Boss AW-3 Dynamic Wah Guitar and Bass Wah Effects Pedal with Humanizer

Fixed and auto wah settings. "Humanizer" Mode.

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Boss AW-3 Dynamic Wah Guitar and Bass Wah Effects Pedal with Humanizer reviews

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* * * * * * * * * * 9 out of 10

"From Touch-Wah to Can't Touch This"

Boss has had at least three envelope followers, or "automatic wahs". I have the first one, which was called a "Touch Wah" (TW-1). Later they released a unit called the "Auto-Wah 2" (I think). First, I should say that the "Touch Wah" was pretty great as is, so a straight ahead rehash would not have attracted me. However, the AW-3, as I have heard (and by the way, I think there are MP3 demonstrations online somewhere - maybe here), offers several really great twists on the usual theme, not to mention higher quality. For one thing, a Boss controller foot pedal (which I already have, so that's another plus) will put the filter in manual mode, which is essentially a regular wah-wah. It has a special mode that has human vowel sounds. I'm not sure what technically occurs to create the sound but it is appealing. Furthermore, it has dedicated guitar and bass inputs. I have used my old TW-1 with both guitar and bass with *no* dedicated inputs, but there are some difficulties there which this overcomes. There is also a tempo type mode that lets the effect do it's thing in rhythm, which is like having a phase shifter "spin" to the beat (accept this is like LFO control of the filter. More greatness. Great specs, great sound. I think the features are the best. I gave Quality and Value each a 4, because since I don't own it, I can't predict the future. Nevertheless, although I mainly use multi-effects, none of my several Boss floor effects has ever done anything but work like the day I got it. So, while I lean towards multi-effects units, once in awhile a single effect is so good at what it does, I go ahead and place it in the signal path. This is one of those times. I also want their new phaser (PH-3), because it is literally amazing how hard it is to find a great phase shifter in a multi-effects unit. I've found a number of good flangers in the multi-effects, but for some reason phasers are illusive. Seems like the PH-3 is everything I need in that realm, just as the AW-3 is.

Submitted: 6/16/2001

Style of Music: pop music

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* * * * * * * * * * 6 out of 10

"Meh"

Feature:
It has tons of different combinations of sounds that are easy to create. The worst part is when the battery runs out.

Quality:
its very durable and has good quality

Desirability:
You dont HAVE to have it compared to some other wah pedals, but it is a fun box if your just messin' around.

Sound:
This pedal is OK. If your into funky solos, this is not for you. It is mainly for any songs that require wah the entire way.

Overall:
Overall this pedal is decent. Not exactly Eric Clapton pedal, but its pretty fun to play with

Submitted: 1/10/2006

Style of Music: Rock, Alternative, funk, metal ect.

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Description
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A "Talking" Pedal
The AW-3 Dynamic Wah is the first compact wah pedal to incorporate human voice-type sounds through a new "Humanizer" Mode. Of course, you can also choose from standard up-and-down wah effects, plus a Tempo Mode and resonant synth-like Sharp Mode.

Endless Possibilities
Choose from both fixed and auto wah settings using the Manual control or pedal for tempo input. By connecting an optional expression pedal, the AW-3 can also be used for Pedal Wah effects. A dedicated Bass input permits direct processing of bass guitars.

Features:
Compact pedal creates a variety of classic "wah" effects

Dynamic wah sounds provide variable effect based on picking strength

"Humanizer" effect creates human voice-type vowel sounds

Dedicated Bass input for processing bass guitar

EXP Pedal mode allows wah control via optional expression pedal

Tempo can be set for pedal control or at fixed rate via Manual mode

Boss limited 5-year warranty

Technical Info

Nominal Input Level -20 dBm

Input Impedance 1 M

Nominal Output Level -20 dBm

Output Impedance 1 k

Recommended Load Impedance 10 kor greater

Residual Noise level -95 dBm (IHF-A Weighted, Typ.)

Controls Pedal switch, DECAY knob, MANUAL (VOWEL 2), knob, SENS (VOWEL 1) knob, MODE switch (UP, DOWN, SHARP, HUMANIZER, TEMPO)

Indicators CHECK/TEMPO indicator (Serves also as battery check indicator)

Connectors GUITAR Input jack, BASS Input jack, OUTPUT jack, EXP/TEMPO jack

Power Supply DC 9 V: Dry Battery 9 V type (6AM6/9V), AC Adapter (PSA-series: optional)

Current Draw 45 mA (max)

Dimensions 70 (W) x 125 (D) x 55 (H) mm/2-3/4 (W) x 4-15/16 (D) x 2-3/16 (H) inches

Weight (including Battery): 410 g / 15 oz

Accessories Owner's Manual, Dry Battery (6AM6/9 V)

Ý Options AC Adapter (PSA Series), Expression pedal (Roland EV-5), Foot SW (FS-5U), Dry Battery (6AM6/9 V).

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  • Boss AW3 Interactive Demo

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