Boss IR-2 Amp & Cabinet
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Boss
IR-2 Amp & Cabinet
Product Info
Article Number:
580200
Brand:
Boss
Model:
IR-2 Amp & Cabinet
Category:
Guitar Multi Effects
Price:
$196.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The IR-2 is a clever little box that gets you surprisingly close to real amp and cab tones without the bulk. It's a great option for gigging musicians or home recordists needing a versatile, affordable amp-in-a-pedal solution – especially if you're chasing classic rock and blues sounds.
Product Description
- Boss IR-2 Amp & Cabinet
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar and Electric Bass
- Compact amplifier simulator and impulse response loader
- 11 Amplifier types with first-class speaker IR support from Celestion Digital
- Classic tone stack control
- plus ambience setting
- Two amplifier channels
- switchable via button or external foot switch
- Specific software (Mac/Win) for IR data loader and system settings
- Controls: Ambience
- bass
- level
- middle
- gain
- treble
- amp preset
- LED: Effect On
- Foot switch: Effect Bypass
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- Channel select: 6.3 mm jack
- Return: 6.3 mm jack
- Output A (mono) and B: 6.3 mm jack
- Send: 6.3 mm stereo jack
- Headphone: 3.5 mm stereo jack
- Power supply connection: Barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- centre negative
- Power consumption: 300 mA
- Power supply: 9 V battery or a 9 V DC power supply (not included)
- Suitable optional power supply: Art. no. #409939# (not included)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 73 x 129 x 59 mm
- Weight: 450 g
PROS
- • Celestion IRs deliver surprisingly authentic speaker response.
- • Compact size makes it incredibly pedalboard-friendly.
- • Two channels offer flexibility for clean and driven tones.
- • Classic tone stack provides familiar, tweakable EQ shaping.
CONS
- • Limited amp model selection compared to higher-end units.
- • Software editor is functional but lacks visual polish.
- • Headphone output lacks the punch for serious monitoring.
Product Video
Key Features
Effects Count
11
Amp Models
11 (various Fender, Marshall, Mesa/Boogie inspired)
Presets
User-programmable, likely around 20-30 with editing software
Looper
None
Expression Pedal
None
Connections
6.3mm Input, Channel Select, Return, Stereo Outputs, Send, 3.5mm Headphone
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Frequently Asked Questions
They're remarkably good for the price, providing a decent approximation of speaker breakup and resonance, but don't expect the nuance of a high-end FRFR system.
Yes, the included software allows you to load your own impulse responses, expanding the tonal possibilities significantly.
It's a generalized recreation inspired by common vintage amp EQ curves, offering a familiar foundation to shape your sound, rather than a direct copy of any one amp.
