Best selling Effects pedals from Roland
On this page you’ll find a ranking of the best Effects pedals from Roland. To give you a quick overview, we’ve added the most important product details. This page always stays fresh and updates automatically.
1. Roland DM-2W Waza Craft
Since the BOSS DM-2 Delay was discontinued in 1984, it has become one of the most sought-after effect classics among guitarists worldwide. It was famous for its uniquely warm, analog "bucket brigade sound." Now, this delay is making a comeback! In BOSS's Waza Craft series, it is reborn as the DM-2W Delay, offering even more flexibility to fit into modern music styles. With a 100% analog circuit, the DM-2W provides the exact operating mode of the original DM-2 Delay in its standard mode, featuring the slightly washed-out fundamental sound and a delay time of 20-300 ms. In the new Custom mode, the sound shifts to a slightly "cleaner," yet still analog tone, with more than double the delay time. BOSS offers a 5-year warranty on the Waza Craft DM-2W.
2. Roland Guitar Effect Volume Pedal EV
Roland EV-5 Expression Pedal
Expression pedal with a setting knob for minimum volume, 6.3 mm stereo jack, and a 2 m long cable. Many applications.
Dimensions: 86 x 200 x 54 mm
Weight: 400 g
The Roland EV-5 Expression Pedal can be used for a variety of applications. Originally designed for use with keyboards, the EV-5 can also be used in combination with guitar equipment such as the GT-100 or the Boss Katana.
The pedal features a separate control that allows you to set the minimum volume and influences the pedal's range. This makes it possible, for example, to quickly switch between two different volume levels.
The EV-5 can be used for various purposes where level values need to be controlled in real-time. For instance, the speed of the rotary effect on the Boss RT20 Twin Pedal can be adjusted in real-time using the EV-5.
The pedal is connected via a 2 m long stereo jack cable with a 6.3 mm plug, which is permanently attached to the pedal.
Included: Roland EV-5.
3. Roland Boss VE-2 Vocal Harmonist
Top-notch sound combined with the simplest operation: The VE-2 Vocal Harmonist offers the complete effects solution for all singers, especially those who accompany themselves with a guitar.
This battery-operated effects pedal has everything you need to deliver fantastic studio-quality sounds—no matter where you sing, whether on a big concert stage, at a street gig, while practicing, or just for fun at home. The VE-2 magically creates wonderful, harmonious vocals based on your singing.
The harmony function automatically adapts to the chords of the connected guitar, a pre-selected key, or a combination of both. It's incredibly easy to create perfect harmonies in real-time by selecting one of these three modes, even if you have little or no experience with effects devices or music theory.
Highlights:
- 24 harmony effects (12 types with an additional variation each)
- User-friendly interface even for inexperienced effects device users
- Easy-to-use and high-quality reverb/delay effects
- Enhancer function for stabilizing volume or pitch correction while singing
- Three memory slots for custom settings
- Requires 4 x AA batteries or optional PSA power supply
- XLR microphone input with phantom power for the microphone (even when battery-operated)
- USB audio interface for easy recording via PC
Included:
- 1 x VE-2 Vocal Harmonist
- 4 x Batteries (AA, LR6)
- 1 x Manual.
4. Roland Boss SY-1000
Dive into the wonderful world of sound manipulation. The SY-1000 transforms the sound of your guitar or bass into limitless possibilities. This powerhouse combines the innovative spirit of BOSS guitar synthesis with the latest software and hardware features developed over decades. Equipped with a top-notch audio processor, powerful DSP, and advanced GK technology, the SY-1000 delivers flawless performance and the most natural playing experience.
Three simultaneously playable instruments and high-quality craftsmanship allow for all imaginable sounds - intense, analog-flavored leads, warm pads, flowing synth textures, modeled electronic and acoustic tones, or everything at once. And thanks to the freely configurable footswitches, outputs, and external controllers, you can maximize the benefits of the device for any working style. The incredibly expressive SY-1000 is an inexhaustible source of inspiration that brings your musical vision to life with endless possibilities.
5. Roland Pedal SY-1
The Boss SY-1 is a versatile guitar synthesizer in a compact pedal format that offers a wide range of sounds and effects. With 121 different sounds, ranging from leads to basses, pad sounds, and arpeggiator sequences, this effect pedal allows for a creative expansion of musical expression. It is easy to use and requires no special knowledge of synthesizer programming. The SY-1 can be used with both a guitar and a bass, providing a latency-free performance that ensures an optimal playing experience. The ability to play chords is supported by the pedal's polyphonic operation. A mode switch allows the synthesizer engine to be specifically tailored to the respective instrument, while the hold function enables you to sustain the last played sound while playing with another tone. Thus, the SY-1 is an ideal tool for musicians looking to expand their sound palette.
- 121 different synthesizer sounds in 11 categories
- Polyphonic operation for playing chords
- Easy to use without prior knowledge of synthesizer programming
- Hold function for creative play with layered sounds
- Expandable control options with optional footswitch or expression pedal.
6. Roland KT-10 Kick-Trigger pedaal
The Roland KT-10 is designed for V-Drums modules and other electronic percussion, utilizing innovative technologies to provide an authentic playing feel and excellent playability in the form of a silent pedal trigger. Its comprehensive design ensures quick and smooth response, along with a unique counter-swing trigger mechanism that keeps the pedal compact and significantly quieter in operation compared to a standard bass pad played with a traditional pedal. Due to its small size, the KT-10 fits easily alongside an acoustic bass drum in a hybrid setup and can also expand the capabilities of the SPD series percussion pads and the HPD-20 HandSonic. The professional feel, silent operation, and portable size make the KT-10 an ideal companion for any V-Drums series.
