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Timeless BOSS effects.
Now in your DAW.

Since debuting in 1977, the colorful BOSS compact pedal lineup has been loved by generations of musicians, and numerous guitar legends have relied on various models for their signature sounds and the creation of the greatest recordings of all time. The history of BOSS compacts includes nonstop innovations and many world firsts, and these iconic designs continue to influence and inspire players and pedal builders around the globe. The BOSS Effects Pedals plug-in brings the authentic BOSS compact pedal experience to computer music production for the first time, delivering premium processing for guitar, bass, keyboards, vocals, and beyond.

+ Highlights

  • Timeless BOSS compact pedals in a software effect for DAW music creation
  • Choose from a library of effect types within a single interface, with many more coming in the future
  • Expressive tone and response, realized with all-new algorithms
  • Intuitive user interface based on the look and operation of the original pedals
  • Extended functionality, including tempo sync for time-based effects
  • Ideal for processing guitar, bass, synths, drums, vocals, and more
  • Available via Roland Cloud Ultimate Membership
  • Support for VST3, AU, and AAX plug-in formats
BOSS Effects Pedals video overview

A universe of musical colors.

To date, over 140 unique BOSS compact pedal models have been produced, over 19 million units have been sold, and many have remained in continuous production for decades. The expansive hardware lineup spans every type of musical effect, including overdrives and distortions, delays and reverbs, mod effects like the famous BOSS chorus, and unique designs such as Slow Gear, Spectrum, and many others.

BOSS Effects Pedals | Iconic tones at your fingertips

Iconic tones at your fingertips.

The BOSS Effects Pedals plug-in can be loaded with one effect at a time from a growing library. Each delivers the genuine sound and response of the pedal it’s based on, faithfully recreated by the same company that developed the original designs. The friendly interface mirrors the simple operation of the hardware, providing fast access to great tones. Extended features are also available, including input and output controls for dialing in levels and tempo sync for time-based effects.

An ever-expanding lineup of inspiration.

The initial launch of the BOSS Effects Pedals plug-in features eight famous BOSS pedals, including the three models from the 1977 debut. Stay tuned, because there’s a roadmap to populate the core library with many more over time.

OD-1 Over Drive

The OD-1 invented the now ubiquitous “overdrive” category in stompbox effects. Designed with an asymmetrical clipping circuit that reproduces the pleasing sound of a driven tube amp, this yellow classic dishes up warm, fat tones rich with even-order harmonics.

SP-1 Spectrum

This unique and rare BOSS effect boosts a single frequency band determined by the Spectrum control. It’s great for many tone-shaping applications, such as adding presence to solo lines, boosting the character of overdrive and distortion pedals, and creating nasal “cocked wah” lead tones.

PH-1 Phaser

The PH-1 produces a mild phaser sound with a full low-end response. Skillful engineering allows you to dial in a range of musical tones with a simple two-knob interface.

SG-1 Slow Gear

This well-loved BOSS original reshapes the note attack to create violin-like swell tones. The SG-1 is particularly effective when crafting ambient sounds with delays and reverbs.

CS-1 Compression Sustainer

The first BOSS compressor pedal has a distinctly different circuit than the later CS-2 and CS-3 models. It features an optical design with a photocoupler, which offers a slower attack with a unique character.

TW-1 T Wah

The TW-1 provides a classic wah effect that’s controlled by the input signal level. Two controls adjust the sensitivity and depth of the input filter.

SD-1 SUPER OverDrive

The workhorse SD-1 has been the core gain pedal for generations of players across every musical genre. Expanding on the OD-1 design with enhanced voicing and a tone control, this essential stomp is packed with highly musical overdrive colors.

DS-1 Distortion

The DS-1 is the top-selling BOSS compact pedal ever. Its original, unchanged design delivers a hard-edged attack and smooth sustain, making it a player’s staple for nearly four decades.

New Models Released in August 2025

CE-2 Chorus

The CE-2 distilled the sound of the CE-1 Chorus Ensemble—the first BOSS pedal and the world’s first chorus effect—into the smaller compact pedal format. Tuned for mono operation and a lighter modulation sound than the CE-1, this signature BOSS original has defined the guitar tones on countless hits from the 1980s to the present day.

