, separately or combined (Stereo AB/Y)
- True Bypass
- Active silent relay-based soft switching, heavily reduces mechanical noise and pops
- Omnidirectional for 2 into 1 or 1 into 2 operation, plus in Stereo!
- Distinct LED colours, to indicate your selected signal path at a glance
- Durable compact enclosure for years of reliable switching
- Top-mounted jacks, will fit into any setup
- Made in Berlin, Germany
- Power ed by optional 9 V PSU (9V DC [-]-, 2.1 mm, >40 mA max. current draw)
- Mono AB/Y @ $79.99 | €79 | £69
- Stereo AB/Y @ $129.99 | €129 | £109
Available right now from the KMA Machines Webstore, and imminently at leading international dealers.
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