A modular inline pedal system and methods for using the same are provided. In some embodiments, an apparatus for a musical instrument is provided, the apparatus comprising: a pedalboard that receives an audio signal and that routes the audio signal through one or more instrument pedals such that the audio signal is modified based on one or more instrument effects from the one or more instrument pedals, wherein a top surface of the pedalboard includes: a plurality of pedal attachment regions that receives the one or more instrument pedals, wherein each of the plurality of pedal attachment regions includes an adjustable slider that adjust to accommodate placement of an instrument pedal of differing dimensions, wherein the adjustable slider exposes a mating pin connector for connecting with a plurality of pins positioned on a rear surface of the instrument pedal, and wherein a communication channel between the instrument pedal and the pedalboard is created via a connection of the mating pin connector with the plurality of pins.