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
Learn how the BOSS Katana series of amplifiers can be a comprehensive one-stop-shop recording tool for guitarists in any genre of music.
Explore the essential acoustic guitar effects, learn how to use them, and discover the best order for your unique signal chain.
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, the Katana-Mini X empowers you to get creative and play anywhere, anytime.
Katana combines precision engineering, breakthrough technology, and decades of experience to produce its sound. Explore the whole series.
The tradition of street performance goes back centuries. Find out how the CUBE Street has remained essential to busking since 2007.
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.
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.
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.
Reverberations: Liv Thompson with RAYE
From gritty clubs to world-famous arenas and festivals, pop session extraordinaire Liv Thompson offers sound advice.
The BOSS BD-2 Blues Driver: A Touchstone of Tone
More than merely a drive pedal for blues players, the BD-2 Blues Driver is a modern classic with genre-spanning appeal.
Why Buffers are Important for Great Tone
Every BOSS pedal includes a buffer, an essential tool for keeping your guitar sounding great. Learn more about this tone-saving feature.
Echoes in Time: The History of BOSS Delay Pedals
Come along as we run down the entire history of BOSS delay pedals through the years, from 1978 all the way up to the present day.
Why the BOSS TU-3 is the Go-To Tuner Pedal for Touring Pros
The TU-3 is the tuner of choice for the world’s finest players. Discover why this legendary utility pedal remains an industry-standard tool.
The Complete Guide to Boost and Preamp Pedals
Boosts and preamp pedals help increase guitar level and shape tone. Here’s everything you need to know about these versatile pedals.
The Complete Guide to Noise Gate and Suppressor Pedals
A noise gate can be the cornerstone of a great guitar tone. Investigate the world of noise gates and suppressor pedals.
EXPLORE AMPS
Explore how to discover new tones, share your own, and connect with other BOSS enthusiasts worldwide using BOSS Tone Exchange.
Katana combines precision engineering, breakthrough technology, and decades of experience to produce its sound. Explore the whole series.
Built upon reverberating staccato riffs, “Run Like Hell” is a harrowing experience. Learn to capture the song's sound with the BOSS Katana.
Emma Ruth Rundle discusses artistic identity, These Killing Times, and the enduring role of BOSS and Roland gear in her creative process.
“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.