March 12, 2014

BOSS GT-100 Version 2.0 Update

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New Features Added to the Flagship COSM Amp Effects Processor

GT-100 Version 2.0 is here! BOSS’ top-of-the-line guitar floor processor gets a big performance upgrade, adding even more great features for stage and studio playing. Available as a free download for all GT-100 owners, Version 2.0 makes the flagship multi-effects more powerful than ever before, with new amps and effects, enhanced USB audio capabilities, guitar-to-MIDI conversion, BOSS TONE STUDIO support, and more.

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March 11, 2014

New BOSS GT-001 Guitar Effects Processor

Jim Bybee Product News Audio Interface, BOSS effects, COSM, guitar, multi-effects 29 Comments

Pro Tones in a Desktop Audio Interface

GT-001 Guitar Effects Processor

The new GT-001 Guitar Effects Processor puts the flagship tones of BOSS’ GT-100 Version 2.0 floor-based multi-effects inside a stylish, compact, and affordable USB audio interface for desktop or mobile DAW recording. In addition to guitar connectivity and world-class amps and effects, the GT-001 also includes an XLR mic input for capturing vocals and acoustic instruments. And with the free BOSS TONE STUDIO software (available at BOSS TONE CENTRAL), it’s simple to edit and organize your GT-001 patches right from your computer. More

January 23, 2014

New BOSS OD-1X Overdrive & DS-1X Distortion

Jim Bybee Product News BOSS effects, compact pedal, distortion, DS-1X, guitar, MDP, OD-1X, OverDrive, Stompbox 5 Comments

Advanced BOSS Technologies for Premium Performance

The BOSS OD-1X Overdrive and DS-1X Distortion

Taking the famous BOSS overdrive and distortion into an all-new era, the OD-1X and DS-1X deliver sound quality, dynamic response, and tonal clarity at a level that you won’t believe. Leveraging over 35 years of tone know-how, these special edition pedals feature advanced BOSS technology for performance that’s light years beyond the capabilities of any traditional analog design. More

January 16, 2014

New BOSS ME-80 Guitar Multiple Effects

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Great Tone Made Easy

BOSS ME-80 Guitar Multiple Effects

Combining a diverse selection of BOSS amps and effects with a unique knob-based interface, the new ME-80 delivers the equivalent of a huge pedalboard of stomps in one travel-ready unit. Hands-on operation makes it a breeze to dial up great sounds instantly, while eight multifunction footswitches and other enhancements provide even more flexibility and real-time control options. Mobile, battery powered, and packing more incredible tones than ever before, the ME-80 is the ultimate compact multi-effects unit for gigging players. More

October 24, 2013

3 BOSS Pedals with MDP Technology

Gary Lenaire Product News Adaptive Distortion, DA-2, guitar, Stompbox 4 Comments

Unlike Anything You’ve Ever Heard

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BOSS TE-2 Tera Echo, MO-2 Multi Overtone, and DA-2 Adaptive Distortion

BOSS recently launched three new pedals that utilize a new pedal technology known as MDP, which stands for Multi-Dimensional Processing. These pedals make fresh sounds that cannot be produced without MDP (more about them below), but the big question is: What is MDP? More

September 12, 2013

King of Clean: The JC-120 Guitar Amp

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The Go-To Clean-Amp Sound for Over 30 Years

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Pictured: JC-120 Guitar Amp & GC-1 GK-Ready Stratocaster

Originally introduced in 1975, the JC-120 and its famous clean-amp sound have been heard on countless records over the past three decades. The fact that the JC-120 continues to inspire musical legends like The Police’s Andy Summers and The Cult’s Billy Duffy while being dubbed responsible for “that unmistakable Metallica clean tone” and embraced by up-and-coming acts like Diiv is no small feat, either. With shimmering chorus effects, dual-amp design, and high-quality reverb, the JC-120 “sound” has become a legend in its own right. More

August 5, 2013

How Wide is the GA Amp's Tonal Spectrum?

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Answer: Far Beyond Any Other Amp

GA Amp Sound Wall

Walk into any large music store, and you’ll see what seems like a bazillion amps. Big ones, small ones, stacks, and combos…you name it. And, it’s really hard to differentiate them because it seems like they’re mostly versions of each other, with the same styles, same features, same sounds, same old same old. You get the idea. More

June 30, 2013

AC-40 Acoustic Chorus Guitar Amplifier

Jim Bybee Product News AC series, Acoustic guitar, Chorus, Guitar Amp 2 Comments

Powerful New Performance Amp for Acoustic Guitarists and Singer/Songwriters

AC-40 Acoustic Chorus Guitar Amplifier

With their natural acoustic sound, true stereo output, onboard effects, and more, Roland’s acclaimed AC-series amps are the trusted choice among performing guitarists, singer/songwriters, and other acoustic musicians. The all-new AC-40 Acoustic Chorus Guitar Amplifier is a powerful addition to the diverse AC family, offering big sound in an extremely lightweight and compact amp. Equipped with dual channels that support a guitar and mic or two guitars, the AC-40 provides solo and duo artists top-flight mobile sound reinforcement with ample projection for typical performance venues. More

June 29, 2013

MICRO CUBE GX with i-CUBE LINK for iOS

Jim Bybee Product News amp, Amp Modeling, COSM, CUBE, guitar, i-CUBE LINK, iOS, ipad, iPhone, iPod touch, roland connect 10 Comments

NEW MICRO Series Amps Get a Major Update

Roland MICRO CUBE GX Lineup

Roland has just introduced the MICRO CUBE GX Guitar Amplifier, the replacement for the long-running MICRO CUBE. Available in three different colors, the new MICRO CUBE GX retains the tiny size, huge sound, and battery-powered operation of its predecessor, while adding new sounds and updated features for enhanced versatility. The addition of Roland’s innovative i-CUBE LINK audio interface lets you easily integrate your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the MICRO CUBE GX, opening up a world of possibilities for practice at home and on the road, mobile recording with popular music apps, and beyond. More

June 28, 2013

CUBE-GX Guitar Amps with iOS Connectivity

Jim Bybee Product News amp, Amp Modeling, COSM, CUBE, guitar, i-CUBE LINK, iOS, ipad, iPhone, iPod touch, roland connect 25 Comments

Three NEW Tone Machines for 2013

Roland CUBE-GX Series Guitar Amplifiers

Roland kicks off the summer of 2013 with the blazing-hot CUBE-GX series, which includes three new triple-channel guitar amps with iOS connectivity built in. These versatile performers deliver a huge range of amazing amp tones powered by Roland’s acclaimed COSM technology, onboard sound processing via three independent effects sections, and rock-solid construction for legendary CUBE reliability. With the cool i-CUBE LINK connection, you can use a CUBE-GX amp as a guitar-to-iOS interface for your iPhone, iPad, or iPad touch. The included cable makes for a quick and simple connection, providing two-way communication that lets you jam and practice with music tracks, record CUBE-GX tones into recording apps, and much more. More