Chorus, phaser, flanger, vibrato, and envelope filters are effects that might conjure images of swirling guitar solos and psychedelic soundscapes. But don't let that fool you. When applied thoughtfully, modulation effects can transform your bass lines into dynamic, textured sounds that complement the mix in unexpected ways.

Whether you want to add subtle movement and depth to your sound or unleash a swirling vortex of sonic goodness, modulation effects have something to offer every bassist. 

Compressors are the pedals that can make one of the biggest sonic impacts on not only how your bass sounds, but also on how it feels, and most importantly, how it sits in a mix.  If you've ever listened to a professionally produced track and wondered how the bass guitar manages to sit so perfectly in the mix, chances are compression is playing a major role. 

The Rattler is an extremely flexible distortion pedal that can go from a modest amount of grit, all the way to fire-breathing distortion, while still maintaining the original character of the Rat. 

Yes, the Darkglass Alpha-Omega is amazing at getting aggressive scooped metal tones since that was one of its original design goals. But, it CAN do much more...

What happens if you want access to tones that are not simply possible to achieve with your bass >cable>amp setup? What you need are bass effects pedals. While similar in concept to their six-string counterparts, bass pedals are engineered to handle the lower frequency range and dynamics of the bass guitar.