Introducing the Boss Waza Tube Amp Expander, a revolutionary device that takes your treasured tube guitar amplifier and elevates it to an ultimate tone machine. This innovative and versatile piece of gear enables you to enjoy your amplifier's rich, authentic tones at any volume, making it perfect for both on-stage performances and studio recording.

The Waza Tube Amp Expander's reactive load box lets you dial your tube amp to its sonic sweet spot while maintaining total control over the overall volume. This feature allows you to select from 16 different impedance settings, ensuring an accurate match with your amp's output transformer and guaranteeing the true sound and dynamic feel of your amp shine through.

This device doesn't stop at volume control. The built-in effects and EQ allow you to shape your core amp tone with the onboard compressor, delay, and reverb effects. You can customize these effects using the dedicated editor software. Four different EQs are available for strategic tone shaping at various points in the signal path. An external effects loop supports both line-level devices and standard stompboxes in series or parallel, offering you complete control over your sound.

The Waza Tube Amp Expander is also a powerful control center on stage and in the studio, offering the ability to store 10 different rig setups for quick recall. Each rig setup includes custom effects and EQ, cab/IR selections, MIDI control, and more.

Key Features:

• Reactive load box for controlling the volume without compromising tone
• Built-in compressor, delay, and reverb effects
• Four different EQs for strategic tone shaping
• External effects loop that supports both line-level devices and stompboxes
• Ability to store 10 different rig setups with recall
• Supports any tube guitar amp up to 150W
• Extensive I/O matrix supporting multiple destinations at once
• Deep software-based editing for customization of your tone
• 100W of Class A/B power for driving an additional cabinet
• 10 onboard BOSS effects including stereo reverb, compression, and delay
• Powerful MIDI hub for controlling compatible MIDI effects and footswitches
• USB audio interface for injecting your amp tone directly into your DAW session
• Compatibility with the optional GA-FC foot controller for instant access to the 10 rigs, and real-time control of delay, tap tempo, solo/EQ, effects loop on/off, and amp channel switching.

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FAQs

What is the power handling capability of the Boss Waza Tube Amp Expander?

The Boss Waza Tube Amp Expander can handle up to 150 watts of power, making it suitable for high-power amplifiers and performance settings.

Can the Boss Waza Tube Amp Expander be used with different impedance levels?

Yes, the Boss Waza Tube Amp Expander supports 4, 8, and 16 ohm impedance levels, allowing for compatibility with a wide range of amplifiers and speaker setups.

Does the Boss Waza Tube Amp Expander include a headphone output for silent practice?

Yes, the Boss Waza Tube Amp Expander features a 1/4" headphone output, enabling silent practice and monitoring without disturbing others.

What are the main connectivity options on the Boss Waza Tube Amp Expander?

The Boss Waza Tube Amp Expander offers a variety of inputs and outputs, including 1/4" and XLR connections for powered signal input, speaker output, line output, and effects loop.

Is the Boss Waza Tube Amp Expander capable of attenuating amplifier output?

Yes, the Boss Waza Tube Amp Expander provides variable attenuation, allowing you to reduce the amplifier's output volume while maintaining its tonal characteristics.