May 23, 2016

Roland Sessions: The Neighbourhood

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Artists boss, DM-2W, drums, ES-8, guitar, I Love You, indie, NBHD, RV-6, SPD-SX, Sweater Weather, The Neighborhood, TU-3, Wiped Out

In-Studio Performance and Exclusive Interview Streamed Live Online

The Neighbourhood

On January 28, 2016, Roland and BOSS artists The Neighbourhood performed live at Roland Sessions. Streamed live on the web from the video studios at Roland headquarters in Los Angeles, the chart–topping alternative band performed a set of songs from their first two albums. After the performance, Roland and BOSS Product and Artist Relations Manager Gary Lenaire sat down with the entire band for an exclusive interview, where they talked about their recording process, influences, favorite Roland and BOSS gear, and more. Read on to see the performance and interview videos, plus an interview transcript and photos.

August 28, 2013

Classic Rock Guitar Effects Combo

Gary Lenaire [Roland US] Tips & Tricks CH-1, Chromatic Tuner, Classic Rock, Effects Pedals, guitar, PH-3, Phase Shifter, Power Stack, RE-20, Space Echo, ST-2, Stombox, Super Chorus, TU-3 5 Comments

Classic Rock is All About Being BIG & LOUD

The Classic Rock guitar effects combo

Author: Roland UK Features Team

Apply these tips to recreate the classic rock guitar sound. Thicken up your clean sound with chorus to get shimmer and movement. A phaser gives you that psychedelic 70s swirl and the RE-20 Space Echo will nail the warm tape echo sounds of yesteryear, with the added bonus of lush reverb captured from the original 1973 Roland RE-201 tape echo unit. The Power Stack emulates the gain and tonal characteristics of a wall of 4x12s – use with a clean amp for authentic stack sounds or in conjunction with your lead channel to make your amp work even harder, ensuring your self-indulgent solos are not only cutting through the mix, but melting faces. More

March 13, 2013

BOSS Showcases at SXSW

OV Valle [Roland US] Product News Adaptive Distortion, BD-2, Blues Driver, boss, CH-1, Chromatic Tuner, DA-2, DD-7, Digital Delay, distortion, DS-1, guitar, Loop Station, Metal Zone, MO-2, MT-2, Multi Overtone, RC-3, Super Chorus, TE-2, Tera Echo, TU-3 1 Comment

Test Drive These BOSS Pedals at the Austin StompBox Exhibit

Here’s what we shipped to Austin for you to play!

Going to SXSW? Our new pedals are, too! Join BOSS at SXSW this year during the the first edition of The Austin StompBox Exhibit hosted by The Deli and Delicious Audio. This free, interactive, in-the-headphones display of guitar effects pedals will take place Friday and Saturday, March 15 and 16, at the Austin Clayworks Gallery on 1209 E 6th St. BOSS is showcasing the brand new line of Multi-Dimensional Processing pedals alongside some of the tried and true BOSS classics. Curious to see what a stompbox exhibit looks like? Here’s a picture of the 2012 StompBox Exhibit in Brooklyn, NY. Don’t forget to bring your guitar so you can test them out in person! Here’s a preview of the BOSS pedals on exhibit. More