BOSS Waza Craft BP-1W - Awaken Your Amplifier

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BOSS Waza Craft BP-1W - Awaken Your Amplifier

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9 ай бұрын

In today's video, Paul Drew from The Studio Rats is checking oput the brand new Boss Waza Craft BP-1W Booster Preamp.
This fully featured preamp pedal takes the favoured preamp tones form the sort after boss CE-1 and The Boss RE-201.
Here is what Boss say about the Waza Craft BP-1W Booster Preamp.
Premium Waza Craft pedal with authentic vintage preamp
sounds from the BOSS CE-1 Chorus Ensemble and Roland
RE-201 Space Echo.
The vintage BOSS CE-1 Chorus Ensemble and RE-201 Space Echo are legendary for their inspiring and influential effect sounds.
But they’re also loved for their variable analog preamp circuitry, which instantly infuses any guitar tone with character, body, and richness. With the BP-1W, you can now access these two classic preamp tones in a premium Waza Craft pedal, along with a natural, clear voice that functions as a standard clean boost.
• Waza Craft innovation for a premium analog tone experience
• Premium booster and preamp pedal with analog circuitry derived from legendary
BOSS and Roland effects
• Versatile design with three selectable modes
• CE mode reproduces the bright, bell-like preamp sound of the BOSS CE-1 Chorus Ensemble
• RE mode reproduces the fat, warm preamp sound of the Roland RE-201 Space Echo
• NAT mode provides a natural clean boost with minimal sound coloration
• Gain knob controls the amount of saturation introduced into the signal
• Level knob for controlling the overall volume and driving the inputs of amps and other pedals
• Selectable standard or vintage input buffer with different tone and response characteristics
• Made in Japan
• BOSS five-year warranty
#bosspedals #bossbp1w

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@glennmartin4232 9 ай бұрын

This is the best pedal I’ve seen in years. I spent years using a Space Echo purely for the pre amp tone. Finally an easy way to get it back. Brilliant stuff from Boss. Such a clever company.

@TheStudioRats 9 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

@steveg219 9 ай бұрын

I agree, the preamp of the RE 201 space Echo did a super cool thing to the guitar tone, more lively, thicker, but not too dark sounding

@thejuggernaut5327 9 ай бұрын

I love Boss. They sound great (with all respect to the boutiques) ,but functionally they’re superb. When your adrenaline is peaking and it’s time to hit that drive pedal for your lead, there’s nothing like putting your boot to Boss pedal.

@JonBingham 9 ай бұрын

I was sold after 10 seconds. That’s a KILLER sound!!

@SteveSmith-rp9js 7 ай бұрын

That Tele with the gain at 3 o'clock on the ce setting! Oh my days, such s beautiful sound ❤....

@noelhoekstra6852 9 ай бұрын

I was a boutique pedal junkie. Changed my mind and going the Boss pedal route. These pedals dont have the same sound quality as the boutique pedals out there, but they always sound great in a mix. Something these Boss pedals can do. Making music with others is what counts!

@PedalPoopers 9 ай бұрын

Ehhhh, wouldn't say that Boss pedals don't have the same quality as a boutique pedal. Have you seen the new one trick delay pedals? There's a reason why those go for $499-$599 😅

@chesneytube1 9 ай бұрын

@@PedalPoopers What's the one trick delay pedal?

@chesneytube1 9 ай бұрын

I've noticed that they often sound better in the mix compared to boutique pedals as well... Maybe due to the fact that they have a super clear sound where boutique pedals can be softer. Boutique pedals sound better on their own though (to me at least).

@PedalPoopers 9 ай бұрын

@@chesneytube1 They have multiple one trick delay pedals but something tells me that id I were to name them, you might try to give me some reasons they're not. Let's face it though, Boss is known for being the king maker of one trick delay pedals within the industry.

@PedalPoopers 9 ай бұрын

Boss pedals always sounded good in the mix (even without mods back in their hayday) because they knew how to make decent. Fast forward to 2023 and they have the experience and know how to make excellent buffers where boutique makers usually have an extremely hard time doing so. It's not an easy task, same with an fx loop for a boutique tube amp. Boss has also had a great ear for EQ since the late 80's

@tedrobinson3802 9 ай бұрын

So many awesome pedals out there. No wonder people get addicted to them.

