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. August 8, 2024August 12, 2024 Pedals by Rod Brakes 14 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
Innovation and Wisdom: The Story of the BOSS Katana Series The 2016 arrival of the BOSS Katana was decades in the making. Explore the breakthroughs that sparked this revolutionary amplifier range. May 15, 2024May 24, 2024 Amps by Henry Yates 20 mins read
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. February 22, 2024February 23, 2024 Pedals by Rod Brakes 12 mins read
Using Delay for Specific Genres Whether you're seeking crisp echoes, tape saturation, or subtle analog delays for a slapback effect, here are genre tips for every style. November 7, 2023November 7, 2023 Pedals by Lee Glynn 19 mins read
Pedal Partners: Combining Overdrive with Other Effects Find out what pedals work best with overdrive, how gain stacking works, and the perfect partners for this dynamic effect. February 1, 2023March 2, 2023 Pedals by Lee Glynn 13 mins read
Getting the Most Out of Your Overdrive Pedal Learn to maximize your overdrive pedal for guitar or bass. Plus, get essential tips to utilize the effect for multiple genres and sounds. February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 Pedals by Lee Glynn 14 mins read
All About the DS-1: The Benchmark BOSS Distortion Since its debut, the DS-1 has fueled the music of trendsetting guitarists from every genre. Learn why it's loved by generations of players. October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 Pedals by Jim Bybee 18 mins read
Guitar Pedals Go Country Country music uses pedals differently than other genres. Explore the style's effects history and learn to use stompboxes to get that twang. September 18, 2021September 18, 2021 Pedals by Michael Molenda 12 mins read
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. April 7, 2021June 18, 2021 Pedals by Ed Lim 7 mins read
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. March 25, 2021June 18, 2021 Pedals by Michael Molenda 6 mins read
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. March 24, 2021June 18, 2021 Pedals by Michael Molenda 5 mins read
40 Years of the BOSS SD-1 Super Overdrive Introduced in 1981, the SD-1 Super Overdrive is beloved by guitarists across genres. Learn its history from the roots of rock to today. March 18, 2021March 6, 2023 Pedals by Michael Molenda 14 mins read