Will Anyone Use the BOSS IR-2 Live? Building a Pedal Board
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I’ve used the BOSS IR-2 live on gigs and it’s fabulous. I loaded some of my own Twin IR’s and was really happy with the sound / how it responded to all the pedals on my boards. From the videos of the show I’ve seen the sound was really good. This pedal is great.
What I like about this is the ease of just bypassing the IR-2 and going into an amp with the same pedalboard.
Rather than switching to a new preset on a modeler and possibly having to change a few global settings as well.
Or even using the IR only, with an amp and a loadbox
And the fx loop still works when bypassed - brilliant!
I have my IR-2 and I'm really enjoying it. I play with different bands across a range of styles (rock, pop, country, reggae etc), but I don't tend to need more than a few basic sounds in any one situation, with any variations on them handled through the guitar's volume and tone controls. I've wanted a stereo rig for some time, and as soon as the IR-2 came out, I could see it as the basis for one. My intension is to build a board on which nothing is programmable; ie no presets. I want to be able to tweak knobs when I'm at the rehearsal, gig, jam or whatever, to suit the band I'm playing with and the venue I'm in. If halfway through a soundcheck, it's clear something needs adjusting, I want to be able to bend down to adjust it, and hear the difference. I don't want to wait until soundcheck is over and I have time to get my phone, tablet or laptop out to tweak a setting, hoping that what I've done is going to be ok for the gig. The two channels on the IR-2 do put a bit of a spanner in the works because the knobs won't necessarily reflect the current channel settings, but the pedal is simple enough that I don't think that's going to be a massive issue. So I'm planning on using a UAFX Del-Verb (delay and reverb in one pedal) in the IR-2's loop, a drive appropriate for the situation in front, and other assorted trimmings (Vibe, Dynacomp in front, maybe a chorus in the loop) again to suit the situation. I think I will need to get a pair of my own FRFRs though. If I just rely on going to front of house and hearing myself through a monitor speaker, I will only hear mono and that will take some of the pleasure out of it.
the knobs not reflecting the preset for me would be a big issue, I hope they fix that with an update. the iridium uses the led to let you know where the knobs have been set, very clever and a must have for these type of pedals, for me.
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Yeah. What this fellow said! Right on. For gigging and rehearsal purposes being able to easily dial in the sound is key. Stuff always sounds different depending on the venue. Menu diving sucks on the fly. Pretty sure I'm getting this pedal. "Only" two presets for me a is good thing. One clean, one crunch. Two drive pedals. I'm guessing the reverb will be good enough in a live situation. Fewer presets make for an easy to control setup. I own the PA we use so that's a relative constant. Not having to bring a full amp and to just hear my guitar via a monitor with my vocals would be a plus. A loud amp behind me while trying to sing is a challenge.
It seems like this is destined to be one of Boss's most popular pedals.
For sure!!
Just got an email today from Sweetwater. Yeah I wont see mine until March!!
The two plexi settings are amazing enough to me. Adding the dirt in front and the delay... wow!
Isnt that how you are supposed to set that up? Everytime Ive ever seen a delay with this pedal the delay is always after the IR2
@@Thrive-Off-Grid Yes I agree. I'm saying it still sounded amazing when he turned off the overdrive and delay pedals.
Love/Hate the Sweet Home Alabama reference (I live here and have worked at Fame and Muscle Shoals Sound). Nice option for a flyrig. I just got a Two Notes Opus and am blown away. Would love to hear your thoughts on it for something like this. I can't believe more people aren't talking about it. It's better to my ears than the ToneX, HX Stomp and most other modeling pedals.
Great Lead sound starting at 2:06 , Really sounds GOOD!!! So he can still do an instrumental version of Your Sweet Eyes with this Rig LIVE. GREAT!!!!
I used your line 6 litigator and matchstick parallel amp preset in the hx stomp.
I swapped the matchstick with the interstate amp model. And it’s been my core tone. Thank you.
This pedal intrigues me though. Boss models are super clean now. Very dynamic.
I think the really daring thing to try would be to do a gig with just the IR-2. It would take some cajones. But imagine how easy load out would be. Back in the day I use to bring an amp and no pedals to a gig, get a good overdriven tone and turn down for clean. You got to be operating at max ability to pull it off. Would be a good challenge for somebody to do.
The first thing I thought was that it would be a good thing to have for jazz gigs where I don’t have my own amp and I’m not too fussy about plugging straight into the PA system. Get a nice, full clean sound and dial in some reverb.
This would be the way I'd love to try it....a really great challenge to get back to the basics and not leaning on the FX of the Stomp (that I know I do sometimes).
Precisely and for channel two just bump up the volume for solos. @@eegaleyes
And the fx loop still works when bypassed - brilliant!
There is something weirdly charming about you almost dropping the HX One at the beginning of the video lol. That intro jam was ABSURDLY funky, real good stuff.
I'd be really interested to hear the IR-2 running as an amp only (bypassing the cab sim) and running into either the return of a guitar amp or into a dedicated stereo power amp. With my current setup, that would be the most logical way to use it as I don't have full range speakers.
