Take your signature sound anywhere
When using a traditional guitar amplifier, getting consistent sounds in different performance situations can sometimes be a challenge. With the compact and versatile IR-2 in your rig, you are always ready to deliver your signature sound directly to a house PA or recording setup whenever the need arises. Choose from 11 premium amp types paired with Celestion digital IRs and instantly dial in your sound via simple controls. Use the mono/stereo loop for post-amp effects and plug in headphones for monitoring and silent practice. And with built-in USB-C, you can easily connect to music software and load your favorite cabinet IRs.
Features
Premium amp emulator and cabinet IR loader in a compact BOSS pedal
Exceptional audio quality with 32-bit floating-point processing and 96 kHz sampling rate
Eleven different amp types and high-quality cabinet IRs from Celestion Digital
Simple user interface with Level, Gain, Bass, Middle, and Treble controls
Ambience effect with dedicated control
Mono input and stereo outputs
Mono/stereo loop for patching modulation, delay, and reverb effects after amp emulation
Headphones jack for practice
USB-C® for recording and audio playback via a computer or mobile device*
Switch between two amp/cabinet sounds with the pedal switch or an external footswitch
Dedicated IR-2 IR Loader app (macOS/Windows) for loading your own cabinet IRs
Amp and cabinet sections can be turned on/off independently for isolated use
Five-year BOSS warranty
*Compatibility with all third-party devices and software is not guaranteed.
Pro guitar tones to go
The IR-2 packs the inspiring sounds of classic tube amps and mic'd cabinets into a standard pedal format, giving you easy access to studio-grade tones on quiet stages, fly dates, recording gigs, and practice sessions. Drawing on decades of BOSS sound expertise, every selection provides the same expressive nuance and dynamic touch response as a real amp and cabinet. Audio quality is top-tier, too, thanks to advanced DSP, 32-bit floating-point processing, and a 96 kHz sampling rate.
Inspiring tones for every style
Eleven solid platforms offer every flavor of guitar amp, from famous tube combos to vintage and modern stacks. There are also several original BOSS amps, including a high-gain Brown type derived from the Katana series. The amps are all paired with selected Celestion digital IRs for immediately refined sounds. If you prefer to use cabinet IRs from your own collection, you can load them into the pedal via USB-C and a dedicated app.
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, turn the Ambience knob to add some natural space and depth if desired. You can plug your other pedals into the IR-2 input, just as you would with an amp. If you want to go further, use the send/return loop to patch modulation, delay, and reverb effects into the chain after the amp sounds. The TRS return jack supports stereo operation, allowing you to pass stereo effects to the IR-2’s audio outputs.
Play and record anywhere
Adding the IR-2 to your pedalboard significantly increases its versatility, giving you a complete guitar tone solution wherever you play.
Practice and rehearsal
Connect headphones and enjoy top-tier guitar tones at every practice session, whether you're at home or on the road. And get ready 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, letting you play along with songs in your music library and follow lessons on YouTube and other sources.
Stage performance
Remove the guesswork of getting a great stage sound and play with consistent tones in every venue. Sending a feed from the IR-2 outputs to a house PA system provides a studio-quality signal that isn't affected by the performance environment. And if you need more than one amp sound during your performance, you can switch between two IR-2 amp/cabinet setups with the pedal switch or an external footswitch.
Recording
Via the IR-2's USB-C connector, send your full rig sound directly to music recording software. Layer tracks into complete productions in a computer DAW. Or plug into your smartphone and capture inspiration on the go. You can monitor the sound from the IR-2 and your software via headphones, eliminating the need to use a separate audio interface.