Boss AW-3 and external LFO source for the filter cutoff control

jpdabass · #1 09-19-2010, 07:32 PM

Hi there,

I've been reading some threads around here on TB about the different ways of getting a 'bass wobble' (very interesting and usefull threads, BTW) and a question came up when I tried to figure out how to get some 'wobble sounds' with the pedals I currently own.

Does my Boss AW-3 work with an external LFO source (like an MP 201, for example, connected to the EXP/CTL input) controlling the filter cutoff, instead of just with an expression pedal?

In other words... is the EXP/CTL input on AW-3 a CV input?

I've searched the forum for some answers, but I didn't find nothing about this specific pedal.

Thank you, in advance.
JP

KarateKid25 · #2 09-19-2010, 08:53 PM

I don't think it is a CV input. Expression / passive controls only as far as I'm aware.

Swimming Bird · #3 09-20-2010, 12:06 AM

This might work. Best bet is to email the builder -- he's very responsive and does a lot of custom work, so if this doesn't work he can make something that will.

Albibass · #4 09-20-2010, 02:25 AM

That's cool!
Isn't there a way to make that pedal tap tempo?
Otherwise you won't really be able to use it in a band...

jpdabass · #5 09-20-2010, 01:50 PM

@swimming bird:

Thank you very much, i'll follow your advice!
It seems like a very usefull tool; and i guess it would probably be better if the speed rate could be controlled with an expression pedal...

@albibass
I didn't understand if you were talking about the AW-3 or the LFOmodbox; you can tap the tempo on the AW-3... but it seems you were talking about the second one, right? Tap tempo on the LFOmodbox or the possibility to control the speed rate with an exp pedal sound wonderfull, i guess. Thank you for your post.

JP