Guitar pedal current draw

1. How much current do guitar pedals draw?
2. How many amps does a guitar pedal use?

How much current do guitar pedals draw?

Modern digital pedals – like Strymon- or Source Audio-effects – generally need between 200 and 300 mA. Eventide-effects tend to be quite power-hungry, needing currents between 400 and 500 mA. More than 500 mA are usually only required by pro-grade multi-effects or some pedal-sized preamps.

How many amps does a guitar pedal use?

You'll also need to take current into consideration when researching power requirements. Current is typically notated in milliamps (mA), and most standard pedals require less than 100 mA. Digital pedals often require a much higher current to operate correctly, generally 200 mA to 1000 mA.