Trace Elliot releases Trace Acoustic Clarity frequency expansion pedal

November 10, 2025 · 3 sources

Trace Elliot introduced the Trace Acoustic Clarity effects pedal, the maker announced. Bass Musician Magazine reported on November 10, 2025 that the pedal is now available worldwide via online and local retailers¹.

The pedal is a frequency expansion device built around two proprietary variable filters, controlled by separate LOW and HIGH pots, which the maker says enhance existing undertones at both ends of the frequency spectrum²¹. Trace Elliot describes it as "a unique and innovative frequency expansion device designed for use with most acoustic-electric instruments"². The maker states the effect draws on Peavey's proprietary Kosmos technology and that it can be used with acoustic-electric guitar, bass, ukulele, violin, cello and other instruments². It is intended to run in line between an instrument and a PA system, instrument amplifier or pedalboard setup¹³.

Input and output gains are fixed at unity, and the pedal runs a bipolar 18V internal supply from a standard 9VDC supply or battery²¹. Trace Elliot says the 18V rails give wide dynamic range and eliminate the risk of input clipping². The pedal has true bypass operation and 1/4-inch TRS audio input and output².

The pedal joins the site's listings of acoustic pedals.