I just got this as a Christmas gift to myself. So far I like it a lot, I haven't used it live yet but I'd like to try it at an open jam soon
YES! Thank you for putting the Unobtainium in front of it! 🎉
It certainly sounds fantastic! Fun intro jam as always. That little run at like 2:33 was killer.
Demoed an IR-2 the other day. Twin, Tweed, and Brit settings really stood out for clean and edge of breakup tones. Wouldn’t replace my Lion with it, but wouldn’t hesitate to buy one if I needed a simple and affordable modeler.
7:07 that tone is absolute magic. so buttery smooth
For a more friendly budget it would be nice if you could test the IR 2 paired with the new Zoom Multistomp 50G+
The Zoom kills it for cost efficiency, and sound is on par! The Zoom pedals have everything, the Boss does not! But if your into basic vintage raw amp type Marshall tones the Boss IR-2 is King!
JNC!!! God Damn! Your playing just keeps getting better and better. This performance is outstanding!
I actually sold my hx stomp to use the money to go towards the IR2. The HX stomp is great but I ONLY ever play with a clean sound and reverb.
I’ve got the ACS1 which I’ve gigged a few times at that works great for me, especially when touring.
I’ve really enjoyed your videos with the IR2! I can’t wait for mine!
Thanks Jon a great demonstration of the tone options and don’t discount the quality enhancement from wearing a woolly switching slipper
Incredible video all around!
Just picked up the IR-2! Gonna run it through the FX loop of the HX Effects! I’d like to see How you would pair those up if you have time to do a video on it! Thx
Great combi Nathan 👍🏾
I simply love this thing. It takes my current board perfectly.
I just got the IR-2 today. I can't wait to simplify my rig.
@@joellebrodeur1015 you will love it.
Sounds really good. I bought the IR2 about two weeks ago I'm mulling over which pedals to incorporate for a compact pedalboard and this looks nice and simple. Will be using my HX One. Just need to decide which drives will work best for me. I like the idea of using the same amp for clean and dirty rhythm.
Again it sounds great, think im most curious to hear how it sounds at gig volume, although deffo think its worth a try, thanks for the demos 👌
Lovely! i play myself the last years only the HX Stomp straight, but man i got so many pedals and kinda miss to twiddle around with em. However, i was never down to get an amp in a box with IR aside the stomp for what was on the market. The Boss might change that.
I’m thinking I’ll end up with: Boss CP-1X, DA-2, OD-1X, IR-2, CE-2w, & DD-8 along with the Keeley 30ms and Source Audio True Spring. I’ve got space for 9 pedals on my “individual pedals” board, so the top candidates for that last spot are the EHX Pitchfork and the Jam Harmonious Monk. Although I could also see sometimes pulling the True Spring and just using the ambience from the IR-2. Right now I’m thinking I’ll have the IR-2 set up with its Clean and Crunch models, but I’ll see once I get it. Oh, and my looper is the Line6 DL4mk2, but it’s an optional off-the-board extra.
I’m thinking of getting this. I’d pair it with my Keeley DDR and I’d be good. Plenty of options drive wise between the IR and DDR
You did it !
Thanks! It sounds great.
Seems to me to retain more presence and body than the hx in all the shades of drive.
Does it feel different while playing?
Get a Spark Go for your FX, EQ side and then you have bluetooth interface plus a great deal more FX. I think the Spark Go / IR-2 is going to be a popular set up that will be incredibly versitile. The SparTana!!
That intro jam needs to be a whole song!
Great demo, have mine on order! I’m curious though - in a live gig situation the lead would need a big volume boost to cut through - will the IR-2 offer this on the lead channel or will I need a boost pedal too (TC Spark springs to mind)? What do you guys think? Thanks 🙏
I was thinking about getting one with my bonus, wouldnt hurt to have another capable amp in a pedal, its got more options than the Iridium on my board
Hi Nathan, thanks for your video, you have really nice playing, technique and taste. I play a bit of all genres but mainly blues. I prefer clean sounds with few effects and a good overdrive. I'm considering purchasing the Boss IR2 and since I would like to keep my Dv Mark C112 speaker (very light) I was thinking of a pedal power amp (e.g. Harley Benton GPA 100). Alternatively, considering a cabinet change, an FRFR, but I don't know which one. Have you ever had the opportunity to test the combination IR2 + GPA100 + traditional cabinet or something similar? In your opinion, what could be the most suitable solution? A thousand thanks!
Hey john! Question for you completely unrelated to this video - you mentioned that you like sire s3 & s7 but not a fan of their pickups. What pickups would you personally opt for if you were to upgrade them?
I got hold of an ir2 for DI to PA pedalboard with stomp Xl, strymon riverside and a cry baby, the ability to alter amp settings thro the PA on the fly are a game changer, I’m already gigging it- working really well so far
Why would you get this if you already have a Stomp XL?
