BOSS IR-2 Amp & Cabinet | Take Your Sound Anywhere

[@TheDanielGuy23]

I can't say I ever expected an entire amp and cab sim in the standard Boss enclosure. Props to the engineers at Boss for packing so many features into it too.

[@jamescorvett]

there are other manufacturers who've made similar pedals over the last few years. but they're pricey! and i think all can only run one instance of each, amp sim and cab sim, so no delay or chorus in the same devices. Ive messed around with older sims(vst's) using a pc/laptop but not something i was into. But these new pedals simplify things IMO.

[@JohnnyMegabyteCanada]

I already have the FDR-1 + Combo Drive (Vox) + Power Stack (Marshall). FDR-1 has Reverb and Tremolo and I have gigged right into the PA with just the pedal and a guitar BOSS IR-2 with FX Loop, could be a game changer for many, as some guitar players only stick with BOSS for their pedals. Time to put some amps into storage.

[@jamescorvett]

@@JohnnyMegabyteCanada Sounds like you've got a decent rig right there! I can say most of my effects are boss. Just out of durability and quality/reliability, never had one fail in the 37ish yrs Ive been playing. Had some that played in the rain, ran them @ 12v to keep it dry inside. =)

[@rockkstah2550]

It’s what Boss is known for besides the build quality. The term build like a tank, it goes with 95% of the product.

[@scramblesthedeathdealer]

​@@JohnnyMegabyteCanadaI'm one of those guitar players who sticks to Boss pedals only. I can't wait to get one of these!

[@josephpickard3108]

It's absolutely amazing to see how far Amp and Cab Sims have gone. And in a bulletproof Boss pedal? Mental. Just in time for Christmas too!

[@alanredversangel]

I've stopped lusting after guitar gear the last few years but I cant help but appreciate the design of this. I mean, you couldn't fit any more features into a compact pedal. Well done Boss!

[@jimyoung9262]

It's so hard to get off the merry go round of gear acquisition. Congrats fellow traveller.

[@alanredversangel]

@@jimyoung9262 Don't congratulate me, I moved into music production and plugin GAS.

[@spudyminoguesgames8036]

I sold all my a test gear and went back to my Boss BE5 through a JC22 best move ever don’t miss any of the new stuff!

[@Pickles-s5k]

This is a reminder that Boss pedals are really all you need.

[@melipongamri6626]

Boss should definitely make a bass version of that pedal. It would be awesome for bassists to have that same pedal too!

[@mateuszmusia633]

💯

[@TheTurkey79]

Just set it to the Bassman setting and away ya go? B)

[@Sidus666]

@@TheTurkey79 what if one doesn't like the bassman sound on a bass. What if I wanna sound like an Ampeg stack?

[@Belabor92]

Yep, same thoughts here. Just make an IR-2B, throw some original models and some Bassman and SVT in there and I'm all over that! 🙏🏻

[@scramblesthedeathdealer]

Great idea, I'm currently running my bass through an Egnater Tweaker 15 guitar head into a 15" Fender bass cab, something like that would be wonderful, especially with the headphone out, I need a way to play quietly at night.

[@MusicChannel-rf5zz]

Amp in a box is the name of the game these days.Well done Boss!

[@kunkmiceter]

This pedal is going to be huge. I can put this on my board for practicing without using my amp and plug in headphones. Hell yes, my tubes are going to last forever now!!! 🤘👍

[@stephenmckenna6488]

Just got mine after waiting almost 6 months. Didn't really know what to expect. Read through the guide. Plugged in. All I can say is...WOW! Worth the wait. How the engineers at Boss were able to pack so many cabs and sims into one pedal is borderline miraculous. My only (verrrry minor) negative: the letters on the type amp-cab dial are so tiny as to be almost unreadable. So, I simply memorized them all! Amazing amazing, amazing piece of gear. 10/10.

[@Tmidiman]

This is what many guitarist have been asking for and Boss was in line to deliver it. I’m so glad it’s finally out. Great job Boss!

[@StormdriverOne]

Congrats, Boss. You just won the amp sim pedal game.

[@RobertFisher1969]

Compared to my current solution, the Simplifier, this ticks all the boxes for me except balanced outputs, and that’s not the worst thing to be missing. The Simplifier is more tweakable and analog, but this has one of Boss’ MDP amp sims, which is the kind of “maybe we do more than just emulate old amps” thing that we need more of from digital modelers. I’ll be adding this to my arsenal.

[@squirelova1815]

Wow, I mean, clicked for a peek of the pedal but then watched the whole vid twice just for the Players! Really great musicians here, good choice Boss bosses.

