All user reviews for the Boss AW-3 Dynamic Wah

The Boss AW-3 Dynamic Wah is a somewhat unique pedal that takes a different approach to wah and filter effects. Personally I'm more of fan of a traditional wah wah pedal, but I recently had a chance to try this out and I can see it's worth. The pedal has two 1/4" inputs (one labeled for bass and one for guitar), a 1/4" output and 1/4" jack for an expression pedal if you choose to add one to the mix. Personally I think it's a good idea to get an expression pedal for it if you're going to own one, but I haven't used one with this pedal. It's powered by either a nine volt power supply or battery and isn't rackable since it's a foot pedal.

UTILIZATION

There are definitely a good amount of controls available with the Boss AW-3 Dynamic Wah. The AW-3 includes a new unique "humanizer" setting that gives you more of a talk box sort of sound that emulates human speech. There are two separate "vowel" controls with manual and sensitivity parameters that gives you the chance to choose what vowel you'd like the wah to sound like. It also has a decay control and a few modes to choose from to further your sounds. The manual might be a good thing to have to get started if your aim is to learn the pedal inside and out.

SOUND QUALITY

Admittedly, I wasn't expecting all that much from the Boss AW-3 Dynamic Wah, but I have to say that I was surprised with it's versatility and the amount of cool sounds that are possible with it. I'd be curious to try it with the expression pedal as I think that would really up it's game and give it the best balance of a traditional wah and more unique filtering effects. It's a super clean pedal too and quite modern sounding.

OVERALL OPINION

The Boss AW-3 Dynamic Wah is a cool pedal to check out if you're interested in unique filter and wah wah effects. I won't be buying one of these, but I do like it for use in the studio. I can definitely see how people could do some great things with this pedal, I just prefer the simplicity of my Dunlop Crybaby and there's definitely something more organic sounding about it even though it can't get nearly the same amount of sounds as the AW-3. If you use or want to use wahs and filters a lot, the AW-3 is worth a gander but it won't be for everyone.

It's an envelope filter with several options
there is between a low, between a guitar, an outlet and an outlet for expression pedals
was then several types of effects "dynamic", a self wha (wha that rourne loop with the tempo set) an option curious the "humanizer" mode "sharp" and a way up or down that Defines the "meaning" of the dynamic effect.

can rgler for each option sensnibilit raction in time and, in the case of the humanizer, vowels are using (yes, really!)

UTILIZATION

The options are numerous and rich, it takes a while to find our how it all works
autowha good one is an auto wha, just set the time of the oscillation, the humanizer, as discussed above, is quite simple, there are these vowels alone, it is "uo-uo" or else " ia-ia-eui eui, Gd Gd, "etc, and sharp, and the way down to rglent uo with the first three pots, one groping and stuff are found either.
Plug it a type of expression pedals Roland EV-5 and you make each of these sounds at the base.

SOUND QUALITY

It has a powerful, effective advocate trs.
At the same time, not easy to find sound mat with this effect.
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APRS, the humanizer is funny, that we laugh a little and then when their usefulness I did not know who do, as a Vocoder achter!

sound sharp, still the most utilisable.Vous have a good envelope filter, slamming, and more atnu the "Down". It is sensitive to the funk, disco, house, or even reggae, pete it.

Sounds up and down, are the famous sounds too resonance, the up as the opposite wha (bioubiou), reminds us of the smear Phelps Collins, for fans of funk.
For the exp pedal, again, is not worth a real whawha.

OVERALL OPINION

This is a case which has the advantage of being versatile, and can open the doors of envelope filters, but, again for each of his is far from the original.
The Sharp's remains, for me, the first usable, especially the least aggressive, as the rest gnralement too pronounced.
For my part, could not find my account in the humanizer, and self wha found there, I turned to the Electro Harmonix version, which, without wishing to advertising, are peacoup more enjoyable ear. This is both too good for me dbarasser and too meurtire to my ears, it is still somewhere at home, ass between two chairs, for If o. ..

