Revolutionizing Sound

Chaos Audio has emerged as a beacon of creativity and cutting-edge technology in the music industry. What started as a vision to push the boundaries of traditional effects pedals has now become a reality, with the Stratus pedal capturing the attention of guitarists worldwide.

Landon McCoy, CEO and founder
of Chaos Audio. Photo courtesy of Chaos Audio.

“It’s been an incredible journey for us at Chaos Audio, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the response to our Stratus pedal,” said Landon McCoy, CEO and founder of the Panama City Beach-based business. “From the overwhelming support we received on Kickstarter to the recognition at FSU’s InNOLEvation Competition, it’s clear that musicians are hungry for innovative and game-changing gear. We’re proud to be at the forefront of this revolution.”

The journey began with a bang as Chaos Audio launched its Kickstarter campaign in June 2021. Within just 30 days, the campaign raised an astounding $140,000, accompanied by over 540 preorders.

The resounding success of the crowdfunding campaign was a testament to the revolutionary nature of the programmable Stratus pedal. Adding to their list of accolades, Chaos Audio’s Stratus pedal claimed first place at FSU’s InNOLEvation Competition, solidifying their position as pioneers in the industry.

For over a year and a half, the team at Chaos Audio meticulously refined and perfected the design and manufacturing of the Stratus pedal. This commitment to craftsmanship culminated in the production of over 1,000 pedals, starting in September 2022. By November of the same year, the first U.S. Kickstarter orders were delivered, followed by the remaining international Kickstarter orders in January 2023.

With the Stratus now readily available on their website, guitarists everywhere can acquire this game-changing piece of musical equipment.

Photo courtesy of Chaos Audio

The Stratus product enables hands-free effect switching and features a wide range of effects options — distortion, modulation, reverb, delay, fuzz and more. Musicians can save and load presets and enjoy access to new effects through Stratus’ online effects library.

Building on their success, Chaos Audio forged a strategic distribution deal with a prominent U.S. distributor. Through this partnership, the Stratus pedal found its way into the hands of musicians across the country. Chaos Audio’s global expansion is also well underway. They are nearing completion of distribution agreements with partners in Europe and Japan.

Chaos Audio has been proud to help put Panama City Beach on the map as a growing hub of innovation and creativity.

Impressively, the Stratus pedal has garnered exceptional reviews and minimal returns.

Chaos Audio is a guitar tech company committed to helping guitarists have a great time playing. “When products are designed to enable creativity, engineered to work well and are an insane amount of fun, magic happens,” the business assures visitors to its website. Photo courtesy of Chaos Audio

“With over 700 pedals shipped, the company received only six returns,” according to McCoy, a testament to the quality and reliability of their product.

Looking to the future, Chaos Audio has exciting plans in store. The recent announcement of the Partner Effect Program opens up its Tone Shop platform to third-party brands, fostering collaboration and innovation. This program allows other manufacturers to create effects that seamlessly integrate with the Stratus pedal, expanding the possibilities for guitarists seeking to create new sounds.

In addition, Chaos Audio is set to unveil new hardware products and software updates.

Their upcoming investment round, with a goal of $1 million, will provide the fuel needed to drive further growth and cement Chaos Audio’s position as a trailblazer in the guitar world.