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Reverb's map of the most popular effects pedals in each US state

Reverb reveals the most popular effects pedals in each US state – and a quarter of the country favors one brand in particular

By Matt Owen Published 10 January 25

Further reflecting the findings from the gear marketplace’s general best-selling pedals list, one company stood out above all others

Effects & Pedals

Boss goes head-to-head with Positive Grid with the $149 Katana-Mini X – one of the firm’s most portable practice amps yet

By Matt Owen Published 21 November 24

Could the newest addition to the Katana collective become the go-to desktop amps for players?

Desktop Amps

Boss throws down the gauntlet with the GX-10 – a compact, touchscreen-equipped HX Stomp challenger that costs $399

By Matt Owen Published 24 October 24

With the GX-10, Boss has brought the amp modeler fight to Line 6 and Neural DSP – could this be the new compact rig replacement to beat?

Amp Modeler Pedals

Gen 3 Boss Katana Head from the front on a brown sofa

“A masterclass in versatility, seamlessly bridging the gap between practice and performance”: Boss Katana Gen 3 Head review

By Ross Holder Published 18 October 24

Is there a more versatile, all-round amplifier on the market today than the Katana Head Gen 3? Let’s find out

Guitar Amp Heads

Boss gives players another reason to give its touchscreen GX-100 amp modeler a try with firmware update

By Phil Weller Published 26 September 24

New amps, quality-of-life improvements and some iconic Boss effects help keep the floorboard on top form in the competitive modeler/multi-FX market

Amp Modeler Pedals

Boss CE-5 Chorus Ensemble on a blue background

Boss CE-5 settings you need to try: how to get the best out of the industry-standard chorus pedal

By Bobby Kittleberger Published 19 September 24

The long-running stompbox is one of the most versatile chorus pedals on the market – and the Chorus Ensemble truly lives up to its name with a few choice setting tweaks

Guitar Pedals

Boss discontinued the Katana:GO mere months after launching it – these are 4 headphone amps you should try instead

By Daryl Robertson Published 9 September 24

With the Boss Katana:GO unexpectedly retiring early, these are the headphone amp alternatives from Fender, Vox, Boss and Positive Grid you should try instead

Headphone Amps

Boss Katana Gen 3 Guitarist Tone Lounge episode

“If somebody said there was a valve amp in the room, you wouldn’t contradict that”: Discover BOSS’ Katana Gen 3 range – an upgraded amp family that offers something for every player

By Guitar World Staff Published 6 September 24