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Using WAZA Tube Amp Expander EditorThis document explains basic operation of WAZA Tube Amp Expander Editor.

Added Functions in the WAZA Tube Amp Expander (Ver.2)

The functions added in WAZA Tube Amp Expander Ver.2 are described below.

Added functions

5 The number of IR data slots for CAB/MIC SIMULATION has increased to 32 (USER1–USER32).

5 Ribbon mic (RBN121) and blend (BLEND A, BLEND B, BLEND C) are added to the MIC TYPE choices for CAB/MIC SIMULATION.

5 MID ROOM A and MID ROOM B are added to the ROOM MIC choices for CAB/MIC SIMULATION.

For details, refer to “CAB/MIC SIMULATION” (p. 18).

Improved functionsThe indication for switching the GA-FC’s RIG mode (1–5) and RIG mode (6–10) is now linked with RIG switching operations on the unit and in the editor.

Getting Ready to Use the Editor

Installing the USB DriverBefore you use editor, the appropriate USB driver for the product you’re using must be installed on your computer.

1. From the product support page, download the WAZA-TAE Driver.To obtain the latest USB driver, access the following URL, and download and install the appropriate driver for the product you’re using.http://www.boss.info/support/

2. Double-click the downloaded WAZA-TAE Driver.Installation begins.Proceed with the installation as directed by the installation screens.When the screen indicates “Installation has been completed.” click the [Close] button.The WAZA-TAE Driver has been installed on your computer.

Installing the EditorMEMO

Before you install editor, the USB driver must be installed in your computer as described in “Installing the USB Driver” (p. 1).

Windows Users

1. Unpack the ZIP file.

2. Double-click “WAZA-TAE Editor Installer.exe.”Installation begins.

3. Proceed with installation as directed by the install screens.

4. When the screen indicates “Completing the WAZA Tube Amp Expander Editor Setup Wizard,” click the [Finish] button.

Mac Users

1. Unpack the ZIP file.

2. Double-click “WAZA-TAE Editor Installer.pkg.”Installation begins.

3. Proceed with installation as directed by the install screens.

4. When the screen indicates “The installation was successful. The software was installed.,” click the [Close] button.

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Using WAZA Tube Amp Expander Editor

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Starting the Editor* WAZA Tube Amp Expander Editor cannot be used simultaneously

with WAZA Tube Amp Expander IR Loader. Close IR Loader before you start this application.

1. Use a USB cable to connect the WAZA Tube Amp Expander to your computer, and then turn on the power of the WAZA Tube Amp Expander.

MEMO

You can edit LIVESETs even if the WAZA Tube Amp Expander is not connected to your computer via a USB cable.However, you can’t save the result of editing a RIG. In order to save the edited RIG, you’ll need to be connected to your computer.

2. In the [Start] menu, choose [All Programs] & [WAZA Tube Amp Expander] & [WAZA Tube Amp Expander EDITOR].The first time you start up, the dialog box “Choose a device connect with.” appears.

MEMO

On the second and subsequent startups, the device is selected automatically.

Mac OS users

From the Finder, in the application/BOSS/ WAZA Tube Amp Expander folder, double-click [WAZA Tube Amp Expander Editor (.app)].

3. Choose “WAZA-TAE” and click the [OK] button.

The editor starts.


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1. RIG select area

2. Function select area

3. [AMP CTL] buttonClick this to see a list of the AMP CTL setting ON/OFF.

4. [RIG MIDI] buttonClick this to access the RIG MIDI popup.

5. [INDICATOR PEAK CLEAR] buttonIf a peak is being held by the front panel INPUT SIG/PEAK indicator or by the SIG/PEAK indicator in the 7. Effect Select area, click this button to clear the peak that is held.

6. [WRITE] buttonClick this to access the WRITE or CLEAR list.

7. Effect select areaClick a block once to select an effect. The parameters of the selected effect are shown at the bottom of the screen. The second and subsequent clicks turn the effect on/off.

The selected block indicates .

8. Effect ON/OFF button

9. [SP/LINE LINK] buttonClick this to see a list of the SP/LINE LINK setting ON/OFF. The following blocks have this button.SPEAKER OUT SOLO/EQ, LINE OUT SOLO/EQ, SPEAKER OUT LEVEL, LINE OUT LEVEL

10. [PANEL BUTTON ASSIGN] buttonClick this to see a list of the PANEL BUTTON ASSIGN setting ON/OFF. This button is shown for the following effects.COMPRESSOR, DELAY, SPEAKER OUT SOLO/EQ, LINE OUT SOLO/EQ

11. Parameter editing areaDrag the dial of each parameter up or down to edit its value (you can also use the mouse wheel to edit the value).You can also click the dial and use the cursor up/down keys to edit the value. You can also double-click and then use your computer’s keyboard to enter a numerical value, or directly select a value from a list.When you click the [TYPE] box, a list appears, allowing you to choose the TYPE.

Editor Basic Screen

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Editing a RIGAs an example, we’ll explain how to edit the user RIG “RIG-1 4x12 Standard.”

1. At the top of Editor screen, click the [EDITOR] button.

2. Click the RIG that you want to edit. In this example, click “RIG-1 4x12 Standard.”

3. In the effect blocks of the effect chain screen (the upper part of the screen), click the effect block that you want to edit.Here we will click the [REV] (REVERB) block.A frame is shown on the effect block that you click, and the effect settings are shown in the lower part of the screen.

