What are Load Boxes, Attenuators, and Impulse Responses? | Boss Waza Tube Amp Expander

[@ScienceofLoud]

Load Boxes? Attenuators? Impulse Responses? What do any of these things mean and how can they be used to craft a better tone? With help of the Waza Tube Amp Expander from Boss this video delves into each of these concepts and demonstrated why the WTAE is the ultimate embodiment of these principles. Get your WTAE here: www.thomann.de/gb/boss_waza_tube_amp_expander.htm?offid=1&affid=367 Learn more about the Waza Tube Amp Expander: www.boss.info/uk/products/waza_tube_amp_expander/ www.boss.info/global/promos/waza_tube_amp_expander/ More from CSGuitars: Gain access to exclusive content at: www.patreon.com/csguitars Buy CSGuitars Merchandise: csguitars.bigcartel.com/ Website: www.csguitars.co.uk Contact: [e-mail] Purchase my music at: Amazon: amzn.to/2HUdXgV iTunes: apple.co/2JvpCjp Google Play: bit.ly/2KgSzkl Or stream on Spotify: spoti.fi/2HuYPTP CSGuitars uses: Rode Microphones: www.rode.com/ Hoffnine Cabinets: www.hoffnine.co.uk/ Hosa Cables: hosatech.com/ Dragon's Heart Guitar Picks: www.dragonsheartguitarpicks.com/ Title graphics and logo by: www.studiosmithdesign.co.uk/ Join the discussion at: Facebook: facebook.com/csguitars Instagram: instagram.com/csguitars/ Twitter: twitter.com/CSG_Scotland

[@blakecurtis7809]

I am a drummer pretending to be a guitarist. Doing my best to understand all this new technology, but I am a drummer. Great video thanks Colin!

[@rcenoya]

One thing I never understood. While using attenuators and reactive loadboxes, can you still have your guitar make those sweet feedback sounds purposely? And why is that? Cheers

[@Reltihliehlla]

So, does the attenuator can make a B type amplifier, sound as an AB type?

[@rudiger1337]

2 TATAs. Do cabinet ohms still have to match the amp ohms with this? The manual says the 2 speaker outs jacks are wired in parallel. So 8 ohm amp and 2 8 ohm cabinets are okay or would it need to still be a 4 ohm amp?

[@pabcrane]

Very nicely explained Colin.

[@kiltymacbagpipe]

I love it when Colin says “you might assume that (insert something technical)....” as if I’m not a colossal dummy.

[@aetwuns]

Finally, my chube amplifier can sound amazing at any volume level

[@Someguy-ic3mu]

Chube amps are amazing.

[@seanmurry6903]

Nothing compares to the feel of a saturated chube amp.

[@brandonmalone1893]

Chubes give me chubs

[@lordburgerboi2605]

Wow, what a LOAD of information! Sorry for this impulsive response, ha ha ha......I'm so lonely...

[@TheChadPad]

OOf

[@vanhelsingfan1]

Channel avatar relevent.

[@driftliketokyo34ftw35]

I can hear dads laughing at this.

[@aaronwebb1548]

Attenuate them puns buddy

[@danielvalles9554]

"Are you sitting comfortably?" Me: *literally just sat on the toilet.

[@kellyjackson7889]

He is referencing this --->kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXTJdnSwmrGDY9k Alex Lifeson plays the solo in studio for the album recording.

[@ScienceofLoud]

I think you'll find both I and the link you have posted are referencing 'Watch With Mother', a BBC children's television programme from the 50s which brought to screen such classics as Andy Pandy, Bill and Ben (The Flower Pot Men), and The Woodentops.

[@kellyjackson7889]

@@ScienceofLoud Thank-you I did kind have a feeling that the true source of the womans voice came from elsewhere. Funny I'm Canadian/Brit but never heard about this old programme before.I see it used to be 'Listen with Mother'. Cheers!

[@ScienceofLoud]

Yes, I believe it started as the radio series 'Listen with Mother' before getting a television slot. I grew up watching old Watch With Mother video tapes, I was a big fan of The Woodentops.

[@dralandc69]

Literally just sat on the toilet and read this comment.

[@Oilid]

Your youtube channel *MUST* be proposed with every guitar gear sold across the world!

[@paulleedean5720]

I.... am.... slow. This is a BIG TATA. Can you break this down even more? Not quite crayon level but this is amazing stuff. I have always wondered how loadboxes work. Great video!!

[@ladyjulia4038]

I as well would like to know this.

[@jasyynnoe8392]

Same here. For instance, IRs - is that different from what a modeler does with cabinet and mic simulation?

[@hairychris444]

@@jasyynnoe8392 Nope. It's the same thing.

[@rudiger1337]

You have like 18 in intelligence and 18 in Charisma.. Nice roll!

