Opens in a new window
BOSS
IR-200 Amp and Cabinet Simulator
Additional Photos:
Product Videos :
YouTube Video
![BOSS IR-200 Amp and Cabinet Simulator [Product Demonstration]](https://img.youtube.com/vi/PhmtVCc1pdM/hqdefault.jpg)
A compact and powerful direct amp and IR solution for pedalboards.
Introducing the IR-200, the most advanced compact amp/IR solution available. This powerhouse stomp brings next-level performance to direct sound for guitar and bass, offering exceptional audio quality, premium amps, deep sound shaping, and instant sound recall with 128 memories. Over 150 hi-res cab impulse responses from BOSS and Celestion Digital are on board, plus 128 locations for loading your own mono or stereo IRs.
The IR-200 turns your pedalboard into a self-contained direct sound solution for live playing, studio recording, and practice. It delivers massive amp tones from a small footprint and smoothly integrates with all your favourite pedals, including stereo mod, delay, and reverb effects. And once you craft your tones, you can send them to a stage amp, house PA, computer recording system, or headphones - or all at once.
Features
• Pedal-based amp simulator and impulse response loader with premium sound and features
• 32-bit AD/DA, 32-bit floating-point processing, and 96 kHz sampling rate
• 128 user IR slots with support for mono and stereo WAV files, up to 32-bit floating point/96 kHz resolution, and 200 or 500 ms length
• Large onboard preset cab IR library with 144 BOSS IRs and 10 Celestion Digital IRs
• Class-leading IR reproduction with two custom DSPs
• Eight guitar and three bass amp types to cover a wide range of styles
• Run up to two IRs at once in mono or stereo
• 128 memories for storing user setups
• Two EQs in each memory plus two global EQs, all with selectable parametric or graphic operation
• Room, Studio, and Hall ambience types
• Effects loop with mono send and mono/stereo return, with selectable pre-cab or post-EQ positioning
• Dedicated software for loading cab IRs and backing up memories
• Versatile USB audio interface for recording and playback with music software on Mac and Windows computers and iOS devices
• Deep external control support via footswitches, an expression pedal, and TRS MIDI
High-Resolution Stereo Cabinet IRs
Backed by two powerful custom DSPs, the IR-200 provides exceptional IR performance with support for mono and stereo files, up to 32-bit floating point/96 kHz resolution, and up to 500 ms length for natural bass response. The 144 BOSS and 10 Celestion Digital IRs cover a vast range of cabinet and mic combinations and are always ready to use in your patches. And with the IR-200 IR Loader software for macOS and Windows, you can load in up to 128 mono or 64 stereo WAV IRs from your personal collection.
Premium Guitar and Bass Amp Tones
The IR-200's inspiring amps sound and feel great to play, and they also interact nicely with drives and other pedal types in front. Eight guitar amps provide go-to platforms from classic clean, tweed, and class A to vintage and modern high-gain, while three bass amps offer rich, punchy sounds from clean to driven. Each amp type features responsive gain, bass, mid, and treble controls for dialing in core sounds quickly, and a noise suppressor is on hand for taming high-gain buzz. It's also possible to bypass the amp section entirely and use the IR-200's high-quality cab IRs with an amp/load box setup or external modeler.
Deep Sound Control
Offering deep sound-shaping tools and 128 memories, the IR-200 lets you build a library of setups for every playing situation. Use different amps for different styles, dial things in further with two parametric or graphic EQs, and add some space with one of three ambience effects. Two IRs can be used at once, allowing you to blend tones or create wide stereo sounds. There's also an effects loop that can be positioned before or after the cab IR section, complete with support for stereo effects, series/parallel operation, and more. And at the end of the chain, two global EQs are available for final sound refinement.
Ready for Recording and Livestreams
Along with its other powerful features, the IR-200 is a high-quality USB audio interface for music recording and streaming software. Dedicated drivers provide a full range of audio interface functionality on macOS and Windows computers, while basic stereo audio streaming is possible with iOS devices. Record tracks and monitor audio with your computer DAW and re-amp sounds through your pedalboard and the IR-200's amps and cab IRs. Or perform live on your favourite streaming platforms with fantastic direct sound.
