The KMA Machines Geminus is a Kma Machines delay pedal, currently around $229.36. Close alternatives include the NuX Duotime and the MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay. It pairs well with the Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier and the Divided by 13 JRT 9/15.
KMA Machines Geminus
Kma Machines · pedal
The KMA Machines Geminus is a dual-voice drive pedal from German boutique manufacturer KMA Machines (Berlin, Germany), delivering two independently controlled drive channels that can run simultaneously for dual-voice and stacked drive combinations. KMA Machines is known for quirky, high-quality boutique effects with unique circuit approaches. The Geminus enables blending two distinct drive voices for complex, layered overdrive and distortion tones.
What stands out
“Its standout strength is the dual-voice drive channels running simultaneously for complex stacked tones at KMA Machines Berlin boutique quality”
— from the community notes
“The KMA Machines Geminus delivers dual-voice drive with two simultaneous channels at Berlin boutique KMA quality for players who want complex, layered drive combinations from a respected German boutique manufacturer”
— from the community notes
“KMA Machines is known for quirky, high-quality boutique effects with unique circuit approaches”
— from the listing
“Strengths: Dual independent drive channels running simultaneously enable complex stacked and layered drive tones from two distinct voices at KMA Machines Berlin boutique quality”
— from the reviews
“The Geminus enables blending two distinct drive voices for complex, layered overdrive and distortion tones”
— from the listing
- complex
- drive
- distortion
- heavy rock
- kma machines
- dual voice drive channels
- dual independent drive channels
- two distinct drive voices
Good for
- Live
- Studio
Price updated Oct 25, 2026
Genres the KMA Machines Geminus is commonly used in
Amps that pair well with the KMA Machines Geminus
Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier
Soldano
11% matchSoldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier's own high gain character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Divided by 13 JRT 9/15
Divided By 13
11% matchWhat Divided by 13 JRT 9/15 brings here leans toward dynamic — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass
Vox
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass in front of KMA Machines Geminus
Marshall JCM800 2205 50-Watt Amplifier Head
Marshall
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Marshall JCM800 2205 50-Watt Amplifier Head goes in front of KMA Machines Geminus in the chain
Bad Cat *PRE Order* Hot Cat Head
Bad Cat
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Bad Cat *PRE Order* Hot Cat Head goes in front of KMA Machines Geminus in the chain
Díaz CD-100 Amp Head
Diaz
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Díaz CD-100 Amp Head in front of KMA Machines Geminus
Blackstar HT Club 50 MKII
Blackstar
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Blackstar HT Club 50 MKII in front of KMA Machines Geminus
Marshall 2203KK Kerry King JCM800
Marshall
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Marshall 2203KK Kerry King JCM800 in front of KMA Machines Geminus
Pedals that stack with the KMA Machines Geminus
J. Rockett Archer
pedal
7% matchWhat J. Rockett Archer brings here leans toward high headroom — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Xotic RC Booster
Xotic
7% matchXotic RC Booster's own transparent character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress
Electro-Harmonix
7% matchRun Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress after KMA Machines Geminus in the signal chain, where it won't crowd KMA Machines Geminus
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Caroline Guitar Company Somersault
Caroline Guitar Company
7% matchCaroline Guitar Company Somersault's modulated voice goes after KMA Machines Geminus in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with KMA Machines Geminus's own tight character
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Maxon FF10 Fuzz Elements Fire
Maxon
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Maxon FF10 Fuzz Elements Fire in front of KMA Machines Geminus
JHS Pedals Hard Drive Distortion
JHS Pedals
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put JHS Pedals Hard Drive Distortion in front of KMA Machines Geminus
Xotic Robotalk 2
Xotic
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Xotic Robotalk 2 goes in front of KMA Machines Geminus — a wah tracks picking dynamics best on the raw signal
Whirlwind Rochester Gold Box
Whirlwind
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Whirlwind Rochester Gold Box goes in front of KMA Machines Geminus in the chain
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
Alexander Pedals Oblivion Vintage Delay
Alexander Pedals
48% similaritySimilar role and voicing
T-Rex Duck Tail
T Rex
45% similarityShared character: alternative
GFI System solv
Gfi System
45% similaritySimilar role and voicing
Free the Tone Future Factory FY-1
Free The Tone
45% similaritySimilar role and voicing
Similar character
See all alternatives to the KMA Machines Geminus (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the KMA Machines Geminus?+
The closest matches in character are the NuX Duotime, the MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay, the Alexander Pedals Oblivion Vintage Delay. Budget picks: MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay. Boutique upgrades: Alexander Pedals Oblivion Vintage Delay, T-Rex Duck Tail, GFI System solv.
What pairs well with the KMA Machines Geminus?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier, Divided by 13 JRT 9/15, Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass — Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier's own high gain character is the real reason this is worth trying.
How much does the KMA Machines Geminus cost?+
Around $229.36 (live listing price, updated Oct 25, 2026).