The IR-2 features 11 premium guitar amp types and cabinet IRs from Celestion Digital, designed to give players a powerful solution for achieving consistent, high-quality sound.
Boss announces the IR-2 Amp & Cabinet pedal, the latest addition to the company’s long-running compact effect pedal series. The versatile IR-2 also offers wide-ranging connectivity, including a headphones output for sound monitoring and USB-C for interfacing with music production software and loading user cabinet IRs.
The IR-2 is equipped with 11 solid platforms that dish up every guitar amp flavor, from famous tube combos to vintage and modern stacks. There are several original Boss amps as well, including a high-gain Brown type derived from the Katana series. Every amp is paired with a curated Celestion Digital IR for ready-to-play results. If desired, third-party IRs can be swapped in via the dedicated IR-2 IR Loader app.
Sound creation is fast and easy with the IR-2’s intuitive interface. Familiar amp-style controls are available for gain, level, and tone-shaping, and there’s an onboard Ambience effect to add natural spaciousness and depth. The player can connect their other pedals to the IR-2’s input, just like they would with an amp. Using the send/return loop, it’s possible to patch mod, delay, and reverb effects into the chain after the amp sounds. The TRS return jack supports stereo operation for passing the sound of stereo effects to the IR-2’s audio outputs.
Along with IR loading, the USB-C connector on the IR-2 allows the player to send the sound of their complete rig directly to music recording software on a computer or mobile device. Audio can be monitored from the software through headphones, eliminating the need for a separate interface. General audio playback is supported for practice sessions, perfect for jamming with songs from a music library and following along with lessons from YouTube and other sources.
The new Boss IR-2 Amp & Cabinet is available now at select authorized BOSS retailers for $199.99.
For more information, please visit boss.info.
Michael Kelly Guitars announces an expansion to its flagship Patriot Series with two new slim body models that include the Patriot Instinct SB ModShop Duncan and Patriot Decree SB Open Pore.
Patriot Instinct SB Mod Shop Duncan (MAP $879.99)
The Patriot Instinct SB Mod Shop Duncan combines ample tonal possibilities and eye-catching looks in a thin, lightweight body design. The solid mahogany body produces a full, clear tone, and now features a new 1.25” (31.75mm) slim body design that dramatically reduces the weight of the instrument. The high-gloss AAA quilted maple top, cream binding, and pearl/abalone inlays adorning the rosewood fretboard make this guitar a standout on any stage.
The Patriot Instinct SB features a pair of Seymour Duncan JB Model humbuckers with dual mini-toggle coil-split switches for extra sonic versatility. These high-output pickups have plenty of low-end punch while maintaining crisp, detailed highs, and an upper-mid bump with just the desired amounts of harmonics and sustain.
The mahogany neck with a modern “C” profile and contoured heel make the guitar both comfortable and easy to play all, the way up the fretboard. Grover tuners with a string-thru body design and a Tune-O-Matic bridge provide excellent intonation and plenty of sustain.
Patriot Instinct SB Mod Shop Duncan guitars are available in a variety of finishes that include Partial Eclipse, Scorched, and Blue Fade.
- Single-cutaway electric guitar with lightweight slim body design
- Mahogany body provides warmth and punch while accentuating the mids and highs
- Mahogany neck with rosewood fretboard and cream binding
- Two Seymour Duncan JB Model humbucker pickups Great 8 Mod with 3-way pickup selector and two mini-toggle coil-split switches
- 22 medium jumbo frets Grover tuners, string-thru body with Tune-O-Matic bridge
Patriot Instinct SB Mod Shop Duncan | Michael Kelly
Patriot Decree SB Open Pore (MAP $479.99)
Patriot Decree SB Open Pore guitars combine boutique-inspired styling and exceptional tone, in a thin, lightweight body design. The striking open-pore texture and satin finish enhance resonance without compromising the instrument’s tone. The exotic sungkai tonewood top is paired with a slim mahogany body for a distinctly resonant and clear sound. A 22-fret ebony fingerboard produces a bright tone and allows for fast, fluid lines. The set-in mahogany neck, with its contoured heel and modern C shape, is comfortable to play and allows easy access to the upper frets.