[@Javier23gol]

Great sounding. At the end of the day, regular people won't notice if you're using a real expensive boutique tube amp or a sim pedal. It's a great buy.

[@thatguitarstuff]

Boss is always raising the bar. Congratulations.

[@JusAequum]

Another amzing product from Boss!! Boss has been killing it lately.

[@DasBefinden]

This is so great and so much more compact than the IR200 with all the basic functions. I need it 😵‍💫

[@StratsRUs]

IR200 has MIDI...but this is still great with the control feature

[@jhardindrums]

Thought this particular pedal was already a great addition at it's price point BUT - being a fellow lefty, including a lefty guitar player in the marketing for this just makes me want to add it to my setup even more.

[@jpconques]

Leave it up to Boss to be the first to make left-handed pedals

[@Mr.D34]

Boss is releasing some great new pedals lately. I'm hoping Hyper Fuzz and Slow Gear are next.

[@SocialJusticeDestroyer]

@wazacraft please release these 2 pedals, thank you!

[@bouboubomber]

Since most players I know still use an amp, it would be great to have a demo of the Boss Ir-2 used as a preamp in the effect loop of a few amps, to see how it behaves in the setting.

[@CedricSatterfield]

This looks a lot easier to use than the IR-200, and no menu diving. Way to go BOSS!

[@scottnoricsson2023]

great pedal, will come in handy when you need a backup for your tube amp on stage

[@12sikrabfinah]

Boss really show who's the "Boss" in pedals making

[@everonlyallforthee]

What a great time for us gear nerds. All the competition in amp sim offerings the past few years is amazing. Well done Boss!

[@rob.morgan]

BOSS, how about a firmware update to the more expensive IR-200 to update its amp models?

[@BlueStratRedStrat]

Good shout. I’m awaiting the very same, my friend.

[@cmmn_crdnl]

Same here

[@jakemixd]

This is a perfect add-on for my MS3

[@billbornemann5417]

You just reminded me of my MS3. This combination would be outrageous if the IR2 could take the MIDI-Out from the MS3!

[@jakemixd]

It would be perfect. @@billbornemann5417

[@billbornemann5417]

There is a CNTL cable that you can run from the MS3 (out) to the IR2 CONTROL (in). An MS3 patch would change the IR2 channel. Don’t know if you can toggle the IR2 channel (A/B) without stepping on another patch. Have to see when the new BOSS box comes in.

[@ALNlemtor]

A very Merry Christmas to Bosschannel. A huge user of Boss pedals here. This one I look forward to buying, Sigh! I wished some one gifted me this. Anyways have a great season.

[@Gibson1976uk]

Just pre-ordered one :) sold out everywhere

[@denssession644]

Oh noooo🫣

[@Gibson1976uk]

@@denssession644 I have had an update on my order, I have to watch until March 1st! as stock is delayed

[@SH0RTFINGER]

@@Gibson1976ukhow is it going?

[@frankphvrvon3153]

Highly recommend if you don’t wanna spend to much and have other priority than an IR. I am very satisfy !

[@NotPascool]

What's the pedalboard we can see at 1:11? :)

[@lostinpa-dadenduro7555]

This is great. Getting them for my sons for Christmas.

[@thseed7]

I absolutely love everything about these. Size, simple analog controls and very nice tones. Excellent work Boss 🤘

[@Danduncanguitars]

Hell Yeah Boss, What a great time to be a guitarist. In a pedal!! Nutz... Love it.

[@drieshaan5360]

Please tell me there is a bass version coming soon!

[@eanroad]

Question for BOSS, i read the manual and cant find anything on this...Can i send a stereo connection into the "Return" stereo loop input and just use the IRs side of the unit?

[@Lowered_Gadh]

...will have a place in my board for sure comes 2024❤

[@INeverWanted2010]

That amp model list reminds me a lot of my old Roland Cube amps. Cool stuff!

[@scramblesthedeathdealer]

I love this pedal so much! Got mine a few weeks ago, it's fantastic! Please make a Bass version, Boss! IRB-2?

[@pepppery]

I would like to see a real review of this pedal hooked into random amps, (Fender, marshall, mesa), and cabs 1x12-2x12-4x12, etc, and see how the pedal interacts with them, this is just a stylized ad that leaves more questions than answers. With that said it seems like a cool pedal.

[@MsSpicynipples]

Not designed to be used that way.

[@pepppery]

Ahhh, so this is just for computers?@@MsSpicynipples

[@cmet8280]

​@@peppperyor powered speakers. Just because it wasn't designed to run through a guitar amp doesn't mean you can't do it, hopefully your neighbors won't call the pedal police on you.

[@pepppery]

@@cmet8280 I guess I need to wait on that video on what are the best interfaces to use this pedal. FrFr/computer/ power amp….

