Archive The 2011 BOSS Loop Station World Championship Feb 9, 2011 Get a final showdown recap of the first-ever Loop Station World Championship. Norm Stockton Feb 7, 2011 Sideman, solo artist, and bass educator Norm Stockton is widely recognized as one of the world’s premier bassists. Learn more about his unique musical journey. The Road to the BOSS Loop Station World Championship Nov 23, 2010 On October 23, 2010, six loop artists from around the U.S. came to perform at the renowned Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California. Free Downloads of Famous Songs for eBand! Jun 14, 2010 What’s more fun than dialing in an awesome guitar tone and jamming along with your favorite music? Not much. And that’s what eBand from BOSS is all about. Jon Gutwillig Jun 10, 2010 The lead guitarist for the hypnotic trance-fusion jam band Disco Biscuits talks about life, recording, playing live, and his favorite gear. Oz Noy Apr 6, 2010 Jazz-rock guitarist Oz Noy grew up in Israel and ended up in New York City, where his stunning chops quickly earned him inner-circle status among the jazz-fusion elite. The ME-25 Sound Library Apr 6, 2010 Audition the ME-25’s great onboard sounds and download even more for your own ME-25. eTracks for eBand and MICRO BR BR-80 Feb 1, 2010 Continually challenge your skills and keep your chops fresh with BOSS’ growing library of jam tracks. Rusty Anderson Jan 21, 2010 What’s it like to jam with a Beatle? Rusty Anderson talks shop about sharing the stage with Sir Paul McCartney and working with Elton John, Willie Nelson, and others. Tim Bogert Nov 2, 2009 He is as skilled at shredding as he is at holding down the bottom end—and BOSS pedals help him do it. Vintage Corner Feb 14, 2005 Originally introduced in 1975, the JC-120 and its famous clean-amp sound has been heard on countless records over the past three decades. Retro BOSS Jun 28, 2005 Way before programmable multi-effects processors, BOSS had an idea – What if you could take seven BOSS compact pedals, and turn them on or off automatically? Amplitude Jun 28, 2005 Combine amplifiers and attitude and you’ve got amplitude. It’s about amps: what they do, and what we want them to do. PW-10 V-Wah Oct 13, 2005 The BOSS PW-10 V-Wah is the world’s first programmable modeling wah pedal. BOSS RC-50 Jun 7, 2006 With CD-quality sound and massive realtime control options, the RC-50 is truly a looping powerhouse. In fact, to simply call it a “looper” is a bit of an injustice. AD-Series Recording Tips Feb 10, 2005 The BOSS AD-8 takes the output from a conventional piezo bridge pickup and uses it to model the sound of six different classic guitar bodies. Mastering Jun 28, 2005 Mastering is a delicate art. A great mastering job can make a lackluster mix boom to life, while a bad mastering job can demolish a great tune. Getting Great Tone Apr 6, 2006 With so much equipment available today to help in creating tone, how do we go about making it do what we want? Getting Pro Drum Sounds Jun 9, 2006 Are professionally recorded drum tracks beyond the typical songwriter’s grasp? Not if you own a BR-1600 or BR-1200. BOSS BR-600 Oct 18, 2006 You just recorded a song on the BR-600, and now you want to make a CD. The steps for getting your song into your computer, ready to burn on a CD are as easy as “Mix – Bounce – Export.” Lee Sklar Oct 27, 2004 Since the ’70s, Lee Sklar has been in constant demand for both studio sessions and live performances. George Lynch Oct 27, 2004 While many guitar heroes from the ’80s metal scene have faded away, George Lynch is as vibrant as ever. Melissa Auf Der Maur Oct 27, 2004 She secured her spot on the global musical map as the bassist with Hole, and by joining Smashing Pumpkins for their final album and world tour. Monte Pittman Oct 27, 2004 From the hardcore crunch of Prong to the summit of pop superstardom with Madonna, guitarist Monte Pittman is living a chameleon’s life — and loving every minute. BOSS Stories Apr 22, 2005 Mike McManus records his kiddie masterpiece “Uncle Moondog” on the BOSS BR-1180. BOSS in Africa Jun 9, 2005 Here at BOSS, we love getting letters from folks who use our gear — especially when they write to share a success story. Daryl Stuermer Jun 28, 2005 Hailing from Milwaukee, Daryl has built a career on rock-solid, tasteful musicianship. BOSS Mod Squad Jun 28, 2005 Many people have started small businesses modifying pedals. No one has done it better than the