@SomeKindOfMadman 9 ай бұрын

I love boost pedals as well, they really do just add an extra bit of character to a Tele, which is my first choice when it comes to guitars

@truthfactreality6814 9 ай бұрын

Finally a good way to get the Frusciante clean ce1 preamp tone

@josephpickard3108 9 ай бұрын

This is going to sound amazing on Plexis

@jea783 9 ай бұрын

Paul can make any guitar with or without effect sounds like heaven !!! Really like this channel !!! When he dives into a new pedal he gives us the maximum of the possibilities with its amazing reviews. After seeing your review of the Jet JS-400 i bought one ( lefty) and i still don't believe how they can make such an instrument at this price .Bonus as a french canadian person my english ( british) becomes better !!! Keep your great work !!

@TheStudioRats 9 ай бұрын

Cheers JeanP

@kmichaelp4508 9 ай бұрын

And there it is folks! The first honest to gosh demo of the TRS 20. It’s been a long time coming and we just heard it! Thanky thanky thanky SGT PAUL! All said with a high pitched voice (which I can’t do) but if you want a low C? I can handle that.

@onenotesolo256 9 ай бұрын

Great video, Paul. For my ears, this is the best YT demo of this pedal by miles.

@TheStudioRats 9 ай бұрын

Cheers One note.

@jamiebriggs8277 9 ай бұрын

I love it. It'd be really great to see a demo comparing a number of the boost pedals you've shown here

@TheStudioRats 9 ай бұрын

Noted!

@boimesa8190 9 ай бұрын

@@TheStudioRats Yes please!

@steveg219 9 ай бұрын

Boss did something pretty special with this pedal. I have owned the devices the preamps are from and they really do modify the guitar tone in interesting ways. I think it is most useful as boosted tone EQ versus a full on distortion device

@tonepoet 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful guitar, man. You have a really good ear for juicy tone. More so than 99% of the other gear interviewers on KZfaq. You have the skill to dial in useful sounds and really show the range of gear.

@TheStudioRats 9 ай бұрын

Cheers Tonepoet!

@PedalPoopers 9 ай бұрын

@@TheStudioRats Hey there's a thread in one of these comments where a guy is kinda going crazy and trolling anyone who disagrees with him. Just wanted to give you guys a heads up!

@TheOligoclonalBand 9 ай бұрын

I haven't found the limits of my GE-7 as a boost, de-boost and EQ yet, but this looks and sound really cool.

@odgeUK 9 ай бұрын

I like the GE7 as a boost too, but found it a little bit noisier than using, say, an MXR Microamp, and it didn’t really have much scope to add gain, without tap dancing another overdrive pedal at the same time.

@jlbaxe 9 ай бұрын

I’ve had a mod’d GE7 since early 2000’s. Mine is from the 90’s and has a “Sniper” mod, dead quiet and the sliders feel better (smoother, more robust)than the new ge7s

@brentonhefner7769 9 ай бұрын

The GE-7 isn’t really meant to substitute this pedal. I will definitely be using them in conjunction 👌

@lavalizard1 9 ай бұрын

Killer tones - super excited to try one of these (I’m a huge boost pedal fan too)

@Adventuresingearland 9 ай бұрын

Sounds lovely. Great to see the TSR20 being used in anger as well!

@kmichaelp4508 9 ай бұрын

I wonder how that would sound on a cello 🤔🤔🤔

@joequintana5546 9 ай бұрын

Great. Now we desperately need a Waza Craft version of the BOSS ENHANCER.

@dennisdewinter1997 2 ай бұрын

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Your playing style worked beautifully to demonstrate the subtleties and strengths of this pedal.

@JediMasterRick2 10 күн бұрын

I got the same color and pick guard/ pickup on my Jazzmaster. Looks great on all the Fender guitars.

@scramblesthedeathdealer 7 ай бұрын

I ordered one of these along with an IR-2 Amp & Cabinet Modeler, can't wait for them to arrive!

