Inside James Walbourne’s guitar world: essential pedals, tone, songwriting, live performance, recording, and lessons from a life in music.
The musical surrealist revisits everything from a Summer of Love adolescence to pedal preferences and the origins of his melodic existentialism.
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.
Level up your PX-1 collection with the classic 1970s CS-2 Compression Sustainer, amp-like PW-2 Power Driver, and high-gain XT-2 Xtortion.
EXPLORE LOOPING AND WIRELESS
Learn to set up a pedalboard in this guide to the bass signal chain. Plus, explore the versatile Katana Bass amp series and its effects.
Are you ready to make the jump and leave those tangled cables behind? Discover exactly which BOSS Wireless System is right for you.
The BOSS Katana series has steadily evolved since 2016. Explore the latest advancements in the new Katana Gen 3 line.
Dive into the wide world of pedals and learn how they can further enhance your BOSS Katana amplifier experience.
From livestreams to venues, a great acoustic guitar amp will power up a performance while retaining the unplugged vibe.
The Ultimate Guide to Guitar Effects Pedal Order and Signal Chain
There's an art to assembling a pedalboard. Learn how perfecting a signal chain will reward you with the tone you've been seeking.
BOSS Slicer: Instant Idea Generator
The Slicer effect slices and dices your sound to create rhythmic patterns on the spot. Discover the ins and outs of this innovative original.
Reverberations: Liam Finn of Crowded House
Liam Finn discusses playing in Crowded House, essential BOSS gear, and how livestreaming is helping him craft a new album.
Reverberations: Geoff Barrow of Portishead and BEAK
The prolific artist opens up about his varied career, sound theories, and lengthy history with the Space Echo leading to the BOSS RE-202.
BOSS 2022: The Year in Review
BOSS debuted over twenty new products in 2021, and the output didn’t slow in 2022. Look back at twelve months of activity and releases.
All About the DS-1: The Benchmark BOSS Distortion
Since its debut, the DS-1 has fueled the music of trendsetting guitarists from every genre. Learn why it’s loved by generations of players.
Maximizing the Space Echo RE-202 and RE-2
The RE-202 and RE-2 offer extremely accurate emulations of the original Space Echo. Learn how to master these two powerful pedals.
History of the Space Echo
Roland introduced the earliest Space Echo units in 1973. Journey through the phases of the legendary tape echo up to the BOSS RE-202.
Space Echo Sounds and How to Use Them
The Space Echo series has a storied history. Examine what makes a tape echo unit like the RE-201 sound exactly the way that it does.
Why the RE-201 Space Echo Remains a Classic
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.
Inside the RE-202 Space Echo
To many, the Space Echo is the ultimate tape echo. BOSS engineers share how they analyzed and captured this classic sound for the RE-202.
BOSS Slicer: Instant Idea Generator
The Slicer effect slices and dices your sound to create rhythmic patterns on the spot. Discover the ins and outs of this innovative original.
Reverberations: Liam Finn of Crowded House
Liam Finn discusses playing in Crowded House, essential BOSS gear, and how livestreaming is helping him craft a new album.
Reverberations: Geoff Barrow of Portishead and BEAK
The prolific artist opens up about his varied career, sound theories, and lengthy history with the Space Echo leading to the BOSS RE-202.
BOSS 2022: The Year in Review
BOSS debuted over twenty new products in 2021, and the output didn’t slow in 2022. Look back at twelve months of activity and releases.
All About the DS-1: The Benchmark BOSS Distortion
Since its debut, the DS-1 has fueled the music of trendsetting guitarists from every genre. Learn why it’s loved by generations of players.
Maximizing the Space Echo RE-202 and RE-2
The RE-202 and RE-2 offer extremely accurate emulations of the original Space Echo. Learn how to master these two powerful pedals.
History of the Space Echo
Roland introduced the earliest Space Echo units in 1973. Journey through the phases of the legendary tape echo up to the BOSS RE-202.
Space Echo Sounds and How to Use Them
The Space Echo series has a storied history. Examine what makes a tape echo unit like the RE-201 sound exactly the way that it does.
Why the RE-201 Space Echo Remains a Classic
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.
Inside the RE-202 Space Echo
To many, the Space Echo is the ultimate tape echo. BOSS engineers share how they analyzed and captured this classic sound for the RE-202.
EXPLORE AMPS
The Van Halen classic maintains a hold on rock fans and guitar heads. Learn about the song and how to capture its tone with the BOSS Katana.
Black Sabbath’s “Paranoid” is 2:48 of relentless nervous energy. Learn the licks and snag the tone with the BOSS Katana.
From power outputs to onboard features, this in-depth guide will give you the essentials you need to choose a guitar amp with confidence.
Learn why BOSS Katana is the ideal amplifier for beginner guitarists. Plus, get the scope of the entire line.
The Acoustic Singer series provides self-contained amplification for performing singer/guitarists. These useful tips will elevate your gigs.