Emma Ruth Rundle discusses artistic identity, These Killing Times, and the enduring role of BOSS and Roland gear in her creative process.
Skunk Anansie guitarist Ace reveals the all-BOSS “workhorse” pedalboard behind his live sound and why the GT-1000 remains his top fly rig.
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.
EXPLORE LOOPING AND WIRELESS
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.
The Acoustic Singer series provides self-contained amplification for performing singer/guitarists. These useful tips will elevate your gigs.
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, the Katana-Mini X empowers you to get creative and play anywhere, anytime.
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 how the BOSS Katana series of amplifiers can be a comprehensive one-stop-shop recording tool for guitarists in any genre of music.
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 Overdrive with Other Effects
Find out what pedals work best with overdrive, how gain stacking works, and the perfect partners for this dynamic effect.
Getting the Most Out of Your Overdrive Pedal
Learn to maximize your overdrive pedal for guitar or bass. Plus, get essential tips to utilize the effect for multiple genres and sounds.
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.
Five Creative Ways to Use an EQ Pedal for Guitar
The EQ pedal is an essential tool for guitarists. Learn how dialing in EQ can fine-tune a guitar sound and make it sparkle.
Five Creative Ways to Use a Tremolo Pedal for Guitar
Tremolo is a simple, tasteful tool to add depth, character, and charm to any chord progression. Learn to utilize this remarkable effect.
Pedal Partners: Combining Phaser with Other Effects
Phaser is a naturally versatile modulation effect. From overdrive to reverb, it can enhance, expand, and excite a guitar tone.
Creative Ways to Use a Noise Suppressor Pedal for Guitar
A noise suppressor can be one of the most helpful tone-shaping tools on a pedalboard. Learn to use these pedals in unique ways.
Pedal Partners: Combining Octave with Other Effects
Octave pedals carve a path for guitarists to veer into synth tones and big bass riffs. Find out how to utilize this expansive effect.
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.
EXPLORE AMPS
Gritty, slinky, and incredibly catchy, “No One Knows” rocketed Queens of the Stone Age to the top. Capture its tone with the BOSS Katana.
The Acoustic Singer series provides self-contained amplification for performing singer/guitarists. These useful tips will elevate your gigs.
Four-string icon Bakithi Kumalo talks about township beginnings, playing with Paul Simon, and encouraging the next generation of musicians.
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.
With the Version 3 update, Nextone builds on the line's robust tone shaping and customization power. Learn to maximize its latest features.