Discover why vintage, rare, and classic BOSS effects reborn in the PX-1 Plugout FX remain timeless tone-shaping tools for stage and studio.
Add the vintage analog DM-2 Delay, tone-enhancing DC-2 Dimension C, and harmonically rich OD-2 TURBO OverDrive to your PX-1 effects palette.
Level up your PX-1 collection with the classic 1970s CS-2 Compression Sustainer, amp-like PW-2 Power Driver, and high-gain XT-2 Xtortion.
This essential vintage metal trio includes the genre-defining Heavy Metal, full-bore HYPER Metal, and ‘80s rock-inspired Digital Metalizer.
EXPLORE LOOPING AND WIRELESS
Four-string icon Bakithi Kumalo talks about township beginnings, playing with Paul Simon, and encouraging the next generation of musicians.
By design, all Katana amps make it easy to dial in and save great sounds on the fly. Learn about the powerful editor for the Katana series.
The Juliana Theory founding member and guitarist discusses his new solo project and the BOSS gear that has been with him every step of the way.
Harness the full expressive power of your favorite tube guitar amplifiers with these powerful stage and studio tools.
Learn how the power of BOSS Tone Studio can expand your guitar sound and elevate your overall Katana experience.
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.
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.
History in the Making: the BOSS TB-2W Tone Bender
The inside story of how UK pedal pioneers Sola Sound forged a collaboration with BOSS and wrote a new chapter in the history of fuzz.
40 Years of the BOSS SD-1 Super Overdrive
Introduced in 1981, the SD-1 Super Overdrive is beloved by guitarists across genres. Learn its history from the roots of rock to today.
Is There a Perfect Pedal Order?
Opinions on pedal order vary, and guitarists’ emotions run high on the topic. Here are some recipes to set off on the stompbox signal path.
Loop Switcher 101: No More Pedal Tap Dancing
With a quick setup, you can be one step away from complete tonal changes with a single toe tap using the ES-8 or other BOSS switchers.
BOSS OD-200: 4 Ways to High Gain Heaven
The OD-200 brings together decades of innovation in overdrive and distortion to create a totally unique breed of pedal. Harness its power.
5 Reasons to Add the DM-2W To Your Pedalboard
Savvy guitar players know about the special magic that the BOSS DM-2W Delay brings to their sound. Here are five reasons why.
Reverberations: Rosalie Cunningham
Prog and psychedelic rocker Rosalie Cunningham talks gear, writing, touring, and building an independent career in today’s music industry.
Reverberations: Ella Feingold
Ella Feingold reveals how minimal gear and BOSS pedals conjured expansive guitar tones on her solo album, Tell a Beautiful Lie with Sound.
Reverberations: Texas Guitarist Tony McGovern
Tony McGovern talks BOSS pedals, Texas’s standout guitar tone, touring, studio work, and how the band stays creative, dynamic, and relevant.
Reverberations: James Walbourne of Pretenders and His Lordship
Inside James Walbourne’s guitar world: essential pedals, tone, songwriting, live performance, recording, and lessons from a life in music.
Behind the Board: Dean Rowbotham With Good Charlotte, Bring Me the Horizon, and The Prodigy
From Sheffield shops to world tours, DR Guitars founder and master rig builder for the pros, Dean Rowbotham, retraces globetrotting steps.
Behind the Board: Mattias Johansson With The Cure, Dinosaur Jr., and The Black Crowes
We go deep behind the scenes with the trusted tech of Robert Smith, J Mascis, Rich Robinson, Doyle Bramhall II, and other legends of guitar.
Flawless Feel, Sublime Sound, Perfect Precision: The XS Series Poly Shifters
How BOSS mastered the three As of pitch shifting—Attack, Authenticity, Accuracy—with the XS-1 and XS-100, setting new industry standards.
An Introduction to Pitch Shifter Pedals
Discover what pitch shifter pedals do, how they work, and why they’re essential tools for guitarists seeking new tones and creative freedom.
Shifting With the Times: The History of BOSS Pitch Pedals
Explore decades of industry-leading BOSS pitch pedal innovation, from the classic OC-2 Octave to the advanced XS-1 and XS-100 Poly Shifters.
Reverberations: Echo & the Bunnymen Guitarist Will Sergeant
Will Sergeant talks Echo & the Bunnymen’s iconic guitar tones, Roland and BOSS gear, and how he’s shaped the post-punk sound since 1978.
EXPLORE AMPS
The Acoustic Singer series provides self-contained amplification for performing singer/guitarists. These useful tips will elevate your gigs.
Explore the essential acoustic guitar effects, learn how to use them, and discover the best order for your unique signal chain.
“Robbers” by The 1975 is an ode to dysfunctional relationships reminiscent of Bonnie and Clyde. Learn the licks and how to get its spacious sound on the BOSS Katana.
From livestreams to venues, a great acoustic guitar amp will power up a performance while retaining the unplugged vibe.
Dive into the wide world of pedals and learn how they can further enhance your BOSS Katana amplifier experience.