[@TomFeelz]

I’d love for you to update the firmware of GT-1000 w any new additional changes to AIRD or extra amps

[@AlexanderSchwend]

I would really like to hear a demo in hands of #MikeHermans and #BrettKingman. I was going to buy the NUX Amp Academy, but this seems to be the best option. I'm waiting for the arrival of the pedal to Chile. Greetings.

[@Michiel1972]

I ordered the pedal. Hope it will arrive soon. Would have been nice though if the Hiwatt 100 DR103 had been included. An amp used by guys like David Gilmour and Pete Townshend. Hope Boss will make an IR available of the Hiwatt. So I can maybe replace it with the amp underneath Hi-gain. Though I understood many like the Hi-gain MDP.

[@FabinhoLyma]

Great pedal with amazing sounds and features! 🔥🎸

[@Mark-zi6nt]

How could I connect that thing to a cabinet, could it have xlr output, if there will be newer versions?

[@lowercase3635]

The price point is actually insanely attractive.

[@jpconques]

Right? I have a HeadRush, an Iridium and two old Vox ToneLabs so I really don't NEED this, but at $199 I'd almost feel stupid not getting one anyway.

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

I have to get one for a FOH pedal board setup . Can't wait and will record with it too and practice. ❤❤❤❤

[@adilO.o]

Already ordered from Thomann. Except a big last minute surprise from the competition, this is my winner of gear of the year 2023. How I wish the Katana Air Ex would have have been this pedal in a premium 5 inches speakers cabinet… Boss Boss Boss 🙄…

[@adrianjaramilloman]

Boss is boss, period

[@scramblesthedeathdealer]

I can't wait to get one of these, as well as the BP-1w... I'm trying for a full Boss compact pedal collection, anyway 🤷‍♂️

[@Jonwsm]

The reverb has room, hall and plate settings.

[@falkorock]

Sounds like a wonderful and perfect solution!

[@ScottStieg]

How many of these were available at launch, like 1000? There's been a waiting list for weeks. Still, I'm looking forward to this nasty nugget!

[@robertoruiz5475]

What pedalboard is that @1:12?

[@kaverynakino]

Hello! Why didn't Waza Kraft reissue the pedals : CE-3, DD-2 and OD-2

[@PaulReno]

Wow, headphone out AND fx Loop. That makes my UAFX Ruby look old.

[@chuckiemiguelbacolod8558]

Boss targetting our nostalgia in this form factor

[@pucipici782]

Can I use it just as a preamp plungging it into an external power amp and a real cabinet or a third party IR loader?

[@JohnnyMegabyteCanada]

it looks like the 11 AMP's are tied in with an IR. If you can't disable the IR, this wouldn't be the box you're after.

[@mattflint3236]

The instruction manual has details on how to run the pedal with both the amp and cab on, just the amp on or just the cab on so I think that means it can do what you're asking for.

[@harrisfrankou2368]

Genius I bought the amp academy for the loop and it crashed 3 patches so I sent it back. I just feel a high gain amp Brown or above is stupidity without an effects loop and this could actually sell me on getting one. I have my belle epoch deluxe before my cab sims on mid break up and gain pedals and comps before it..but my reverds and digital delays are after the amp like an effects loop would work.

[@CraigOConnor5]

Love this!! Mines on order. Has anyone plugged it into their phone yet? What app you using? Thank you!

[@dougfishback3116]

I understand that you can load your own IRs. Does this mean you can load your own speaker IRs into an existing amp model, or can you overwrite an entire amp model? I have a Taylor acoustic IR that would be very helpful instead of one of the high gain models.

[@jimyoung9262]

Another Boss video: Cool pedal. Check. Cheesy performance video. Check. Can't wait to see what the gear nerds do for demos on this. It looks great.

[@INeverWanted2010]

Wait, you can put your own IRs in this too?!

[@wilsonmachado8695]

Boss, the best ever...

[@AceGuillenOfficial]

Can the mic placement be moved around in the cab simulator? Other than that I'm sold on this!

[@BrendanMacsGuitarGear]

Good question!

[@humorustrout.]

Don't think so, but many 3rd party IR packs have different mics/placement options on the speaker. So you'd have to load in an IR with your desired mic/placement

[@fortheloveofguitar8589]

Can you disable the cab sims so you can use a power amp and cab?

[@RobertFisher1969]

From the link in the description: “Amp and cabinet sections can be turned on/off independently for isolated use”

[@fortheloveofguitar8589]

That’s great. Thank you :)

[@LewWelchThePoet]

How do you connect this to an iPhone / iPad? Please link to a product that shows how to do that. Thx.

[@4stringz.]

