The BOSS FS-6 is essentially two switches in one, combining latch and momentary switching into one unit. Sporting two heavy-duty switches housed side-by-side, the FS-6 allows each switch to be set for latch or momentary operation, depending on the individuals’ playing style and setup. Individual polarity switches are also available for each pedal.The FS-6 is equipped with a 1/4″ TRS (stereo) input jack, and requires a stereo cable to function properly. This footswitch may be used with a wide variety of instruments, rhythm machines, and guitar or bass amplifers offering channel switching.
The FZ-5 from BOSS recalls the sound of classic pedals, such as the Maestro FZ-1A, Fuzz Face, and Octavia pedals, and gives you even more overdrive thanks to its Boost knob. This pedal recreates the classic fuzz sounds of the ’60s and ’70s using BOSS’ proprietary COSM technology.
The FV-30L from BOSS is a volume pedal with a rugged aluminum die-cast body for use with low-impedance electronics like synthesizers, other digital instruments, and stompboxes. The pedal is a space-saving solution when included in a pedalboard rig and features a smooth pivot action that insures small volume changes are registered.
The FV500H from Boss is a both a volume pedal and an expression pedal for use with guitars and basses. When the pedal is plugged in between a guitar and an amplifier (or an input on a recording device), rocking the pedal back and forth will raise and lower the volume of the guitar. If you have an amplifier or an effect that can be controlled by an expression pedal, the FV500H has an output that enables it to be used as an expression pedal.
The FV500L from Boss is a both a stereo volume pedal and an expression pedal for use with keyboards and other low impedance instruments. When the pedal is plugged in between a keyboard and an amplifier (or an input on a recording device), rocking the pedal back and forth will raise and lower its volume. If you have an amplifier or an effect that can be controlled by an expression pedal, the FV500L has an output that enables it to be used as an expression pedal.
Intended for guitarists, bassists, or keyboardists, the BOSS EQ-200 is a graphic equalizer with a host of usable features for the discerning player. For instance, you can switch between three different frequency ranges at will. EQ between 30 Hz to 12.8 kHz, 32.1 Hz to 16 kHz, or 28 Hz to 14 kHz. You’ll have 10 bands of boost or cut, with a range of ±15 dB. The pedal can operate in mono, stereo, or dual mono for flexibility in tone shaping. You can store up to four custom curves in the memory bank, EQ the left and right independently or linked, and even place external gear in the insert path. Hook up an external footswitch or expression pedal and you’ve got real-time control over the pedal. MIDI connectivity is possible via two 3.5mm jacks, one for the input, the other for the output.
Designed to take up a small amount of space and deliver a large assortment of effects and tones, the GT-1 from BOSS is a multi-effects pedal driven by its GT-series engine, which gives you access to the textures and tonal qualities of BOSS’s notable effects, amplifiers, and more. With its intuitive controls for creating, editing, and triggering parameters, the pedal is suitable for electric guitar players operating in many disparate genres of music. The pedal features dual outputs, should you wish to route your signal in a stereo plane, and allows you to connect to BOSS Tone Central, where you can download free effects patches and editing software. It’s relatively lightweight at 2.9 lb, and only a foot long from end to end.
Weighing just under 3 lb, the BOSS GT-1B is an effects processor chockfull of processing tools for electric bass housed in a relatively lightweight enclosure. Users of BOSS multi-effects products will recall the GT-10B; a wide array of preamps offered in that unit have been updated and retooled for this effects processor, and two models new to the lineup have been added. Limiting, distortion, graphic EQ, and more are offered, as are creative processors such as Harmonist, Bass Synth, Defretter, and more. All in all, the pedal sports 90 effects types, giving you 99 preset patches and 99 user patches for tweaking your timbre.
Featuring five independent loops, the BOSS ES-5 is an advanced effects switching system that can fit on smaller pedalboards. Each of the five loops can be switched on or off with the silent vacuum-style footswitches, and/or reordered for exacting tone-crafting with your existing pedals. While the ES-5 is digitally controlled in order to facilitate advanced switching and bank storage, the signal relays are all analog to preserve your tone. For true-bypass switching, the buffers offered on the loops can be turned off for each individual loop, perfect for vintage effects that work better with high-impedance signals. All of the loop settings can be stored in the ES-5’s 200 banks for instant recall.
The Boss Synth SY-1000 is a guitar synth that offers you a massive array of tones. Utilizing 48 kHz / 32-Bit signal processing throughout its AD/DA path, the pedalboard gives you the ability to craft three custom instruments at once. Model electric, acoustic, and bass guitars, or create massive synth patches. Each instrument has two built-in, deeply customizable step sequencers for creating dynamic, moving, breathing parts.
Turn your guitar into an analog-style synth with the Boss SY-300. This pedal offers three synth engines and a multitude of effects to launch your axe into synthy styles suitable for prog, fusion, and other styles of music. Choose from eight fundamental waveforms, such as sine, saw, and triangle, and then add tone color using up to 21 editable effects. Furthermore, you can make use of synth-style modulators, such as LFOs, to process your existing guitar tone in interesting ways.
A partnership between two well-known pedal manufacturers, the BOSS JHS JB-2 Angry Driver packs the respective tones and characters of the BOSS BD-2 Blues Driver and the JHS Angry Charlie into one pedal. Usable in parallel, serial, or individually selectable modes, guitarists can now access—and combine—the sonic signatures of the Blues Driver and the aggressive, rocky tones of the Angry Charlie. The pedal has been issued in the recognizable BOSS compact-housing design.
The Katana-100 MkII Combo Amplifier from BOSS is designed to provide you with gig-ready rock tones while minimizing your reliance on a pedalboard and packing more features, tones, and effects in than its predecessor. The amp offers 100W into a 1×12″ speaker cabinet, making it suitable for use in small venues and practicing at home.
The Boss Katana-210 Bass is a dual 10″ 160W combo bass amplifier with onboard Boss effects designed to deliver versatile tones for bassists in the studio and onstage. It features a 160W Class-AB amp driving two custom-designed 10″ woofers and a high-frequency tweeter with an on/off switch. Choose between three distinctive preamp voices, Vintage, Flat, and Modern, each with it’s own identifiable character, then use the Shape switch to fine-tune the sound. Four independent FX sections and a comprehensive 4-band EQ are also provided for further tone sculpting.
The Katana-50 MkII Combo Amplifier from BOSS is designed to provide you with gig-ready rock tones while minimizing your reliance on a pedalboard, packing more features, tones, and effects than its predecessor. The amp offers 50W into a 1×12″ speaker cabinet, making it suitable for use in small venues and practicing at home.