Warm Audio WA-RA
The Warm Audio WA-RA is a powerful dual-channel re-amping and routing solution designed to seamlessly connect guitars, pedals, synthesizers, and studio gear within a modern production environment. Built as a flexible creative hub, the WA-RA makes it easy to integrate analog and digital workflows while unlocking new possibilities for tone shaping and signal routing.
With independent instrument preamp and re-amp paths, the WA-RA allows you to send dry tracks from your DAW back through guitar amplifiers, pedals, or outboard gear. It also enables effortless integration of guitar effects into line-level studio setups, giving producers and engineers full control over complex signal chains.
Creative Routing & Re-Amping
The WA-RA simplifies advanced routing workflows by bridging the gap between instrument, line, and speaker-level signals. Whether you’re re-amping guitars, running synths through pedal chains, or inserting analog processors into your mix, the WA-RA ensures clean and reliable signal conversion.
Each channel features custom CineMag USA transformers, delivering premium isolation and subtle analog character while maintaining signal integrity across all connected gear.
Analog Tone Shaping
The input stage offers a choice between JFET discrete and JFET op-amp operation, allowing you to switch between ultra-clean signal handling or adding a touch of analog coloration. This flexibility lets you shape the feel and response of your signal before it reaches your amplifier or effects chain.
Silent Tube Amp Recording
A built-in power soak (8Ω, up to 50W) allows you to capture the full character of a driven tube amplifier without connecting a speaker cabinet. This makes the WA-RA ideal for silent recording setups, home studios, and late-night sessions without compromising tone.
Designed for Modern Production
Beyond traditional guitar workflows, the WA-RA is a powerful tool for sound designers and producers. Route drum machines, synths, or full mixes through pedals, amps, or studio processors to create unique textures and hybrid analog sounds.
Features
- Dual-channel re-amping and routing device
- Independent instrument preamp and re-amp paths
- Custom CineMag transformers for isolation and analog character
- Selectable JFET discrete or JFET op-amp input stage
- Continuously variable re-amp output level control
- Built-in speaker input with power soak for silent recording
- Flexible integration with DAWs, amps, pedals, and outboard gear
- Phase invert and ground lift per channel
- Robust studio-grade construction
- 5-year manufacturer warranty
Applications
- Guitar re-amping and tone shaping
- Integrating pedals into studio workflows
- Hybrid analog/digital production setups
- Sound design and experimental routing
- Silent tube amplifier recording
Technical Specifications
- Type: Dual-channel re-amp and instrument preamp
- Maximum Instrument Input Level: +18 dBu (6 VRMS)
- Re-Amp Output Level: Stepless attenuation to gain
- Speaker Power Soak: 8 Ω, up to 50 W
- Outputs: Balanced line output (XLR and 1/4″)
- Controls: Phase invert and ground lift per channel
- Power: 90–240V AC, 50–60 Hz