Well done BOSS !!!!

[@Thermocouple2short]

whos da Boss? Boss is, glad you asked

[@mgr.petrvinchavlicek1199]

WOW.... i NEED THAT!

[@KM-302]

I assume this can be used with an hx effects in 4 cable method, out into a di and xlr to the pa?

[@Alienadin]

That's way cool. Have to give it a try. Certainly sounds great here.

[@davidulloa3863]

Can you connect a android device for audio playback on the usb c port?

[@kjhajueg_2731]

This is sick pedal!!!! Can i use phones output for monitoring and the cable output to PA simultaneosly? If yes, that would be great having phones (like wireless earplugs) on stage for monitoring and pushing the cable into PA. Is this possible with this unit? Really really really want to know this.

[@brownpunk1794]

Sorry for the silly questiom. Im new to all this guitar tech .what can this do that my amps cant? Thank u

[@valendis]

Is there any way to get a signal not including the IR and another with the IR? maybe the loop?

[@sonnyblu6299]

I don't want to use a DAW... I am sick of passwords and keys. I want to go directly into PC to my monitors. Can I do this? Can I use it as a Preamp into a raw power amp also?

[@volkanatalaymusic]

Perfect back up 💖

[@Ncb2738]

Has a release/shipping date been announced yet? I see that it's available for preorder

[@TomSarracino]

Roland sent out an email with dears on it and saying it was available but I havent found one😑

[@TheG7thcapo]

Kinda like my fender mustang micro. With more features! More functions and possibilities. This is my next purchase after my micro breaks.🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@al.v4]

Seriou Boss no coment 👏👏👏 amazing

[@susancorgi]

Wow this is exciting!

[@clintwhite3021]

AIRD?

[@Shredsofeden]

Can you put this pedal in front of a clean fender amp.With the Cab simulators off!

[@sziaReni]

Yes you can

[@adrianosouza6920]

E agora que preciso desse pedal e sem condições de comprar, pedal muito massa

[@robertosonzogni]

And now, what about a pedal for BASS ???

[@ErtugrulPersembe]

Does anybody know the price ladies & gents?

[@RobertFisher1969]

Andertons has it listed at £179.00

[@ErtugrulPersembe]

Cheers!

[@SocialJusticeDestroyer]

$199 in US

[@ErtugrulPersembe]

Thanks a lot.

[@DrErickLopez]

Can you replace a Cabzeus with the Boss IR-2?

[@tommysea9000]

if I wanted to use this pedal and my trusty 2x12 cab, will this pedal work in place of my amp head? Can I still use my other pedals along with it?

[@JohnnyMegabyteCanada]

RETURN jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type. ♫♫ Is TRS possibly to make it Stereo?

[@mjjames2442]

Why don’t I see any speaker cabinets in the room? What’s powering this pedal?

[@phildyerguitar]

The sound you're hearing is plugged straight into a interface recorded into Logic

[@АртемЧепрасов-х6е]

I have some troubles with IR-2 when using it as an audio interface =( It occasionally produces crackling sound like the audio buffer (whether the Ir's or DAW's) is too small, though I've tried to enlarge it in the IR first and then in my DAW. I also changed the recording margin (but I'm not sure how it works) and nothing changed. Looks like my item is faulty. Could anybody help me? I would appreciate that.

[@antalantal2366]

Boss is king!

[@dejaliloquy]

Such a tight tone

[@jjbast]

When? Damn !

[@dejaliloquy]

Groovy demo 😎

[@whiskerbiscuit6674]

Can you use this as an actual IR and run Amps into it?

[@JohnnyMegabyteCanada]

probably not. Amp & IR are tied together for each of the 11 choices. If you're look for IR Box, there are many choices today

[@mattflint3236]

The instruction manual has details on how to run the pedal with both the amp and cab on, just the amp on or just the cab on so I think that means it can do what you're asking for.

[@EeustaceE]

Sounds good looks cool.

[@xBlackShadowsZz]

Need this for my computer

[@Gutch220]

If you use outside IR's, does this overwrite the internal IR's? is it saved, or can you undo/reset it? How does this work in general?

[@topdazzle]

I think you can choose to just have the amp sim without the cab

[@Gutch220]

@@topdazzle I guess my main question is, if you engage the USB-out, the headphone-out, and the standard outs, what gets 'shut off'. I assume the headphones disengage the standard output jacks but who knows.

[@angelolivares8754]

Does anyone know if this pedal also emits the annoying background hum of regular guitar amps?

[@sziaReni]

not that i can hear on mine.

[@aristevons]

Ok Two Questions. Can I plug my backing tracks into it. And number two can it drive 10 inch speakers?

[@phildyerguitar]

No and no