4. Edit the effect.

5 If you want to change the type of reverb, click the [TYPE] box and choose from the list.

5 You can drag a parameter’s dial up or down to edit its value (you can also use the mouse wheel to edit the value). You can also click the dial and use the cursor up/down keys to edit the value. You can also double-click, and then enter a numeric value from your computer keyboard.

5. If you want to edit another effect, repeat steps 3–4.

Saving an Edited RIG to the WAZA Tube Amp Expander (WRITE)Here’s how to save the edited RIG to the WAZA Tube Amp Expander.

1. In the upper right of the editor screen, click the [WRITE] button.

2. Click “WRITE.”The “WRITE” dialog box appears.

3. Select the save-destination user RIG number.In this example, select “RIG-1.”

NOTE

When you save, the RIG of the selected number is overwritten; the original settings cannot be recovered. Select a RIG that you don’t mind overwriting.


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4. If you want to change the name of the RIG, click the RIG name field. You can use your computer keyboard to enter a RIG name.

5. Click the [WRITE] button.The settings of the new RIG are saved in editor’s RIG list and in the WAZA Tube Amp Expander.

Editing the AMP CTL Settings1. In the editor screen, click the [AMP CTL] button.

[AMP CTL] button

The controller assignment screen appears.

2. Turn the setting ON or OFF.


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Editing the RIG MIDI Settings1. In the editor screen, click the [RIG MIDI] button.

[RIG MIDI] button

2. Edit the settings for RIG MIDI 1–4.


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1. [CREATE LIVESET] buttonPress this button to create a new empty liveset.

2. Liveset nameShows the name of the liveset and the number of RIGs.

3. Liveset name edit buttonClick this to edit the name of the liveset. You can click the trash can symbol to delete the liveset.

4. RIG name edit buttonClick this to edit the name of the RIG. You can click the trash can symbol to delete the RIG.

5. [Import] buttonThis lets you import all of the WAZA Tube Amp Expander unit’s RIGs into the LIBRARIAN, or import a LIBRARIAN file from your computer into the LIBRARIAN.

6. [Export] buttonThis lets you export a liveset to the WAZA Tube Amp Expander unit, or export a liveset and save it on your computer.

LIBRARIAN Basic Screen

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Importing All the RIGs into the LIBRARIAN (IMPORT FROM WAZA Tube Amp Expander)Here’s how you can import all of the WAZA Tube Amp Expander’s RIGs into the LIBRARIAN. All user RIGs are saved as a liveset.

1. In editor screen, click the [LIBRARIAN] button.

2. At the top of the editor screen, click the [Import] button.

3. Click the [WAZA Tube Amp Expander] button.

The CREATE LIVESET screen appears.

4. Enter the liveset name, and click the [OK] button.Import begins. If you decide to cancel during the operation, click the [CANCEL] button.It will take some time to import all of the WAZA Tube Amp Expander’s RIGs. When import is finished, the message “Completed.” appears.

5. Click the [OK] button.The RIGs are saved as a liveset in the LIBRARIAN.

Exporting a LIBRARIAN Liveset (EXPORT TO WAZA Tube Amp Expander)Here’s how a liveset that you saved can be restored to the WAZA Tube Amp Expander’s user RIG.

1. At the top of the editor screen, click the [Export] button.

2. From SELECT LIVESET, select the liveset that you want to export.

3. Click the [WAZA Tube Amp Expander] button.Export begins. If you decide to cancel during the operation, click the [CANCEL] button.When export is finished, the message “Completed.” appears.

4. Click the [OK] button.The selected liveset is written back into the WAZA Tube Amp Expander.


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Restoring a RIG to the WAZA Tube Amp ExpanderHere’s how to select a RIG from a liveset that you saved, and restore it back to the WAZA Tube Amp Expander.

1. Drag the RIG that you want to restore and drop it onto the desired RIG number of the WAZA Tube Amp Expander.

NOTE

When you drop a RIG, it overwrites the RIG of the selected number; the original settings cannot be recovered. Select a RIG that you don’t mind overwriting.

In this example, drag and drop the RIG “RIG-1 4x12 Standard” onto “RIG-3 4x12 R-Fier.”

On the WAZA Tube Amp Expander, select RIG “RIG-3” and you’ll be able to use the restored RIG.

MEMO

You can also select multiple RIGs as described in “Selecting multiple RIGs” (p. 11).

Saving a Liveset to a Computer (EXPORT TO FILE)A liveset that you backed up can be exported to your computer (Export).

1. At the top of the editor screen, click the [Export] button.

2. From SELECT LIVESET, select the liveset that you want to export.

3. Click the [FILE] button.The “Save As” dialog box appears.

4. Enter a name and save-destination, and click the [Save] button.A liveset file (.tsl) is created at the save-destination.

Ways to use an exported liveset

5 Use a USB flash drive to copy the liveset to a different computer.

5 Sent the liveset via email to another WAZA Tube Amp Expander user.


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Importing a Liveset from a Computer into the LIBRARIAN (IMPORT FROM FILE)A liveset that you exported to a computer can be imported into a editor LIBRARIAN (Import).

1. At the top of the editor screen, click the [Import] button.

2. Click the [FILE] button.The “Open” dialog box appears.

3. Select the liveset file (extension: .tsl) that you want to import into the LIBRARIAN, and click the [Open] button.The liveset is imported into the LIBRARIAN.

Creating an Original LivesetYou can collect your favorite RIGs to create an original liveset.

1. At the top of the editor screen, click the [CREATE LIVESET] button.

2. Input a name for the liveset.

3. Click the [OK] button.An empty liveset containing no RIGs is created.

4. From the RIG list at the left of the editor screen, drag and drop your favorite RIGs into the new liveset.

The selected RIGs are registered in the new liveset.

