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 the basic steps to get your Katana set up and sounding its best. Plus, explore its controls and features.
Weezer’s “Undone – The Sweater Song” helped propel the band’s debut album to success. Master this classic and pick up its distinctive sound with the BOSS Katana.
Built upon reverberating staccato riffs, “Run Like Hell” is a harrowing experience. Learn to capture the song's sound with the BOSS Katana.
Katana combines precision engineering, breakthrough technology, and decades of experience to produce its sound. Explore the whole series.
This beginner's guide to bass amps provides a tour of the essential sounds bassists should look for in their amplifier.
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.
Why the RE-201 Space Echo Remains a Classic
The RE-201 is what we think of today when somebody mentions the Space Echo. Find out why it’s such an iconic tape echo unit.
Inside the RE-202 Space Echo
To many, the Space Echo is the ultimate tape echo. BOSS engineers share how they analyzed and captured this classic sound for the RE-202.
What the Fuzz? The Origins of BOSS Fuzz Pedals
With the release of the Waza Craft FZ-1W Fuzz, BOSS has come full circle from its ’60s psychedelic rock roots. Get the entire fuzzy history.
Inside the BOSS FZ-1W Fuzz
The FZ-1W Fuzz is a totally new pedal with a fresh take on the sound of ’60s units—reimagined for modern players. Learn how it came to be.
Guitar Pedals Go Country
Country music uses pedals differently than other genres. Explore the style’s effects history and learn to use stompboxes to get that twang.
Express Yourself: Expanding Creativity with the EV-1-WL
A wireless expression pedal opens up worlds of creativity. Learn how the EV-1-WL can expand your sound by controlling effects parameters.
Looping Positions: Ariana Grande and the BOSS RC-505
Find out how global superstar Ariana Grande uses the BOSS RC-505 in her new Vevo video series and learn about her looping history.
John Browne on the BOSS HM-2W: Monumental Distortion
John Browne of prog heavyweights Monuments gets down and dirty with the HM-2W, putting it through three heads and reporting on his findings.
What is the Waza Craft Pedal Line?
Each Waza Craft pedal is a complete redesign of the classic circuits by BOSS. Find out exactly what makes them so unique.
HM-2: The Sound of Swedish Death Metal and Beyond
Get the full story of the HM-2, the genre-defining pedal at the dark heart of Swedish death metal, now immortalized in Waza Craft form.
Why the RE-201 Space Echo Remains a Classic
The RE-201 is what we think of today when somebody mentions the Space Echo. Find out why it’s such an iconic tape echo unit.
Inside the RE-202 Space Echo
To many, the Space Echo is the ultimate tape echo. BOSS engineers share how they analyzed and captured this classic sound for the RE-202.
What the Fuzz? The Origins of BOSS Fuzz Pedals
With the release of the Waza Craft FZ-1W Fuzz, BOSS has come full circle from its ’60s psychedelic rock roots. Get the entire fuzzy history.
Inside the BOSS FZ-1W Fuzz
The FZ-1W Fuzz is a totally new pedal with a fresh take on the sound of ’60s units—reimagined for modern players. Learn how it came to be.
Guitar Pedals Go Country
Country music uses pedals differently than other genres. Explore the style’s effects history and learn to use stompboxes to get that twang.
Express Yourself: Expanding Creativity with the EV-1-WL
A wireless expression pedal opens up worlds of creativity. Learn how the EV-1-WL can expand your sound by controlling effects parameters.
Looping Positions: Ariana Grande and the BOSS RC-505
Find out how global superstar Ariana Grande uses the BOSS RC-505 in her new Vevo video series and learn about her looping history.
John Browne on the BOSS HM-2W: Monumental Distortion
John Browne of prog heavyweights Monuments gets down and dirty with the HM-2W, putting it through three heads and reporting on his findings.
What is the Waza Craft Pedal Line?
Each Waza Craft pedal is a complete redesign of the classic circuits by BOSS. Find out exactly what makes them so unique.
HM-2: The Sound of Swedish Death Metal and Beyond
Get the full story of the HM-2, the genre-defining pedal at the dark heart of Swedish death metal, now immortalized in Waza Craft form.
EXPLORE AMPS
From livestreams to venues, a great acoustic guitar amp will power up a performance while retaining the unplugged vibe.
Gritty, slinky, and incredibly catchy, “No One Knows” rocketed Queens of the Stone Age to the top. Capture 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.
Already in the Katana ecosystem? The KATANA:GO is your next step. This pocket-sized powerhouse lets you plug in and play anywhere.
The DUAL CUBE LX can reactivate a guitarist's creative spark. Here are four fun options for this compact desktop amp.