Rod Brakes, Author at BOSS Articles

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.

Enter the enigmatic world of Alessandro Stefana—guitarist, composer, and sonic explorer—in this rare interview on sound, gear, and vision.

Vintage, rare, and classic effects reimagined with the PX-1 Plugout FX and BOSS Effects Pedals plug-ins—timeless tones for stage and studio.

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.

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.

Find out how James Blake’s engineer Bob Mackenzie uses BOSS pedals in the studio to elevate tracks in this behind-the-scenes interview.

Already in the Katana ecosystem? The KATANA:GO is your next step. This pocket-sized powerhouse lets you plug in and play anywhere.

Al Robinson, Reeves Gabrels’ longtime tech, breaks down his gear, vast pedal collection, BOSS tattoos, and why Gabrels is “the best tech.”

Guitar tech Gavin Maxwell shares pro pedalboard tips and unique insights into the signature sounds of Mogwai and IDLES.