From the street to the stage—one-man-band sensation Lewis Floyd Henry talks viral mashups, BOSS pedals, and the Roland CUBE Street EX sound.
Learn how to build powerful, heavy metal guitar tones on a multi-effects unit by focusing on gain, EQ, and noise suppression.
Ella Feingold reveals how minimal gear and BOSS pedals conjured expansive guitar tones on her solo album, Tell a Beautiful Lie with Sound.
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The in-demand writer, producer, and artist discusses the power of looping, layering pedals and cello, and key collaborations.
Watch emma who? perform “Hollow” live in this stunning single-take video using the BOSS RC-505mkII Loop Station and VE-22 Vocal Performer.
Champion beatboxer Martin Benati talks creativity and the mindset behind his unforgettable winning streak with the RC-505mkII Loop Station.
Guitar master and looping legend Johnny A. shares how the BOSS RC-600 Loop Station helps him craft his spellbinding live solo show.
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.
It's just your guitar and a pedal, but the possibilities are endless. Here is everything you need to know about loop pedals for acoustic guitar.
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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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This essential vintage metal trio includes the genre-defining Heavy Metal, full-bore HYPER Metal, and ‘80s rock-inspired Digital Metalizer.
From Sugababes, Shawn Mendes, and Foals to Dave, Wolf Alice, and The Prodigy, James Sharpe reveals the secrets behind top-flight touring.
Emma Ruth Rundle discusses artistic identity, These Killing Times, and the enduring role of BOSS and Roland gear in her creative process.
Skunk Anansie guitarist Ace reveals the all-BOSS “workhorse” pedalboard behind his live sound and why the GT-1000 remains his top fly rig.
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From Sugababes, Shawn Mendes, and Foals to Dave, Wolf Alice, and The Prodigy, James Sharpe reveals the secrets behind top-flight touring.
Discover why vintage, rare, and classic BOSS effects reborn in the PX-1 Plugout FX remain timeless tone-shaping tools for stage and studio.
Add the vintage analog DM-2 Delay, tone-enhancing DC-2 Dimension C, and harmonically rich OD-2 TURBO OverDrive to your PX-1 effects palette.
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See All »From Sugababes, Shawn Mendes, and Foals to Dave, Wolf Alice, and The Prodigy, James Sharpe reveals the secrets behind top-flight touring.
Karnivool’s Drew Goddard and Mark Hosking reflect on nearly three decades of creativity, curiosity, and sonic exploration.
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.
LOOPING
The in-demand writer, producer, and artist discusses the power of looping, layering pedals and cello, and key collaborations.
Watch emma who? perform “Hollow” live in this stunning single-take video using the BOSS RC-505mkII Loop Station and VE-22 Vocal Performer.
Champion beatboxer Martin Benati talks creativity and the mindset behind his unforgettable winning streak with the RC-505mkII Loop Station.
Guitar master and looping legend Johnny A. shares how the BOSS RC-600 Loop Station helps him craft his spellbinding live solo show.
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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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By design, all Katana amps make it easy to dial in and save great sounds on the fly. Learn about the powerful editor for the Katana series.
From the tiny Katana-Mini to the Katana Artist flagship combo, learn how each amp in the series could suit your unique musical needs.
Emma Ruth Rundle discusses artistic identity, These Killing Times, and the enduring role of BOSS and Roland gear in her creative process.
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See All »By design, all Katana amps make it easy to dial in and save great sounds on the fly. Learn about the powerful editor for the Katana series.
From the tiny Katana-Mini to the Katana Artist flagship combo, learn how each amp in the series could suit your unique musical needs.
The BOSS Katana is ideal for woodshedding and improving your playing. Here are home practice tips to get the most from your amplifier.
Katana combines precision engineering, breakthrough technology, and decades of experience to produce its sound. Explore the whole series.
The Juliana Theory founding member and guitarist discusses his new solo project and the BOSS gear that has been with him every step of the way.
MULTI-EFFECTS
Learn how to build authentic, expressive blues guitar tones on a multi-effects unit by focusing on feel, dynamics, and control.
A practical guide to shaping sounds and getting creative with BOSS’s most portable GX-series processors yet.
Explore the GX-10’s sound-building workflow, connections, and creative tools.
GX is the latest addition to the comprehensive BOSS range of multi-effects processors, offering extreme flexibility with intuitive control.