Practice, Monitor, and Play Along with Backing Music
The IR-200 is also equipped with a headphones jack for sound monitoring while practicing, recording, or playing live. You can play with normal stereo sound through headphones or switch in a cool surround effect for an immersive and inspiring sonic experience. There's also a stereo aux input for playing jam tracks or backing music from your phone, a mixer, or another audio device.
IR-200 Specifications
- Sampling frequency: 96 kHz
-AD Conversion: 32 bits + AF method
*AF method (Adaptive Focus method) is a proprietary method from Roland & BOSS that vastly improves the signal-to-noise (SN) ratio of the AD and DA converters.
-DA Conversion: 32 bits
- Processing: 32-bit floating point
- Memory: 128
- IR cabinet data format: Mono/stereo, Maximum 500 ms, 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16 bits linear/24 bits linear/32-bit floating point
- Preset IR cabinet: 154
- User IR cabinet slot: 128
- Normal input level
INPUT, RETURN: -10 dBu
AUX IN: -20 dBu
- Maximum input level
INPUT, RETURN: +7dBu
AUX IN: 0 dBu
- Input impedance
INPUT, RETURN: 1 M ohm
AUX IN: 27 k ohms
- Normal output level: OUTPUT (A/MONO, B), SEND, PHONES: -10 dBu
- Maximum output level: OUTPUT (A/MONO, B), SEND, PHONES: +7dBu
- Output impedance
OUTPUT (A/MONO, B), SEND: 1k ohm
PHONES: 44 ohms
- Recommended load impedance
OUTPUT (A/MONO, B), SEND: 10 k ohms or greater
PHONES: 44 ohms or greater
- Controls
DOWN switch, UP switch
MENU button, EXIT button
MEMORY knob, AMP knob, CABINET knob, AMBIENCE knob
GAIN knob, LEVEL knob, BASS knob, MIDDLE knob, TREBLE knob
- Display: Graphic LCD (132 x 32 dots, backlit LCD)
- Connectors
INPUT, SEND, OUTPUT (A/MONO, B) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
RETURN jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
AUX IN: Stereo miniature phone type
CTL 1, 2/EXP jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors: Stereo miniature phone type
USB COMPUTER port: USB Micro-B type
DC IN jack
- Power supply: AC adaptor
- Current draw: 335 mA
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 101 x 138 x 63 mm / 4 x 5-7/16 x 2-1/2 inches
- Dimensions, including rubber feet (W x D x H): 101 x 138 x 65 mm / 4 x 5-7/16 x 2-9/16 inches
- Weight (excluding AC adaptor): 660 g / 1 lb 8 oz
- Accessories:
AC adaptor
Owner's Manual
Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
Rubber foot x 4
Media
Youtube video product demo
Description: BOSS Product Specialist and all-around cool guy Danny Underwood introduces and demonstrates the IR-200. The IR-200 is the most advanced compact amp / IR solution available. This powerhouse stomp brings next-level performance to direct sound for guitar and bass, offering exceptional audio quality, premium amps, deep sound shaping, and instant sound recall with 128 memories. Over 150 hi-res cab impulse responses from BOSS and Celestion Digital are on board, plus 128 locations for loading your own mono or stereo IRs.
Q & A
There are currently no questions for this product.
Reviews
18.220.154.41
Mozilla/5.0 AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko; compatible; ClaudeBot/1.0; [email protected])
BOSS > STRYMON 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
Features
Quality
Value
Overall
Product Experience I own it
Closest Store Toronto (Bloor St.), Ontario
This kicked the Iridium off of my home board. Better headphone sound + integrated effects loop + greater tweaking options. The reverb is perfect in a pinch, there's a noise gate that can be turned on/off, and the amps pair well with my preferred IRs from York Audio. Stock sounds are made to be tweaked and every setup will be different.
