
Discover why vintage, rare, and classic BOSS effects reborn in the PX-1 Plugout FX remain timeless tone-shaping tools for stage and studio.

BOSS PX-1 Plugout FX: HM-2, HM-3, and MZ-2 Model Passes
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

The BOSS Katana is ideal for woodshedding and improving your playing. Here are home practice tips to get the most from your amplifier.

Learn how the power of BOSS Tone Studio can expand your guitar sound and elevate your overall Katana experience.

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.

John Browne on the BOSS HM-2W: Monumental Distortion
John Browne of prog heavyweights Monuments gets down and dirty with the HM-2W, putting it through three heads and reporting on his findings.

What is the Waza Craft Pedal Line?
Each Waza Craft pedal is a complete redesign of the classic circuits by BOSS. Find out exactly what makes them so unique.

HM-2: The Sound of Swedish Death Metal and Beyond
Get the full story of the HM-2, the genre-defining pedal at the dark heart of Swedish death metal, now immortalized in Waza Craft form.

Ola Englund on the HM-2W: Swedish Chainsaw Tone Returns
A true authority on heavy metal, few guitarists are better equipped than Ola Englund to explore the distorted depths of the Waza Craft HM-2W.

Gain Appreciation: Analyzing the BOSS HM-2W
Colin Scott of CSGuitars spent quality time with the BOSS HM-2W, returning with a deep-dive technical exploration of the Waza Craft pedal.

What’s the Difference Between a DS-1, SD-1, and BD-2?
Discover the differences between these three pedals. Explore how they sound, how they’re used, and which one might work for you.

MT-2: A Heavy Metal History Lesson
The MT-2 is more than a million-selling mainstay of bedroom players. Learn how Biffy Clyro, Kurt Ballou, and others harness its extreme tone.

Why Every Guitarist Needs an SD-1
The legendary SD-1 is truly a sound for all styles. Run through four key advantages of the classic pedal and find out what it can do for you.

What’s the Difference Between Overdrive and Distortion?
Overdrive and distortion are unique sounds that can be confused. Gain an increased awareness of the differences between the two terms.

Five RC-5 Tips for the Gigging Musician
The RC-5 provides players a wealth of sonic possibilities, all without having to take hands off the guitar. Here are five powerful tips.

The Delay Pedal Glossary
Explore this comprehensive delay pedal glossary to learn about attack, feedback, wow, flutter, and everything in between.

Pedal Partners: Combining a Slicer with Other Effects
A Slicer is far from a typical tonal tool. Learn how it can be perfect for guitarists pushing their boundaries and creating unique tones.

Reverberations: Noel Gallagher
The Manchester master tunesmith opens up about the magic of guitar, the role of effects, and his endless search for melodies.

Pedal Partners: Combining Vibrato with Other Effects
Vibrato works for everything from gentle chorus to extraterrestrial sounds. Use it to create wild tones and tasteful classics.

Five Creative Ways to Use a Vibrato Pedal for Guitar
Vibrato pedals can sound both subtle and extreme, authentic and outlandish. Find out how to use this singular effect.

Pedal Partners: Combining Compression with Other Effects
A compressor pedal is a brilliant tool to enhance a guitar tone. Learn to get the most from this dynamic pedalboard mainstay.

The Complete Guide to Delay Pedals
This in-depth guide features everything a guitarist needs to begin their journey—from the origins of delay to complex setups.

Five Creative Ways to Use a Multi Overtone Pedal for Guitar
The BOSS MO-2 Multi Overtone pedal is a comprehensive creative tool. Learn to harness its extraordinary power.

Pedal Partners: Combining Tremolo with Other Effects
Tremolo can be the solution to unlocking new exciting tones and effects through a handful of simple pedal combinations.

Five Creative Ways to Use a Fuzz Pedal for Guitar
The fuzz pedal remains one of the world’s most celebrated effects. Here are five ways it can enhance a guitarist’s sound.
EXPLORE AMPS

The BOSS Katana series has steadily evolved since 2016. Explore the latest advancements in the new Katana Gen 3 line.

Harness the full expressive power of your favorite tube guitar amplifiers with these powerful stage and studio tools.

The BOSS Katana is ideal for woodshedding and improving your playing. Here are home practice tips to get the most from your amplifier.

Learn how the BOSS Katana series of amplifiers can be a comprehensive one-stop-shop recording tool for guitarists in any genre of music.