[@ThatBassistK]

At least 16 Wis too, I'm going to need to see your D20 for a second, sir...

[@GrimmFLawless]

lol Fallout

[@daro9582]

@@GrimmFLawless DND man

[@jduv]

This video is a master class on how to deliver relevant technical content in a concise, clear, and well organized way. Well done.

[@zackakai5173]

Every few months I think I've broken my Gear Acquisition Syndrome, then this god-forsaken website throws one of Colin's videos up in my face and I remember why I love this stuff ❤

[@CatPickStudios]

I hope people understand and appreciate the incredible amount of work you've put in this video. Even though I feel I'm pretty well versed in the whole loadbox technology I still learned new things. Keep up the great work and I'll see you soon!

[@onidevil]

So I can have ALL THE GAIN, without all the volume?! ...or all the volume without ALL THE GAIN?!?!

[@tatonghudas]

but you have to get yourself haired

[@singleproppilot]

You forgot: NO MIDS!!!

[@omgvague]

If your dials aren't at 11, you aren't a rock star.

[@onidevil]

OMG, I just realised...you could put a metal zone in the effects loop of the Tube Expander!!!!!! 🤘

[@donaldmoser212]

Excellent demo of this product. Very powerful box; more so than most resistive and reactive attenuators. But it better be for $1300 USD. Wow!

[@TheChadPad]

I thought it would be more actually! That's a lot of bang for your buck

[@ScienceofLoud]

Competitor products are this price or more, but with far less functionality. It's a pretty good price for the level of tech inside.

[@erniesfo]

Colin, that was the best freaking explanation on the electronic subjects I've ever heard. I've been trying to understanding these issues and terms for quite a while now. Thanks for bringing it all back home for us!! Seriously man, great job. Thanks!

[@beanotraffini681]

Aside from this (very interesting and usefully informative dissertation) on load boxes, I could listen to a Scot talk all day; auditorily entertaining...

[@shinjial]

This is the best presentation of this product.

[@flamencoprof]

Excellently explained rundown on this. IR is the only new concept to me, but I feel fully educated now.

[@sidequestplays4768]

You are just a class act guy. I am always happy with how much more educated I am on specific topics after watching your videos.

[@DrumBat]

Once again, a great learning opportunity here... and also a beautifully subtle Wilhelm Scream..... well played, sir.

[@m.f.3347]

"impedance is a more *complex* form of resistance" *[flashbacks to my electromagnetism classes intensify]*

[@mexstrat96]

Malek F. Saaaaaame

[@anthonystark9390]

No kidding. I had a mechanical measurements class last semester and damn, I'm having flashbacks.

[@jjrusy7438]

the next time you go to sleep you will be permanently trapped in the frequency domain.

[@jussi-villeleinonen8526]

But Resistance Is forever!!

[@zadtheinhaler]

Your take on "Bark At The Moon" was bangin'. Great job, bru!

[@luisnunes3863]

"Safely operating is different from correctly operating..." Now that's a phrase to keep in memory, so many applications... thanks Colin!

[@MichaelSnidaro]

This is the best explanation of this product I've seen so far. A great video, as always!

[@beveryofa2546]

Every time I watch one of these videos I get the same ad before and after every time. I'm not complaining at all because the music in it is at least good enough, just curious how the algorithm works out sometimes. I love your work, I love this channel, I love your accent, have you ever done any voice acting? Thank you for all your good advice and lessons about hardware, you have saved me so much electrocution :), and your TATAs are nice too... :P

[@robertpurdy4452]

One of the best explanations I've heards on the subject. Thanks for making us all a little smarter.

[@robsmusic7430]

I absolutely love your videos explaining technical issues. I read a lot on this stuff and even use many of the devices you cover. Your explanations are easy to understand and give a great insight as to the true functions of them. Thanks for everything you do and keep it up!

[@lordviewer7305]

Best explanation ever on this subject. BOSS should give you that expander as a gift and send the footswitch to you too. Can you make a video on NOise supressors? That will be very cool

[@brucegasiorowski8957]

This channel is the best. Cool, informative, and SAFE!

[@AbzorTCryteK]

My man has delivered what was promised. Thank you

[@calyodelphi124]

I was NOT prepared for how hard I would geek out about the technical, electrical engineery side of this video. Or how drastically the cab & mic combo affects your overall tone! O.o Boss and Waza have been KILL1NG IT lately and pulling out all the stops!

[@ashtonb_416]

High quality content here! Stellar Job Colin!

[@ladyjulia4038]

This man loves his boss dimension pedal. It makes me smile haha. Keep killing it Collin!!!

[@oliverjames7315]

Long and involved is how we love you most Colin.

[@JeffBarberDigideus]

After your recent flying v project, I decided to have a go at doing one myself. I'm gonna have to show you the pics when it's done. I just need to find a finishing product I can apply to veneer.

