BOSS WAZA-TAE Tube Amp Expander

BOSS WAZA-TAE Tube Amp Expander

Revolutionising the tube amp experience for stage and studio alike, the Waza Tube Amp Expander is the first device to integrate a diverse range of professional tone tools. This all-in-one unit includes a variable reactive load box, active analog power stage, mic'd cab emulator, IR loader, and recording interface, delivering unparalleled versatility and ease of use for players on the go.

Featuring advanced Tube Logic technology, the Waza Tube Amp Expander enables you to achieve your desired amp sound at any volume while maintaining the core tone and feel you love. You have complete creative control for any performance scenario with extensive connectivity options, built-in BOSS effects, 10 customisable rig setups, and real-time control. With groundbreaking BOSS innovations, the Waza Tube Amp Expander is an essential tool for any tube amp player.

The Version 2 update of the Waza Tube Amp Expander brings powerful new enhancements, including an extended range of speaker impulse response support with 32 user IR slots, up from 4, and an expanded selection of microphone choices for the built-in cabs, including a new ribbon mic type, three dynamic/ribbon mic blends, and two distinct room mic variations.

The Waza Tube Amp Expander is the perfect companion for stage performing and studio recording. With its groundbreaking innovations, the Waza Tube Amp Expander is an essential tool for any tube amp player looking to elevate their playing to the next level.

FEATURES

• First-of-its-kind tube amp command center, built with Waza expertise and the Tube Logic design approach
• Advanced variable reactive load circuit with discrete analog components supports tube amps up to 150 watts
• User-adjustable impedance tuning correctly matches the reactive load to your amp, retaining its natural tone, dynamic feel, and distortion characteristics
• Ten recallable rig settings for storing favorite setups
• Deep real-time performance control via GA-FC/FS-series footswitches and MIDI I/O
• Built-in 100-watt Class AB power amplifier with discrete analog design and seamless volume control
• Powerful DSP section with 32-bit AD/DA, 32-bit floating-point processing, and 96 kHz sampling rate
• Customizable stereo effects with premium tone quality: compressor, delay, reverb, and four EQs
• Twenty-two mic’d cabinet emulations with nine selectable close mic types and five room mic options
• Thirty-two slots for loading user speaker IRs
• External effects loop with selectable series/parallel operation and control jack for switching amp channels
• Parallel speaker outputs for connecting up to two cabs for gigging
• Balanced XLR line outputs (mono and L/R stereo) for connecting to FOH console, stage monitors, and recording devices
• Headphones output for quiet practice with cranked-up amp tones
• Dedicated editor software (Mac/Windows)
• USB for direct audio recording and editor communication
  
  Version 2 Newly Added Features (January 2020)
• Onboard IR slots increased from 4 to 32
• Four new close mic options for built-in cabs: RBN121 ribbon type and three DYN57/RBN121 blends
• Two new room mic options for built-in cabs: MID ROOM A and MID ROOM B