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
Black Sabbath’s “Paranoid” is 2:48 of relentless nervous energy. Learn the licks and snag the tone with the BOSS Katana.
Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold ‘Em” highlights the Houston native’s Southern roots and distinctive country style. Learn the song's key chords and embellishments.
BOSS Katana amplifiers are versatile and feature-packed. This brief guided tour will help you sweeten your amp with a few choice suggestions.
Learn how to choose a bass guitar amp for recording, gigging, and home practice. Plus, discover how the Katana Bass ticks all boxes.
Explore the essential acoustic guitar effects, learn how to use them, and discover the best order for your unique signal chain.
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 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.
Pedal Partners: Combining Compression with Other Effects
A compressor pedal is a brilliant tool to enhance a guitar tone. Learn to get the most from this dynamic pedalboard mainstay.
The Complete Guide to Delay Pedals
This in-depth guide features everything a guitarist needs to begin their journey—from the origins of delay to complex setups.
Five Creative Ways to Use a Multi Overtone Pedal for Guitar
The BOSS MO-2 Multi Overtone pedal is a comprehensive creative tool. Learn to harness its extraordinary power.
Pedal Partners: Combining Tremolo with Other Effects
Tremolo can be the solution to unlocking new exciting tones and effects through a handful of simple pedal combinations.
Five Creative Ways to Use a Fuzz Pedal for Guitar
The fuzz pedal remains one of the world’s most celebrated effects. Here are five ways it can enhance a guitarist’s sound.
Pedal Partners: Combining EQ with Other Effects
As simple as an EQ pedal may initially appear, it’s a must-have for any pedalboard, large or small. Learn to use this essential effect.
Five Creative Ways to Use a Flanger Pedal for Guitar
Flanger is one of the three core modulation effects, alongside chorus and phaser. Discover how to maximize this powerful sonic tool.
Five Creative Ways to Use a Phaser Pedal for Guitar
Phaser is a classic modulation effect that defined the sound of the ’70s. Learn to use this fantastic tool for enriching a guitar tone.
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
Learn how to choose a bass guitar amp for recording, gigging, and home practice. Plus, discover how the Katana Bass ticks all boxes.
Already in the Katana ecosystem? The KATANA:GO is your next step. This pocket-sized powerhouse lets you plug in and play anywhere.
The tradition of street performance goes back centuries. Find out how the CUBE Street has remained essential to busking since 2007.
Explore the origins of the revered brown sound and learn just how it's become a universally accepted measure of great guitar tone.
The DUAL CUBE LX can reactivate a guitarist's creative spark. Here are four fun options for this compact desktop amp.