I’m Dieter Höller, the founder of Songbird FX. Usually, I use “we” when writing about my work, but the truth is—it’s just me behind everything. I design, develop, test, and ship every product myself, making sure it meets the highest standards before reaching you.
How It Started
I started Songbird FX in 2016 as a side project, releasing the world’s first USB-rechargeable analog guitar pedals. Unfortunately, they weren’t very successful, but I still believed that USB power could be a game-changer for musicians. That’s when I developed the first Birdcord—a USB to 9V voltage converter cable, designed to power 9V guitar pedals anywhere using USB power banks.
2016: testing different vactrols for a tremolo effects pedal
Determined to make it work, I quit my day job as an electronics engineer and launched the original Birdcord in March 2018. News outlets and music magazines picked up the story, and thanks to you spreading the word, demand kept rising. Over the years, I’ve expanded the Birdcord lineup with different voltage versions, a more powerful PD-based series, and various adapter cables.
My Mission
I create portable power solutions so musicians can play their music wherever inspiration strikes. But progress isn’t just about launching new products—it’s also about refining my existing ones and integrating customer feedback. Providing personal customer service is especially important to me.
My Personal Life
When I’m not working on Songbird FX, you find me spending time with my family, playing guitar, steering a sailboat, or nurturing my ever-growing fruit tree collection.
2023: sailing holidays in Zadar, Croatia
Thanks for being part of this journey! 🎵⚡🐦