@TheSutts12 9 ай бұрын

For me best BOSS boost is in a Hyper Fuzz. Love love love it

@alexhuevera939 5 ай бұрын

Does jammin Boss BP-1W make anyone else really happy? Boss BP-1W is quickly becoming my favorite pedal. It's just so beautiful and sexy. Practically free and the second you drop her on the board that chill ass mofo gives you a Rich Dark Gushing Robust tone.. And you also get this cute little 1/1 feedback response usually too harmless to be forgotten. But more than that, the Boss BP-1 is just so positively alluring. It comes on the board like "do you want to cast a spell?" and I'm like "yeah BP-1W i do want to cast a spell let's do this shit" and when she attacks she's like "SPELLS ARE FUN" and I'm like "yeah they are SO FUN." She doesn't say some bullshit macho shit like "I will destroy you" she's just like "nah spells are fun and voodoo spooky.” And she looks so happy. I mean this is an inanimate object that literally brought my guitar to life by magic. It understands it's life is a temporary magical gift and the dude is just fucking loving it. I mean just look at her face she’s just so happy and cute as a button. I am literally never sad when Boss BP-1W is on board. IDK if she's gonna ever make it into the pedal HOF or not, but for now she a super chill pedal.

@CroneRaven1810 9 ай бұрын

So, this is like an EchoPlex preamp pedal, right? It uses the preamp of the big tape echo delay unit that modified the guitar signal's tone. Also can be used as a booster but if you put this in the FX loop, harsh sounding amps become way more pleasant and add its a tonal warmth etc. Works great into plexi's / Marshalls. A part of Eddie van Halen's signal chain. I am intrigued!

@matheus.roling 8 ай бұрын

I'm here imagining putting this thing to push my pro co rat instead of using the ts9 for it.... Dreams dreams dreams, great tone!

@pdbordelon 8 ай бұрын

I just bought this pedal, gigged with it twice, love it but still not sure the best way to use it in my rig. Last gig my chain was: Fender Telecaster - Peterson Strobe Tuner - Wampler Ego Mini Compressor - Xotic Effects RC Booster V2 - BOSS WAZA CRAFT BP1W - into Mesa Boogie California Tweed. (Strymon Brigadier Delay in effects loop). Sounds great but I also have a Wampler Tumnus, a Strymon Riverside, and wonder if Im missing out on a good tone not using these pedals. Im also wondering if Im using these pedals in the correct order. My band plays everything from classic rock to 80s, to 90s alternative but nothing too heavy. Any advice or perspective is appreciated! I know a lot of this is subjective. Just a note on BOSS functionality: the BP1W has the smoothest pedal engagement ever, easy touch to engage and very responsive with just a tap of the toe. This pedal "feels" good to operate compared to most others - just an observation!

@darwinsaye 9 ай бұрын

This is how you do it. Proof that you don’t need to shelve off bass when you want drive.

@Millennial_Mike 9 ай бұрын

Sounds really good tbf.

@killerchickens 9 ай бұрын

Another great video. I am convinced you make everything sound good. How about running this pedal as a boost in front of a modeller like the GT-1000 CORE using the vintage buffer? I do wonder if that would add some more analog-ness to guitar tones.

@TheStudioRats 9 ай бұрын

That would be cool! You could run it through the loop.

@Burkhimself 9 ай бұрын

Was hoping to hear an LP into an 800 with this…..killer tones regardless 🤘🏼

@TheStudioRats 9 ай бұрын

Next time!

@TAZnator 9 ай бұрын

very good Video

@rickc2102 9 ай бұрын

really really nice this

@ianmartens5286 9 ай бұрын

That’s what I want now.

@aarontaves7571 9 ай бұрын

Ah! Now I understand the application of the Natural pre amp option on the ME-90

@denssession644 9 ай бұрын

Sounds promising ✌️🙏

@therewasascene 6 ай бұрын

Amp = Cornell TSR20 Scrolled through the comments to find this - for a pedal like this I feel like it’s super important

@graphicnick07 9 ай бұрын

This is my next pedal purchase, it's awesome! And awesome demo! BUT....more importantly, what strat is that????model, year, pickups?? I watched this over to hear that strat!! The natural mode on the pedal with your clean tone is a dream tone!!!

@thewrightbros5711 9 ай бұрын

I love boss ❤

@hattoritomozo7668 9 ай бұрын

Thanks nice playing. I would like to see a demo performance using BP-1W as BOSS KATANA preamp. （Use this pedal at low gain）

@nine9nein780 7 ай бұрын

Pedal aside, you have an amazing sound going on with both the Tele in beginning and the Strat. How do they sound so full and amazing? I know its always a combination of everything, but I would like to know more about the whole chain because I can't get enough of that sound.

