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
Harness the full expressive power of your favorite tube guitar amplifiers with these powerful stage and studio tools.
BOSS Katana amplifiers are versatile and feature-packed. This brief guided tour will help you sweeten your amp with a few choice suggestions.
“Supermassive Black Hole" was a commercial and critical success. Read about the seductively sleek rocker and learn to get its sound with the BOSS Katana.
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 2016 arrival of the BOSS Katana was decades in the making. Explore the breakthroughs that sparked this revolutionary amplifier range.
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.
How to Choose a Pitch Pedal
A clear guide to the complete BOSS pitch range—learn how the XS-1, XS-100, OC-5, and PS-6 can reshape your sound and inspire new ideas
Reverberations: Olly Steele
The London-based guitarist walks us through his history, the power of the XS-100 Poly Shifter, and how he’d explain his style to his granny.
Reverberations: Guns N’ Roses Guitarist Richard Fortus
We talk to GN’R’s longest-serving guitarist about Roland and BOSS gear old and new before the band lights up London’s Wembley Arena.
BOSS Effects Pedals for Keyboardists
An exciting world of effects awaits keyboardists from rotary, chorus, flanging, and phasing to reverb, delay, distortion, loopers, and more.
Whirled Class: From Spinning Speaker Cabs to the RT-2 Rotary Ensemble
Explore the pivotal history of rotary speakers, the evolution to the BOSS RT-2, and iconic tracks shaped by this mesmerizing sound.
Five Creative Ways to Use the RT-2 Rotary Ensemble
Discover five inspiring ways to use this essential modulation pedal and bring the whirling magic of rotary speaker cab sounds to your rig.
Pedal Partners: Combining the RT-2 Rotary Ensemble with Other Effects
Elevate your sound with inspiring tones and textures by pairing this sublime rotary speaker cabinet effect with other BOSS stompboxes.
BOSS Engineering: RT-2 Rotary Ensemble
RT-2 project lead, Takeshi Mitsuhashi, reveals how BOSS captured the soul of classic rotary—and pushed it even further than before.
Behind the Board: Ben Jackson with Yungblud
Yungblud’s live and studio tones are built on BOSS—guitar tech Ben Jackson reveals how the band’s boards bring the noise night after night.
Reverberations: Alessandro “Asso” Stefana
Enter the enigmatic world of Alessandro Stefana—guitarist, composer, and sonic explorer—in this rare interview on sound, gear, and vision.
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
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.
“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.
Explore how to discover new tones, share your own, and connect with other BOSS enthusiasts worldwide using BOSS Tone Exchange.
Learn the basic steps to get your Katana set up and sounding its best. Plus, explore its controls and features.
Since 1978, this game changer has stayed close to musicians on the move. Learn how the CUBE became the world's favorite portable amp series.