Boss IR-2 Amp and Cabinet Simulator Effects Pedal

Model #IR-2

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FEATURES

Class leading IR reproduction with 32-bit AD/DA, 32-bit floating-point processing, and 96 kHz sampling rate
Eleven amp types with premium speaker IR supported by Celestion Digital
Classic tone stack style control, plus ambience adjustment
Two amp channels switchable via press action or external footswitch
Room, Hall, and Plate ambience types
Effects loop with mono Send and mono/stereo Return to engage delay/modulation pedals
Stereo output jacks for FOH or guitar amp
Dedicated software (mac/Win) for IR data loader and system settings
Stereo-mini Phones jack for silent practice at home
USB-C for recording and audio playback via computer or mobile device*
Switch between two amp/cab tones with the pedal switch or an external footswitch
BOSS five-year warranty
*Compatibility with all third-party devices and software is not guaranteed.

*Includes 9V battery - 9V power adapter sold separately

DESCRIPTION

The IR-2 packs the inspiring sounds of classic tube amps and mic’d speaker cabinets in a standard stompbox footprint, giving you easy access to studio-grade tones on quiet stages, fly dates, recording gigs, and practice sessions.

Backed by decades of BOSS tone expertise, every selection delivers the same expressive nuance and dynamic touch response of a real amp and cabinet. Audio quality is also top-notch, thanks to advanced DSP, 32-bit floating point processing, and a 96 kHz sampling rate.

Eleven solid platforms dish up every guitar amp flavor, 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 curated Celestion Digital IRs for dialing up polished sounds right away. If you prefer to use cab IRs from your own collection, you can load them into the pedal via USB-C and a dedicated app.

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.