@minibikegarage1577 9 ай бұрын

Where would this go in your chain? Would you put it toward the end of the chain like a normal boost or in front of drive pedals?

@sorenahlback 9 ай бұрын

Now we need this in the next Katana update.

@davroshalfbeard8368 9 ай бұрын

Found my ryra klon great for a boost pedal with a bit of dirt on the od channel of my amp .boss do make great pedals though sounds really good cheers.

@TheStudioRats 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@davroshalfbeard8368 9 ай бұрын

@@TheStudioRats good for the strat the tele doesn't really need a boost it's a monster lol😂

@Gibson1976uk 3 ай бұрын

I use a mix of Boss and boutiques :)

@KRAZEEIZATION 8 ай бұрын

I’ve just ordered one!

@JamesBloodgood 9 ай бұрын

Which amp did you use for this video? It really brings out the Strat’s sparkle in the clean(‘ish) tones.

@TheStudioRats 9 ай бұрын

It’s the new Cornell Studio Rats TSR20

@coreyzamora4356 9 ай бұрын

Before or after a compressor?

@DizzyKrissi 9 ай бұрын

Just when you think that you don't need another boost-pedal...😁

@SurprisedCruiseShip-ku9kj 12 күн бұрын

If using a noise gate do I put it before or after

@TheJP3 9 ай бұрын

Great demo, awesome pedal! What amp? I use a CE Waza as a boost all the time, but it behaves a little differently depending upon the amp.

@kmichaelp4508 9 ай бұрын

The brand new, hand wired, sumptuous, glorious, unsurpassed build of Cornell…TRS(Studio Rats) 20! Man! Where have you been? 🤣

@krispatel1 9 ай бұрын

Are you referring to the volume bump from just turning it on or is there some other way of controlling it I've not found yet?

@TheJP3 9 ай бұрын

@@krispatel1 just the volume and mids bump of turning it on. Use it in stock mode, turn rate to just barely cracked on, turn depth to just about 9 o’clock. It sounds incredible into anything, but it will give Marshalls and tweeds a kind of Fendery “depth”. It’s very cool. In my youth, Robbie Blunt gave an interview where he talked about the way he got the sound for the first two Robert Plant records. That was his trick.

@seansixfive 9 ай бұрын

Nice demo Paul. I am wondering if the RE preamp is the same as the one in the RE202 which I intend picking up next week. I really like the idea of this pedal as well because I can add a little more hair to my tone. Any idea if they might conflict with each other?

@WandersonBomfim 6 ай бұрын

In a pedal chain do you recommend to use it as a drive pedal position after the compressor or as a booster that is usually used at the begging of the chain? Thanks

@scamp7887 9 ай бұрын

I assume this could be run through the return of an effects loop to replace an amp preamp? Just curious

@NytronX 7 ай бұрын

What does this pedal do that the PastFX Chorus Ensemble doesn't do? Because there's a lot the PastFX does that this doesn't do. And the CE-1w + BP-1w is way more money than the PastFX.

@NZ1one1 6 ай бұрын

Nice demo, as always! Just a noob question, but what’s the advantage of this pedal compared to an overdrive pedal on a very low gain setting?

@TheStudioRats 6 ай бұрын

Think of it more like a volume boost going in the front of your amp, an overdrive/ distortion add clipping to the signal which distorts the sound more. But yes you can use an overdrive as a boost some are more coloured than others.

@nb8374 9 ай бұрын

Would this work well with the Tonex pedal system?

@TheStudioRats 9 ай бұрын

Yes it works great. There’s loads of headroom in the unit.

@DBroce 9 ай бұрын

Yeah, I need one. Want. I want one.

@Ray-lk7lc 9 ай бұрын

Do you think it would work in front of my X3 pro. That's the sound I always fine elusive on that unit. Just want some grit for my love work.

@TheStudioRats 9 ай бұрын

If you mean the pod x3, yes youd need to watch the output so it doesnt clip your input.

@BITESIZEJONES 7 ай бұрын

Tried it. It boosts for sure but colors tone at the same time. Like most pedals you find that one setting that works best and that's all you get.

