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.

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 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.