[@Furtheronmusic]

Terrific video as ever Colin. Very informative and helped me finally understand why it had the amp section. I'd never got that before thanks.

[@RubyRoks]

So what I'm understanding is that your ENGL amp sounds amazing

[@monsterk7603]

Great video as always Colin! I'd love to see a stripped down studio version of the tube expander.

[@johnyentes6643]

you have awesome content man. This is one of the best gear reviews I have ever watched! Subbed!

[@donloder1]

finally someone kind enough to explain what the deal is with this box

[@Sanjarih]

Thank You, Professor Colin...wish I had you during my uni days

[@DerekPaulGuitar]

I do bloody love your videos! The information is really interesting and you put it across so well, cheers Colin

[@hazrod13]

This video is perfect. I mean... Great information, helpful graphics and sound demos, gorgeous guitars, beautiful hair... I'm sharing this to all my friends.

[@JDODify]

Cheers Colin. Best video I've seen on this box of witchcraft

[@JuveriSetila]

That was awesome. Just... like... so... much... gooood... information PATREON NOTIFICATION SQUAD

[@hazrod13]

present !

[@carlostorres1171]

That farmer's tan is metal as heck, broski!

[@jasperhusmann6888]

i don´t even own a chube amp but you just sold me this box dude

[@SSRT_JubyDuby8742]

Cheers Colin, wonderfully done. Just like watching Open University in the '70's, ace.

[@michaelcottle6270]

Right down to the long haired lecturer. No wide tie though...

[@Da_Porkchop_Xpress]

Awesome bro. I always wondered about these devices. God bless you...you sweet, sweet man!

[@c.turner4588]

Very well explained dude, well done.

[@dukmanjak]

Dude I love your videos. Thanks for the great explanations.

[@Mr_A_Mia]

Wow! Thanks a million man. Great video!

[@chrisdaviesguitar]

Always an interesting post. Thanks for sharing. Loved you rendition of Bark at the Moon btw. However, at £1200 a pop, I can't see these things flying off the shelves. The price would be more than prohibitive for most discernible working class guitarists and would probably only be picked up by your average weekend warrior rich kids. I for one won't be shelling out £1200 just so I can play quiet in the bedroom and i seriously doubt many others will either. When one is performing at a gig, you're not going to need one, or at least, your amp will be loud enough to get your tone.

[@castleanthrax1833]

Yeah, they're most certainly aimed at the gigging/recording end of the spectrum. I think my master volume will have to do. ✌️🇦🇺

[@jimsilva8079]

Outstanding explanations! Thank you.

[@racrx7]

Thanks for the detailed explanations in layman's terms \m/

[@jddelarosa]

Finally, I understand what this is for. Thanks!!

[@johnnycanosoda]

Excellent review. thanks for the clarification... ur the man!!!

[@sybrendendekker5989]

Could you do a vid on things to think about when building a guitar? I am wanting to build one from scratch, and don't want it to turn out like shit. Really like your videos btw!

[@dredoesstuffdds5029]

A 2007/2008 Xiphos in chameleon is so rare these days. Yours looks like it doesn’t even have any horns chipped. Amazing.

[@mihneazoican2479]

TATA - What's the effect of scale length on string tension? I know that longer scale length equals higher tension, but I really can't grasp the physics behind it. Thanks Colin!

[@mihneazoican2479]

I underestimated the power of Google. Mersenne's law explains it. Thanks!

[@renanterezan9922]

I just realized that this channel has only 100k subscribers. How is that even possible? So little people watching very good content

[@frmcf]

Great video Colin, you’re definitely the man to explain this stuff to the average guitar player. Your voice sounds really loud and compressed on this video, IMHO you could ease off the compression a little or leave a little more air around the mic. And maybe punctuate the monologue with some playing.

[@Mcsteveberry]

this is why we love you

[@LeeButlerGuitarist]

Awesome video man, very informative, thank you!

[@savvysymbiont]

Whoa!....Full saturation turned up on this info dense video!

[@ognjenbaric9491]

Like the Keeley Caverns delay/reverb on your pedalboard. 🤘🤘🤘

[@TheChadPad]

Bark at the Moon on your awesome Flying V was worth the price of admission

[@Rouwiinator]

actually nothing really new for me here still I must say this video does a great job at explaining what this little thing does. I'm keeping watch on the Tube amp expanders prize.

[@PhuketMyMac]

Subscribed! for the accent... Just kidding! Excellent content. You're really good at explanation technical stuffs.

[@pianostudentsemper]

Keen as always. Cheers!

[@Burnt_Gerbil]

2:11 The Wilhelm Scream. Ha! Well done, sir. 🤨

[@oRac00125]

Great video. Not a piece of gear your average bedroom guitarist would use, but interesting nonetheless. Would you care to make a video on noise gates some time in the future? It is easy to understand what threshold is, but settings like decay and (or?) release are less straightforward. And if there is a way to use noise gate without completely killing sustain.

