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BOSSWAZA Tube Amp Expander Core

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The Korena take

Bring a tube amp into a more controlled stage or studio setup with the WAZA Tube Amp Expander Core. Its variable reactive load box lets you run the amp at its desired setting while controlling volume. Built-in delay, reverb, EQ, cabinet simulations, custom IR loading, and stereo effects extend the rig without adding separate processors. MIDI control and presets support repeatable setups, while the recording interface and XLR line outputs provide routes for recording or front-of-house use.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Recording a tube amp through the built-in recording interface and cabinet simulations.
  • Stage rigs needing XLR line outputs, presets, MIDI control, and built-in effects.
  • Using custom speaker IRs alongside delay, reverb, EQ, and stereo effects.

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Tube amps with input power above the listed 150 W maximum.
  • Amp or load setups outside the listed 4–16-ohm impedance range.

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

BOSS WAZA Tube Amp Expander Core construction detail

Detail 01

Variable reactive load box

Lets the tube amp run at its desired setting while volume is controlled.

Detail 02

Maximum input power: 150 W

Sets the listed maximum power accepted from the amp.

Detail 03

Selectable input impedance: 4 / 8 / 16 ohms

Provides three impedance selections for the tube-amp connection.

Detail 04

Rated power output: 100 W at 8 ohms

States the rated output at an 8-ohm load.

Detail 05

XLR L/R and mono FOH line outputs

Provides balanced line-output connections for stereo or mono routing.

Detail 06

USB-B computer port

Provides the listed computer connection type.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Match the tube amp and load setup to the listed 4–16-ohm impedance range.
  2. 02Do not exceed the listed 150 W maximum input power.
  3. 03The power-off safety load is specified at 16 ohms.
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Can it be used for recording?

Yes. It includes a recording interface, cabinet simulations, custom IR loading, and a USB-B computer port.

02Which effects are built in?

Delay, reverb, and EQ are built in; stereo effects are also supported.

03Can I control it with MIDI?

Yes. It supports MIDI controllers and presets.

04What impedance range is supported?

The listed load impedance range is 4 to 16 ohms, with selectable 4-, 8-, and 16-ohm input impedance.

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