Boss - News and Rumours
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How to sound like the Red Hot Chili Peppers
20 Aug 2022 · 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.
How to Sound Like: Opeth – Blackwater Park
16 Jul 2022 · 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 2022 · 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 2022 · 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 2022 · 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 2022 · 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 2022 · 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 2022 · 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 2022 · 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.
Boss FZ-1W ’60s style silicon fuzz pedal
03 Nov 2021 · A new Boss FZ-1W '60s style silicon fuzz pedal has been leaked and it looks like they used the knowledge learned to make the TB-2W to develop this vintage voiced unit
The new Boss RC-600: The ultimate looper?
14 Oct 2021 · The Boss RC-600 is the company's new flagship looper system and has some serious power inside that bright red metal chassis.
Is Expensive Better? Here’s some gear that’s good value for money.
09 Oct 2021 · Prices don't always reflect value for money in the long term, argues Gearnews' Bob Malkowski. Here's some music gear that's a great investment.
The Boss IR-200 and SY-200 add IRs and Synthesis to your ‘board
16 Sep 2021 · The BOSS IR-200 and SY-200 give you a compact amp with built-in IRs and polyphonic-analog inspired synth sounds, both in the 200 Series pedal format.
Boss Waza-Air Bass: 3D spatial audio and Bluetooth practise system for bass
02 Sep 2021 · The new Boss Waza-Air Bass is designed specifically for bass players and offers 3D spatial audio, amps and effects to help you get your groove on.
Coming Soon! Boss RC 505 MkII Loop Station
06 Aug 2021 · If you loved the original Boss RC 505 then we have great news for you: Boss is soon to release an updated MkII version with enhanced features!
Boss EURUS GS-1 – the company’s first ever electric guitar with built-in synth
15 Jul 2021 · Boss launches its brand new EURUS GS-1 electric guitar, with built-in synth and an accompanying editor for iOS and Android.
Boss Cube Street II: A new portable amp aimed at buskers
24 Jun 2021 · The Boss Cube Street II has all the features you need to play on the move - but there's one annoying drawback to what looks like a capable amp.
Boss Waza Craft HM-2W is now available for pre-order!
17 Jun 2021 · Boss' super-hyped little black box of dirt, the HM-2w Waza Craft, is now finally ready for action and available to pre-order! Everything on 10!