BOSS IR-2 Amp & Cabinet Emulator Pedal

Achieve consistent, professional tone anywhere with the BOSS IR-2 Amp & Cabinet Emulator. Designed for modern guitarists who demand flexibility and precision, the IR-2 brings studio-grade amp sound and impulse response (IR) technology to your pedalboard.

With 11 premium amplifier types paired with Celestion Digital cabinet IRs, the IR-2 ensures your signature sound is ready to go straight into a PA system, audio interface, or recording setup—no mics or heavy amps required. Compact, powerful, and easy to use, it’s the ultimate direct-sound solution for stage, studio, and home practice.

Consistent Tone Anywhere You Play

Traditional amps can sound different from venue to venue. The IR-2 eliminates that inconsistency by providing direct, full-range sound that’s perfectly shaped for any environment. Connect directly to a PA system, recorder, or headphones, and enjoy your complete tone wherever you perform.

• Reliable direct tone for live, studio, and silent practice

• Compact, road-ready design

• Works seamlessly with other pedals and effects

Premium Amp Modeling and Celestion Cabinet IRs

The IR-2 features 11 detailed amplifier models covering everything from sparkling clean tones to high-gain distortion. Each amp is paired with a Celestion Digital cabinet IR, delivering legendary speaker sound with remarkable realism and punch.

• Eleven authentic amp types

• High-quality Celestion Digital IRs for natural cab tone

• AIRD-inspired realism with 32-bit floating-point processing

• 96 kHz sampling rate for pristine sound quality

Flexible Routing and Effects Integration

The IR-2 includes a mono/stereo effects loop, allowing you to route time-based effects—such as delay, reverb, and modulation—after the amp simulation, just like in a real amp setup. This gives you total creative control and professional-level signal flow.

• Mono input / stereo output design

• Post-amp effects loop for modulation, delay, and reverb

• Headphone output for quiet practice

• Switch between two amp/cab setups on the fly

USB-C Connectivity and Custom IR Loading

Record directly into your DAW or mobile device using the USB-C audio interface, complete with playback monitoring and loopback support. With the dedicated IR-2 IR Loader app (Mac/Windows), you can import custom WAV cabinet IRs to personalize your tone.

• USB-C recording interface for DAW integration

• Load your own cabinet IRs (WAV format)

• Amp and cab sections can be toggled independently

• Perfect for re-amping, demo recording, and tone experimentation

Simple, Intuitive Interface

Dialing in your tone is fast and familiar thanks to straightforward amp-style controls. Adjust Gain, Level, Bass, Middle, and Treble, then add depth and space with the Ambience knob for built-in room reverb simulation.

• Classic five-knob amp control layout

• Ambience effect for natural spatial depth

• Quick tone shaping without menu diving

Key Features

• Compact amp emulator and cabinet IR loader

• 11 amp types and premium Celestion Digital IRs

• 32-bit floating-point processing, 96 kHz sampling

• Mono/stereo loop for post-amp effects routing

• Headphone jack for monitoring and silent practice

• USB-C interface for recording and playback

• Load your own cabinet IRs via IR-2 Loader app

• Amp and cab can be switched or used independently

• BOSS five-year warranty