The Great 8 Mod gives players quick and easy access to a wide range of tonal options. Its two Rockfield Select Wound Custom humbuckers each with a mini toggle switch allow to coil split the pickups. The 3-way pickup selector offers eight different unique sonic options to choose from. The Patriot SB Open Pore features a Tune-O-Matic bridge with string-thru-body design and Grover tuners and is finished with speed knobs and sleek chrome hardware.
Patriot Decree SB Open Pore guitars are available in a variety of finishes that include Faded Black, Tobacco Sunburst, and Cherry Red.
- Single-cutaway electric guitar with lightweight slim body design
- Mahogany body provides warmth and punch while accentuating the mids and highs
- Mahogany neck with ebony fretboard
- Two Rockfield SWC humbucker pickups
- Great 8 Mod with 3-way pickup selector and two mini-toggle coil-split switches
- 22 medium jumbo frets Grover tuners, string-thru body with Tune-O-Matic bridge
Patriot Decree SB Open Pore | Michael Kelly Guitars
More info: michaelkellyguitars.com.
Featuring pre- & power-amp tube-stage modeling, MIDI integration, and USB-C connectivity, the Opus is designed to deliver apex-level tone in a compact, portable package.
For deft ease-of-use, Torpedo Remote (iOS/Android/MacOS/Windows) serves as the nexus of your tone-shaping experience; simply hookup to your Phone, Tablet, or Desktop and experience liberated1:1 integration with every editable parameter in the OPUS architecture. Tonally, everything you demand from a state-of-the-art digital Amp Sim is here; whether it’s a thundering high-gain onslaught, a sublime clean primed to serve as the foundation of a pedalboard rig, or a mojo-fuelled Brit-inspired roar, each and every base is covered. OPUS, it’s more than a masterpiece: it’s a back-line in your gig bag and a macrocosm of next-level tonal excellence
Features
- Foundry- Whether it’s a pristine high-headroom clean or a primo foundation for your pedal collection, Foundry delivers. In short, it’s the epitome of a classic Cali clean, brimming with warm saturation and engineered to capture every subtle nuance of your delivery.
- Peggy- Bass players seeking the pinnacle in low-end theory, look no further than Peggy. Pushingcomplex harmonic overtones, a warm midrange, and oodles of rafter ratlin’ thump, Peggy delivers the perfect blend of classic ’60s bass sonics with expertly-tuned tweak-ability to sit your tone in any pocket!
- Albion- For those times when only a legendary Brit-inspired roar will suffice, there’s Albion. Complete with a rich vocal mid-range, lashings of punch, boat-loads of power, and gain-for-days, Albion is your secret weapon when diving head-first into Classic- and Hard-Rock territory.
- Foxy- Seeking chime, articulation, and buttery-smooth presence? Foxy’s a one-stop shop! With airy heights, impeccable breakup, and sublime mid-range bite when pushing the gain, Foxy is primed to take on everything from sultry Jazz to rauch-fuelled Rock n’ Roll.
- NiftyFifty- Want gain? NiftyFifty’s got it on tap! It’s aggression incarnate. It’s punchy. It’s super-versatile covering everything from a warm full-throttle onslaught to a searing lead tone that cuts through any mix. Whether it’s the darker side of metal or a tone that wouldn’t be amiss in 80s-inspired virtuosity, NiftyFifty is deserving of any contemporary player’s sonic arsenal.
Additional OPUS Highlights
- Pro-grade suite of essential DSP-powered processors and effects including an EQ, Enhancer, NoiseGate, and Reverb
- 99 preset locations and an exclusive collection of 40+ artist-series presets from the likes of Pete Thorn, Michael Nielsen, Jack Gardiner, Tom Quayle, Adam Steel, John Browne, Jay Leonard Jay and more (available as downloads upon product registration)
- MIDI input for seamless assimilation into existing set-ups; MIDI breakout cable included
- USB-C connectivity for future-proofed rapid data transfer
- Dual Static IR Loader and Acoustic DI with 40+ premier Acoustic Impulse Responses included
- Compact ultra-portable footprint and rugged, road-ready metal chassis
OPUS is available immediately from Two Notes stockists worldwide and ships for $299.99.
For more information, please visit two-notes.com