Gamechanger Audio PLUS Pedal II Brings New Sustain Tools for Bass and Beyond
Gamechanger Audio has revamped its flagship sustain pedal with the PLUS Pedal II, calling it a comprehensive redesign. The pedal, which looks and functions like a piano’s sustain pedal, features a new sound engine and expanded features.
“The original PLUS Pedal established itself as a modern classic, used by musicians across genres and disciplines for its ability to create rich, organic, and endlessly evolving soundscapes,” Gamechanger writes. “The PLUS Pedal II builds on that foundation with a rebuilt sound engine, new interface, and dramatically expanded capability across a wider range of instruments and performance contexts.”
The company explains that the core of the PLUS Pedal II is “Spectral Sampling,” which is a new algorithm that combines real-time audio capture with spectral resynthesis. This, they say, preserves the timbre, dynamics, harmonics, and character of any input signal. The engine can handle any melodic musical source, including bass. It has a combo XLR/TS input with a built-in microphone preamp, allowing for double bassists to also use a mic.
The control configuration has Catch and Hold switches, Rise and Decay knobs, and Tone and Resonance controls to dial in the effect. Other features include a three-position FX Loop, an optional multi-mode footswtich, and a circular LED to display active layers in real time.
Watch the Gamechanger intro video, which features bassist Stanislavs Judins using it in a jazz band context.
The Gamechanger Audio PLUS Pedal II is available now for $399.
Gamechanger Audio PLUS Pedal II Features:
| Layer Control — Select 1 to 10 discrete layers, or choose Infinite for endless stacking. |
| Auto Layer Catch — Rest your foot on the pedal and play freely. New notes are automatically caught and layered with natural, musical decay — no tap required. |
| Resonator — Active layers interact and evolve, generating beautiful fundamental harmonic movement in high or low register. |
| XLR Input + Built-in Mic Preamp — Studio-grade capture for any instrument or microphone source. |
| Smart Effects Loop — A three-position switch for instant routing of external effects Pre, Mix, or Post — before, inside, or after the PLUS Pedal 2's engine. |
| Gradual Optical Control — Smooth, expressive sustain with a natural, responsive feel rather than binary on/off switching. |
| Visual Feedback — An elegant circular LED display shows active layers in real time. |
| Advanced Hold & Decay Release — Deep control over how layers enter, decay, and behave over time. |
| Optional Extra Footswitch — Three powerful modes: Wet, Latch, and Hide |
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