MEMO

5 A maximum of 15 RIGs can be registered in one liveset. If inserting RIGs would cause the liveset to exceed 15 RIGs, the RIGs that exceed 15 are not inserted (a message is displayed).

5 RIGs that are registered in another liveset can also be dragged and dropped into the new liveset.

5 You can drag and drop the RIGs in the liveset to change their order.

5 The editor lets you create up to 50 livesets. If you want to create and save more than 50 livesets, use the EXPORT TO FILE function to save existing livesets on your computer.


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Copying RIGsHere’s how to copy a RIG to another liveset or to an WAZA Tube Amp Expander RIG.

1. Click the RIG that you want to copy.

MEMO

You can also select and copy multiple RIGs as described in “Selecting multiple RIGs” (p. 11).

2. Drag and drop the selected RIGs onto the desired copy-destination.

NOTE

When you drop the RIGs, they are overwritten onto the RIGs of the selected red area, and the original settings cannot be recovered. Select RIGs that you don’t mind overwriting.

MEMO

5 If you select non-consecutive RIGs and copy them, they are copied as successive RIGs.

5 A maximum of 15 RIGs can be registered in one liveset. If inserting RIGs would cause the liveset to exceed 15 RIGs, the RIGs that exceed 15 are not inserted (a message is displayed).

5 RIGs that are registered in a liveset can be copied to your own liveset or to a new liveset.

Selecting multiple RIGsBy using your computer’s mouse and keyboard together, you can select multiple RIGs.

Selecting a range of RIGsHere’s how to select a range of consecutive RIGs.

1. Click the first RIG that you want to select.

2. While holding down your computer keyboard’s [Shift] key, click the last RIG that you want to select.The first through last RIGs that you click are selected.

Selecting RIGs individuallyHere’s how to select just the individual RIGs that you click.

1. While holding down your computer keyboard’s [Ctrl] key, click a RIG that you want to select.The RIG you click is selected. The selected RIG is highlighted.

Mac OS users

While holding down your computer keyboard’s [command] key, click a RIG that you want to select.

2. If you want to select other RIGs, repeat step 1.If you hold down the [Ctrl] key and click a selected (highlighted) RIG once again, the selection is cleared (that RIG is no longer highlighted).


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The difference between operations when selecting and copying multiple RIGsWhen you drag and drop the selected RIGs, the copy result will differ depending on your mouse operation.

Drag and drop when a red area is shown at the copy-destination (overwrite copy)

The RIGs are copied to the area indicated by the red color.

Drag and drop between copy-destination RIGs (insert)

The RIGs are inserted at the position of the red line. Subsequent RIGs are moved backward.

Moving RIGsHere’s how to move a RIG to another liveset or to a WAZA Tube Amp Expander RIG. When you move a RIG, it disappears from its previous location.

1. Click the RIG that you want to move.

MEMO

You can also select and move multiple RIGs as described in “Selecting multiple RIGs” (p. 11).

2. While holding down your computer keyboard’s [Alt] key, drag and drop the selected RIG to the desired copy-destination.

Mac OS users

While holding down your computer keyboard’s [option] key, drag and drop.

Deleting RIGsHere’s how to delete an unwanted RIG.

1. Click the RIG that you want to delete.

MEMO

You can also select and delete multiple RIGs as described in “Selecting multiple RIGs” (p. 11).

2. Press your computer keyboard’s [Delete] key.The “DELETE RIG” message appears.

NOTE

Deleted RIGs cannot be recovered. If you decide not to delete, click the [CANCEL] button.

3. Click the [OK] button.The selected RIGs are deleted.


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Editing a Liveset Name1. Click the [ ] button located at the right of the name of the

liveset that you want to edit.

Rearranging LivesetsHere’s how to rearrange the livesets that are displayed.

1. Click the liveset that you want to rearrange.

2. Drag and drop the liveset name.The liveset moves to the position indicated by the red line.

Deleting a LivesetHere’s how to delete a liveset that you no longer need.

1. Click the [ ] button located at the right of the name of the liveset that you want to delete.

2. Click the [ ] button.The “Delete liveset” message appears.

NOTE

The deleted liveset cannot be recovered. If you decide to cancel without deleting, click the [CANCEL] button.

3. Click the [OK] button.The selected liveset is deleted.


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Selecting the Device Controlled by EditorHere’s how to select the device controlled by editor.

1. At the top of the editor screen, click the [SYSTEM] button.The SYSTEM screen appears.

2. Click the [DEVICE SETTING] button.The “Device” screen appears.

3. Click SELECT DEVICE, and from the list choose [WAZA-TAE].

Downloading the Owner’s ManualHere’s how to access the BOSS website.


2. Click the [OWNER’S MANUAL] button.

3. Click [MANUAL DOWNLOAD PAGE].Your web browser starts, and the BOSS website appears.

Checking the VersionHere’s how to check the versions of the WAZA Tube Amp Expander unit and of the editor.


2. Click the [VERSION] button.The version information appears.


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Saving All Settings to the Computer (ALL DATA BACKUP)Here’s how all data saved in the WAZA Tube Amp Expander can be backed-up to the computer.


2. Click [ALL DATA BACKUP].The ALL DATA BACKUP screen appears.

3. Click the [TO FILE] button.

The “Save As” dialog box appears.

4. Input a name and save-destination, and click the [Save] button.Backup begins.It will take some time for all data to be backed up.When the operation is finished, the message “Completed.” appears.

