Boss IR-2 Amp and IR Cabinet Pedal

Boss IR-2 Amp and IR Cabinet Pedal

Boasting 11 spot-on amplifier emulations and a robust IR section, the IR-2 is a full-featured amp simulator the size of a standard BOSS pedal. From BOSS amp creations inspired by the favorite Katana series to exacting emulations of history’s most sought-after tube amps, the IR-2’s 11 amplifier models each come paired with a custom-curated Celestion cabinet IR simulation. Moreover, the IR-2 also sports a USB-C port for third-party IR loading and doubling in function as a 6-string-specific audio interface for effortless recording. The pedal also features a mono/stereo loop for patching in effects, a headphone jack, and a 4-concentric-knob control setup for an intuitive sound-sculpting workflow. Versatile enough to cover any sonic situation and compact enough to slot onto any pedalboard, the BOSS IR-2 is destined to become the centerpiece of your gigging or recording rig.

11 expertly emulated amplifiers

The IR-2’s 11 amplifier models cover every sonic need you could ever imagine, ranging from spot-on emulations of classic tube amps to BOSS’s custom creations. Moreover, the IR-2 can even be configured to swap between two amp models (via the pedal switch or external footswitch) to instantly switch up your tone while onstage.

• Clean: This pure BOSS original provides a full-range and natural-sounding tone for all your distortion-free activities.

• Twin: This setting captures the tone of a legendary 2 x 12-inch combo, famous for its deep and colorful cleans.

• Tweed: Ideal for fans of a rougher, rawer tone, this setting is modeled after a 4 x 10-inch combo from the 1950s.

• Diamond: British amplification enthusiasts will surely love this setting, as it beautifully emulates the chimey cleans and aggressive bite of the amp that defined the British Invasion.

• Crunch: This BOSS original instantly transforms your tone into a clear, hi-fi-sounding, dirt-laden punch.

• Brit: A super-sounding lead amplifier, this setting delivers the roaring sound of an iconic mid-1960s amplifier stack.

• Hi-gain: If you’ve got metal on your mind, this BOSS original is sure to please, sporting smooth and articulate dirt-drenched tones.

• Sldn: While this amp is largely renowned for its omnipresence in the metal world, Sldn grants you a seriously flexible range of dirty tones inspired by a slow-sounding tube amp from the late 1980s.

• Brown: Straight off the BOSS Katana series, this setting is a superb amp model for soaring and expressive lead tones.

• Modded: For guitarists seeking only the most brutal of amp tones, this BOSS original takes you to the deepest depths of high-gain saturation.

• Rfier: This setting re-creates the amp that’s defined high-gain, heavy music for over three decades.

Celestion-powered IR cabs

To provide you with the most realistic tones possible, the IR-2’s 11 amp models each come paired with a matching miked speaker cab IR emulation. Each IR is custom-curated to enhance the tonal authenticity of each amplifier — for example, the British-style Diamond amplifier comes paired with the sound of two Celestion Blue speakers. Prefer to craft your own amp/IR combinations? The IR-2 also boasts a robust IR loader app to pack the IR-2 full of your favorite third-party IRs.

No screens, no menus, no problem

From the exceptionally accurate amp models to the premium Celestion IRs, the BOSS IR-2 is a full-featured amp-sim pedal of the highest caliber. However, what truly sets the IR-2 apart from the competition is its classic BOSS pedal design, clocking in at a fraction of the size of most amplifier simulation pedals. Each amp is accessed by spinning a simple rotary knob, paired with three concentric knobs to access the 3-band EQ, Level, Gain, and Ambience controls — the last of which imparts your tone with a touch of air and depth. Frankly, navigating the IR-2 feels more akin to dialing in your favorite overdrive pedal than any traditional amp sim/IR pedal, making it a must-have for the guitarist who requires uncompromisingly accurate tones in the most compact and intuitive form factor possible.

Full of utility features

Small in size, the BOSS IR-2 is packed to the brim with a myriad of handy utility features. Guitarists seeking to integrate the IR-2 into a pre-existing rig will be sure to appreciate this pedal’s mono/stereo loops, allowing you to cleanly integrate all your favorite modulation and time-based effects directly after the amplifier emulation section. Looking to lay down a few lines for your next track? Plug the IR-2 into your Mac/PC via the USB-C port to record pre-produced guitar tones straight into your DAW, with a headphone jack for silent recording and practice sessions. Last but not least, the IR-2 supplies plenty of flexibility when it comes to amp switching: hook up an external footswitch or configure the pedal switch to instantly swap between two amp/cab combos with the click of a button.

BOSS IR-2 Features:

• Full-featured amplifier simulator and IR pedal the size of a standard BOSS stompbox

• 11 expertly emulated amplifier models, from legendary tube amps to BOSS’s amplifier creations

• Top-of-the-line audio quality with 32-bit floating-point processing and a 96kHz sampling rate

• Each amp is paired with a Celestion custom-curated miked speaker cabinet IR

• You can also load in your own 3rd-party IRs via the USB-C port and IR loader app

• Remarkably simple user interface with 4 concentric knobs — 3-band EQ, Level, Gain, and Ambience to add space and depth to your tone — plus a rotary amp selector

• Built-in headphone jack for silent practice sessions

• USB-C also allows for direct recording and audio playback using your Mac/PC

• Use the pedal switch or an external footswitch to instantly swap between 2 amp/IR combos

• Amp and IRs can be fully separated for complete sonic control

• Mono/stereo loop to integrate time-based and modulation FX

Tech Specs

• Type:Amp and IR Sim

• Analog/Digital:Digital

• Channels:2

• Form Factor:Pedal

• EQ:3-band EQ

• Presets:11 x user

• Amp Modeling:11 x amps

• Impulse Response:11 x IRs

• Effects:Ambience

• Inputs:1 x 1/4″

• Outputs:2 x 1/4″ (A, B)

• Effects Loop:1 x 1/4″ (mono send), 1 x 1/4″ TRS (stereo return)

• Other I/O:1 x 1/4″ (channel)

• USB:1 x USB-C (audio interface, IR loader)

• Headphones:1 x 1/8″ TRS

• Bypass Switching:Buffered

• Software:IR-2 IR Loader app

• Power Source:9V DC power supply (sold separately)

• Power Usage:160mA

• Batteries:1 x 9V

• Height:2.32″

• Width:2.87″

• Depth:5.08″

• Weight:0.99 lbs.

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