BOSS WL-Series Wireless System: Wireless Freedom for Every Musician

Enjoy Pro Tone with Zero Hassle Using BOSS’s New “Virtual Cable” Technology

BOSS WL-60 Wireless System with MS-3 Multi Effects Switcher.

When working with music gear, the simplest approach usually provides the most satisfying and inspiring experience. Unfortunately, going wireless and maintaining great tone has historically been rife with complications and expense, putting untethered freedom out of the reach of the average musician. But BOSS has changed all that with the affordable WL series, an all-new product line that makes it easy and convenient for every musician to enjoy wireless independence wherever they play. Sounds pretty cool, right? Read on to learn more about this latest game changer from BOSS and discover which WL wireless system is right for you.

Video Playlist: BOSS WL-Series Wireless System

Wireless Made Easy with BOSS Innovation

From the beginning, all BOSS products have been designed to provide outstanding sound, easy operation, and rugged “always works” reliability for every level of musician. The WL series is no different, delivering the legendary performance players have come to expect from BOSS over the last four-plus decades.

While the products in the WL series are filled with cutting-edge tech and advanced engineering, the user experience is fast, fluid, and frustration-free. Unlike other systems, you never need to worry about fussy adjustments and manual fine-tuning. All of the complicated processes are handled automatically, taking all the guesswork out of setting up the wireless connection.

BOSS WL-series wireless systems:WL-20, WL-20L, WL-50, and WL-60 (left to right).

Working in the 2.4 GHz frequency band, a WL system seeks out the clearest of 14 different channels for rock-solid audio performance with absolutely no drop-outs. Additionally, communication is established at two frequencies in the channel, providing an instant fallback in case any interference is introduced. Going even further, BOSS employs a number of unique underlying technologies to ensure connection stability at all times.

The best news of all is that these high-tech details are completely invisible to you—all you have to do is plug in and enjoy the cable-free liberation that wireless provides. And isn’t that the way it should be?

The compact transmitter in a WL-series system is compatible with various electric guitar types.

Superior Tone and Inspiring Feel

Easy operation is great, but it means nothing if the sound isn’t any good. But don’t worry, the WL series sounds more than good—it sounds exceptional. Thanks to the many real-time BOSS innovations going on under the hood, the WL series’ top-level audio performance remains ultra-stable and perfectly consistent, just like using a premium instrument cable.

When you plug in with your BOSS “virtual cable,” you’ll find that your tone is round, clear, and punchy, and perhaps even a little better than that traditional cable tether you’ve been using all these years. The dynamic range is an impressive 110 dB or greater, providing ultra-clear and quiet performance with zero compression.

Just as importantly, the WL series feels great to play, with class-leading 2.3 ms latency for lightning-fast performance. In real-world usage, this level of latency is basically imperceptible—the equivalent delay of hearing sound less than one meter away from your amp.

Invite the Band

Other wireless systems utilize fixed assignments that restrict access to unused channels. A huge benefit of BOSS’s auto-connecting wireless technology is that it searches for all unused channels, maximizing the available connection options. Up to 14 BOSS wireless systems can be used simultaneously in one space, allowing you and all your bandmates to enjoy easy wireless freedom at the same time. Note that certain environmental conditions may limit bandwidth and affect the actual number of simultaneous systems available. But you shouldn’t encounter any problems in the most common jamming, rehearsal, and gig situations.

The BOSS WL series works great with electronic instruments like Roland’s Aerophone (left), acoustic-electric guitars, keytars, synths, drum machines, and more.

Built-In Cable Tone Simulation

When playing a guitar or bass with passive pickups (the type found in most instruments), the cable you use actually has a subtle effect on your overall tone. This is heard as a roll-off in the treble frequencies, which is caused by the passive instrument’s high output impedance and its interaction with the electronic capacitance characteristics of the materials used in the cable. This capacitive effect is magnified with cable length, becoming more and more pronounced as the length is increased.

Most players have become used to cable capacitance and the slight warming effect it has on their tone. To reproduce this, most WL-series products include integrated cable tone simulation. BOSS has carefully analyzed a wide variety instrument cables and tuned the simulation to replicate the average of the best tonal characteristics among them.

The WL-60(above) and WL-50 include two selectable cable tone simulation options.

Extra-Long Battery Life and Auto Sleep

The WL-20, WL-20L, and WL-50 systems use the WL-T transmitter, which comes equipped with a built-in rechargeable battery that provides up to 12 hours of continuous playing time. If you leave the transmitter plugged into your instrument when taking a break, it automatically goes to