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.
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.
Learn how the BOSS Katana series of amplifiers can be a comprehensive one-stop-shop recording tool for guitarists in any genre of music.
The BOSS DUAL CUBE LX builds on the legacy of the globally popular series. Learn to get the most out of this small yet mighty amp.
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.
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.
Ola Englund on the HM-2W: Swedish Chainsaw Tone Returns
A true authority on heavy metal, few guitarists are better equipped than Ola Englund to explore the distorted depths of the Waza Craft HM-2W.
Gain Appreciation: Analyzing the BOSS HM-2W
Colin Scott of CSGuitars spent quality time with the BOSS HM-2W, returning with a deep-dive technical exploration of the Waza Craft pedal.
What’s the Difference Between a DS-1, SD-1, and BD-2?
Discover the differences between these three pedals. Explore how they sound, how they’re used, and which one might work for you.
MT-2: A Heavy Metal History Lesson
The MT-2 is more than a million-selling mainstay of bedroom players. Learn how Biffy Clyro, Kurt Ballou, and others harness its extreme tone.
Why Every Guitarist Needs an SD-1
The legendary SD-1 is truly a sound for all styles. Run through four key advantages of the classic pedal and find out what it can do for you.
What’s the Difference Between Overdrive and Distortion?
Overdrive and distortion are unique sounds that can be confused. Gain an increased awareness of the differences between the two terms.
Five RC-5 Tips for the Gigging Musician
The RC-5 provides players a wealth of sonic possibilities, all without having to take hands off the guitar. Here are five powerful tips.
Delayed Reaction: Essential Live DM-2W Settings
Echo continues to be a favored sound for guitarists, both live and in the studio. Enter the DM-2W, a fresh take on the classic delay pedal.
The Many Uses of the BOSS NS-2 Noise Suppressor
Still the industry standard of noise gate pedals, guitarists can use this flexible NS-2 in several ways to tame the buzz.
A Chorus of Tones: CE-2W Studio Applications
From the goth to grunge, the CE-2W is the chorus to beat. Learn how the deceptively simple pedal works wonders in the studio.
EXPLORE AMPS
Learn how the power of BOSS Tone Studio can expand your guitar sound and elevate your overall Katana experience.
Katana amps continue to grow and mirror players' needs. If you're investigating the Katana-50 MkII or Katana-100 MkII, here’s a full guide.
Learn why BOSS Katana is the ideal amplifier for beginner guitarists. Plus, get the scope of the entire line.
Gritty, slinky, and incredibly catchy, “No One Knows” rocketed Queens of the Stone Age to the top. Capture its tone with the BOSS Katana.
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.