Pedals & Effects
Becos FX Introduces CompIQ Stella Pro Compressor MK2 Pedal
Becos Effects launched its flagship pedal, the Stella Pro analog compressor/limiter, five years ago. Now, they’ve updated the unit with the Stella Pro MK2. The update adds and removes several features.
Pigtronix Now Shipping Philosopher’s Tone 2 Pedal
Pigtronix has launched the Philosopher’s Tone 2, which expands on the original optical compressor’s design with a footswitchable Grit.
EBS Introduces the Black Haze 2 Drive Pedal
EBS has revealed its next release for 2024. The EBS Black Haze 2 is a blended drive that lets you dial in overdrive while retaining your low end. A three-way mini switch selects between Deep, Normal, and Thin for three different types of drive.
Tech 21 Unveils the SansAmp XB Driver
Tech 21 will be on hand at the 2024 NAMM Show to introduce their latest development: the SansAmp XB Driver. The “all-in-one” box brings together elements from their SansAmp Bass Driver DI, the Para Driver DI, the Q/Strip, and dUg Pinnick Ultra Bass 1000 into one unit.
EBS Announces the Runsten Pedalboard Power Supply
EBS has revealed the first of their new products for the 2024 Winter NAMM Show with the Runsten. The pedalboard power supply features ten isolated 9-volt DC outputs, eight of which can be switched to 12-volt operation.
Source Audio Introduces the ZIO Bass Preamp
Source Audio has expanded its offering of bass-specific pedals with the ZIO, which is an analog bass preamp and DI.
Earthquaker Devices Announces the Blumes Bass Overdrive Pedal
Earthquaker Devices has expanded their pedal lineup with a new bass overdrive called Blumes. Though the company’s effects have often been used for bass, the Blumes is their first overdrive made specifically for bass.
NUX Introduces the B-8 Wireless System
NUX has added to their range of wireless products with the B-8, a wireless system that includes a tuner, a boost, an effects loop, and a DI all in one pedal-sized package.
Best of 2023: The Top 10 Reader Favorite Bass Pedals & Effects
Over the course of 2023, we shared over 50 new pedals and effects. Here are the top 10 reader favorites for the year.
Summer School Electronics Introduces the Half Day Compressor Pedal
Summer School Electronics has added a new pedal to their lineup with the Half Day Compressor, which the company describes as a Ross-style compressor with modern amenities.
Jad Freer Announces CAPO Tim Lefebvre Edition Preamp
Bass great Tim Lefebvre was the very first player to use the Jad Freer CAPO preamp and owns serial #001. Now the company has collaborated with him to create a signature edition of the pedal.
Flower Pedals Introduces the Lupine Fuzz Pedal
Flower Pedals has unveiled the Lupine Fuzz, which combines an analog octave up with a JFET fuzz into one compact pedal.