Four-string icon Bakithi Kumalo talks about township beginnings, playing with Paul Simon, and encouraging the next generation of musicians.
Tremolo is a simple, tasteful tool to add depth, character, and charm to any chord progression. Learn to utilize this remarkable effect.
With heavy riffs and rap-rock vocals, "One Step Closer" unleashed Linkin Park onto the mainstream. Capture its tone with the BOSS Katana.
Phaser is a naturally versatile modulation effect. From overdrive to reverb, it can enhance, expand, and excite a guitar tone.
A noise suppressor can be one of the most helpful tone-shaping tools on a pedalboard. Learn to use these pedals in unique ways.
Octave pedals carve a path for guitarists to veer into synth tones and big bass riffs. Find out how to utilize this expansive effect.
Flanger has been a swirling presence in music throughout the decades. Learn to combine it with other effects for incredible results.
A line selector is a utility pedal with many applications. Learn to maximize this incredibly useful device.
An octave pedal can be one of the most creative tools in your sonic arsenal. Explore the myriad possibilities of this remarkable effect.
“I’m Not Okay (I Promise)” is a defining track in the MCR repertoire. Learn about the iconic song and get its tone with the BOSS Katana.
Gritty, slinky, and incredibly catchy, “No One Knows” rocketed Queens of the Stone Age to the top. Capture its tone with the BOSS Katana.
Fuzz can be one of the most exciting pedals on a guitarist's board. Here are some powerful recipes for combining it with other effects.
DUAL CUBE LX is a desktop powerhouse. Here are some must-have accessories to take this portable amp to the next level.
The DUAL CUBE LX can reactivate a guitarist's creative spark. Here are four fun options for this compact desktop amp.
The BOSS DUAL CUBE LX builds on the legacy of the globally popular series. Learn to get the most out of this small yet mighty amp.
Chorus adds an extra dimension when paired with other pedals. Here are some dynamic suggestions for combining it with different effects.
This U2 classic created a new breed of effects-based guitar hero. Learn how to capture its dotted-eighth magic and tone with the BOSS Katana.
A compressor is essential to any professional player’s pedalboard. Learn to use the effect and open up a world of sonic possibilities.
Chorus is an effect that transcends genres. Here are some unique and creative ways to use it to enhance your guitar tone.
As one of the most popular effects, there are more variations of reverb than ever. Learn its history and how to harness reverb's power.
Distortion pedals can be wild beasts. Understanding how to tailor them to your setup is integral to getting the most out of the effect.
Reverb can be the icing on the cake of a guitarist's sound. Here are some exciting sonic options for pairing reverb with other effects.
A distortion pedal can be a guitarist's most defining tool. Learn to pair it with other effects and expand your sonic approach.
Guitarist to a host of A-list artists, Ari O'Neal gives the details about her dramatic discovery story, influences, and BOSS pedal faves.
The Hurricane digs into what it was like coming up in the industry, her solo career, and her favorite BOSS gear.