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Four New BOSS Tuner Models

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The Industry-Leading Lineup Expands

BOSS Tuners

New BOSS tuner models for 2016.

In 1983, BOSS started a revolution in tuning with the TU-12, the world’s first automatic chromatic tuner. Ever since, we’ve remained at the forefront of electronic tuner technology for guitarists, bassists, and all types of musicians. Today, our already expansive tuner lineup has grown with four new models: the TU-3W, TU-3S, TU-01, and TU-30. Featuring BOSS’s trusted tech, innovative features, and famous rugged reliability, these new models offer even more top-quality solutions for a wide range of musical applications.

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New BOSS Accessories Lineup Introduced

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Premium Gear for Guitarists and Bassists

BOSS accessories

BOSS is excited to introduce a new line of premium music accessories available through authorized dealers. More than 60 different BOSS-branded products are now available, with many others yet to come. Focused primarily on the needs of guitarists and bassists, the accessories include instrument and speaker cables, picks, straps, instrument care products, lifestyle gear, and more.

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New Product: BC-1X Bass Comp

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Intelligent Multiband Compression in a Compact Pedal

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BOSS BC-1X Bass Comp.

If you play bass, you really need to check out the BC-1X Bass Comp, an all-new stompbox equipped with advanced BOSS technology. The BC-1X is unique among bass compressor pedals, providing intelligent multiband compression that seamlessly adapts in real time to your touch and note register. Transparent, powerful, and easy to use, the BC-1X lets you dial in a wide range of compression without altering your core bass tone.

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New Product: VO-1 Vocoder

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Powerful Vocal Expression for Guitar and Bass

VO-1 Vocoder

The VO-1 Vocoder pedal features BOSS’ guitar synth technology.

Driven by BOSS’ famous guitar synth technology, the VO-1 Vocoder puts the vast expressiveness of the human voice in the hands of guitarists, bassists, and other instrumentalists. By vocalizing into a connected microphone as you play, you can “sing” with your instrument and create classic electronic synth voices, talk box sounds, and all sorts of cool new tones. The pedal can also be used without a mic, enabling you to access rich voice-like textures with a direct instrument input.

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New Product: Waza Craft VB-2W Vibrato Pedal

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Another BOSS Legend Returns

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Waza Craft VB-2W Vibrato pedal.

Breaking news: another BOSS classic has been reincarnated in modern form! Based on the prized VB-2 Vibrato pedal from the 1980s, the new Waza Craft VB-2W Vibrato uses 100-percent analog circuitry to perfectly recreate the original’s true pitch-shifted vibrato effects. Going beyond a simple reissue, the VB-2W also features a new Custom sound mode and real-time control functionality, extending the pedal’s capabilities for today’s players. Unique and expressive, the VB-2W Vibrato is a welcome addition to any pedalboard, and a no-brainer for devotees of the original VB-2.

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New Product: ES-5 Effects Switching System

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Premium BOSS Switching Technology for Smaller Pedalboards

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BOSS ES-5 Effects Switching System on a pedalboard.

Released last year, BOSS’ ES-8 Effects Switching System has been universally praised for its pure sound quality, unmatched control features, and exceptional value. But despite the strong upside, integrating an advanced switcher like the ES-8 usually only makes sense for busy pro players and serious pedal junkies with large setups. If you’ve been dreaming of ES-8 power for a more modest pedalboard or fly rig, good news has arrived—with the new ES-5, you can now access the benefits of BOSS’ flagship switcher in a smaller and more affordable package.

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Roland RE-201 Space Echo Honored by NAMM’s Museum of Making Music

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Legendary Tape Echo Unit to Be Inducted into the TECnology Hall of Fame

RE-201 Space Echo

The original Roland RE-201 Space Echo.

Roland is proud to announce that the legendary RE-201 Space Echo tape delay unit will be among the 2016 inductees into the TECnology Hall of Fame. Presented by NAMM’s Museum of Making Music, the Hall of Fame honors audio products and innovations that have significantly contributed to the advancement of audio technology. Hosted by audio historian George Petersen, the induction and celebration will take place at the upcoming Winter NAMM Show on Saturday, January 23, 2016, from 4 to 6 p.m. in Master Class Room 202A.

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Last Chance! Free Pedal Juice from BOSS

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Offer Good Through December 31, 2015

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Time is running out! Don’t miss out on your chance to score a free Pedal Juice when you purchase any X-Series or Waza Craft Series pedal from BOSS. The offer is good on new purchases from an authorized BOSS dealer between September 1, 2015 and December 31, 2015. The Sanyo Pedal Juice is a convenient rechargeable power supply that can run your pedals for hours at a time, perfect for performing on the move. Visit the Pedal Juice promo page for complete details on this offer.

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Big BOSS Giveaway 2015

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Enter Now for a Chance to Win an Autographed Pedal and a Grand Prize of $1,000 in BOSS Gear!

Big BOSS Giveaway

Once again, it’s time for the annual Big BOSS Giveaway! Each week, one lucky winner will be drawn at random to receive a BOSS pedal autographed by a famous musical artist. But that’s not all—every submission received is also entered for a chance at the Grand Prize of $1000.00 in BOSS gear.

The entry period runs from November 16, 2015 through December 20, 2015. Follow BOSS U.S. on Twitter and visit the contest page at BossUS.com to enter for your chance to win.

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Echoes in Time: The History of BOSS Delay Pedals

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A Chronicle of BOSS Delay Stomps Since 1978

BOSS Delay History

Just a few of the many BOSS delay pedals through the years.

Spanning the last four decades, BOSS has created well over 100 different types of effects pedals, and each one delivers both colorful sounds and colorful looks. Among them are everyday guitar staples like overdrive, distortion, and reverb, as well as unique effects like Slow Gear and Slicer, just to name a few. And, of course, BOSS pioneered the famous chorus pedal in 1976, a now-standard effect that’s regularly used by players in every style of music.

Over the years, a rather significant number of BOSS pedals have been devoted to the delay effect, another essential sound tool for musicians, and guitarists in particular. To date, 20 different models have provided delay and echo effects in one form or another. Sit back and settle in as we run down the entire history of BOSS delay pedals through the decades, from 1978 to present.

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