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 Acoustic Singer series provides self-contained amplification for performing singer/guitarists. These useful tips will elevate your gigs.
Built upon reverberating staccato riffs, “Run Like Hell” is a harrowing experience. Learn to capture the song's sound with the BOSS Katana.
From livestreams to venues, a great acoustic guitar amp will power up a performance while retaining the unplugged vibe.
BOSS debuted over twenty new products in 2021, and the output didn't slow in 2022. Look back at twelve months of activity and releases.
Learn to set up a pedalboard in this guide to the bass signal chain. Plus, explore the versatile Katana Bass amp series and its effects.
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.
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.
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.
EXPLORE AMPS
“Supermassive Black Hole" was a commercial and critical success. Read about the seductively sleek rocker and learn to get its sound with the BOSS Katana.
“I’m Not Okay (I Promise)” is a defining track in the MCR repertoire. Learn about the iconic song and get its 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.
Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams” is beloved by fans spanning generations. Learn how to recreate its ethereal sound with the BOSS Katana.
Katana combines precision engineering, breakthrough technology, and decades of experience to produce its sound. Explore the whole series.