founder of Keeley Electronics, Robert Keeley. John Petrucci Oct 27, 2004 Fifteen years since their first release, Dream Theater continues to pack venues from pole to pole. Yngwie Malmsteen Oct 27, 2004 Yngwie erupted out of the California bands Steeler and Alcatraz, and eventually forged a solo career that would spawn the groundbreaking albums Rising Force and Marching Out. KORN Oct 27, 2004 Ten years since Korn first popped, the band is as combustible as ever. Their innovative, dynamic approach to nu-metal put them on the rock map immediately and indelibly. Rudy Sarzo Jun 28, 2005 With over 30 million records-sold to his credit, Rudy Sarzo is one of the most decorated bassists in rock. Joe Perry Jun 28, 2005 When a hard-working band like Aerosmith takes a rare hiatus, remote island getaways are often the first order of business. But not for Joe Perry. Mike Stern Feb 16, 2006 Whether with Billy Cobham, Miles Davis, Steps Ahead, Michael Brecker, or any of his 12 solo releases, Mike Stern has been a prolific player of jazz guitar for over two decades. Allison Robertson Apr 6, 2006 BOSS caught up with guitarist Allison Robertson to discuss her approach to tone, and to find out more about what the band is up to. Joe Walsh Apr 25, 2006 From James Gang to The Eagles, Joe Walsh has imprinted his one-of-a-kind vocal and guitar signature on a long list of hits. Victor Wooten Jun 7, 2006 Regaled as the most influential bassist since Jaco Pastorius, Victor is well known for his solo recordings and tours, and as a member of Béla Fleck & The Flecktones. Billy Duffy of The Cult Aug 28, 2006 Roland met up with Billy Duffy just as he was preparing to return to the road with The Cult. Johnny Hiland Dec 20, 2006 Signed to Steve Vai’s Favored Nations label, Johnny can rip and shred with the best, possessing lightning chops that are equally precise as they are fast. Paul Gilbert Jan 24, 2007 Paul plays faster, cleaner, and just plain more terrifying than about any other player out there. Paul Hanson’s GT-10 Patches Jun 10, 2009 Download emulations of tones made famous by legendary guitarists. MICROtracks for the MICRO BR Jun 10, 2009 MICROtracks are free MP3 songs for the MICRO BR, and they’re designed to help you get better at soloing on guitar. The Legendary Space Echo Jun 13, 2008 The classic RE-201 has been reborn as the BOSS RE-20 Space Echo, using COSM digital modeling technology to faithfully recreate the unique sound characteristics of the tape-based classic. BOSS TU-1000 Stage Tuner Jun 10, 2009 Professional guitarists and bassists now have a floor-based tuner that is tailor-made for the true performer. BOSS TU-88 Micro Monitor & Tuner Jun 10, 2009 This “Swiss army knife” for guitarists and bassists is a go-anywhere tool that makes improving your playing a little easier — and more fun. BOSS TU-12EX Chromatic Tuner Jun 10, 2009 BOSS’ new flagship retains all the great features of the old standby, with a few modern tricks of its own added in. BOSS TU-12BW Chromatic Tuner Jun 10, 2009 With the TU-12BW Chromatic Tuner, BOSS has, for the first time, created a product specifically for a different category of instrumentalists: brass and wind players. Acoustic Guitar and the BR-600 Feb 20, 2007 The BOSS BR-600 Digital Recorder makes a great companion for recording your acoustic guitar, or any acoustic instrument for that matter. Jacquie Aquines Jun 28, 2005 Jacquie’s journey to The Entertainer began at a cattle-call audition in Burbank, CA. “It was crazy,” she laughs. Audley “Chizzy” Chisholm Dec 9, 2005 He’s been called an ambassador of music … a guitarist who spreads a positive message through his music. Steve Rutledge Apr 2, 2007 After losing his home and most of his gear to the floods in Frankfurt, Kentucky back in 1997, guitarist and producer Steve Rutledge took a chance and moved with his wife to Nashville. Scott Henderson Mar 25, 2008 It’s the one and only Scott Henderson, famous for his bold and boundary-shattering compositional approach and his unique, transcendent guitar voice. Michael Ward Jul 10, 2007 Michael launched onto the scene in the ’90s with his band School of Fish, and after later became the guitar player for the Wallflowers. Dave Navarro Sep 23, 2005 During his reign as lead guitarist with Jane’s Addiction and The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dave achieved guitar-superstar status with his unbridled psychedelic-meets-metal approach to the instrument.