@@monstercadaver im a bit old school, guitar and 1 amp do me fine, the ability to change my amp settings without the menu diving in the stomp is the game changer for me, + the IR2 amps seem really quite good to me, I particularly like the tweed model, takes drive pedals well imo, I’ve not had chance to update and try the new amps within the stomp 3.70 update yet, I am curious to try them
@@musorad I’m old school like you too, so I get where you’re coming from. Originally I wanted to replace all my amps and pedals with a HX stomp, but I hope I’ll be glad I waited.
This will hopefully go well with my DD-8, CH-1, SD-1 and a mini crybaby 535qAR.
Sounds great! I really don’t need another modeller, though…😬
I've got a Keeley phat mod (basically a blues driver) in front of mine and a halo + hydra in the boss ir-2's loop set up to run stereo. Have you noticed any weird volume drop-out when switching from A to B with the IR-2? I noticed a momentary dip when switching channels on it while my delay/reverb trails were going. Thanks
you definitely need some angled jack cables there!
This is exactly what I was looking for. 😂 What to do once I do get an IR2
is there a way to disable the cab section on just one output and leave it switched on the other? this would be the most useful to me, since you could use an ordinary guitar cab as monitoring on stage.
Seems the HX Stomp + an expression pedal could do all that and more in a smaller footprint.
To play live with the IR-2 would you need a DI box after it if you go a) direct to PA and b) into my Fender FR-12?
Does the input of this thing accept about the same dynamic range as an audio interface? I always have trouble with digital clipping when I switch pickups and/or use a boost in front.
Hi, I really appreciate your videos. Can you create a new one considering POD EXPRESS instead of IR2? Thanks!
Hi John,
As a pedal platform, to run a RD compact in front, aiming for Edge of break up Strat tone…would you get the Boss ir-2 or UA Lion?
Thanks
Ho John ,
How do you like the line 6 hx -1.. seeing a number of people putting them on their boards
Solid rig
Did you actually play in a live situation with this? I'd like to know how that would go. Thanks
Chasing sound. When Robben plays a Deluxe it still sounds like Robben, When Larry plays a Deluxe it still sounds like Larry. One one of your brothers in broadcast had a chance to plug into Robben's Dumble. He thought he was going to sound like Robben but he was disappointed to find out he still sounded the same. You have great hands and you sound great through a Katana. It is the hands and the brain. When the brain is imaged thoroughly 70% of the brains function is dedicated to the hands. Anyone who was around Alexander got glimpses of him analogizing the frequencies on the particular cuts you liked on your records. Then he animalized the parts he used until he got it to match (it was your amp and only your amp) It worked with your hands and your brain. Yes equipment makes a difference. But John isn't finding what he wants with 16 Dumble's. It turns out what I wanted all along was right at my feet. Look down, she is right there.
Buy the IR-200. Underrated amp sim. And more to use. However if form factor is an issue, IR-2.
What is the pedal plugged into? Is it going into a PA mixer, a power amp?
That looks like a pretty nice arrangement for those who want to use a small Pedalboard. Instead of the IR-2, the TonenX or Friedman IR-X could be good options. Another pedal worth a look is the GFI Enieqma.
I thought the "Plexi" tones you were getting from the original IR-2 video were more impressive than the Unobtainium pedal; that would open up the possibility of just using the Boss with a more budget-friendly reverb/delay - paired with something like the Keely Caverns you'd have a $400 total two-channel with reverb/delay two-pedal board.
So do you prefer the IR-2 or the Katana for live performances? In an earlier video you mentioned you switched back to real amps for live use. I'm curious to know what the sound differences are between the IR-2 and Katana or whether the components on either device affects tone. I would assume the Katana has larger internal components and may have an advantage in producing better sound/feel when performing live. But it's just a guess. It'd be nice if somebody compared the two.
are you going directly to the sound board or you use a DI box?
I’d like to know this too.
On the other hand, if you do not have complicated effects requirements for a live sound, why not just get Boss ME-90 for $350? That would give you most if not all of what IR-2 does in terms of amp and cab, plus all the fundamental effects that you would need to complete the rig, all on a single manageable unit.
Valid point. The ME series has my favorite interface, easily switch between presets and pedal mode. I still may buy the ME-90...but the footprint of the IR-2 on a small pedal board is very appealing.
How can you send a signal to feed the house also?
This makes an effective “pedal juggling” video also
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I want to buy one, but I already have the gt1000 core. Just can’t justify the purchase.
Dang. Was hoping you'd still be in your Christmas clothes and wait to see how long before somebody says, mate, its not Christmas anymore.
The IR-2 has no appeal to me whatsoever, and I don't know why. Does it run on a battery? Maybe I could get my head around owning one for when I want to play on the couch or an armchair and I don't feel like finding a power supply. Yeah.
Stock IR?
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I'm going to use the UA Lion with the Unobtanium and Timeline. IR's are nowhere near as good as the UA technology. And I hate the dual knobs of the Boss stuff, I like to see the EQ and Volumes and be able to change things quicker on the fly.