Boss AD-10

At the heart of the AD-10 is BOSS' groundbreaking Acoustic Resonance Processing. With this technology, the AD-10 enables the representation of the complex body and string resonances that are lost in many other pickup systems. The result is an expressive, organic vibe that is at the heart of acoustic playing.

BOSS' proprietary Acoustic Resonance Processing analyzes the signal from the saddle-based piezo pickup and restores the missing body and string resonances, resulting in a full and expressive reproduction of the instrument's overall sound.

One of the biggest problems with acoustic amplifiers has always been feedback. The AD-10 offers a feedback reduction function that gently suppresses the offending feedback frequency while preserving the overall sound. Two separate notch filters can be manually adjusted or set to auto-sampling to instantly suppress background feedback.

The AD-10 has two input channels that allow you to set sounds for two different stage guitars, mix two pickup sources from one instrument, or even use two instruments simultaneously. Boost, delay, tuner/mute, and loop switches are prominently located on the front of the AD-10, giving you quick access to some of the most important features of this processor.

On the back of the AD-10 are XLR stereo jacks that provide a DI connection to the stage, and 6.35mm stereo jacks that you can connect your stage amp or headphones to for monitoring. There's also an effects loop for external effects and a jack for connecting up to two footswitches or an expression pedal to control looper functions, volume, tap tempo, anti-feedback scan and more.

Plus, the AD-10 acts as a 2-in, 2-out USB audio interface, so you can record tracks into a DAW and play computer music through the AD-10's audio outputs.

An EQ section with four bands and a wide variable low-cut filter is available for each channel. Unlike standard EQs found in some other preamps, adjusting the AD-10's EQ bands activates multiple interlocking parameters under the hood, allowing for precise sound shaping with subtle tweaks. It is also possible to disable EQ if desired and adjust the phase of each channel independently.

Features Boss AD-10

• Professional preamp/DI for performing and recording with electric acoustic guitars
• Acoustic Resonance technology restores the warm, rich resonances lost with most pickup systems
• 4-band EQ with variable high-pass filter, tuned for optimal sound shaping of acoustic guitars
• Multiband compressor with MDP technology for transparent dynamic control
• Newly developed anti-feedback functions to suppress feedback without losing tonal balance
• Two channels with independent EQ for connecting two instruments or mixing multiple pickup sources
• Integrated ambience, delay and chorus effects with different sound characters and adjustable parameters
• Boost function with adjustable tone control
• Memory function for saving up to ten sound setups
• Integrated looper with 80 seconds recording time
• XLR and 6.3 mm phone jacks for connection to PA systems, stage monitors, amplifiers and external effects devices
• USB audio interface for recording and playback via a computer
• Fast and accurate built-in tuner
• Compact and portable design; powered by AC adapter or six AA batteries

Technical Specifications

• Modes: Manual or Memory
• Memory locations: 10
• Phrase loop: 80 seconds
• Effects:
  • Acoustic Resonance (3 types)
  • Compressor (2 types)
  • 4 Band EQ, Low Cut
  • Boost
  • Chorus (3 types)
  • Delay (3 types)
  • Reverb (3 types)
  • Anti-feedback (Recuction, 2x Notch)
• Loudspeaker: 4 inch | 7 W
• Display: LED | 7x2 lines
• Power supply: AC adapter (included) or 6x AA batteries
• Max. Operating time with battery power: approx. 6 hours
• Weight: 1.3 kg
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 217 x 161 x 65 mm

Scope of delivery

• Boss AD-10
• AC adapter
• Instruction manual
• Warranty and safety instructions