BF-2 Flanger

In production for over 20 years, the original BF-2 hardware featured a unique analog design based around a single BBD chip. This versatile effect produces an array of warm modulated tones, from metallic and phase-shifted textures to soft chorus and wavering vibrato.

PN-2 Tremolo/Pan

The PN-2 combines tremolo and panning effects in one design. Tremolo mode produces a tighter amplitude modulation effect than traditional circuits, while Pan mode moves the audio signal across the stereo field. Triangle and square wave shapes provide different sound characters, and DAW tempo sync makes it easy to lock the motion with your music.

OC-2 Octave

The original OC-2 hardware was a pioneer in octave pedals, producing touch-responsive tones with an all-analog circuit and a unique method of phase inversion. The OC-2 works great for adding mono octave sounds to any instrument, and it’s legendary among bassists for its ability to create synth-like sub-bass tones.

PS-2 Digital Pitch Shifter/Delay

The PS-2 brought continuous pitch shifting to the compact pedal format in 1987, and the effect remains popular for its retro 8-bit processing and vintage digital character. Three pitch modes include a manual option for fine-tuning the pitch over two octaves and presets for one octave up and one octave down. The PS-2 also includes three delay modes with time ranges from 30 ms to two full seconds.

VB-2 Vibrato

This underground BOSS classic produces warm, characterful tones with mild pitch fluctuations and dynamic control of the modulation onset with the unique Rise Time function.

DD-2 Digital Delay

Released in 1983, the DD-2 hardware was the world’s first digital delay in stompbox form. Created in the early days of digital music technology, the DD-2 is still loved for its warm 12-bit tones that sit perfectly in the mix.

DF-2 SUPER Feedbacker & Distortion

Compared with the DS-1 Distortion, the DF-2 offers higher gain and a smoother attack character. Its secret weapon is the feedbacker function, which lets you introduce the sustained harmonic feedback of a cranked guitar amp with on/off commands. Use automation and MIDI control assignments in your DAW to punctuate guitars and other sounds with this expressive effect at dramatic points within tracks.

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to your workflow today.

The BOSS Effects Pedals plug-in is available with Roland Cloud Ultimate membership, which you can try for free with a 30-day all-access trial. Roland Cloud is home to a universe of creative tools for computer-based music production, including JC-120 Jazz Chorus and RE-201 Space Echo plug-ins, software versions of vintage Roland instruments, ZENOLOGY, Sound Packs, Wave Expansions, GALAXIAS, Zenbeats, and much more.

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Specifications
Effect settings
It depends on the pedals.
*Includes 1 rewritable setting for each pedal.
Sampling Frequency
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
Plug-In Formats
VST 3.7 (64 bits)
AU
AAX
System Requirements macOS
Minimum Operating System
macOS 12
Host Application
VST version: VST 3.7 compatible
Audio Units (AU) version: V2 Audio Units compatible
AAX Compatible
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 or better(Quad-core CPU recommended)
Apple Silicon
RAM
2 GB or more
Storage Space
150 MB or more
Display resolution and Colors
1,280 x 800 dots or higher, 16.7 million colors or more
Other
You'll need Internet connectivity to Authenticate this software.
System Requirements Windows
Minimum Operating System
Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 10 (64-bit)
* This does not work with the Windows(R) RT.
* This does not work with the Windows(R) Phone.
* This does not work on the virtual machines such as Hyper-V, Virtual PC, or Boot Camp.
Host Application
VST version: VST 3.7 compatible
AAX Compatible
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 or better(Quad-core CPU recommended)
RAM
2 GB or more
Storage Space
100 MB or more
Display resolution and Colors
1,280 x 800 dots or higher, 24 bits Full Color or more
Other
You'll need Internet connectivity to Authenticate this software.
* Although Roland has tested numerous configurations, and has determined that on average, a computer system similar to that described above will permit normal operation of , Roland cannot guarantee that a given computer can be used satisfactorily with this software based solely on the fact that it meets the above requirements.
This is because there are too many other variables that may influence the processing environment, including differences in motherboard design and the particular combination of other devices involved.
* Roland, BOSS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
* Company names and product names appearing in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.
* VST is a registered trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.

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