5. Click the [OK] button.An all data file (.alb file) is created in the save-destination.

* IR data that you load into WAZA Tube Amp Expander is not backed up.

* Live sets are not backed up. If you want to use your live set on a different computer, execute “Saving a Liveset to a Computer (EXPORT TO FILE)” (p. 9).

Restoring an All Data File from the Computer (ALL DATA RESTORE)Here’s how an all data file previously saved on the computer can be restored to the WAZA Tube Amp Expander.

NOTE

When you restore, all data is overwritten, and cannot be returned to its previous settings.


2. Click [ALL DATA BACKUP].The ALL DATA BACKUP screen appears.

3. Click the [FROM FILE] button.

The “Open” dialog box appears.

4. Select the all data file (extension: .alb) that you want to restore, and click the [Open] button.Restore begins.Since all data is being restored, this will take some time. When the operation is finished, the message “Completed.” appears.

5. Click the [OK] button.All data is restored to the WAZA Tube Amp Expander.

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Parameter List

RIG

FX LOOPThis turns the external effects FX LOOP on/off.

Parameter Value Explanation

ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns the SEND/RETURN on/off.

COMPRESSORThis is an effect that produces a long sustain by evening out the volume level of the input signal.


ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off.

PANEL BUTTON ASSIGN DISABLE, ENABLE Enables/disables operation of the panel

buttons.

TYPERACK 160D This models a dbx 160X.VTG RACK U This models a UREI 1178.

THRESH 0–100

Adjust this as appropriate for the input signal from your guitar. When the input signal level exceeds this threshold level, limiting will be applied.

RATIO 1:1–INF:1 This selects the compression ratio used with signals in excess of the threshold level.

LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume.

ATTACK 0–100

Adjusts the strength of the picking attack when the strings are played. Higher values result in s sharper attack, creating a more clearly defined sound.

RELEASE 0–100 Adjusts the release time.

DELAYThis is a delay with a maximum delay time of 2,000 ms. This produces a variety of delay sounds ranging from simple effects to the sounds of Roland SDE-3000.

Parameter Value ExplanationON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off.PANEL BUTTON ASSIGN DISABLE, ENABLE Enables/disables operation of the panel buttons.

TYPE

SINGLE This is a simple mono delay.

PAN

This delay is specifically for stereo output. This allows you to obtain the tap delay effect that divides the delay time, then deliver them to L and R channels.

INPUT

OUTPUT R

OUTPUT L

FEEDBACK

TIMEEFFECT LEVEL

DELAY

TAP TIME

STEREO The direct sound is output from the left channel, and the effect sound is output from the right channel.

ANALOG This gives a mild analog delay sound. The delay time can be set within the range of 12 to 1,200 ms.

SDE-3000 This models the sound of the Roland SDE-3000.

TIME

1ms–2000ms, (12ms–1,200ms when TYPE is analog)

Adjusts the delay time.

FEEDBACK 0–100This sets the amount of delay sound returned to the input. A higher value will increase the number of the delay repeats.

HIGH CUT 630Hz–12.5kHz FLAT

This sets the frequency at which the high cut filter begins to take effect. When FLAT is selected, the high cut filter will have no effect.

MODULATION SW OFF, ON Turns the modulation on/off.


MODULATION RATE 0–100 Adjusts the modulation rate of the delay sound.

MODULATION DEPTH 0–100 Adjusts the modulation depth of the delay sound

EFFECT LEVEL 0–120 Adjusts the volume of the delay sound.DIRECT LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the direct sound.

FILTER *1 OFF, ONTurns the filter on/off. If this is on, a natural-sounding effect is obtained when you’re using the delay as an echo.

RANGE *1 8kHz, 17kHzModels the way in which the Roland SDE-3000’s frequency response is affected by the delay range.

DELAY PHASE *1

NORMAL, INVERSE

Specifies the phase of the delay sound. Selecting INVERSE inverts the phase. This is effective when used in combination with modulation.

FEEDBACK PHASE *1

NORMAL, INVERSE

Specifies the phase of the delay sound feedback. Selecting INVERSE inverts the phase.

PAN TAP TIME 0–100%

Adjusts the delay time of the right channel delay. This setting adjusts the R channel delay time relative to the L channel delay time (considered as 100%).

*1 Setting available when TYPE is set to SDE-3000.

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REVERBThis effect adds reverberation to the sound.

Parameter Value ExplanationON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off.

TYPE

HALL 1 Simulates the reverberation in a concert hall. Provides clear and spacious reverberations.

HALL 2 Simulates the reverberation in a concert hall. Provides mild reverberations.

PLATE

Simulates plate reverberation (a reverb unit that uses the vibration of a metallic plate). Provides a metallic sound with a distinct upper range.

ROOM1 Simulates the reverberation in a small room. Provides warm reverberations.

ROOM2 Simulates the reverberation of a room larger than ROOM1.

SPRING This simulates the sound of a guitar amp’s built-in spring reverb.

TIME 0.1s–10.0s Adjusts the length (time) of reverberation.TONE -50–0–+50 Adjusts the tonal character of the reverb.DENSITY 0–10 Adjusts the density of the reverb sound.

PRE-DELAY 0ms–200ms Adjusts the time until the reverb sound appears.

SPEAKER OUT SEND OFF, ON Turns reverb sent to SPEAKER OUT on/off.

SPEAKER OUT EFFECT LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume of reverb sent to

SPEAKER OUT.SPEAKER OUT DIRECT LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume of direct sound sent to

SPEAKER OUT.

