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
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, the Katana-Mini X empowers you to get creative and play anywhere, anytime.
Katana combines precision engineering, breakthrough technology, and decades of experience to produce its sound. Explore the whole series.
“Robbers” by The 1975 is an ode to dysfunctional relationships reminiscent of Bonnie and Clyde. Learn the licks and how to get its spacious sound on 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.
Steve Lacy's "Bad Habit" introduced this genre-blurring guitar hero. Learn the song's chordal vocabulary and nail its tones with the BOSS Katana.
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.
Using a Delay Pedal with Other Instruments
Delay pedals aren’t solely for guitars. Learn why using this effect with other instruments is a gateway to fresh sonic landscapes.
Exploring the Differences Between BOSS Delay Pedals
Explore the differences between BOSS delay pedals so you can decide which BOSS delay is perfect for your sound and playing style.
Comparing Analog and Digital Delay Pedals
Learn the differences between analog and digital delay guitar pedals and how to best utilize them in your setup.
Popular Delay Pedal Artists and Their Iconic Sounds
Examine some of the most popular delay artists and their iconic sounds. Then, explore their pedals and how to capture their unique tones.
X Series Pedals: MDP Technology Explained
The BOSS X Series is popular with players who value character, crispness, and expressiveness. Take a deep dive into their MDP technology.
The Delay Pedal Glossary
Explore this comprehensive delay pedal glossary to learn about attack, feedback, wow, flutter, and everything in between.
Pedal Partners: Combining a Slicer with Other Effects
A Slicer is far from a typical tonal tool. Learn how it can be perfect for guitarists pushing their boundaries and creating unique tones.
Reverberations: Noel Gallagher
The Manchester master tunesmith opens up about the magic of guitar, the role of effects, and his endless search for melodies.
Pedal Partners: Combining Vibrato with Other Effects
Vibrato works for everything from gentle chorus to extraterrestrial sounds. Use it to create wild tones and tasteful classics.
Five Creative Ways to Use a Vibrato Pedal for Guitar
Vibrato pedals can sound both subtle and extreme, authentic and outlandish. Find out how to use this singular effect.
Using a Delay Pedal with Other Instruments
Delay pedals aren’t solely for guitars. Learn why using this effect with other instruments is a gateway to fresh sonic landscapes.
Exploring the Differences Between BOSS Delay Pedals
Explore the differences between BOSS delay pedals so you can decide which BOSS delay is perfect for your sound and playing style.
Comparing Analog and Digital Delay Pedals
Learn the differences between analog and digital delay guitar pedals and how to best utilize them in your setup.
Popular Delay Pedal Artists and Their Iconic Sounds
Examine some of the most popular delay artists and their iconic sounds. Then, explore their pedals and how to capture their unique tones.
X Series Pedals: MDP Technology Explained
The BOSS X Series is popular with players who value character, crispness, and expressiveness. Take a deep dive into their MDP technology.
The Delay Pedal Glossary
Explore this comprehensive delay pedal glossary to learn about attack, feedback, wow, flutter, and everything in between.
Pedal Partners: Combining a Slicer with Other Effects
A Slicer is far from a typical tonal tool. Learn how it can be perfect for guitarists pushing their boundaries and creating unique tones.
Reverberations: Noel Gallagher
The Manchester master tunesmith opens up about the magic of guitar, the role of effects, and his endless search for melodies.
Pedal Partners: Combining Vibrato with Other Effects
Vibrato works for everything from gentle chorus to extraterrestrial sounds. Use it to create wild tones and tasteful classics.
Five Creative Ways to Use a Vibrato Pedal for Guitar
Vibrato pedals can sound both subtle and extreme, authentic and outlandish. Find out how to use this singular effect.
EXPLORE AMPS
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, the Katana-Mini X empowers you to get creative and play anywhere, anytime.
Katana amps continue to grow and mirror players' needs. If you're investigating the Katana-50 MkII or Katana-100 MkII, here’s a full guide.
Four-string icon Bakithi Kumalo talks about township beginnings, playing with Paul Simon, and encouraging the next generation of musicians.
BOSS Katana amplifiers are versatile and feature-packed. This brief guided tour will help you sweeten your amp with a few choice suggestions.
From the tiny Katana-Mini to the Katana Artist flagship combo, learn how each amp in the series could suit your unique musical needs.