Boss - News and Rumours
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Guitar Gear Gems: Charvel Marco Sfogli, Gibson Digital Amp and more
22 Nov · Guitar Gear Gems this week features the new Charvel Marco Sfogli, the Gibson Digital Amp and the latest Boss wireless footswitch
Kurt Cobain 1973 Fender Mustang sells for just under $500k
15 Nov · Nirvana stage used equipment isn't cheap. Kurt Cobain's Fender Mustang has just sold for $500k and one of his old Boss DS-1 stompboxes reached $75k.
Warehouse meets your house: How to sound like The Prodigy
12 Nov · The Prodigy rose from the rave scene in the late 1980s and became a hugely successful crossover act, we look at what went into their sound.
Boss SL-2 Slicer takes synchronised tremolo to new levels of control
01 Nov · The new slimline Boss SL-2 Slicer takes the slicing, tremolo effect to new heights and offers even more control than the original SL-20
The best budget effects pedals for electronic music production
28 Oct · Guitar pedals on synths? Yes friends, we're checking out some of the best budget effects pedals for your electronic music production setup.
Boss DS-1W: The original 1978 distortion gets a tone makeover
06 Oct · The new Boss DS-1w Waza Craft is an update to the original 1978 distortion pedal. But is the extra charge worth it for the extra mode?
Guitar Gear Gems: Fender Custom Shop Johnny A and more
20 Sep · Guitar Gear Gems this week features the Fender Custom Shop Johnny A Stratocaster and the new expanded Boss GA-FC EX Foot Controller
BOSS Dual Cube LX and Dual Cube Bass LX
25 Aug · The new BOSS Dual Cube LX and Dual Cube Bass LX offer a portable 10-watt stereo amp solution with effect and a handy onboard looper
How to sound like the Red Hot Chili Peppers
20 Aug · Ever wondered what makes up the Red Hot Chili Peppers sound? We check out some of the band's key members and their favourite gear picks.
The best vocal effects pedals for studio and stage
06 Aug · Tired of dealing with dry vocals and relying on the venue engineer? We take a look at the best vocal effects pedals for studio and stage.
How to Sound Like: Opeth – Blackwater Park
16 Jul · We dive into the recording process Opeth used on Blackwater Park and check out some of the gear used in the creation of this classic album.
Boss Katana MKII Firmware V2 – New effects, EQ and IR options
15 Jul · Boss Katana MKII Firmware V2 adds a whole host of free updates to the modelling guitar amp range, making them even better value than before
Top 10 Tube Amp Alternatives: No Tubes? No Problem!
25 Mar · Concerned about the availability of valves? Looking for something lighter and more portable? Here's our list of 10 great Tube Amp Alternatives!
BOSS RE-202 and RE-2: Space Echo pedals without the tape
24 Mar · After the leak earlier this year, Boss has announced not one but two new Space Echo Delay/Reverb effect pedals. The compact RE-2 and full-size RE-202.
Boss introduces new amps for bass players – Katana-110 and Katana-210 Bass
17 Mar · Boss adds two new bass amps to its ever-expanding and immensely popular range of Katana amps: the Katana-110 and the Katana-210 Bass.
Boss GX-100 launches its latest AIRD powered virtual amp and multi-effects
03 Mar · The Boss GX-100 has plenty of amps, effects, IRs and a new colour touch display, and 15 effect blocks can be used simultaneously.
LEAK: Boss RE-2 Space Echo: Now officially confirmed!
18 Feb · A Boss RE-2 Space Echo was spotted for sale on eBay. Could this mean we may see a new Space Echo compact pedal soon? Update: Boss confirms today it is real and you can register your interest
Boss GT-1000 3.2 update: delay algorithms, expanded speaker IRs and more
01 Feb · The Boss GT-1000 3.2 update adds new features to its GT-1000 and GT-1000Core multi-effects pedals, including delays, IRs and Bluetooth control
Best-Selling Pedals and Amplifiers 2021: The Year’s Most Successful Guitar Gear
31 Dec 2021 · What were the best-selling guitar amplifiers and pedals 2021? Check out our list of the most successful amps and stompboxes last year.
Best Effect Pedals 2021: Did your favourite make our Top 10?
26 Dec 2021 · What a great year for effect pedals! Here's our list of the 10 Best Effect pedals of 2021, with an array of stompboxes that should be on your radar.
Best Gifts for Guitarists: Top 10 Guitar Gear Presents for Friends or Family
17 Dec 2021 · Need some inspiration for a gift for the guitarist in your life? We have you covered across all budgets, from stocking fillers to big ticket items.
My Bloody Valentine Loveless 30 years on: The gear and how to glide
08 Nov 2021 · On the 30th Anniversary of Loveless, the second album from My Bloody Valentine, we look at the gear the band used to create their landmark recording.