Kepma Guitars Introduces AcoustiFex L1 Smart Loop Acoustic Pickup System
Kepma guitars proudly announces the AcoustiFex® L1 Smart Loop Acoustic Pickup System, a revolutionary all-in-one acoustic platform designed to redefine how guitarists practice, perform, compose, and record. Co-developed by Kepma and Double Acoustics, the L1 Smart Loop system combines professional-grade acoustic amplification, onboard effects, real-time looping, and exciter technology into a single, guitar-integrated system – no pedals, no amp, and no external gear required.
Designed for modern creators and performers, the L1 Smart Loop empowers players to become a one-person band, seamlessly blending tone, rhythm, effects, and looping directly from the instrument itself.
A New Category in Acoustic Innovation
Unlike traditional pickup systems, the L1 Smart Loop is built as a complete acoustic ecosystem, integrating sound capture, signal processing, and creative tools into a unified experience. At its core is Kepma’s proprietary AcoustiFex® acoustic “exciter” technology, which allows players to experience immersive effects such as reverb, chorus, and delay even when unplugged, naturally amplifying sound through the guitar body itself. Whether practicing at home, writing songs on the road, or performing live on stage, the L1 Smart Loop adapts effortlessly to any environment.
Professional Acoustic-Electric Performance
As a high-quality acoustic-electric pickup, the L1 Smart Loop delivers clear, dynamic amplified tone suitable for live performance, studio recording, rehearsals, and streaming. The system uses a precision piezo sensor bar paired with advanced digital processing, outputting through a standard endpin jack for easy connection to amplifiers, mixers, and PA systems.
When plugged in, the system activates automatically for plug-and-play simplicity. When unplugged, players can engage Vibration Mode, allowing effects and tonal enhancement to resonate directly from the instrument without external amplification.
Built-In Effects, Tone Models and Creative Control
The L1 Smart Loop features a suite of onboard tools designed to enhance musical expression:
- Built-In Effects: Reverb, chorus, and delay, adjustable directly from the control interface
- Tone Models: Optimized voicings for vocal accompaniment, fingerstyle guitar and strumming performance styles
- Minimalist Control Layout: Three intuitive knobs, two navigation buttons, and an LCD screen for real-time visual feedback
These tools allow players to shape their sound instantly, without menus, pedals, or additional hardware.
Real-Time Looping: Become a One-Person Band
At the heart of the L1 Smart Loop is its integrated looping engine, enabling real-time loop recording and overdubbing directly from the guitar:
- Supports up to six loop tracks
- Simple record, overdub, undo/redo, and delete functionality
- Ideal for songwriting, solo performance, improvisation, and practice
Players can record rhythm parts, layer bass lines or melodic figures, and improvise solos – all within a single performance, turning one guitarist into a complete ensemble.
Practice, Rhythm and Recording Tools
The L1 Smart Loop also incorporates tools designed to make practice more musical and productive:
- Built-In Drum Machine and Metronome with multiple time signatures and rhythm styles
- Integrated Tuner for quick, accurate tuning
- OTG Internal Recording via USB-C, allowing direct connection to mobile devices or computers without an external audio interface
This makes the L1 Smart Loop a portable recording studio, ideal for capturing ideas anytime, anywhere.
Endurance and Portability
Powered by a 3000 mAh rechargeable lithium battery, the L1 Smart Loop is built for extended use:
- Up to 8 hours in unplugged Vibration Mode
- Up to 12 hours when plugged into an amplifier
- Supports use while charging via USB-C
A Collaborative Innovation
The L1 Smart Loop Acoustic Exciter Pickup System was jointly developed by Kepma and Double Acoustics, combining Kepma’s acoustic instrument expertise with Double’s advanced signal processing and effects technology. The result is a system made specifically for acoustic players – not adapted from electric guitar or pedal-based designs.
The L1 Smart Loop Acoustic Exciter Pickup System debuts as a featured technology in select Kepma acoustic-electric models, including the F2S Lamplight. Additional implementations across the Kepma lineup will be announced in the future. It is not sold separately.
ABOUT KEPMA USA
Founded in 2009 by Jack Peng and Kevin Liu, Kepma USA is one of the world’s largest brands of high-end acoustic guitars, with its U.S. subsidiary headquartered in Nashville, Tenn. Using cutting-edge manufacturing technology from the U.S., Italy, Germany, Japan and others, Kepma’s guitar portfolio includes the prestigious High-end Elite, Mid-level Club, and Entry-level K3 series, delivering premium sound without the premium cost. To learn more, visit kepmausa.com, and follow us on KepmaUSAOfficial on Facebook and Instagram.
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