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Line 6 POD Go Firmware 2.5: How to Update and What's New
How to safely update your Line 6 POD Go to firmware 2.5 using POD Go Edit — connecting over USB, backing up, confirming the version — plu...
BOSS RC-5 Setup Guide: From the Box to Your First Loop
Record your first loop, understand Setup vs Memory settings, and customise the display — everything a new RC-5 owner needs in one sitting.
BOSS FS-6 vs FS-7: Which External Footswitch Should You Buy?
The BOSS FS-6 runs on a 9V battery; the FS-7 takes external power. I compare their dual-switch A/B routing, momentary vs latch modes and ...
BOSS GX-1 & GX-1B Multi-FX: Everything You Need to Know
A full breakdown of the BOSS GX-1 and GX-1B entry-level multi-FX: the two versions, colour-coded effect buttons, snapshot recall, amp and...
BOSS RC-505mkII: The Features That Make It Worth the Upgrade
What actually changed from the original RC-505 — and the mkII features that matter most once it's on your desk.
BOSS RC-500 Setup Guide: From the Box to Your First Loop
Two tracks, a proper menu system and an onboard drum machine — how to set up a new RC-500 and record your first two-track performance.
BOSS RC-500 External Footswitch Setup (FS-5U, FS-6 & FS-7)
Free your hands and stop tap-dancing: how to connect BOSS external footswitches to the RC-500 and map them to the controls you actually use.
Line 6 POD Go: Tips & Tricks to Get More From It
Snapshots, smart block management and the settings menus worth learning — how to get a full gigging rig out of the POD Go.