Top 10 Bass Pedals & Effects of 2025: Reader Favorites
There was a ton of great new gear this year, especially in the pedal and effects department. No Treble readers gravitated mostly toward two things: preamp pedals and multi-effects units.
Check out the ten most-read articles on new bass pedals and effects.
1. Geddy Lee & Tech 21 Launch Signed Pedals for Neil Peart Tribute, Cancer Charity
Rush’s Geddy Lee teams with Tech 21 on signed MP40 pedals honoring Neil Peart. Limited run benefits cancer research and the Neil Peart Memorial.
2. Gamechanger Audio Introduces MOTOR Pedal with Real Motors and Gas-Pedal Controller
Gamechanger Audio’s new MOTOR Pedal uses real motors and a gas-pedal controller for a unique approach to analog noise and expression.
3. New from Line 6: Helix Stadium Series Packs Pro-Grade Control into Touchscreen Floor Units
Line 6 introduces the Helix Stadium series, expanding its flagship line with new amp and effects processors for stage and studio use.
4. The SansAmp Classic Returns: Tech 21 Revives Its Foundational Pedal in 2026
Tech 21 will reintroduce the SansAmp Classic for a limited run in 2026, reviving the original all-analog pedal that helped define direct bass tone.
5. Darkglass Unveils the Anagram: A “Purpose-Built Solution” for Bassists
The Anagram from Darkglass is a new multi-effects unit offering bassists low-latency processing, NAM integration, and a flexible blocks-based architecture.
6. Victor Wooten’s Tone in a Box? Rodenberg Launches Signature LDP Deluxe Pedal
Victor Wooten has teamed up with Rodenberg for the LDP Deluxe, a handcrafted three-stage overdrive and boost pedal designed to capture his signature tone.
7. MXR Bass Synth: Vintage Analog Sounds, Envelope Magic & Ian Martin Allison Presets
MXR’s Bass Synth, crafted with Ian Martin Allison, delivers classic analog tones with ready-to-go presets and deep, tweakable controls.
8. IK Multimedia Expands TONEX Line With New Bass Editions and Signature Collection
IK Multimedia introduces TONEX Bass Editions with a Signature Bass Collection and two new pedals loaded with 150 Tone Models and presets.
9. Boss PX-1 Plugout FX Packs in 16 Classic Pedals With More Effects to Come
The new Boss PX-1 Plugout FX delivers 16 classic pedals in one unit — with the option to expand and add even more effects over time.
10. “Ultra-Quiet Power”: D’Addario’s XPND Kit Delivers 10+ Hours for Any Pedalboard
D'Addario has unveiled the XPND Pedal Power Battery Kit, which they call an "all-in-one power solution" for your pedalboard. The system features a 10,000mAH rechargeable Portable Power Cell with over 10 hours of power for an average-sized pedalboard.
In his time with No Treble, Kevin has met hundreds of amazing bassists and interviewed icons like Jack Casady, Victor Wooten, Les Claypool, Marcus Miller, and more. He's a gigging bassist performing jazz in Northern Virginia and bluegrass with The Plate Scrapers up and down the East Coast. Kevin appreciates all genres of music, from R&B to metal and everything in between. Connect with Kevin on Facebook and check his performance schedule on his website.
