Boss PX-1 Adds PW-2, XT-2, CS-2 Pedal Models

TL;DR: Boss adds three legendary pedal models to the PX-1 hardware host system — the PW-2 Power Driver, XT-2 Xtortion, and CS-2 Compression Sustainer — via Model Pass purchases. Meanwhile, Chaos Audio launches AI FX Builder, an AI-driven platform that generates custom guitar tones from text prompts, giving musicians full access to the underlying FAUST code. And in legacy news, the Osbourne family is pushing ahead with a digital recreation of Ozzy Osbourne, promising something far more sophisticated than a simple AI clone.

• Boss PX-1 now supports PW-2 Power Driver, XT-2 Xtortion, and CS-2 Compression Sustainer models, matching the recent DAW plugin update.
• Models are unlocked via Model Pass purchases through the BOSS Effect Loader app, with demo versions available (audio gap every 30 seconds).
• Chaos Audio’s AI FX Builder lets you describe a tone in plain text and get usable FAUST code — fully editable and royalty-free.
• Subscriptions start at $9.99/month (20 builds) or pay-as-you-go packs at $9.99 for 10 builds.
• Jack Osbourne confirms Ozzy approved the digital double project before his death; HYPERREAL is behind the tech, promising a “very real” result.

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Boss PX-1 Gets Three New Models

Let’s start with the familiar: Boss has dropped three new pedal models for the PX-1 hardware host system, and if you’ve been following the DAW plugin scene, these names will ring a bell. The PW-2 Power Driver, XT-2 Xtortion, and CS-2 Compression Sustainer are now available as Model Pass unlocks via the BOSS Effect Loader app. You swap them into your pedal’s eight user slots, and — as with all things Boss — more are promised down the road.

The PW-2 Power Driver is described as gritty, rough-grained distortion, ideal for building a high-gain “wall of sound” or dialling in a refined crunch. The XT-2 Xtortion offers bold, high-gain distortion with massive midrange control — use Contour and Punch to scoop mids for heavy riffs or boost focus to cut through a dense mix. And the CS-2 Compression Sustainer is a classic VCA-driven compressor with snappy response and natural character, with an Attack knob to match your playing style.

We at Noxal appreciate the approach: rather than locking you into a static set of effects, Boss lets you curate a personal arsenal. The demo version (with a brief audio gap every 30 seconds) is a smart way to test-drive before committing. It’s not revolutionary, but it’s solid — and for anyone who’s already invested in the PX-1 ecosystem, these additions expand the palette without requiring new hardware.

Chaos AI FX Builder: Tone from Text

Now this is where things get genuinely interesting. Chaos Audio — makers of the Stratus multi-FX pedal — has launched AI FX Builder, a platform that turns simple text prompts into custom guitar tones. Following similar moves from Positive Grid and FUKKAUDIO, Chaos Audio’s tool is built on a refreshingly open philosophy: you describe what you want, the AI generates FAUST code, and you own the result outright.

Founder Landon McCoy puts it bluntly: “Now, your gear listens to you, not the other way around… The platform is not an artist. It doesn’t generate music or replace creativity. You describe what you want, design the interface, and decide if it’s good enough.” We like that. No hand-waving about AI replacing guitarists — just a tool that generates usable code you can edit, rewrite, or port to your own hardware and commercial products.

Pricing is refreshingly accessible: subscriptions from $9.99/month for 20 builds, or one-time packs at $9.99 for 10 builds. For that, you get full access to the underlying FAUST code — no locked-down black boxes. This is the kind of AI integration that respects the maker ethos. If you’re a hardware synth enthusiast who also dabbles in guitar effects, this tool could be a sandbox worth exploring.

Ozzy Goes Digital: The Immortality Debate

And now for something completely different. Jack Osbourne has hit back at critics calling the family’s plan to create a digital version of Ozzy Osbourne “freaky” and unethical. The project, in partnership with HYPERREAL (the team behind the Stan Lee hologram), aims to build a complete digital double encompassing Ozzy’s voice, image, and movement.

Jack insists the technology is far more sophisticated than “hooking up an image of my dad to ChatGPT” and that Ozzy himself approved the idea before his passing last July. “It’s not gonna be fucking lame… It’s gonna feel very real,” he stated during a YouTube livestream. The plan is for creators to eventually use text prompts to seamlessly cast the digital Ozzy into commercials and new projects — an almost “drag-and-drop” utilisation for future media.

We at Noxal have mixed feelings. On one hand, the tech is undeniably impressive and offers a form of immortality for a beloved artist. On the other, there’s something deeply uncanny about a digital Ozzy shilling products long after the man himself has left the stage. But Jack’s transparency about Ozzy’s approval and the sophistication of the project at least suggests it will be handled with more taste than the typical AI cash-grab. Could we see a virtual Randy Rhoads too? The possibilities are endless — and unsettling.

Market Context and Who Should Care

These three stories reflect a broader trend: the lines between hardware, software, and AI are blurring faster than ever. Boss’s PX-1 model expansions are a safe, incremental update for existing users — if you already own the pedal, these are worthwhile additions. Chaos Audio’s AI FX Builder is a genuine disruptor for anyone who wants to design unique effects without learning to code, especially hardware tinkerers who appreciate open-source principles. And the Osbourne digital double project, while divisive, signals where the industry is heading: legacy management through digital resurrection.

For the Noxal reader — hardware synth enthusiasts with a healthy skepticism of marketing hype — the Chaos Audio tool is the most immediately relevant. It’s affordable, open, and respects your ownership of the output. The Boss update is fine but not groundbreaking. And the Ozzy digital double? File that under “interesting tech with ethical questions we’ll be debating over coffee for years.”

I’ll be testing the Chaos AI FX Builder this week, ideally while my espresso machine decides whether to cooperate or stage a rebellion. Either way, I’ll have a new distortion patch by lunch.