Boss Guitar Effects

Boss began in 1976 with the introduction of the famous CE-1 Chorus pedal. After that they introduces the OD-1 OverDrive pedal which guitarists used to boost the signal of there guitar before it got to the amplifier. It allowed you to overdrive your guitar amp’s preamp section without sounding to harsh or metallic. They were one of the first to include recessed control knobs and silent switching. They also came up with a unique way to change out a battery which was done by removing the wide footswitch and changing the battery. They were also one of the first to introduce digital technology in their pedals with the DD-2 Digital Delay which had the same studio quality signal processing usually only found in rackmount gear. Some of their other breakthrough effects are the MD-2 Mega Distortion and COSM amp and speaker simulation.

With the introduction of COSM Boss introduced a new line of effects. COSM means Composite Object Sound Modeling which is a Roland (BOSS’ Parent Company) innovation. COSM is a method of analyzing how a guitar amp responses to different types of playing. It looks at electrical and physical properties of an amp and then renders a digital ‘model’ that has the same sound as the original.

Boss GT-10 Guitar Multi Effects Pedal
The BOSS GT-10 is the top of the line guitar effects processor by BOSS. It a floorboard processor that features a custom made DSP and proprietary sound modeling COSM engine, Improved Sound Quality, EZ Tone Interface, Large LCD, USB Capability, Massive Tone and Effects, Two Channel operation via Parallel Chain, and a 38 second phrase looper.

Boss ME-20 Guitar Multi Effects Pedal
The ME-20 is a low cost multi-effects unit for guitar. It’s the little brother of the Boss ME-50 and features 4 simultaneous effects at once, battery and optional AC operation, Wah/Volume Pedal, Ease of operation via EZ-Edit, Solo Boost function, Aux Input, 30 Presets, Built-in Tuner, and an Input Jack power switch.

Boss FDR-1 Fender Deluxe Reverb Pedal
Using Roland’s COSM (Composite Object Sound Modeling) Boss has developed an emulation pedal of a ’65 Fender Deluxe Reverb Amp. One of the least expensive ways to own a Deluxe Reverb. COSM is a method Roland uses to recreate digital emulations of classic instruments, effects, and amps. The system analyses the sound at a large number of settings, including its physical and electrical characteristics then creates the model.

Boss RC-50 Loop Station
The Boss RC-50 Loop Station is a multi-channel looper that can be used as a performance or recording tool. It’s great for guitar, keyboard, and voice. It’s great for creating music that is based upon phrases you record.

Boss RC-20XL Loop Station and Phrase Recorder
The Loop Station is phrase recorder and looper. It can be used in many ways including sound on sound performance, create loop phrases from CDs, perform live, used as a phrase trainer, a backing sound device, and for special effects. It can be used with a keyboard, guitar, voice or any other instrument.