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 BOSS Katana is ideal for woodshedding and improving your playing. Here are home practice tips to get the most from your amplifier.
Four-string icon Bakithi Kumalo talks about township beginnings, playing with Paul Simon, and encouraging the next generation of musicians.
“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.
Explore how to discover new tones, share your own, and connect with other BOSS enthusiasts worldwide using BOSS Tone Exchange.
“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.
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.
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
Katana amps continue to grow and mirror players' needs. If you're investigating the Katana-50 MkII or Katana-100 MkII, here’s a full guide.
DUAL CUBE LX is a desktop powerhouse. Here are some must-have accessories to take this portable amp to the next level.
The DUAL CUBE LX can reactivate a guitarist's creative spark. Here are four fun options for this compact desktop amp.
The Acoustic Singer series provides self-contained amplification for performing singer/guitarists. These useful tips will elevate your gigs.
Dive into the wide world of pedals and learn how they can further enhance your BOSS Katana amplifier experience.