Boss IR-2 Amp & Cab Simulator Pedal

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Boss IR-2 Amp & Cab Simulator Pedal

Achieving consistent tones across various performance settings can be tricky when using a standard guitar amplifier. However, with the compact and adaptable IR-2 in your setup, you're equipped to effortlessly deliver your distinctive sound directly to a house PA or recording setup as required. Featuring 11 premium amp types complemented by Celestion Digital IRs, the IR-2 allows instant sound adjustments via intuitive controls. Utilise the mono/stereo loop for post-amp effects, connect headphones for monitoring and silent practice, and benefit from onboard USB-C for seamless integration with music software and easy loading of your preferred cab IRs.

Introducing Pro Guitar Sounds on the Go: The IR-2 condenses the rich tones of classic tube amps and mic'd speaker cabinets into a standard stompbox size, offering convenient access to studio-quality tones for quiet stages, fly dates, recording sessions, and practice. Drawing on BOSS's extensive expertise, each selection provides the expressive nuance and dynamic touch response of a genuine amp and cabinet. With advanced DSP, 32-bit floating point processing, and a 96 kHz sampling rate, audio quality remains exceptional. Featuring eleven versatile platforms catering to every guitar amp style, from renowned tube combos to vintage and modern stacks, including original BOSS amps like the high-gain Brown type from the Katana series. These amps are complemented by Celestion Digital IRs for instant polished sounds, while the pedal also supports loading custom cab IRs via USB-C and a dedicated app for added flexibility.

Immediate Sound Creation

With the IR-2’s intuitive interface, you’ll be ready to play in seconds. Simply select an amp type and tweak the sound with familiar amp-style controls. Then twist the Ambience knob to add some natural spaciousness and depth if desired. You can plug your other pedals into the IR-2’s input, just like you would with an amp. If you want to go further, use the send/return loop to patch mod, delay, and reverb effects into the chain after the amp sounds. The TRS return jack supports stereo operation, letting you pass stereo effects to the IR-2’s audio outputs.

Play and Record Anywhere

Adding the IR-2 to your pedalboard greatly expands its versatility, giving you a complete guitar sound solution everywhere you play.

Practice and Rehearsal

Connect headphones and enjoy top-quality guitar tones in every practice session, whether playing at home or traveling on the road. And prepare for upcoming shows with the same pedalboard setup you’ll use on stage. Audio playback from a computer or mobile device is supported via USB-C, allowing you to jam with songs from your music library and follow along with lessons from YouTube and other sources.

Stage Performance

Take the guesswork out of great stage sound and perform with consistent tones in every venue. Sending a feed from the IR-2’s outputs to a house PA system provides a studio-quality signal that’s not affected by the performance environment. And if you need more than one amp sound while performing, you can toggle between two IR-2 amp/cab setups with the pedal switch or an external footswitch.

Recording

Via the IR-2’s USB-C connector, send the sound of your complete rig directly to music recording software. Add tracks to full productions in a computer DAW. Or plug into your smartphone and capture inspiration on the move. You can monitor audio from the IR-2 and your software through headphones, eliminating the need to use a separate audio interface.