Reverberations: Alessandro “Asso” Stefana
Enter the enigmatic world of Alessandro Stefana—guitarist, composer, and sonic explorer—in this rare interview on sound, gear, and vision.
Rod Brakes
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.
Rod Brakes
Timeless BOSS Pedals Reborn
Explore the world of classic BOSS pedals—now reborn as DAW-ready plug-ins—and find out how you can bring timeless tone to your tracks.
Over and Over: Oxis and the RC-505mkII Loop Station
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.
Five Creative Ways to Use the BD-2 Blues Driver
Celebrating 30 years in 2025, the BOSS BD-2 delivers rich, touch-responsive tone—here are five great ways to use this genre-spanning pedal.
Behind the Board: Bob Mackenzie with James Blake
Find out how James Blake’s engineer Bob Mackenzie uses BOSS pedals in the studio to elevate tracks in this behind-the-scenes interview.
Ten Reasons Every Katana Amp Owner Needs a KATANA:GO
Already in the Katana ecosystem? The KATANA:GO is your next step. This pocket-sized powerhouse lets you plug in and play anywhere.
Behind the Board: Al Robinson with The Cure Guitarist Reeves Gabrels
Al Robinson, Reeves Gabrels’ longtime tech, breaks down his gear, vast pedal collection, BOSS tattoos, and why Gabrels is “the best tech.”
Behind the Board: Gavin Maxwell with Mogwai and IDLES
Guitar tech Gavin Maxwell shares pro pedalboard tips and unique insights into the signature sounds of Mogwai and IDLES.
The V-Guitar Story: How Roland and BOSS Designed the Future of Electronic Guitar
Join us as we explore the incredible history of V-Guitar, culminating in 2025’s mind-blowing VG-800 V-Guitar Processor.
A Beginner’s Guide to the BOSS V-Guitar System
Here’s all you need to know about BOSS V-Guitar—what it is, how it works, the latest products, and how to approach them.
Behind the Board: Andre Cholmondeley with Pat Metheny
V-Guitar and guitar synth wiz Andre Cholmondeley talks guitar tech duties for Pat Metheny, Adrian Belew, Steve Howe, and others.
Behind the Board: Doug MacArthur with Steve Vai
Steve Vai’s tech, Doug MacArthur, talks crafting cutting-edge guitar rigs using BOSS Guitar Synthesizers and the GK-5 Divided Pickup.
Behind the Board: Dave Lee with John Frusciante of the Red Hot Chili Peppers
Top-tier guitar tech Dave Lee shares behind-the-scenes insights from his time working with John Frusciante of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Ten Reasons Every Guitarist Needs a Katana-Mini X
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, the Katana-Mini X empowers you to get creative and play anywhere, anytime.
Reverberations: Guitar Synthesizer Magician Nate Mercereau
Recording artist Nate Mercereau explains how he is redefining the role of the guitarist with Roland and BOSS guitar synthesizers.
Over and Over: Johnny A. and the RC-600 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.
Reverberations: Portishead’s Adrian Utley and Jim Barr with 137
We explore the making of the all-star experimental jazz ensemble’s astounding debut album, Strangeness Oscillation.
The BOSS SDE-3 Dual Digital Delay Masterclass
The SDE-3 Dual Digital Delay fuses legendary Roland SDE-3000 sound with modern features. Here are ten ways to use this powerful pedal.
Behind the Board: Tom Dalgety with Ghost, Pixies, Royal Blood, and The Cult
The award-winning rock producer shares his top tips and tricks for using BOSS pedals to create number-one records.
Behind the Board: Mike Crawford with Portishead, Massive Attack, and Goldfrapp
The top-tier stage tech and musician busts pedalboard myths and explains why he’s used the same BOSS effects since 1982.
Behind the Board: Dan Cleary with Dave Navarro of Jane’s Addiction
Dave Navarro and Eric Avery’s trusted tech reveals the secrets to the signature sounds of alt-rock icons Jane’s Addiction.
Behind the Board: Richard Pratt with The Prodigy, RAYE, and Biffy Clyro
The effects pedal aficionado shares his top tips on stompboxes and explains how the pros achieve world-class guitar tone.
Reverberations: Ed O’Brien of Radiohead
The echo aficionado reveals his favorite stompboxes and explains why “BOSS has been at the forefront of all this incredible music.”
Reverberations: Sophie Burrell
The shred virtuoso talks about the power of songwriting, her social media success, and stamping out separation, misogyny, and sexism.
Reverberations: Malina Moye
The six-string sensation discusses her beloved BOSS pedals and this year’s IWD campaign theme: Inspire Inclusion.