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
Learn how to choose a bass guitar amp for recording, gigging, and home practice. Plus, discover how the Katana Bass ticks all boxes.
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.
The tradition of street performance goes back centuries. Find out how the CUBE Street has remained essential to busking since 2007.
Papa Roach's "Last Resort" emerged from nu metal with one of rock's great riffs. Capture the song's legendary punch with your BOSS Katana.
The Acoustic Singer series provides self-contained amplification for performing singer/guitarists. These useful tips will elevate your gigs.
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 BOSS SDE-3 Dual Digital Delay Masterclass
The SDE-3 Dual Digital Delay fuses legendary Roland SDE-3000 sound with modern features. Here are ten ways to use this powerful pedal.
Behind the Board: Tom Dalgety with Ghost, Pixies, Royal Blood, and The Cult
The award-winning rock producer shares his top tips and tricks for using BOSS pedals to create number-one records.
Five Creative Ways to Use the SL-2 Slicer
The BOSS SL-2 Slicer is a fun, inspiring, and utterly unique stompbox. Read on to discover five ways this pedal can enhance your music-making.
Behind the Board: Mike Crawford with Portishead, Massive Attack, and Goldfrapp
The top-tier stage tech and musician busts pedalboard myths and explains why he’s used the same BOSS effects since 1982.
Behind the Board: Dan Cleary with Dave Navarro of Jane’s Addiction
Dave Navarro and Eric Avery’s trusted tech reveals the secrets to the signature sounds of alt-rock icons Jane’s Addiction.
Behind the Board: Richard Pratt with The Prodigy, RAYE, and Biffy Clyro
The effects pedal aficionado shares his top tips on stompboxes and explains how the pros achieve world-class guitar tone.
Unlocking Your Tone: Using Pedals with BOSS Katana Amplifiers
Dive into the wide world of pedals and learn how they can further enhance your BOSS Katana amplifier experience.
Reverberations: Ed O’Brien of Radiohead
The echo aficionado reveals his favorite stompboxes and explains why “BOSS has been at the forefront of all this incredible music.”
Reverberations: Sophie Burrell
The shred virtuoso talks about the power of songwriting, her social media success, and stamping out separation, misogyny, and sexism.
Reverberations: Malina Moye
The six-string sensation discusses her beloved BOSS pedals and this year’s IWD campaign theme: Inspire Inclusion.
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.
BOSS Engineering: RT-2 Rotary Ensemble
RT-2 project lead, Takeshi Mitsuhashi, reveals how BOSS captured the soul of classic rotary—and pushed it even further than before.
Behind the Board: Ben Jackson with Yungblud
Yungblud’s live and studio tones are built on BOSS—guitar tech Ben Jackson reveals how the band’s boards bring the noise night after night.
Reverberations: Alessandro “Asso” Stefana
Enter the enigmatic world of Alessandro Stefana—guitarist, composer, and sonic explorer—in this rare interview on sound, gear, and vision.
EXPLORE AMPS
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, the Katana-Mini X empowers you to get creative and play anywhere, anytime.
BOSS Katana amplifiers are versatile and feature-packed. This brief guided tour will help you sweeten your amp with a few choice suggestions.
"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.
“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.
Learn the basic steps to get your Katana set up and sounding its best. Plus, explore its controls and features.