Reverberations: Skunk Anansie Guitarist Ace Skunk Anansie guitarist Ace reveals the all-BOSS “workhorse” pedalboard behind his live sound and why the GT-1000 remains his top fly rig. August 12, 2026August 12, 2026 Multi-Effects/Pedals by Rod Brakes 29 mins read
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. May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 Pedals by Rod Brakes 36 mins read
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. February 6, 2026July 28, 2026 Pedals by Rod Brakes 51 mins read
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. December 17, 2025December 20, 2025 Pedals by Rod Brakes 13 mins read
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. December 17, 2025December 20, 2025 Pedals by Rod Brakes 11 mins read
Five Creative Ways to Use a Pitch Shifter Pedal Watch inspiring demo videos and discover new techniques on how to transform your music-making with the BOSS OC-5, PS-6, XS-1, and XS-100. November 14, 2025December 20, 2025 Pedals by Joe Branton 11 mins read
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 October 27, 2025December 20, 2025 Pedals by Joe Branton 10 mins read
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. July 16, 2025July 16, 2025 Pedals by Rod Brakes 12 mins read
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. June 20, 2025June 20, 2025 Pedals by Rod Brakes 21 mins read
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. June 13, 2024June 13, 2024 Pedals by Rod Brakes 12 mins read