[@PatrickWard4]

This was an amazing and informative video.

[@herrpepe1355]

Great explanations, thanks

[@TheBoglodite]

Colin, could you do a video on when it's appropriate to put a pedal through a clean channel and when to put it through the OD channel? Thanks!

[@thereforeagency]

Best explanation of this powerful tool I've seen on YT! One question though -- the responsive load has 16 settings to simulate different cabs, ok, but you're connecting to a real 2x12 cabinet. So... doesn't that mean that you're getting some sort of frankenstein situation? Or is the point to try to match whatever cabinet you're connecting to to try keep things as real as possible?

[@_RLP]

Great video, dude!

[@Xaxvius]

Hey Colin, could you do a video on using a Variac (variable auto transformer, which can raise a lower the voltage going into the valve amp) and why it does what it does (ie, creamier, quieter sound), as well as the effects (such as, does it lower or raise the lifespan of the actual valves and does it damage the amp)? The reason I ask is because I use a Variac to quiet down my valve amp (Marhsall Haze 40, with voltage lowered between 89-91V), and many others have used them such as EVH, Randy Rhoads, etc,. Thanks.

[@sseltrek1a2b]

very cool piece of gear, and a great review...

[@chrisf6216]

Hey man, nice shirt - cheers!

[@ShredSixx80s]

Im planning to get an EVH stealth + loadbox with EQ and it will connected into an interface and the speaker emulation will be an impulse than effects will ve via vsts also

[@IanOrmistonMusic]

I’ve got a TATA for you. What are those clips I see on some of the strings of your guitars either above the nut or below the bridge? Also, could you do a video about different types of pickup/knob wiring (like changing what post the transistor goes to on the tone knob and all that other complicated stuff)?

[@jedrow]

Hi, can you use the waza tae with an afd100 which already has an attenuator? The reason I ask is because I'd like to use an amp switcher with the tae.

[@kopan14]

so attenuators do not have negative impact to tonal quality from the valve amp ?

[@TinkerToneworks]

so in order to use this with a cabinet, I need speakers that can handle the 100w internal power amp?

[@wdiprod]

I thought the attunation sounded good. But I wasn’t really sold on the direct out. It would be cool if you did a direct comparison of direct verse non attenuated cab recording.

[@stevenaustin4591]

eh Colin, would you consider doing a video on the new Boss SY-1 Synth Pedal? Its fully Polyphonic and looks like a lot of fun! :)

[@ractorstudios]

Great video !

[@CliveBarnesMusic]

I use a wet/dry set up live, will this attenuate both amps or do I need, gulp... two of them..?

[@RezaKhan2024]

I have a Marshall DSE40CR combo. By looking at the back I don't understand how to plug it in to TAE then to speaker of the combo. Can you please help me? Thanks.

[@jonathanwapner6262]

If you leave it plugged in, is there an easy bypass to just use your amp and cab as normal? Do you have to disconnect the TAE to deactivate it?

[@albertn872]

I have the peavey 6505 head and it seems to be 120 watts, what would happen if I plug it into the burgera ps1 power soak that only goes maximum to 100 watts? Some say it's okay as long as I don't crank it up to max while others say I better get one that matches the watt.

[@hmtp177]

Thanks a lot Colin! Does it alter the wattage making it possible for you to use say a 100w on a single v30 for example? Can I load my own IRs?

[@ThallFather]

Would like to know the settings on the ENGL!

[@redcomn]

That mean i could even gig with 1watt DSL using this?

[@Dryst08]

yes. pretty much.

[@kathrynwhitby9799]

i've got something called a Marshall Power Brake, where does that fit in this group?

[@geraldfu8713]

Hello Colin，another TATA question，what if we put two reactive attenuators together in series then go into cab. What will happen?

[@scottm121]

Have a dr z in my 22 watt combo and my fave is my Rivera rock crusher recording. Rock solid awesomeness for all my amps but especially the OR 100

[@brycegalle3871]

Do load boxes work the same in something like an extension cab output of a Vox ac15 combo? I'm trying to get around micing an amp outside on a windy day.

[@godzilla964]

When plugging a loadbox to an interface, do you keep the levels down on the interface input?

[@Galaxhjalt]

Great video, helped alot! I still have one question though: I currently have a EBS TD600 Fafner amp in my home studio. Its a hybrid amp with a Tube in the Pre amp section but the power amp is Solid state(MOSFET). At least this is the way i have had it explained to me... Would i need a load for this? or could i just slap the head in a rack and run the line out straight to my Scarlet 4i4 without having to have the cabinet connected? Would really appricate any feedback!