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Boss are breaking the chains of your pedal board setup with their new wireless receivers providing a tidy, cable-free setup as you stomp and play.

Boss have revealed 3 new wireless transmitters which could be the best in the market yet with lightning fast connections and the best stability yet. The series gives a solution to pedal boards packed with stompboxes tangled together by wires and making a mess of your ability to perform and record live. They aren’t the first wireless solutions but they seem to offer a better package than most that have come before.

Their new WL series features 3 wireless systems of varying difference: Boss WL-20, Boss WL-20L, and Boss WL-50.

Boss WL-20/WL-20L

Have you always dreamed about going wireless with your instrument, but were put off by the complicated setup, tone loss, and bulky adds-ons? If so, the WL-20 series is for you! Driven by new lightning-fast BOSS tech, these ultra-compact music tools deliver premium sound and plug-and-play operation that completely eliminates all the hassles normally associated with wireless systems.

• Plug-and-play wireless systems for guitar, bass, and other electronic instruments
• No complicated setup required—simply dock the transmitter and receiver together for about 10 seconds to set the optimum wireless connection
• Newly developed BOSS technology delivers premium audio performance with rock-solid stability, ultra-low latency (2.3 ms), and 50-foot/15-meter range (line-of-sight propagation)*
• Built-in rechargeable batteries provide up to 12 hours of continuous playing time**
• Simple charging with a standard USB adaptor (5 V/500 mA or greater)
• Cable tone simulation reproduces the natural capacitive effect of a 10-foot/3-meter guitar cable (WL-20 model only)
• Spare WL-T Transmitter available separately

  * The transmission range may vary due to local conditions.
  ** A full charge provides 12 hours of time for the transmitter and 10 hours for the receiver.

Boss WL-50

With the WL-50, it’s never been easier to bring wireless freedom to your pedalboard. Driven by new BOSS technology, the WL-50 delivers premium sound and a plug-and-play experience that eliminates all the hassles normally associated with wireless systems. The stompbox-sized receiver fits right alongside your other pedals, and includes a docking port for charging the transmitter and automatically setting the best wireless connection. There’s even a handy DC output, allowing you to distribute power to multiple pedals on your board.

• Plug-and-play wireless system in a stompbox-size format for pedalboards
• Optimum wireless connection set automatically, with no complicated setup required
• Newly developed BOSS technology delivers premium audio performance with rock-solid stability, ultra-low latency (2.3 ms), and 65-foot/20-meter range (line-of-sight propagation)*
• Built-in rechargeable battery in transmitter provides up to 12 hours of continuous playing time
• Plug the transmitter into the receiver’s docking port for charging and automatic wireless setup**
• Selectable cable tone simulation options: short, long, and bypass
• Receiver powered by optional PSA-S adaptor or two AA batteries
• With PSA-S adaptor power, the receiver’s DC output can distribute power to one or more pedals using an optional PCS-20A daisy-chain cable
• Spare WL-T Transmitter available separately

  * The transmission range may vary due to local conditions.
  ** To charge the transmitter, the receiver must be powered via a BOSS PSA-S adaptor. It’s also possible to directly charge the transmitter with a standard USB adaptor (5 V/500 mA or higher).

Boss’ new WL series is available now WL-50 ($199/£179), WL-20/L ($179/£159), and the additional/replacement transmitter WL-T ($99/£85). Find out more from their website: www.boss.info/us/categories/featured_products