PDAL Hood (+ Dynamic Auto Wah)
Two types of 3-way selector knob + a (mode)
2 inputs (Low in / Guitar in)
Type footswitch pedals

UTILIZATION

This is a classic Boss pedals (the footswitch that has inspired so many others)
A lgre know of the dynamic filter is sufficient to use
Manuel unnecessary

SOUND QUALITY

Auto wah type effects are quite satisfactory mode guitar mode trs deep bass, the filter is not ultra prcis but gives only sounds good.
I use it with a guitar and the sound comes out pretty hard (but not garish) (Trs good result it's pretty funny palm mute) and low (trs sounds bold but not give too slap)
The guitar and bass sounds are both good trs (no ... tural prference may be low even when lol)

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a year and a half.
The -: the sounds are very Varis must constantly change rglages is especially irritating move)
The pros: it's a boss, the battery is housed ais the pedal is super tough, strong and well anchored. idalie to Live.
I tried the other models before that (in the "comparable" is one of the best (that is not the behringer sr!)
Report quality price, not super good (expensive all the same despite the fact that it is of great quality)
With the experience I would hesitate much before The models but especially not in front of the brand!

- What are the effects or types of effects available?

see previous opinion

- What technology is used? (Analog, digital, tube ...)

Digital ... but good

- Are they edited? Via an editor Mac / PC?

Not

- What is the connection? (Audio / MIDI)

I add to the previous opinion, the expression pedal option that increases the possibility of the pedal

- Is this a rack or rack-mount model?

A pedal!

UTILIZATION

- The general configuration is it simple?

Yes ... very simple and logical if we take the RFLEX read from right to left)

- Publishing of sound effects or is it easy?

Not only is it very simple but it is especially very sensitive and effective ... fine adjustments are made in millimeters, which does not make the pedal very easy to manage between two pieces together

- The manual is clear and sufficient? ...

Enough but do we really need?

SOUND QUALITY

- Effects are they effective, responsive and realistic enough?

Very effective and responsive to my research. Contrary to previous opinion, I'm not bothered by a side screaming?? For me not to worry about this.

I play a fender jazz bass, a standard Start and a SG Standard ... all in a Kock Twintone ... In all cases, the foot meets my needs ... especially on the solo. Top!

- Which instruments do you use?

See above

- Which ones you prefer, you hate?

no

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?

Few hours. Notice to modulate so ... I will return in a few weeks to complete.

- What is so special that you like most and least?

Sincerely ... Perhaps too clean unlike EHX

- Have you tried many other models before buying it?

The EHX and line6 (big stew by the way! Behringer bury them!)

- How would you rate the quality / price?

Boss: excellent ... sound, versatility, etc. ... the total for cheap.

- With experience, you do again this choice? ...

Yes ... with complement (as my predecessor) for his one EHX c ^ ote cradingue

A much better improvement over the Boss AW-2. This one has a tap tempo feature which enables to keep a good rhythmic pattern to how the wah react to your playing. keeping in time was a big determent from the Boss Aw-2. That pedal had a big defect in its R&D that made it o out of wah when you didn't want it to. Now this pedal is able to keep in tempo with your playing or the songs beats per minute.

Features

Up, down, sharp and humanizer modes
Dedicated Bass input
EXP Input for optional expression pedal
Tap Tempo (0 - 2 sec.)

Details
Type Auto-wah
Inputs 2 x Instrument
Outputs 1 x 1/4"
Power Supply Included No
Batteries 1 x 9V
Height 2.4"
Depth 5.1"
Width 2.9"
Weight 0.9 lbs.

UTILIZATION

Specifications

Controls: Pedal switch, DECAY knob, MANUAL (VOWEL 2), knob, SENS (VOWEL 1) knob, MODE switch (UP, DOWN, SHARP, HUMANIZER, TEMPO)
Connectors: GUITAR Input jack, BASS Input jack, OUTPUT jack, EXP/TEMPO jack
Current Draw: 45 mA (DC 9V)
Weight: 420g / 15 oz (including battery)
Nominal Input Level: -20dBu
Input Impedance: 1MOhm
Nominal Output Level: -20dBu
Output Impedance: 1kOhm
Residual Noise Level: -92dBu (IHF-A weighted, typ.)
Recommended Load Impedance: 10kOhm or greater
Recommended AC Adaptor: PSA Series


SOUND QUALITY

The tone of this one isn't really different. Boss simply went back to the drawing board and redesigned the original auto wah 1 and the Boss Aw-2. The tone of this pedal isn't as important as the sweep of the pedal. The sweep is what makes a quality wah sound. There is not much tone if any in this type of unit.

This unit works with all guitars and all amps. Just slick in front of you amp and click it on to keep a nice auto swell from one octave to the other. You get get a cool sound with this pedal in the right situation.

OVERALL OPINION

At new these units come in at around $119, which is a good price for a cool effects unit like this. I would recommend this to anyone who needs a good auto wah and doesn't want to spend to much money. They are pretty cheap and do the job that it was intended to do.