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
Explore the extensive functionality the GA-FC EX brings to playing environments of all kinds—from stage to studio to livestream and beyond.
Black Sabbath’s “Paranoid” is 2:48 of relentless nervous energy. Learn the licks and snag the tone with the BOSS Katana.
Explore the origins of the revered brown sound and learn just how it's become a universally accepted measure of great guitar tone.
From livestreams to venues, a great acoustic guitar amp will power up a performance while retaining the unplugged vibe.
Explore the essential acoustic guitar effects, learn how to use them, and discover the best order for your unique signal chain.
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.
Behind the Board: Sara Ferrero with Pet Shop Boys and Maribou State
Sara Ferrero on touring with Pet Shop Boys and Maribou State, essential Roland and BOSS gear, and how she became an in-demand music tech.
Reverberations: Bassist Charlie Jones (Part 3)—Goldfrapp
Charlie Jones reveals his essential tracks, key bass guitars, and the indispensable BOSS pedals behind Goldfrapp’s signature low-end sound.
Reverberations: Nova Twins
Nova Twins reveal how BOSS effects pedals fuel their explosive guitar and bass sounds, creative process, and boundary-pushing live energy.
Reverberations: Joshua Mobaraki of Wet Leg
Wet Leg guitarist and keyboardist Joshua Mobaraki unpacks his BOSS-driven rig, including the WAZA Tube Amp Expander Core, ES-8, and TU-3.
Reverberations: Bassist Charlie Jones (Part 2)—The Cult and Siouxsie Sioux
The Cult bassist Charlie Jones on serving legendary artists, Siouxsie Sioux’s ‘Mantaray,’ and balancing sessions with ambitious solo albums.
Reverberations: Simone Marie Butler
Simone Marie Butler (Primal Scream, The Jesus and Mary Chain, The Twilight Sad) on pedals, classic gear, bass tone, and iconic British rock.
Reverberations: Bassist Charlie Jones (Part 1)—Robert Plant and Jimmy Page
Charlie Jones on Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, Steve Albini, Unledded, Walking into Clarksdale, Grammy wins, and life in the Led Zeppelin world.
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.
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.
EXPLORE AMPS
Learn the basic steps to get your Katana set up and sounding its best. Plus, explore its controls and features.
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.
Explore the origins of the revered brown sound and learn just how it's become a universally accepted measure of great guitar tone.
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.
From livestreams to venues, a great acoustic guitar amp will power up a performance while retaining the unplugged vibe.