GLOBAL EFFECT LEVEL 0–200

Adjusts the volume of reverb for both SPEAKER OUT and LINE OUT. This is linked with the operation of the panel [REVERB] knob.

LOW CUT FLAT, 20.0Hz–800Hz

This sets the frequency at which the low cut filter begins to take effect. When FLAT is selected, the low cut filter will have no effect.

LOW DAMP -50–0–+50 Adjusts the amount of attenuation for the low frequency region.

HIGH CUT 630Hz–12.5kHz, FLAT


HIGH DAMP -50–0–+50 Adjusts the amount of attenuation for the high frequency region.

LINE OUT SEND OFF, ON Turns reverb sent to LINE OUT on/off.LINE OUT EFFECT LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume of reverb sound sent to

LINE OUT.LINE OUT DIRECT LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume of direct sound sent to

LINE OUT.

SPEAKER OUT SOLO/EQAdjusts the tone of the SPEAKER OUT.



SP/LINE LINK OFF, ON If this is on, LINE OUT EQ is linked with SPEAKER OUT EQ.

PANEL BUTTON ASSIGN

DISABLE, ENABLE Enables/disables operation of the panel buttons.

TYPEPARAMETRIC You can adjust the tone character in four bands.

GRAPHIC You can adjust the tone character in ten bands.

PARAMETRICAdjusts the tonal quality. You can adjust the tone character in four bands.


LOW CUT FLAT, 20.0Hz–16.0kHz


LOW GAIN -20–+20dB Adjusts the tone for the low frequency range.

LOW-MID FREQ 20.0Hz–800Hz Specifies the center of the frequency range that will be adjusted by the LOW-MID GAIN.

LOW-MID Q 0.5–16Adjusts the width of the area affected by the EQ centered at the LOW-MID FREQ. Higher values will narrow the area.

LOW-MID GAIN -20–+20dB Adjusts the low-middle frequency range tone.

HIGH-MID FREQ 20.0Hz–16.0kHz Specifies the center of the frequency range that will be adjusted by the HIGH-MID GAIN.

HIGH-MID Q 0.5–16Adjusts the width of the area affected by the EQ centered at the HIGH-MID FREQ. Higher values will narrow the area.

HIGH-MID GAIN -20–+20dB Adjusts the low-middle frequency range tone.



HIGH GAIN -20–+20dB Adjusts the tone for the high frequency range.

LEVEL -20–+20dB Adjusts the overall volume level of the equalizer. Adjust this level for solo use.

GRAPHICAdjusts the tonal quality. You can adjust the tone character in ten bands.

Parameter Value Explanation31.5Hz

-20–+20dB Adjust the volume of each frequency band.

63Hz125Hz250 Hz500 Hz1 kHz2 kHz4 kHz8 kHz16 kHz


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LINE OUT SOLO/EQAdjusts the tone the LINE OUT.



SP/LINE LINK OFF, ON If this is on, SPEAKER OUT EQ is linked with LINE OUT EQ.

PANEL BUTTON ASSIGN

DISABLE, ENABLE Enables/disables operation of the panel buttons.

TYPEPARAMETRIC You can adjust the tone character in four bands.

GRAPHIC You can adjust the tone character in ten bands.

PARAMETRICAdjusts the tonal quality. You can adjust the tone character in four bands.





LOW-MID FREQ 20.0Hz–16.0kHz Specifies the center of the frequency range that will be adjusted by the LOW-MID GAIN.

LOW-MID Q 0.5–16Adjusts the width of the area affected by the EQ centered at the LOW-MID FREQ. Higher values will narrow the area.

LOW-MID GAIN -20–+20dB Adjusts the low-middle frequency range tone.

HIGH-MID FREQ 20.0Hz–16.0kHz Specifies the center of the frequency range that will be adjusted by the HIGH-MID GAIN.

HIGH-MID Q 0.5–16Adjusts the width of the area affected by the EQ centered at the HIGH-MID FREQ. Higher values will narrow the area.

HIGH-MID GAIN -20–+20dB Adjusts the low-middle frequency range tone.





GRAPHICAdjusts the tonal quality. You can adjust the tone character in ten bands.

Parameter Value Explanation31.5Hz

-20–+20dB Adjust the volume of each frequency band.

63Hz125Hz250 Hz500 Hz1 kHz2 kHz4 kHz8 kHz16 kHz


CAB/MIC SIMULATIONSelects the speaker cabinet and mic. Here you can also adjust the mic setting.

Parameter Value ExplanationON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off.

CAB TYPE

4x12" STANDARD

The sound of a closed-back cabinet equipped with four standard 12-inch speakers.

4x12" R-FIERThe sound of a Mesa Boogie Recto cabinet (closed-back) equipped with four Celestion Vintage 30 (12-inch) speakers.

4x12" BRIT STACK

The sound of a Marshall 1960B cabinet (closed-back) equipped with four Celestion G12T-75 (12-inch) speakers.

4x12" CLASSIC STACK

The sound of a Marshall 1960B cabinet (closed-back) equipped with four Celestion Greenback (12-inch) speakers.

4x12 Green/V30

The sound of a Friedman 412 cabinet (closed-back) equipped with two Celestion Greenback (12-inch) and two Celestion Vintage 30 (12-inch) speakers.

4x12" for FOH

A closed-back cabinet equipped with four standard 12-inch speakers. Well-defined sound that’s appropriate for an FOH mix.

