Chase Bliss has introduced Lost + Found, its first true multi‑effect pedal and one of the most ambitious designs in the company’s history. Retailing at $399, the pedal is available for preorder until August 31, 2025, with shipping starting in September. Rather than aiming to be an all‑purpose workhorse, Lost + Found embraces the concept of a curated collection — a set of carefully chosen effects designed to inspire creativity and reward experimentation.
The pedal offers 12 core effect modes, each inspired by a blend of rare, vintage, and left‑of‑center sound processors. These modes aren’t isolated; they can be combined in pairs, resulting in 144 possible effect combinations. This gives players the ability to design tones that range from subtle ambient color to extreme, unconventional textures. The focus here is on creating sounds you wouldn’t easily find in other pedals, while still giving you enough familiar territory to ground your playing.
Examples of the sonic palette include shimmering octave swells, resonant phase filters, lo‑fi synth‑like washes, and unusual time‑based modulations. It’s equally comfortable delivering lush, immersive soundscapes as it is producing glitchy, experimental artifacts. This makes Lost + Found suitable not just for guitarists, but also for synth players, producers, and sound designers looking for an expandable hardware effects unit.
One of the key elements that sets Lost + Found apart is the inclusion of a built‑in compressor/saturator at the end of the signal chain. This feature can subtly glue your tones together for a polished, studio‑ready finish or be pushed harder for more aggressive coloration. By placing it after the main effects section, Chase Bliss ensures that your carefully crafted combinations retain their character while gaining extra cohesion or punch.
Lost + Found is the second release in Chase Bliss’ Small Batch Bliss program, a made‑to‑order initiative that guarantees availability during a one‑month preorder period. Unlike many boutique pedal runs that sell out instantly, this approach lets anyone interested secure a unit without fighting scarcity. Each pedal is built to order, maintaining the brand’s high‑end craftsmanship while removing the frustration of missing out.
The hardware is designed for deep integration into modern rigs. MIDI control, CV and Expression inputs, and preset storage make it possible to automate and recall complex settings. Internal modulation can be applied to nearly any parameter, allowing for evolving textures and hands‑free performance possibilities. This level of connectivity means Lost + Found can serve equally well as a standalone creative tool or as part of a larger, more sophisticated effects ecosystem.
Ultimately, Lost + Found is less about replacing a pedalboard and more about expanding the possibilities of one. It’s a tool for players who want to step beyond conventional chorus, delay, and reverb and into a space where textures are as important as notes. By combining unusual effect types, flexible routing, and thoughtful features, Chase Bliss has created a multi‑effect pedal that stands apart in both concept and execution. For those looking to explore unfamiliar sonic territory without sacrificing usability, Lost + Found delivers on its promise.
Get the Lost + Found here for $399.
