The Boss PX-1 Plugout is a Boss multi fx pedal, currently around $214.97. It pairs well with the Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp and the EarthQuaker Devices Swiss Things.
Boss PX-1 Plugout
Boss · pedal
The Boss PX-1 Plugout FX is a multi-effects pedal using the Plugout platform to host multiple classic Boss and Roland effects in a single compact pedal. Ships with eight preloaded effects including the DS-1 Distortion and the rare SG-1 Slow Gear, with eight additional effects available via the Effects Loader app after product registration. Allows users to switch between different classic effect types in one physical enclosure. Reviewed by Guitar World.
What stands out
“Its standout weakness is that only one effect is usable at a time and switching between them requires menu navigation”
— from the community notes
“The Boss PX-1 Plugout FX is a multi-effects pedal using the Plugout platform to host multiple classic Boss and Roland effects in a single compact pedal”
— from the listing
“Ships with eight preloaded effects including the DS-1 Distortion and the rare SG-1 Slow Gear, with eight additional effects available via the Effects Loader app after product registration”
— from the listing
“The PX-1 Plugout offers access to a collection of classic and discontinued Boss effects in one small pedal including hard-to-find vintage models like the SG-1, making it a versatile one-box solution for players who want a variety of classic…”
— from the community notes
“Allows users to switch between different classic effect types in one physical enclosure”
— from the listing
- platform
- distortion
- only one effect
- eight additional effects
- eight preloaded effects
Good for
- Live
- Silent Recording
- Silent Stage
- Studio
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Amps that pair well with the Boss PX-1 Plugout
Pedals that stack with the Boss PX-1 Plugout
EarthQuaker Devices Swiss Things
EarthQuaker Devices
EarthQuaker Devices Utility Series Buffer Preamp
EarthQuaker Devices
tonal matchEarthQuaker Devices Utility Series Buffer Preamp's own clean boost character is the real reason this is worth trying
Hiwatt WEM Copicat Boost
Hiwatt
tonal matchHiwatt WEM Copicat Boost leans toward clean boost, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Maxon DB10 Dual Booster
Maxon
tonal matchMaxon DB10 Dual Booster leans toward clean boost, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Morley MDB2 Dual Boost Distortion
Morley
tonal matchWhat Morley MDB2 Dual Boost Distortion brings here leans toward clean boost — that's worth building a pairing around
Tech 21 Boost Distortion
Tech 21
tonal matchTech 21 Boost Distortion's own clean boost character is the real reason this is worth trying
Tech 21 BST-O Boost Overdrive
Tech 21
tonal matchTech 21 BST-O Boost Overdrive's own clean boost character is the real reason this is worth trying
Third Man Hardware x MXR Limited Edition Double Down
Third Man Hardware
tonal matchThird Man Hardware x MXR Limited Edition Double Down's own clean boost character is the real reason this is worth trying
Questions people ask
What pairs well with the Boss PX-1 Plugout?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp, EarthQuaker Devices Swiss Things, EarthQuaker Devices Utility Series Buffer Preamp — Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp's own modulated character is the real reason this is worth trying.
How much does the Boss PX-1 Plugout cost?+
Around $214.97 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).