Posted by Daniel on Jan 27, 2023
IR 200 3 of 4 customers found this review helpful
Features
Quality
Value
Overall
Product Experience I own it
Closest Store Cambridge, Ontario
When I was thinking of buying this there wasn't a lot of in depth info online about it. Not a ton of reviews either. But I decided to give it a try and have no regrets. I bought it as a silent practice tool, recording tool and live back up amp. It does a fantastic job at all the above. You have to put in some time to learn and tweak but there are so many great sounds. And lots of room for customization with your own IRs. There's so many people saying that you need tube amp this and vintage that. All that stuff is great and tells a good story and sells a ton of stuff. But in reality, if your looking to get multiple amp/cab sounds for a normal human being price, this is something to consider. Most of the pros are using this stuff but don't admit it. Boss made an amazing product here and I'm a bit surprised it's not talked about more. I think the name IR 200 might be confusing to some. The marketing might need to be modified.
Posted by Harley Orley on Nov 16, 2022
Outstanding!!! 4 of 5 customers found this review helpful
Features
Quality
Value
Overall
Product Experience I own it
Closest Store Calgary Chinook, Alberta
I mainly use an Helix (the Helix is great) but decided to try this with my regular pedal board. I have to say I was blown away with how good this sounds. I chose this over the Iridium mainly because of the extra features this has. The stock IR's are great but I did use some of my own for guitar. My pedal board plugged into the ir-200 and into an EV 112 sounds perfect. My Fender Jag bass straight into the ir-200 on the Concert Bass Amp with the stock 810 Cab and straight into the board. Magnificent!!
Posted by Larry Peyton on Apr 21, 2022
Available In Gear Hunter
Sale Price: $499.00
Store Location: New Brunswick, Fredericton, 981 Prospect Street, E3B 2T7
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (506) 458-5858
Protect your investment with the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty
A warranty can be a very important factor when making a buying decision. Because repairs can be very expensive in terms of parts and labour costs, manufacturers usually only provide one year limited warranties that generally only cover items that malfunction due to a manufacturer’s defect. With an important purchase such as a musical
instrument or piece of studio gear, however, many people want to have the peace of mind in knowing that their investment will be protected should the product no longer be performing at 100%.
Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.
How does the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty differ from most manufacturers' warranties?
- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
- Product Replacement: If your product cannot be fixed or costs too much to fix, we will replace it with the equivalent model for no additional charge. If this is not possible, a full refund will be provided.
- No Lemon Policy: Your product will be replaced should the same problem occur multiple times.
- Convenient: Easy drop off and pick up of the product at any Long & McQuade location.
- Guitar Setup: Guitars purchased at Long & McQuade come with 1 free setup, to be redeemed within 1 year for new guitars and 90 days for used guitars.
- Loaners Available: A loaner product may be given while the product is being repaired.
- Power Surge Protection: Your product is covered even if damaged from a power surge.
- Accessory Coverage: Any peripheral devices or accessories that come with your product (i.e. foot pedal, case) are also covered.
- Commercial Use Coverage: Music and recording professionals who purchase gear for “heavy-use” commercial purposes will still be covered.
Long & McQuade reserves the right to restrict the purchase of additional years of Performance Warranty. Used products come with a 3-month Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Some products (i.e. computers, software, cymbals and other items) are covered only by the manufacturer‘s warranty. Consumables (i.e. strings, reeds, drum sticks, batteries, tubes, cross faders) are excluded as they are designed to be replaced. Cosmetic Damage, Accidental Damage, or problems caused by Humidity or Temperature Issues are not covered. Speakers damaged by overpowering are generally not covered. Our coverage does not provide compensation for loss of use. As of June 2018 the Performance Warranty is no longer transferable. The warranty is only valid in Canada.
Purchasing additional years of coverage
Some manufacturers provide warranties for longer than 1 year; however, these are usually limited warranties that do not provide the same coverage as the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Customers interested in more complete and convenient (but not necessarily longer) coverage are still able to purchase additional years of the Performance Warranty.
If you are interested in receiving this coverage for longer than one year, you have the option of purchasing additional years of the Performance Warranty. The pricing is as follows:
- NEW products: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
- USED products: 4% of the current new selling price to increase the warranty from 3 months to 1 year. 4% for each additional year.
- GUITARS: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year. $45 maximum. An additional free setup is not included with additional purchased years of Performance Warranty.
- BAND and ORCHESTRAL instruments: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
Great Additions
Reserve in Store
| Product | SKU | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| IR-200 Amp and Cabinet Simulator | 762013 |
