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 bass amp as a unified instrument, including the response and operation of the bass 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. | |
NATURAL | An unembellished, clean sound that minimizes the amp’s idiosyncrasies, such as its trebly character and boomy low end. | |
X-DRIVE | High-gain sound for bass, using MDP to provide wide range and a good-sounding sense of separation. | |
CONCERT | This models the Ampeg SVT. | |
STUDIO | This models the Markbass Little Mark III. | |
SILVER | This models a Fender Bassman 100. | |
CLAS BLUE | This models the Acoustic 360. | |
SOLID STK | This models the Gallien-Krueger 800RB. | |
FAT TUBE | This models the Orange AD200B MKIII. | |
DARK DRV | This models the Darkglass Electronics MICROTUBES B7K. | |
ACOUSTIC | This is the optimal amp for acoustic bass and similar instruments. | |
SUPR FLAT | An amp with flat tonal characteristics. | |
FLIPTOP | This models the Ampeg B-15. | |
SW-TOUR | This models the SWR SM-400. | |
GT CRNCH | A guitar amp with a crunch sound that uses MDP to deliver a crisp tone from all strings. | |
GT HI GAIN | High-gain guitar amp sound that uses MDP to provide a wide ranging and comfortable sense of separation. | |
GT MODDED | A core guitar amp sound that uses MDP to preserve the sonic definition, even with extreme gain. | |
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. | |
B1×15" | This is a compact open-back speaker cabinet with one 15-inch speaker. | |
B1×18" | This is a compact open-back speaker cabinet with one 18-inch speaker. | |
B2×15" | This is a general open-back speaker cabinet with two 15-inch speakers. | |
B4×10" | This is an optimal speaker cabinet for a large enclosed amp with four 10-inch speakers. | |
B8×10" | This is a double stack of two cabinets, each with four 10-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. | |
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 bass 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. | |