Toast, a daring and innovative guitarist from Nashville, reveals how V-Guitar continues to inspire his evolving sound and fuel creativity.
Yungblud’s live and studio tones are built on BOSS—guitar tech Ben Jackson reveals how the band’s boards bring the noise night after night.
Loop by loop, Oxis is reshaping DIY dream pop—guitar, bass, vocals, and the RC-505mkII Loop Station combine in a fearless vision of sound.
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Loop by loop, Oxis is reshaping DIY dream pop—guitar, bass, vocals, and the RC-505mkII Loop Station combine in a fearless vision of sound.
Looping bass opens up a world of sounds. Explore everything you need to know about loop pedals for bass players in this comprehensive guide.
Welcome to your ultimate companion to looping for beginners, where we answer all your questions about how to use a loop pedal.
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A wireless expression pedal opens up worlds of creativity. Learn how the EV-1-WL can expand your sound by controlling effects parameters.
Are you ready to make the jump and leave those tangled cables behind? Discover exactly which BOSS Wireless System is right for you.
Wouldn’t it be great to grab your guitar and instantly start playing without cables or pedals? With the wireless Katana-Air, you can.
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Vintage, rare, and classic effects reimagined with the PX-1 Plugout FX and BOSS Effects Pedals plug-ins—timeless tones for stage and studio.
The London-based guitarist walks us through his history, the power of the XS-100 Poly Shifter, and how he'd explain his style to his granny.
We talk to GN’R’s longest-serving guitarist about Roland and BOSS gear old and new before the band lights up London’s Wembley Arena.
An exciting world of effects awaits keyboardists from rotary, chorus, flanging, and phasing to reverb, delay, distortion, loopers, and more.
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The BOSS X Series is popular with players who value character, crispness, and expressiveness. Take a deep dive into their MDP technology.
The RE-201 is what we think of today when somebody mentions the Space Echo. Find out why it's such an iconic tape echo unit.
The TU-3 is the tuner of choice for the world’s finest players. Discover why this legendary utility pedal remains an industry-standard tool.
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We talk to GN’R’s longest-serving guitarist about Roland and BOSS gear old and new before the band lights up London’s Wembley Arena.
Toast, a daring and innovative guitarist from Nashville, reveals how V-Guitar continues to inspire his evolving sound and fuel creativity.
The BOSS VG-800 V-Guitar Processor revolutionizes guitar and bass performance. Investigate its advanced features.
V-GUITAR AND GUITAR SYNTH
Connected to a DAW, the BOSS VG-800 V-Guitar Processor can drive software instruments directly. Learn how to use this powerful capability.
Join us as we explore the incredible history of V-Guitar, culminating in 2025’s mind-blowing VG-800 V-Guitar Processor.
Today’s guitarist has many recording choices available. Find out why the BOSS VG-800 is the ideal studio tool.
Learn how the BOSS V-Guitar Modeling System can streamline your setup and expand your creative possibilities onstage with powerful processing.
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Fletcher is a Knoxville Tennessee-bred, North Yorkshire-based writer and musician who is also founder and front man for the Sub-Gents. His articles appear in Reverb, Tone Report, and many other outlets.
Michael was the longest-serving editor-in-chief of Guitar Player. Currently, he runs the Guardians of Guitar website, creates content for guitar-gear manufacturers, and was Content Director for Modern Drummer magazine.
Paul is Executive Editor at SOS Publications after 30-years as Editor of Sound on Sound. Self-described as a “lapsed electronics engineer,” Paul is half of Cydonia Collective producing cinematic chillout music.
Rod is Brand Storytelling Copywriter, BOSS. His writing has appeared in outlets like Guitar World, Music Radar, Guitar Player, and numerous others. He’s also a lifelong musician.
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Harness the full expressive power of your favorite tube guitar amplifiers with these powerful stage and studio tools.
Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold ‘Em” highlights the Houston native’s Southern roots and distinctive country style. Learn the song's key chords and embellishments.
Weezer’s “Undone – The Sweater Song” helped propel the band’s debut album to success. Master this classic and pick up its distinctive sound with the BOSS Katana.
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Already in the Katana ecosystem? The KATANA:GO is your next step. This pocket-sized powerhouse lets you plug in and play anywhere.
Harness the full expressive power of your favorite tube guitar amplifiers with these powerful stage and studio tools.
The BOSS Katana is ideal for woodshedding and improving your playing. Here are home practice tips to get the most from your amplifier.
Learn how the power of BOSS Tone Studio can expand your guitar sound and elevate your overall Katana experience.
Learn to set up your BOSS Katana amplifier for live performance, plus dive into some best practices for achieving optimal sound quality.
MULTI-EFFECTS
GX is the latest addition to the comprehensive BOSS range of multi-effects processors, offering extreme flexibility with intuitive control.
Explore key features, functionality, and learning resources to get the most out of the powerful GT series.
Jump in and learn about key features, functionality, and educational resources to get the most out of an ME series pedal.
BOSS Tone Studio is a powerful desktop and mobile app-based editor for the ME-90. Learn how this application can enhance your sound.