Simone Marie Butler (Primal Scream, The Jesus and Mary Chain, The Twilight Sad) on pedals, classic gear, bass tone, and iconic British rock.
Charlie Jones on Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, Steve Albini, Unledded, Walking into Clarksdale, Grammy wins, and life in the Led Zeppelin world.
From dub to punk to electronic, Gorillaz’s touring bass player relies on the BOSS GT-1000 Guitar Effects Processor for his seismic low end.
Will Sergeant talks Echo & the Bunnymen’s iconic guitar tones, Roland and BOSS gear, and how he’s shaped the post-punk sound since 1978.
EXPLORE LOOPING AND WIRELESS
Gritty, slinky, and incredibly catchy, “No One Knows” rocketed Queens of the Stone Age to the top. Capture its tone with the BOSS Katana.
Wouldn’t it be great to grab your guitar and instantly start playing without cables or pedals? With the wireless Katana-Air, you can.
Papa Roach's "Last Resort" emerged from nu metal with one of rock's great riffs. Capture the song's legendary punch with your BOSS Katana.
Already in the Katana ecosystem? The KATANA:GO is your next step. This pocket-sized powerhouse lets you plug in and play anywhere.
Katana combines precision engineering, breakthrough technology, and decades of experience to produce its sound. Explore the whole series.
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.
Pedal Partners: Combining Flanger with Other Effects
Flanger has been a swirling presence in music throughout the decades. Learn to combine it with other effects for incredible results.
Five Creative Ways to Use a Line Selector Pedal for Guitar
A line selector is a utility pedal with many applications. Learn to maximize this incredibly useful device.
Five Creative Ways to Use an Octave Pedal for Guitar
An octave pedal can be one of the most creative tools in your sonic arsenal. Explore the myriad possibilities of this remarkable effect.
Pedal Partners: Combining Fuzz with Other Effects
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.
Pedal Partners: Combining Chorus with Other Effects
Chorus adds an extra dimension when paired with other pedals. Here are some dynamic suggestions for combining it with different effects.
Five Creative Ways to Use a Compressor Pedal for Guitar
A compressor is essential to any professional player’s pedalboard. Learn to use the effect and open up a world of sonic possibilities.
Five Creative Ways to Use a Chorus Pedal for Guitar
Chorus is an effect that transcends genres. Here are some unique and creative ways to use it to enhance your guitar tone.
Five Creative Ways to Use a Reverb Pedal for Guitar
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.
Five Creative Ways to Use a Distortion Pedal for Guitar
Distortion pedals can be wild beasts. Understanding how to tailor them to your setup is integral to getting the most out of the effect.
Pedal Partners: Combining Reverb with Other Effects
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.
Pedal Partners: Combining Flanger with Other Effects
Flanger has been a swirling presence in music throughout the decades. Learn to combine it with other effects for incredible results.
Five Creative Ways to Use a Line Selector Pedal for Guitar
A line selector is a utility pedal with many applications. Learn to maximize this incredibly useful device.
Five Creative Ways to Use an Octave Pedal for Guitar
An octave pedal can be one of the most creative tools in your sonic arsenal. Explore the myriad possibilities of this remarkable effect.
Pedal Partners: Combining Fuzz with Other Effects
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.
Pedal Partners: Combining Chorus with Other Effects
Chorus adds an extra dimension when paired with other pedals. Here are some dynamic suggestions for combining it with different effects.
Five Creative Ways to Use a Compressor Pedal for Guitar
A compressor is essential to any professional player’s pedalboard. Learn to use the effect and open up a world of sonic possibilities.
Five Creative Ways to Use a Chorus Pedal for Guitar
Chorus is an effect that transcends genres. Here are some unique and creative ways to use it to enhance your guitar tone.
Five Creative Ways to Use a Reverb Pedal for Guitar
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.
Five Creative Ways to Use a Distortion Pedal for Guitar
Distortion pedals can be wild beasts. Understanding how to tailor them to your setup is integral to getting the most out of the effect.
Pedal Partners: Combining Reverb with Other Effects
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.
EXPLORE AMPS
From livestreams to venues, a great acoustic guitar amp will power up a performance while retaining the unplugged vibe.
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.
The DUAL CUBE LX can reactivate a guitarist's creative spark. Here are four fun options for this compact desktop amp.
This beginner's guide to bass amps provides a tour of the essential sounds bassists should look for in their amplifier.
Learn how to choose a bass guitar amp for recording, gigging, and home practice. Plus, discover how the Katana Bass ticks all boxes.