The BAIO B is the multi-effect pedal with integrated IRs for electric and acoustic bass by Eko Guitars. It features 8 bass amplifier IRs, complete gain and tone controls, compressor, chorus, phaser, reverb, delay, built-in tuner with mute function, instrument input and output jack, stereo output for headphones, Bluetooth connection and dedicated USB ports for use as an input sound card for both PC/Mac and smartphones. The ideal pedal with which you will always have your sounds with you.

Eko Guitars BAIO-B Multi-Effects Pedal Overview

Thanks to its 16cm length, just 6cm width and 260g weight, BAIO is the all-in-one multi-effect system able to offer all the features and functions essential to the modern guitarist and bassist. Easy to transport and super resistant thanks to the metal chassis, it allows total management of your sound.

For the preamp section you have gain, a three-band EQ and compression. The modulation section, accessible via the Mod control, allows you to add chorus and phaser; delay and reverb can be activated by the dedicated knob, delay time and reverb amount adjustable by the Time knob. The IR control allows you to select between eight Impulse Responses created specifically for BAIO by Massimo Varini , who has chosen and adapted some of the best IRs branded DrapSound. With the Out control you can manage the output volume and via the three foot switches you can switch from Preset mode to change them, to Live mode that will allow you to separately manage IR, Delay/Rev, Chorus/Tremolo and preamp section. Always with the foot switches, you can activate the Bluetooth that will allow you to play your favorite backing tracks via an external device or activate the integrated tuner, with which it is also possible to completely interrupt the output signal (mute).

Eko Guitars BAIO-B Multi-Effects Pedal Connections

The rear panel features two standard jack terminals for input and output, the power switch, the USB socket for powering the pedal and charging the battery, and the connection to the computer for use as a sound card. With the Phone socket you can use the appropriate cable to connect your Smartphone and use BAIO as a sound card on your phone. There is also a headphone output that will allow you to listen to the instrument signal and any Bluetooth playback at the same time.

Main features of the BAIO-B multi-effects pedal by Eko Guitars

• 8 IR (Impulse Response) of bass amplifier instruments, made by DrapSound (one of the most highly rated Italian companies for IR and profiling), selected and adapted to the BAIO by Massimo Varini ;


• GAIN Controls


• Full tone controls;


• A control of the sound dynamics (compressor);


• 2 modulation effects (Chorus and Phaser);


• 2 delay effects: Reverb and Delay adjustable in quantity and length;


• Live or Preset function (3 storable presets);


• Built-in tuner with mute function.

Additional functions of the BAIO-B multi-effect pedal by Eko Guitars

• It works with rechargeable batteries (built-in – lasts approximately 6 hours of continuous use) which are simply recharged via USB and the pedal can work while charging;


• It works as a sound card when connected via USB to a computer;


• If connected to a smartphone it works as a sound card (the BAIO output, with the appropriate cable supplied, is an analogue output on mini jack and the compatibility with the different models and operating systems of smartphones or tablets depends on the devices themselves, BAIO does not require the use of particular precautions, it is a normal analogue output);


• Bluetooth function (input) to be able to play backing tracks from any BT-enabled device; what comes from BT is directed to the audio outputs and is mixed by the volume of the device, adjusting it base to the output volume of BAIO.

Eko Guitars BAIO-B Multi-Effects Pedal Specifications

Input : Standard 1/4" TS mono jack

Output : Standard 1/4" TS mono jack

Sample Rate : 48K/24bit

Battery : 600mah

Dimensions : 162mm (D) x 61mm (W) x 23mm (H)

Weight : 260g

Items included : User manual, USB charging/connection cable, smartphone connection cable