4x10" STANDARD

The sound of an open-back cabinet equipped with four standard 10-inch speakers.

4x10" SUPER COMBO

The cabinet sound of a Fender Super Reverb. This is an open-back cabinet equipped with four CTS alnico (10-inch) speakers.

4x10" TWEED COMBO

The cabinet sound of a Fender Bassman. This is an open-back cabinet equipped with four Jensen P10R (10-inch) speakers.

4x10" for FOH

An open-back cabinet equipped with four standard 10-inch speakers. Well-defined sound that’s appropriate for an FOH mix.

2x12" STANDARD

The sound of an open-back cabinet equipped with two standard 12-inch speakers.

2x12" DIAMOND AMP

The cabinet sound of a VOX AC30. This is an open-back cabinet equipped with two Celestion Greenback (12-inch) speakers.

2x12" for FOH

An open-back cabinet equipped with two standard 12-inch speakers. Well-defined sound that’s appropriate for an FOH mix.

1x12" STANDARD

The sound of an open-back cabinet equipped with one standard 12-inch speaker.

1x12" TWEED DELUXE

The cabinet sound of a Fender Tweed Deluxe. This is an open-back cabinet equipped with one Jensen P12Q (12-inch) speaker.

1x12" DELUXE COMBO

The cabinet sound of a Fender Deluxe Reverb. This is an open-back cabinet equipped with one Jensen C12K (12-inch) speaker.

1x12" for FOH

An open-back cabinet equipped with one standard 12-inch speaker. Well-defined sound that’s appropriate for an FOH mix.

1x10" STANDARD


1x10" for FOH

An open-back cabinet equipped with one standard 10-inch speaker. Well-defined sound that’s appropriate for an FOH mix.

1x8" STANDARD


1x8" MINI COMBO The cabinet sound of a Fender Champ.

1x8" for FOHAn open-back cabinet equipped with one standard 8-inch speaker. Well-defined sound that’s appropriate for an FOH mix.

USER1–32

You can create an original CAB TYPE by using a dedicated tool to load IR (Impulse Response) data into the WAZA Tube Amp Expander.Download the dedicated tool from the BOSS website.http://www.boss.info/support/

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MIC TYPE

DYN57This is the sound of the SHURE SM57. General dynamic mic used for instruments and vocals. Optimal for use in miking guitar amps.

DYN421 This is the sound of the SENNHEISER MD 421. Dynamic mic with extended low end.

CND451 This is the sound of the AKG C451B. Small condenser mic for use with instruments.

RBN121 This simulates the sound of the ROYER R-121. Warm and natural ribbon mic sound.

BLEND ASimulates the blended sound of the SHURE SM57 and ROYER R-121, with the SM57 mixed at a higher level.

BLEND BSimulates the blended sound of the SHURE SM57 and ROYER R-121, with the mics mixed at equal levels.

BLEND CSimulates the blended sound of the SHURE SM57 and ROYER R-121, with the R-121 mixed at a higher level.

CND87 This is the sound of the NEUMANN U 87. Condenser mic with flat response.

FLAT

Simulates a mic with perfectly flat response. Produces a sonic image close to that of listening to the sound directly from the speakers (on site).

MIC DISTANCESHORT, MEDIUM, LONG

Simulates the distance between the mic and speaker.The distance from the speakers is farther in the order of SHORT<MEDIUM<LONG.

MIC POSITION

This simulates the mic position.

CENTER Simulates the condition that the mic is set in the middle of the speaker cone.

1cm-10cm Simulates the condition that the mic is moved away from the center of the speaker cone.

ROOM MIC

ANECHOIC Mix no reflected sound of rooms.SMALL ROOM Mix the reflected sound of small studio rooms.

MID ROOM A Mix the less reflected sound of a mid-sized studio room.

MID ROOM B Mix the reflected sound of a mid-sized studio room.

BIG ROOM Mix the reflected sound of big studio rooms.MIC LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the mic.

DIRECT MIX 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the direct sound (the sound with the speaker turned off).

SPEAKER OUT LEVELAdjusts the tone of the SPEAKER OUT.


SP/LINE LINK OFF, ON If this is on, LINE OUT LEVEL is linked with SPEAKER OUT LEVEL.

LEVEL 0–120 Adjusts the level.

LINE OUT LEVELAdjusts the tone of the Line OUT.


SP/LINE LINK OFF, ON If this is on, SPEAKER OUT LEVEL is linked with LINE OUT LEVEL.

LEVEL 0–120 Adjusts the level.

AMP CTLBy connecting your guitar amp’s channel switching jack to the WAZA Tube Amp Expander’s AMP CTL jack, you can then use AMP CTL to switch the amp channel. This combining of the WAZA Tube Amp Expander and the amp channels allows you to get an even wider variety of distortion sounds.

AMP CTL settings are saved in the RIG. This means that by switching RIGs, you can switch guitar amp channels.


ON/OFF

OFF

WAZA Tube Amp Expander(AMP CONTROL jack)

Guitar Amplifier(Channel switching jack)

ON

WAZA Tube Amp Expander(AMP CONTROL jack)

Guitar Amplifier(Channel switching jack)

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RIG MIDI 1, 2, 3, 4When you change RIGs, a program number, control change, and bank select messages are transmitted to an external MIDI device.


MIDI CH OFF, 1–16Specifies the transmit channel for MIDI messages.If this is OFF, no MIDI message is transmitted.

MIDI PC# OFF, 1–128

Specifies the program number that is transmitted when you switch RIGs.If this is OFF, no program number is transmitted.

