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
With heavy riffs and rap-rock vocals, "One Step Closer" unleashed Linkin Park onto the mainstream. Capture its tone with the BOSS Katana.
Are you ready to make the jump and leave those tangled cables behind? Discover exactly which BOSS Wireless System is right for you.
Already in the Katana ecosystem? The KATANA:GO is your next step. This pocket-sized powerhouse lets you plug in and play anywhere.
Learn to set up your BOSS Katana amplifier for live performance, plus dive into some best practices for achieving optimal sound quality.
BOSS Katana amplifiers are versatile and feature-packed. This brief guided tour will help you sweeten your amp with a few choice suggestions.
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 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 Distortion with Other Effects
A distortion pedal can be a guitarist’s most defining tool. Learn to pair it with other effects and expand your sonic approach.
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 Delay with Other Effects
Delay is among the most essential effects. Learn how to combine delay with other pedals to unlock musical doorways.
Five Creative Ways to Use a Delay Pedal for Guitar
Few effects have impacted the guitar world in as many unique ways as a delay. Here are some tricks to maximize your delay pedal.
Reverberations: Stew Jackson of Massive Attack
The multi-talented producer/guitarist dishes on Bristol’s musical mojo, the BOSS RE-202, and the supernatural power of delay.
EXPLORE AMPS
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.
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, the Katana-Mini X empowers you to get creative and play anywhere, anytime.
Learn how to choose a bass guitar amp for recording, gigging, and home practice. Plus, discover how the Katana Bass ticks all boxes.
“Paint It Black” is a landmark Rolling Stones single, known for its haunting sound and distinctive instrumentation. Learn how to capture the grief-stricken tone with the BOSS Katana.
The Van Halen classic maintains a hold on rock fans and guitar heads. Learn about the song and how to capture its tone with the BOSS Katana.