@ldp7090 5 ай бұрын

this pedal sounds sweet!! thanks for the demo. hey Paul have you tried this pedal with the ir-200? if so what are your thoughts and opinions? cheers

@TheStudioRats 5 ай бұрын

I wouldn’t recommend a boost with a digital unit. You’re not going to get the full range of boost. You can do it but just beware of clipping the input.

@ldp7090 5 ай бұрын

@@TheStudioRats got it thanks. i don’t have any other amp just ir-200 so i will pass on this one. sweet pedal though!

@brandonjackson5865 9 ай бұрын

Cool that boss is doing something that a boutique company did with one of their pedals already. Marshall could learn something here.

@jeremyversusjazz 9 ай бұрын

wait-whats this beautiful new blue strat sir? pray tell!

@adamkrauss303 6 ай бұрын

Sounds fantastically creamy.

@charlietaylor8813 9 ай бұрын

Would this be good in the effects loop of my marshall silver jubilee? Looking for a way to boost my guitar signal for solos as running stuff in the front of the amps seems to just distort it more. 😅

@TheStudioRats 9 ай бұрын

I havent tried it but I guess you could

@georged9615 9 ай бұрын

Paul, what your top 2 0r 3 booster pedals?

@TheStudioRats 9 ай бұрын

The Boss is great, also Earthquaker devices Black Eye Boost. Jam Boomster.

@TheAkizaki 9 ай бұрын

Can I use for booster for fuzz especially for lick/solo line? After or before fuzz? Thanks anyway good review

@TheStudioRats 9 ай бұрын

Yes you can!, although due to the buffer youll need the Fuzz first.

@bolesawgilewicz7786 8 ай бұрын

👍👍👍✌👍

@mantashaft 9 ай бұрын

I’ve been on a boost kick of late.

@tonyz4292 9 ай бұрын

Same, boost is way better than overdrive in my book now in days

@mantashaft 9 ай бұрын

Yeah I’m leaning towards less color, more open eq etc

@adognamedshinji 8 ай бұрын

Anyone try this with line level signal yet?

@David01.d 9 ай бұрын

Did the two rock disappear 🙂

@TheStudioRats 9 ай бұрын

yep thats gone, awaiting a Amplified Nation

@kimmolingonheimo 6 ай бұрын

I dig the ZIO! more versatile, abs fab spongy, no brainer there...tah!🚮

@chesneytube1 9 ай бұрын

If a boost pedal has gain why isn't it just an overdrive?

@TheStudioRats 9 ай бұрын

That’s the pre amp side

@3rdStoreyChemist 9 ай бұрын

‘Gain’ isn’t the amount of overdrive or distortion added. It’s the amount of amplification applied to the signal. So the term is used correctly here.

@silvertongues2 9 ай бұрын

Yeah you’re kind of right, as there’s no definitive connection between levels of gain/distortion and the type of circuit

@chesneytube1 9 ай бұрын

@@3rdStoreyChemist so what does level do then?

@emimartt1068 9 ай бұрын

It's not the same, this (preamp) is just like... signal saturation, very transparent, the sd-1 is like preamp amplifier with tone control

@tortillaman2491 9 ай бұрын

$170 for that?

@brycejames7829 9 ай бұрын

and now your fenders sound like g&ls lol

@yomuthabyotch 9 ай бұрын

my ears must suck, because i can barely hear the differences among the three modes. it would be a waste of money for me personally.

@TheStudioRats 9 ай бұрын

It really depends how your listening, try headphones or speakers. You’re not going to hear much from a phone if that’s what you’re using.

@marvinmartin3438 9 ай бұрын

No thanks. My Digitech Bad Monkey is still the best OD ever made. Just sayin

@sawyer6937 5 ай бұрын

No need your talks

@TheStudioRats 5 ай бұрын

Talk yes need, everything explain.

@MichaelCoughlanmusic 9 ай бұрын

Waza Craft is a scam.

@guilletjean-jacques5107 4 ай бұрын

j ai eu une warm audio centavo que j utilisais comme clean boost , ma question est la suivante , ne faudrait il pas plutot que j achetes cette pedale , plutot qu un clone de klon ? merci a ceux et celles qui prendront le temp de me repondre .