The Boss PS-6 is a Boss octave pedal, currently around $145.68. Close alternatives include the Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork Plus and the Electro-Harmonix Pico Pitch Fork. It pairs well with the Mesa Boogie Electra-Dyne Simul-Class 45/90-Watt 1x12" and the Laney Ironheart Foundry Dualtop 2-Channel 60W Head.
Boss PS-6
Boss · pedal
The Boss PS-6 Harmonist is a multi-mode pitch-shifting and harmony pedal offering four modes: Harmony for intelligent three-voice key-tracking harmonies, Pitch Shifter for up to one octave up or down shifting, Detune for subtle pitch widening, and S-BEND (Super Bend) for dive-bomb and arm-style pitch effects. Features an expression pedal jack for real-time S-Bend control and stereo outputs. Reviewed by Premier Guitar. Compatible with guitar and bass in different configurations.
- pitch
- tracking
- stereo
- live
- subtle
- bass
- octave
- ambient
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Boss PS-6 is commonly used in
- Country
- Ambient
- Metal
- Experimental
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Post Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Shoegaze
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Boss PS-6
Mesa Boogie Electra-Dyne Simul-Class 45/90-Watt 1x12"
Mesa Boogie
26% matchMesa Boogie Electra-Dyne Simul-Class 45/90-Watt 1x12"'s high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Laney Ironheart Foundry Dualtop 2-Channel 60W Head
Laney
26% matchInto a low gain tone, Laney Ironheart Foundry Dualtop 2-Channel 60W Head brings the high gain it's missing
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchInto a low gain tone, Friedman BE-Mini Head brings the high gain it's missing
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchThe low gain tone has headroom to spare — Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 gives it high gain to fill it with
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchThe low gain tone has headroom to spare — Synergy SL2 Module gives it high gain to fill it with
Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head
Hiwatt
tonal matchThe low gain tone has headroom to spare — Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head gives it high gain to fill it with
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchHughes & Kettner Coreblade's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Friedman Phil X Signature
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman Phil X Signature's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Pedals that stack with the Boss PS-6
Fjord Fuzz Berserk
Fjord Fuzz
16% matchFjord Fuzz Berserk's fuzzy fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz
Black Arts Toneworks
15% matchInto a low gain tone, Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz brings the fuzzy it's missing
Roland SDE-3000D
Roland
6% matchKeep Roland SDE-3000D after Boss PS-6 in the signal chain, clear of Boss PS-6's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Alexander Pedals Radical Delay
Alexander Pedals
6% matchKeep Alexander Pedals Radical Delay after Boss PS-6 in the signal chain, clear of Boss PS-6's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz
Cusack Music
tonal matchThe low gain tone has headroom to spare — Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz gives it high gain to fill it with
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchInto a low gain tone, Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 brings the fuzzy it's missing
Crowther Prunes
Crowther
tonal matchRun Crowther Prunes into that low gain platform and it finally gets some fuzzy
EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter
EarthQuaker Devices
tonal matchThe low gain tone has headroom to spare — EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter gives it fuzzy to fill it with
Cheaper alternatives
TC Electronic Mimiq Mini Doubler
TC Electronic
71% similarityShared character: mono, tight_tracking, stereo
Electro-Harmonix Slammi Plus
Electro-Harmonix
70% similarityShared character: pitch_modulation, expression_pedal, tight_tracking
Boss MO-2
Boss
68% similarityShared character: mono, premier_guitar, one_octave
Behringer Octavia Octave Fuzz
Behringer
68% similarityShared character: tight_tracking, signal, one_octave
Donner Harmonic Square Octave/Pitch Shifter
Donner
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
440 Distribution DigiTech Drop Polyphonic Droptune
440 Distribution
67% similarityShared character: tight_tracking, one_octave, metal
Alexander Pedals Fever Pitch
Alexander Pedals
67% similarityShared character: pitch_modulation, one_octave, vibrato
Boss OC-2 Octaver
Boss
67% similarityShared character: tight_tracking, one_octave, bass
Eventide PitchFactor
Eventide
65% similarityShared character: expression_pedal, stereo, ambient
Boss XS-1
Boss
94% similaritysimilar tone character
EarthQuaker Devices Rainbow Machine
EarthQuaker Devices
93% similaritysimilar tone character
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Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork Plus
Electro-Harmonix
71% similarityShared character: pitch_modulation, tight_tracking, one_octave
Electro-Harmonix Pico Pitch Fork
Electro-Harmonix
70% similarityShared character: pitch_modulation, tight_tracking, one_octave
DigiTech Whammy Pitch-Shifting Pedal
Digitech
69% similarityShared character: pitch_modulation, expression_pedal, tight_tracking
Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork Polyphonic Pitch Shifter
Electro-Harmonix
68% similarityShared character: pitch_modulation, expression_pedal, signal
EVH Pitch Fork
Evh
67% similarityShared character: expression_pedal, tight_tracking, one_octave
Roger Mayer Octavia Classic
Roger Mayer
67% similarityShared character: tight_tracking, one_octave
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Boss PS-6?+
The closest matches in character are the Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork Plus, the Electro-Harmonix Pico Pitch Fork, the DigiTech Whammy Pitch-Shifting Pedal. Budget picks: TC Electronic Mimiq Mini Doubler, Electro-Harmonix Slammi Plus, Boss MO-2. Boutique upgrades: 440 Distribution DigiTech Drop Polyphonic Droptune, Alexander Pedals Fever Pitch, Boss OC-2 Octaver.
What pairs well with the Boss PS-6?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Mesa Boogie Electra-Dyne Simul-Class 45/90-Watt 1x12", Laney Ironheart Foundry Dualtop 2-Channel 60W Head, Friedman BE-Mini Head — Mesa Boogie Electra-Dyne Simul-Class 45/90-Watt 1x12"'s high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own.
How much does the Boss PS-6 cost?+
Around $145.68 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).