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
From power outputs to onboard features, this in-depth guide will give you the essentials you need to choose a guitar amp with confidence.
Explore the essential acoustic guitar effects, learn how to use them, and discover the best order for your unique signal chain.
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.
Black Sabbath’s “Paranoid” is 2:48 of relentless nervous energy. Learn the licks and snag the tone with the BOSS Katana.
Wet Leg guitarist and keyboardist Joshua Mobaraki unpacks his BOSS-driven rig, including the WAZA Tube Amp Expander Core, ES-8, and TU-3.
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 Pitch Shifter Pedal
Watch inspiring demo videos and discover new techniques on how to transform your music-making with the BOSS OC-5, PS-6, XS-1, and XS-100.
Reverberations: Gorillaz Bassist Seye Adelekan
From dub to punk to electronic, Gorillaz’s touring bass player relies on the BOSS GT-1000 Guitar Effects Processor for his seismic low end.
Reverberations: ĠENN’s Janelle Borg and Leona Farrugia
We explore how ĠENN fuse art-rock energy with cinematic soundscapes using BOSS pedals, as creativity, sisterhood, and live power collide.
How to Choose a Pitch Pedal
A clear guide to the complete BOSS pitch range—learn how the XS-1, XS-100, OC-5, and PS-6 can reshape your sound and inspire new ideas
Reverberations: Olly Steele
The London-based guitarist walks us through his history, the power of the XS-100 Poly Shifter, and how he’d explain his style to his granny.
Reverberations: Guns N’ Roses Guitarist Richard Fortus
We talk to GN’R’s longest-serving guitarist about Roland and BOSS gear old and new before the band lights up London’s Wembley Arena.
BOSS Effects Pedals for Keyboardists
An exciting world of effects awaits keyboardists from rotary, chorus, flanging, and phasing to reverb, delay, distortion, loopers, and more.
Whirled Class: From Spinning Speaker Cabs to the RT-2 Rotary Ensemble
Explore the pivotal history of rotary speakers, the evolution to the BOSS RT-2, and iconic tracks shaped by this mesmerizing sound.
Five Creative Ways to Use the RT-2 Rotary Ensemble
Discover five inspiring ways to use this essential modulation pedal and bring the whirling magic of rotary speaker cab sounds to your rig.
Pedal Partners: Combining the RT-2 Rotary Ensemble with Other Effects
Elevate your sound with inspiring tones and textures by pairing this sublime rotary speaker cabinet effect with other BOSS stompboxes.
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
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.
Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold ‘Em” highlights the Houston native’s Southern roots and distinctive country style. Learn the song's key chords and embellishments.
Since 1978, this game changer has stayed close to musicians on the move. Learn how the CUBE became the world's favorite portable amp series.
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.