Using the Boss IR-2 as a preamp pedal

Using the Boss IR-2 in the amp only mode is a great way to add a lot of different tones and amp styles to your existing guitar amp!
When using a regular guitar amplifier, getting consistent tones in different performance situations can sometimes be a challenge. With the compact and versatile IR-2 in your rig, you’re always ready to deliver your signature sound directly to a house PA or recording setup when needed. Choose from 11 premium amp types paired with Celestion Digital IRs and instantly tweak your sound via simple controls. Use the mono/stereo loop for post-amp effects and plug in headphones for monitoring and quiet practice. And with onboard USB-C, you can easily interface with music software and load in your favorite cab IRs.
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[@chiptriplett655]

Man, i cant wait to get this pedal. A lot of possibilities. I can't decided which way i want to use it now. Incidentally, i love that Feedbacker pedal. It's badass. I had to put it lower on the list because of scarcity and i don't really have a use for it other than feedbacking like a champ on demand. Great series you have done on this pedal and very helpful. Thanks

[@Earthwormjimm]

First, I’ve always wanted a feedbacker. So badass and expensive lol. Second, right there with you. It’s in the mail and I can’t decide if I’m going to run my entire board into it and then turn off cabs so it can go straight into my amp and add a second distortion channel basically, or if I’m going to use the effects loop to run the time based effects into the entire thing. Idk man all I know is I haven’t been this excited in years

[@TheFlutecart]

You are the first one to mention that the cab sims could be turned off. My main amp is a Peavey stereo tube amp 50/50. This pedal could be useful in this fashion. Thanks for the info.

[@thepedalpicassos]

Yeah! Turn the cabs off! Use the pre amps in the IR-2, plug it into the return of your effect loop, and you have 10 Brand-new Anp preamps to choose from!

[@joellebrodeur1015]

I'm gonna have fun with this pedal. I'm using it stock, no fiddling.

[@thepedalpicassos]

Yep! The stock sounds are absolutely amazing! When I’m finished making videos for this pedal, I will do a factory reset and go back to using it the way it came out of the box! I really love the sounds!

[@BrunoAmaral2]

I just bought one and I'm still exploring its possibilities, but your videos have been very useful. Thanks! I wish I could use the Katana's effects along with the IR-2, though.

[@DMSProduktions]

That's HOW it's meant to be used! HOWEVER that DF2 sounded like my ARSE after I've eaten too much cereal! Seriously BASSY too! Sounded a bit flubby thru my speakers.

[@jonathanevans5453]

Cant understand why this isn't on the ME-90.. hopefully added soon ;) Thanks for the video

[@JustBcozx84]

I love the idea of this pedal I just wish you could split the outputs with the IR, send just the preamp to my amp return and preamp + IR to FOH. haven't seen anywhere that it's possible.

[@thepedalpicassos]

Yep. You can’t do that unfortunately! You can set the pedal up to just be a preamp and bypass the ir section… then run 1 side to your amp… and the other side to a stand alone or loader? There are some really cheap IR loaders out there on the market! That might help?

[@theheavensdeclare7571]

Are you demoing the Boss IR-2 or the Super distortion feedbacker 🤷‍♂️??? I want to hear the Boss IR-2 more.

[@fluffkiller]

Running a boss ir2 in front of a katana is like serving pasta before your main meal of ….pasta..

[@jjbast]

Great option. Would be great to do it directly from the pedal, just in case one does not have a laptop handy. Cheers.

[@joellebrodeur1015]

You can. Manual tells you how to set it up from the pedal itself👍

[@jjbast]

@joellebrodeur1015 Great, thanks! Truth be told, been waiting for mine for 2 months. Looking forward to it. Cheers

[@thepedalpicassos]

Yeah! Joel is absolutely right… you can do it directly on the pedal, you need to put the knobs in a certain position and then power the pedal back up! There’s a bit of a process to it, and it’s hard to remember! Ha ha ha ha

[@jboy8735]

What’s the best way to run the pedal I have it but not used it yet is there eney settings I need to change before useing I’m just gonna have it hooked up before or after my pedal board I don’t have room to mount it on my board

[@darwinsaye]

I thought I read that the preamp models in the pedal are amp models used in the Katana; if so, it’s kind of funny that you are bypassing the Katana models to demonstrate the same models…

[@jbh219]

Nah they're from the IR200. Katana also just got re-done recently, probably because the IR series sounds so much better

[@GuitarBailey]

If i had this and was using it as a preamp i would just set it on top amp head and leave it

[@cassandrafry5169]

👍

[@franciscovalenzuela152]

Lackluster sound.

[@Earthwormjimm]

1:36 you’re not chubby you’re big boned.