BANK MSBBANK LSB

OFF, 0–127

Specifies the bank select message that is transmitted when you switch RIGs.

* It is not possible to transmit only BANK LSB.

* Not transmitted if PC# is OFF.

* It is not possible to transmit only bank select. Bank select is always transmitted in conjunction with program numbers.

CC1#CC2#

OFF, 0–127Specify the controller number that is transmitted when you switch RIGs.If this is OFF, no control change is transmitted.

CC1 VALUECC2 VALUE

0–127 Specifies the control value.

SYSTEM

USB SETTINGHere you can make settings for USB audio when this unit is connected to a computer via USB.


PRE EFFECT : OUT 0–200%Adjusts the level of the sound following the external FX LOOP before it passes through the internal effects and the CAB/MIC simulation.

PRE EFFECT : IN 0–200%

Inputs the sound from the computer in front of the internal effects. At this time, the sound from the computer is mixed with the sound from the guitar amp.

LINE OUT : OUT 0–200%

Adjusts the level of the sound that passes through the effects of the WAZA Tube Amp Expander and the CAB/MIC simulation and is output from the final stage of LINE OUT to the computer.

LINE OUT : IN 0–200%

Inputs the sound from the computer into the final stage of the internal LINE OUT. At this time, the sound from the computer is mixed with the sound of LINE OUT.

LINE OUT : LOOP BACK OFF, ON

The sound that is input from the computer to the final stage of LINE OUT is mixed with the final stage of LINE OUT and looped-back to the computer.

USB audio flowWAZA Tube Amp Expander provides two USB audio outputs: “LINE“ and “PRE EFFECT.” (On Mac OS, LINE is shown as "1, 2/1-2" and PRE EFFECTS is shown as "3, 4 / 3-4.")LINE outputs the effect sound from LINEOUT; the return from the computer is mixed with the signal from the tube amp (guitar’s performance) at the final stage of LINE OUT. The sound returned from the computer can also be looped-back to LINE.PRE EFFECT outputs the sound from immediately after the external FX LOOP located at the first stage of the WAZA Tube Amp Expander’s internal effects, and the return from the computer is mixed in front of the WAZA Tube Amp Expander’s internal effects.Since the WAZA Tube Amp Expander is outputting to the computer from each of LINE, and PRE EFFECT, you can provide two tracks for guitar and simultaneously record the LINE sound and the PRE EFFECT sound.If you are not satisfied with the effect sound from LINE OUT, you can play back the sound that was simultaneously recorded from PRE EFFECT, and pass it through the effect chain of the WAZA Tube Amp Expander to remake the sound.

FX LOOP

EFFECT CAB/MIC SIM

WAZA Tube Amp Expander

PRE EFFECT : IN

PRE EFFECT : OUT

FX LOOP

EFFECT CAB/MIC SIM

WAZA Tube Amp Expander

LINE OUT : IN

LINE OUT : OUT

LOOP BACK

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MIDI SETTINGHere you can make settings for using the WAZA Tube Amp Expander connected with an external MIDI device.


RX CHANNELThis sets the MIDI channel used for receiving MIDI messages.Ch. 1– Ch. 16 Specifies the receive channel.

OMNI MODE

This makes the settings for the channels used for MIDI information.

OFF Information is received on the channel specified by the RX CHANNEL setting.

ON Messages are received on all channels, regardless of the MIDI channel settings.

TX CHANNEL

Sets the MIDI channel used for transmitting MIDI messages.OFF, Ch. 1– Ch. 16. Specifies the transmit channel.

RX Transmits on the same channel as the RX CHANNEL.

MIDI IN THRU

This specifies the connector from which to output the MIDI messages that are received at the MIDI IN connector.OFF MIDI messages are not transmitted.

MIDI OUT Messages are transmitted from the MIDI OUT connector.

USB OUT Messages are transmitted from the USB port.

USB/MIDI Messages are transmitted from the USB port and the MIDI OUT connector.

USB IN THRU

This specifies the connector from which to output the MIDI messages that are received at the USB port.OFF MIDI messages are not transmitted.

MIDI OUT Messages are transmitted from the MIDI OUT connector.

USB OUT Messages are transmitted from the USB port.

USB/MIDI Messages are transmitted from the USB port and the MIDI OUT connector.

FX LOOP RX CC#

Turns FX LOOP on/off.

OFF Control change messages are not received.

CC#1–CC#31, CC#64–CC#95

Specifies the controller number corresponding to the message transmitted by the external MIDI device.

VV#0–VV#63 : OFF Turns off if the control value is 0–63.VV#64 – VV#127 : ON Turns on if the control value is 64–127.

AMP CTL RX CC#

Turns AMP CTL on/off.


CC#1–CC#31, CC#64–CC#95


VV#0 –VV#63 : OFF Turns off if the control value is 0–63.VV#64 –VV#127 : ON Turns on if the control value is 64–127.

COMP RX CC#

Turns COMPRESSOR on/off.


CC#1–CC#31, CC#64–CC#95


VV#0 – VV#63 : OFF Turns off if the control value is 0–63.

VV#64 –VV#127 : ON Turns on if the control value is 64–127.

DELAY RX CC#

Turns DELAY on/off.


CC#1–CC#31, CC#64–CC#95



VV#64 – VV#127 : ON Turns on if the control value is 64–127.

REVERB RX CC#

Turns REVERB on/off.


CC#1–CC#31, CC#64–CC#95





SPEAKER OUT EQ RX CC#

Turns SPEAKER OUT EQ on/off.


