The JET Pedals Unity6 is a MIDI controller and loop switcher in pedal form, built for players who want complete control over their entire pedalboard from one unit1. It combines six mono loops whose order can be rearranged, a bank and preset system, a built-in tuner, and MIDI output for digital pedals, amps and software. JET Pedals positions it as a first-of-its-kind combination of MIDI controller and loop switcher covering digital, analog and everything in between2.
The Unity6 sells for $549.99 in black or white, and is in stock with build times of about one week13. It carries a 30 day money-back guarantee, with support available at support@jetpedals.com3.
Six loops and loop order
The Unity6's switching side is built around its loops. The hardware provides 3 TRS send and return loops; using insert (TRS) cables, the Unity6 can route 6 individual mono loops in series, and with standard TS patch cables you can run 3 loops or fewer1. JET Pedals also describes the unit simply as having 6 mono loops with rearrangeable loop order1.
Each loop can be programmed to turn on or off individually, and any combination of loops can be on or off at any given time1. Loop order is not fixed: each loop can be re-arranged on a per bank basis, so you can set one loop order in bank 1 and a totally different order in another bank1. For a player, that means the same pedal can sit before your drive pedals in one song and after them in the next, without re-patching cables.
The audio path itself is true bypass, which JET Pedals says keeps your tone pure23. Your guitar connects to the mono input jack, and the mono output jack feeds either your wet effects or your amp/modeler1.
Switches, dial and touchscreen
The Unity6 carries 127 banks with 5 presets per bank, controlled via 4 switches and the rotary dial1. Each switch has a dedicated scribble strip with on/off identifiers and selectable colors, so you can label what each preset does at a glance1.
Every switch, and the rotary dial, supports multi-function press actions1:
- Press
- Release
- Long Press
- Long Press Release
- Long Press Scroll
- Double Tap
- Double Tap Hold
- Double Tap Hold Release
The rotary dial works both as a switch and as a BPM dial1. As a switch it has all the same press actions as the soft-click switches; as a dial it adjusts BPM up or down in increments of 1 BPM, with slow and fast scrolling options1. Tap tempo is available either from the dial or from a dedicated tap tempo switch, and when scrolling up and down banks you can hold the Tap switch to activate the queued-up bank1.
Programming happens on the massive center touchscreen, which JET Pedals says is used for programming switches, editing bank info, and customizing scribble strips1. The unit also includes a tuner, which JET Pedals describes as one of the world's most accurate and responsive tuners1.
Uni Ports and MIDI
On the MIDI side, the Unity6 sends and receives MIDI over 5-pin MIDI cables, and MIDI In can be configured in Global Settings for input only or as MIDI Thru1. It supports MIDI Clock, PC, CC and expression messages, with what the maker calls robust MIDI control covering CC, PC, Note and Expression13. Each preset can send 32 MIDI messages, and activating a bank fires 16 MIDI messages1. Two expression pedal inputs (EXP1 and EXP2) each accept up to 8 MIDI messages with programmable min and max values1.
The unit also has 4 Uni Ports, each customizable for different functions1. JET Pedals lists these possible assignments1:
- Expression pedal input
- TRS MIDI output
- External tap tempo for analog pedals, with four separate tap divisions
- JHS Red Remote control
- Amp switching
For players using software, JET Pedals says the Unity6 can control your board via Ableton Live, Multitracks Playback, Loop Community Prime, and similar programs1.
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth programming
Instead of a USB editor, the Unity6 has built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth1. The Wi-Fi side powers the Unity6 Device Editor: you join the pedal's built-in Wi-Fi from any web browser on a phone, tablet or computer (iPhone, Android, PC, Mac, iPad) and start programming1. The editor mirrors the pedal's interface, updates in real time, and needs no USB cable or internet connection1.
Bluetooth serves two roles: wirelessly controlling software and hardware, and receiving MIDI signals to relay out to your pedalboard1. Firmware updates are handled over the air, so there is no need to access a USB port1.
The U6 Trio bundle
The Unity6 is available in black or white and carries a 30 day money-back guarantee, with support available at support@jetpedals.com3. It is in stock with build times of about one week at the regular $549.99 price13.
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Questions
Is the JET Pedals Unity6 true bypass?
Yes. JET Pedals describes the Unity6 as having a true bypass audio path, which the maker says keeps your tone pure when the unit is not in the signal path. The audio path runs through a mono input jack and a mono output jack, with the loops routed in between.
Does the Unity6 have a built-in tuner?
Yes. JET Pedals says the Unity6 has one of the world's most accurate and responsive tuners, built into the unit itself. That means you get tuning without adding a separate tuner pedal to the board, and it works from the same switches and screen you use for everything else.
Can the Unity6 control Ableton Live?
Yes. JET Pedals lists Ableton Live among the software the Unity6 can control, along with Multitracks Playback and Loop Community Prime. The unit sends MIDI over 5-pin MIDI cables, TRS MIDI from a Uni Port, and Bluetooth, and supports MIDI Clock, PC, CC and expression messages.
What power does the Unity6 need?
It runs on a 9V DC power supply with a negative tip (center negative). JET Pedals lists a 200mA current draw on one product page, while another page specifies a 500mA supply. A standard 9V pedalboard power output with the correct polarity is what the maker calls for.
Where is the JET Pedals Unity6 made?
JET Pedals builds the Unity6 by hand in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. The maker lists the unit as in stock with build times of about one week, and it comes with a 30 day money-back guarantee. Support is available by email at support@jetpedals.com.
What is the U6 Trio bundle?
The U6 Trio is a three-switch expansion unit that connects to the Unity6. In the bundle, JET Pedals includes the Trio free with the Unity6 brain for a limited time at the regular $549.99 price. Both the Unity6 and the U6 Trio come in black or white, and pay-over-time options are available at checkout.
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- Unity6 - JET Pedals, JET Pedals
- Unity6+Free Trio, JET Pedals
- Unity6 ASC LP Oct25, JET Pedals
