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Shape tone after recording
The WA-RA gives you the freedom to rework your guitar tone long after tracking. By sending dry signals from your DAW back through tube amps and pedals, you can adjust gain staging, effects, and tonal balance with full context of the mix. This approach removes pressure during recording sessions and lets you focus on performance first.
It is especially useful when layering parts or refining complex arrangements. Because the process remains fully analogue, you retain the natural response and character of your hardware, giving your recordings a more authentic feel.
Flexible routing for modern setups
With independent instrument preamp and re-amp paths, the WA-RA acts as a central hub for different signal types. You can record through an amp while capturing a clean safety track at the same time, giving you a fallback for later adjustments.
Variable impedance ensures compatibility with passive guitars, active pickups, keyboards, and synths, so you can switch sources without reconfiguring your setup. Balanced connections on XLR and jack make integration straightforward, helping you move between instruments and studio gear without interrupting your workflow.
Cranked amp tone without the volume
Driving a tube amp to its sweet spot often means high volume levels that are not always practical. The WA-RA includes a built-in 50W 8 ohm power soak, allowing you to push your amp’s power section without connecting a speaker cabinet.
You still capture the full response of the amp, including power stage saturation, but without filling the room with sound. This makes it easier to record in home studios or controlled environments. Monitoring through your interface keeps everything simple while preserving the feel of a driven amp.
Connect pedals and studio gear easily
The WA-RA makes it easy to combine guitar pedals and professional studio processors in one chain. You can insert unbalanced stompboxes into balanced line-level paths, opening up creative effects for vocals, drums, or synth layers.
At the same time, rack units such as compressors, EQs, and digital processors can be added directly into your guitar signal path. High-quality CineMag transformers on each stage help maintain signal integrity, while the low-noise active design keeps everything clean and consistent. This flexibility helps you get more from your existing gear without complex routing.
Features
- Flexible routing between amplifiers pedals studio gear and DAW environments
- Reprocess recorded tracks through real amps and external effects
- Simultaneous capture of processed amp tone and clean backup signal
- Integration of instruments synths and studio equipment in one workflow
- Variable impedance handling for passive and active sources
- Central hub for blending guitar and studio signal chains
- Seamless inclusion of guitar pedals in line level signal paths
- Direct use of studio processors within guitar setups
- Silent capture of fully driven tube amp tones without a speaker
- Built in load handling for amplifiers up to 50 watts
- High fidelity signal path with premium transformer design
- Ultra low noise performance from active circuit design
- Separate signal paths for input and reamping control
- Continuous control over signal level during reamping
- Multiple connection formats including XLR and quarter inch
- Per channel phase inversion and ground isolation
- Durable construction using high quality internal components
- Professional grade design for studio environments
- Global power compatibility for flexible operation
- Creative sound design through complex effect combinations
- Suitable for both home and professional recording setups
- Individually tested for quality assurance
- Long term coverage with extended manufacturer warranty
Specifications
- Channels: 2
- Maximum Instrument Input Level: +18 Dbu (6 Vrms)
- Instrument Input Impedance: Variable 120kΩ To 1MΩ
- Re-Amp Output Level: Stepless Attenuation To Gain
- Speaker Power Soak: 8 Ohms, 50 Watts Max
- Balanced Line Output: True Line Level On Xlr And 1/4”
- Phase-Invert & Ground/Lift Per Channel:
- Power: 90–240v Ac, 50–60 Hz
- Dimensions: 29.7 x 16.2 x 10.7 cm
- Weight: 1.65 kg
- Product Code: WA-RA
Your order may contain items that use a 240V UK plug or a 220V EU plug
Any electrical items in your order may have been designed to work with a 240V circuit, using a United Kingdom G type plug connection or a 220V circuit, using an EU plug connection. An adapter or transformer may be required for these items to work properly and safely in your country.
Some items work with a range of voltages, or have a switchable voltage control built in. Please refer to the specific product details for further information.