CC#1–CC#31, CC#64–CC#95




LINE OUT EQ RX CC#

Turns LINE OUT EQ on/off.


CC#1–CC#31, CC#64–CC#95




GA-FC FOOT VOLUME PRE EFFECT TX CC#

Specifies the controller number used when PRE EFFECT foot volume pedal operations are transmitted as control change messages.

OFF Control Change messages are not output.

CC#1–CC#31, CC#64–CC#95

Pedal operations are transmitted using the specified controller number. The control value is output as 0–127.

GA-FC FOOT VOLUME MAIN TX CC#

Specifies the controller number used when MAIN foot volume pedal operations are transmitted as control change messages.

OFF Control Change messages are not output.

CC#1–CC#31, CC#64–CC#95

Pedal operations are transmitted using the specified controller number. The control value is output as 0–127.

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MIDI PROGRAM MAPWhen switching RIGs using Program Change messages transmitted by an external MIDI device, you can set the correspondence between Program Change messages received by the WAZA Tube Amp Expander and the RIGs to be switched.


PC#1–PC#128

NONE Program change messages are not received.

RIG1–RIG10This sets the RIG number (RIG1–RIG10) for the corresponding Program Change number.

GLOBAL EQ

SPEAKER OUTSpecifies the GLOBAL EQ settings for SPEAKER OUT.



SP/LINE LINK OFF, ON If this is on, the GLOBAL EQ of LINE OUT is linked with the GLOBAL EQ of SPEAKER OUT.




MID FREQ 20.0Hz–16.0kHz Specifies the center of the frequency range that will be adjusted by the MID GAIN.

MID Q 0.5–16Adjusts the width of the area affected by the EQ centered at the MID FREQ. Higher values will narrow the area.

MID GAIN -20–+20dB Adjusts the middle frequency range tone.




LINE OUTHere you can make GLOBAL EQ settings for LINE OUT.






MID FREQ 20.0Hz–16.0kHz Specifies the center of the frequency range that will be adjusted by the MID GAIN.

MID Q 0.5–16Adjusts the width of the area affected by the EQ centered at the MID FREQ. Higher values will narrow the area.

MID GAIN -20–+20dB Adjusts the middle frequency range tone.




GA-FC FOOT VOLUMESpecifies the level and volume curve of an expression pedal connected to the separately sold GA-FC foot controller. This can be specified separately for PRE EFFECT and MAIN.


LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume.

VOLUME MIN 0–100 Sets the volume when the heel of the EXP Pedal is depressed.

VOLUME MAX 0–100 Selects the volume when the toe of the EXP Pedal is depressed.

VOLUME CURVE

SLOW1, SLOW2, NORMAL, FAST

You can select how the actual volume changes relative to the amount the pedal is pressed.

NORMAL

SLOW 2

SLOW 1

FAST

When the pedal is fully raised

When the pedal is fully advanced

Volume

SPEAKER OUT POLARITYThis lets you invert the polarity of SPEAKER OUT.

Parameter Value ExplanationSPEAKER OUT POLARITY NORMAL, INVERSE The INVERSE setting inverts the polarity.

FLETCHER MUNSON CURVEFrequency response compensation based on the Fletcher-Munson curve (loudness curve) can be applied to SPEAKER OUT. This is effective when the volume is lowered by the [SPEAKER OUT] knob.

Parameter Value ExplanationFLETCHER MUNSON CURVE OFF, ON Turns the setting on/off.

INDICATOR PEAK HOLDThis sets the hold function for the SIG/PEAK indicator’s peak indications.


PEAK HOLD OFF, ON Turns the setting on/off.

HOLD TIME 1, 2, 3, 4sec, CONTINUE Specifies the time that the peak indication is held.

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List of Factory-Set RIGsRIG CAB MIC ROOM MIC FX LOOP DELAY REVERB SOLO/EQ AMP CTLRIG 1 4x12 Standard 4x12” Standard DYN421 SMALL OFF SDE-3000: OFF PLATE: MIN. OFF ON

RIG 2 4x12 Classic 4x12” Celestion Greenback, Marshall 1960B DYN421 SMALL OFF SINGLE: OFF HALL1: MIN. ON ON

RIG 3 4x12 R-Fier 4x12” Celestion Vintage30, MESA/Boogie RECTO DYN421 ANECHOIC ON SINGLE: OFF HALL1 ON ON

RIG 4 4x12 Green/V30 4x12” Celestion Greenback and Vintage30, FRIEDMAN 412 CND87 ANECHOIC OFF SDE-3000: OFF PLATE: MIN. ON ON

RIG 5 4x12 Brit Stack 4x12” Celestion C12T-75, Marshall 1960B DYN421 SMALL OFF PAN: OFF PLATE ON ON

RIG 6 4x10 Super Combo 4x10” Fender Super Reverb, CTS Alnico Magnet DYN421 SMALL OFF SDE-3000: OFF SPRING ON ON

RIG 7 4x10 Tweed 4x10” Fender Bassman, Jensen P10R DYN421 SMALL OFF SINGLE: OFF PLATE ON OFFRIG 8 2x12 Standard 2x12” Standard CND87 SMALL OFF ANALOG: OFF PLATE ON OFFRIG 9 2x12 Diamond Amp 2x12” VOX AC30, Celestion Greenback CND87 SMALL OFF STEREO: OFF ROOM2 ON OFF

RIG 10 1x12 Deluxe 1x12” Fender Deluxe Reverb, Jensen C12K DYN421 SMALL OFF PAN: OFF ROOM1 ON OFF

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