AMP/CAB

HEXARAY: Level meter

This is an amp that uses BOSS’s proprietary cutting-edge AIRD (Augmented Impulse Response Dynamics) technology to simulate every detail of a guitar amp as a unified instrument, including the response and operation of the guitar amp’s circuit and the interactions between all parts that affect the sound.

Parameter

Value

Explanation

ON/OFF

OFF, ON

Turns this effect on/off.

TYPE

Selects the amp type.

TRNSPRNT

An amp with a broad frequency range and an extremely flat response. Good for acoustic guitar.

NATURAL

An unembellished, clean sound that minimizes the amp’s idiosyncrasies, such as its trebly character and boomy low end.

BOUTIQUE

Crunch sound that allows the nuances of your picking to be expressed even more faithfully than on conventional combo amps.

SUPREME

Great-feeling crunch sound that responds to the nuances of your picking while taking advantage of the distinctive character of a 4x12” speaker cabinet.

MAXIMUM

An amp that delivers the distinctively great response and tone of a vintage Marshall, while making it even higher gain.

JUGGERNAUT

A large stack sound that has been tweaked extensively in the pursuit of the ultimate metal sound.

X-CRUNCH

Crunch sound that uses MDP to deliver a crisp tone from all strings.

X-HI GAIN

High-gain sound that uses MDP to obtain high-gain sound with a wide range and a great-feeling sense of separation.

X-MODDED

Core sound that uses MDP to preserve the definition of the sound even with extreme gain.

X-ULTRA

A high-gain sound that uses MDP for a dense midrange tone with dynamics.

X-OPTIMA

A high-gain sound that uses MDP to emphasize sonic balance for phrases and ensemble playing.

X-TITAN

A tight high-gain sound with an edge, which uses MDP.

JC-120

This models the sound of the Roland JC-120.

TWIN

This models a Fender Twin Reverb.

DELUXE

This models a Fender Deluxe Reverb.

TWEED

This models a Fender Bassman 4x10” Combo.

DIAMOND

This models a VOX AC30.

BRIT STACK

This models a Marshall 1959.

RECTI STACK

Models the sound of the Channel 2 MODERN Mode on the MESA/Boogie DUAL Rectifier.

MATCH

This models the sound input to left input on a Matchless D/C-30.

BG COMBO

This models the sound of the MESA/Boogie combo amp.

ORNG STACK

This models the dirty channel of an ORANGE ROCKERVERB.

BGNR UB

This models the sound that models the high-gain channel of a Bogner Uberschall.

GAIN

0–120

Adjusts the distortion of the amp.

BASS

0–100

Adjusts the low frequency range tone.

MIDDLE

0–100

Adjusts the midrange balance.

TREBLE

0–100

Adjusts the high frequency range tone.

LEVEL

0–100

Adjusts the volume of the entire preamp.

Be careful not to raise the Level setting too high.

SP TYPE

Selects the speaker type.

OFF

This turns off the speaker simulator.

ORIGINAL

This is the built-in speaker of the amp you selected with AIRD PREAMP TYPE.

1×8"

This is a compact open-back speaker cabinet with one 8-inch speaker.

1×10"

This is a compact open-back speaker cabinet with one 10-inch speaker.

1×12"

This is a compact open-back speaker cabinet with one 12-inch speaker.

2×12"

This is a general open-back speaker cabinet with two 12-inch speakers.

4×10"

This is an optimal open-back speaker cabinet with four 10-inch speakers.

4×12"

This is an optimal speaker cabinet for a large enclosed amp with four 12-inch speakers.

8×12"

This is a double stack of two cabinets, each with four 12-inch speakers.

USER1–8

You can create an original SP TYPE by using a dedicated tool to load IR (Impulse Response) data into the unit.

Download the dedicated tool from the BOSS website.

https://www.boss.info/support/

MIC TYPE

Selects the mic type.

DYN57

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

DYN421

This models the sound of the SENNHEISER MD-421. Dynamic mic with extended low end.

CND451

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

CND87

This models the sound of the NEUMANN U87. 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).

RIBON121

This models the ROYER R-121. Ribbon mic that offers a warm, natural sound.

BLEND A

This models a Shure SM57 and ROYER R-121 mixed together. The sound of the SM57 is proportionally louder.

BLEND B

This models a Shure SM57 and ROYER R-121 mixed together. The SM57 and R-121 are mixed at the same volumes.

BLEND C

This models a Shure SM57 and ROYER R-121 mixed together. The sound of the R-121 is proportionally louder.