Boss AW-3 Dynamic Wah (Guitar & Bass)

Who doesn’t love a good funky bass line, ’70s-tinged fast chords or a quack-quacky lead run? Well, I sure do, which is the main reason I was stoked when the AW-3 Dynamic Wah from Boss showed up on my doorstep. Just playing a wah/filter pedal is instant fun, but when it has as many options as the AW-3 does, it brings a new wave of inspiration and exploration to the table. Get ready to bust out your sweet disco dance moves, kiddos – we’re taking the express train to Funkytown…

The BOSS AW-3 Dynamic Wah pedal gives guitarists a wide range of classic auto-wah and dynamic wah effects, plus a new “Humanizer” effect which can simulate human vowel sounds. A Bass input provides a variety of funky wah sounds for bass guitar. 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.

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

The Tempo mode is a super fun addition to this machine, opening up new possibilities in funk and filtering. Since there’s that dedicated Bass input jack, we decided we’d better do TWO demos for the AW-3 Dynamic Wah, one featuring guitar and one focused on the lower end of things. Be sure to check them both out over on our YouTube channel, and visit the Boss website for more info on this gorgeous effects unit – cheers!!

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