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
Learn to set up a pedalboard in this guide to the bass signal chain. Plus, explore the versatile Katana Bass amp series and its effects.
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.
Learn how the BOSS Katana series of amplifiers can be a comprehensive one-stop-shop recording tool for guitarists in any genre of music.
“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.
Whether you have volume issues because you live in an apartment, have young kids, tour, or travel, Waza Air is the perfect practice companion.
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.
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.
EXPLORE AMPS
Steve Lacy's "Bad Habit" introduced this genre-blurring guitar hero. Learn the song's chordal vocabulary and nail its tones with the BOSS Katana.
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 the power of BOSS Tone Studio can expand your guitar sound and elevate your overall Katana experience.
Learn the basic steps to get your Katana set up and sounding its best. Plus, explore its controls and features.
Already in the Katana ecosystem? The KATANA:GO is your next step. This pocket-sized powerhouse lets you plug in and play anywhere.