7. Roland Pedal DD-8
We present the DD-8, the most versatile and feature-rich BOSS compact delay to date. The DD-8 pedal simply offers more of everything – a wider range of sounds, longer delay times, more control options, and more connectivity choices. All of this fits into the standard BOSS pedal format, which can be easily integrated into any mono or stereo setup. There are eleven modes available with delay colors ranging from classic to exotic, as well as a looper with unlimited overdub capacity. Additionally, the DD-8 can also be controlled via external switches and pedals if needed.
Are you looking for maximum versatility with minimal space requirements? Then the DD-8 Digital Delay is the way to go. With its diverse selection of delays, the DD-8 combines an impressive sonic range in a compact pedal. Available are clean digital delays, analog vintage and tape variants, modulated echoes, and special delays like shimmer and reverse. With the new Warm type, you can create smooth echoes, while the +RV variant combines a delay with reverb. Warp is perfect for dynamic ambient textures, while the new GLT is the ideal choice for rhythmic glitch effects.
In stereo, everything sounds bigger and better. The DD-8 features true stereo inputs and outputs, as well as three selectable output modes. In the default setting, the delays (normal delays on output A and long delays with double delay time on output B) are played back independently. Additionally, there is a panning mode for ping-pong effects and a wide stereo mode for enhanced spatial depth.
8. Roland Pedal OC-5
The Boss OC-5 is an octave pedal with vintage and polyphonic modes, suitable for guitar and bass. The successor to the OC-3 combines classic Boss octave sounds with the latest tracking technology, offering an extended tonal range and establishing a new standard among octave pedals.
In vintage mode, it replicates the legendary OC-2 mono pedal, delivering classically warm sounds. The polyphonic mode, on the other hand, brings numerous improvements and an expanded tonal range. With the Octave-Up function, up to three octaves can be utilized. The Lowest Range setting applies the octave effect only to the lowest note of a chord, making it perfect for simulating bass accompaniment.
Whether you need thick, deep mono sounds or octave chords, the OC-5 offers flexibility and creativity.
Details:
- Octave pedal with extensive functionality
- Tracking technology allows the effect to only affect the lowest note of the chord
- Precise response and natural playing feel without latency
- Vintage mode replicating the original OC-2 mono sound
- Polyphonic mode for chord playing: selectable between 1 or 2 octaves lower and 1 octave higher
- New upward octave feature
- Mode switch, optimized for either guitar or bass sounds
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- Outputs Direct and Mono: 6.3 mm jack
- Dimensions: 129 x 73 x 59 mm
- Weight: 440 g
- Included: Boss OC-5 octave effect unit, user manual, 9V battery.
9. Roland MT-2W Waza Craft
The Boss MT-2W Waza Craft Metal Zone Pedal is a highly advanced effects pedal specifically designed for guitarists seeking a wide range of distortion and tonal options. With its 3-band EQ and parametric mid-range control, the pedal offers remarkable flexibility to achieve the desired sound. The Waza Edition elevates sound quality to a new level by providing increased clarity and precision in the tones. The Standard mode enhances the classic Metal Zone sound, while the Custom mode offers a broader tonal palette for modern high-gain styles. The discrete gain circuit and revamped equalizer ensure a smooth and dynamic sound that remains clear and defined even at high gain settings. This pedal is ideal for anyone working in the realms of heavy metal and rock, who values a natural and open fundamental tone.
- 3-band EQ with parametric mid-range control for versatile sound shaping
- Standard and Custom modes for different tonal characteristics
- Discrete gain circuit for improved sound quality
- Revamped equalizer with unique Q values
- Reduced noise for optimized performance in the ultra-high-gain range.
10. Roland CE-2W Waza Craft
The resurrection of the world's first chorus sounds thanks to Waza Craft. The CE-1 Chorus Ensemble, introduced in 1976, was not only the first chorus effect pedal in the world but also the beginning of the wonderful BOSS pedal story. Three years after its release, its sound was implanted into the blue CE-2 Chorus pedal. Since then, chorus pedals have been a real hit. Four decades later, BOSS reflects on the origin of an effect that is still adored by musicians. In 2016, BOSS celebrates 40 years of innovation – and the original chorus sound is, of course, included: with the Waza Craft CE-2W, it is now available again.
The Standard mode of the CE-2W produces the authentic chorus sound of the CE-2, but expands it with a stereo output that the original did not offer. The CE-1 mode, on the other hand, creates the stereo chorus and vibrato sound of the legendary CE-1, whose intensity can now be adjusted to personal preference for the first time. To celebrate the anniversary, the CE-2W, just like the first BOSS effect pedals, including the CE-1 and CE-2, is completely made in Japan.
- Waza Craft special edition of legendary BOSS sounds.
- In Standard mode, the sound of the CE-2 shines with renewed freshness.
- CE-1 mode with chorus and vibrato in an authentic stereo reproduction of the world's first chorus pedal.
- Includes refinements of the glorious originals, including the stereo playback of the CE-2 and adjustable chorus intensity in CE-1 mode.
- RATE and DEPTH controls for fine-tuning in both pedal modes.
- High-quality analog components with bucket-brigade circuit delay.
- Completely made in Japan to celebrate the 40th anniversary of BOSS effect pedals.
- 5-year BOSS warranty.
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