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
The tradition of street performance goes back centuries. Find out how the CUBE Street has remained essential to busking since 2007.
The 2016 arrival of the BOSS Katana was decades in the making. Explore the breakthroughs that sparked this revolutionary amplifier range.
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.
The BOSS Katana is ideal for woodshedding and improving your playing. Here are home practice tips to get the most from your amplifier.
The BOSS Katana series has steadily evolved since 2016. Explore the latest advancements in the new Katana Gen 3 line.
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.
The PX-1 Plugout FX: Timeless BOSS Pedals Reborn
Discover why vintage, rare, and classic BOSS effects reborn in the PX-1 Plugout FX remain timeless tone-shaping tools for stage and studio.
Five Creative Ways to Use the BD-2 Blues Driver
Celebrating 30 years in 2025, the BOSS BD-2 delivers rich, touch-responsive tone—here are five great ways to use this genre-spanning pedal.
Behind the Board: Bob Mackenzie with James Blake
Find out how James Blake’s engineer Bob Mackenzie uses BOSS pedals in the studio to elevate tracks in this behind-the-scenes interview.
Behind the Board: Al Robinson with The Cure Guitarist Reeves Gabrels
Al Robinson, Reeves Gabrels’ longtime tech, breaks down his gear, vast pedal collection, BOSS tattoos, and why Gabrels is “the best tech.”
Behind the Board: Gavin Maxwell with Mogwai and IDLES
Guitar tech Gavin Maxwell shares pro pedalboard tips and unique insights into the signature sounds of Mogwai and IDLES.
Steve Stevens: A Lifetime of Guitar Fireworks
A groundbreaking guitarist with an arsenal of sonic tricks, Stevens is the latest recipient of the BOSS Lifetime Achievement Award.
Behind the Board: Dave Lee with John Frusciante of the Red Hot Chili Peppers
Top-tier guitar tech Dave Lee shares behind-the-scenes insights from his time working with John Frusciante of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Five Creative Ways to Use an IR Pedal for Guitar
IR pedals are total game-changers for guitarists and bass players everywhere. Learn to maximize their potential.
Pedal Partners: Combining the IR-2 and IR-200 with Other Effects
Learn to integrate the BOSS IR-2 Amp & Cabinet and IR-200 Amp & IR Cabinet into your pedalboard and get the best results with other stompboxes.
Reverberations: Portishead’s Adrian Utley and Jim Barr with 137
We explore the making of the all-star experimental jazz ensemble’s astounding debut album, Strangeness Oscillation.
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
With over three million sold since 1978, there's a CUBE amplifier for every type of musician. Find out which CUBE is the right one for you.
“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.
With heavy riffs and rap-rock vocals, "One Step Closer" unleashed Linkin Park onto the mainstream. Capture its tone with the BOSS Katana.
Learn how the power of BOSS Tone Studio can expand your guitar sound and elevate your overall Katana experience.
"Blue Orchid" is a highlight of the White Stripes' catalog. Read about the alternative classic and how to get its sound with the BOSS Katana.