Universal Audio - UAFX Max
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Universal Audio UAFX Max Preamp & Dual Compressor, stereo guitar pedal equipped with a dual compressor and three iconic studio effects: guitar, preamp and UA 610 tube equalizer. It allows customization of footswitches and offers bass filtering on the sidechain circuit using the UAFX Control application.
ARTICLE N° 89000
Presentation
The Max Preamp & Dual Compressor pedal is designed to deliver unique features and authentic, legendary sound thanks to its dual UAFX processor from Universal Audio.
It allows you to find the original sound of three legendary compressors and a tube preamp, namely the famous UA 1176 compressor, the Teletronix LA-2A optical tube compressor, the red MXR Dyna Comp pedal for lo-fi supercompression, and the UA 610 tube preamp for warm sound.
Yes, with the UAFX Max, we benefit from the same FET compressor that has been used in the studio for decades to process the most legendary guitar takes. This feature is the brainchild of Bill Putnam, founder of UA. You can use this effect to add a funky touch to your sound, for expressive sustain, or to bring subtle variations to your sound.
You can also layer compressors according to your preferences to produce a wide variety of tones. Recreate dense “fuzz” type sounds like that of Jimmy Page on Led Zeppelin IV, ultra-compressed slides like those of West Coast guitars from the 1970s, or even massive basses that sound like those of studio recordings. The sound creation possibilities are almost endless with this magical pedal.
Compressors can be combined to create varied, personalized tones, and the UAFX Control app lets you adjust EQ, serial or parallel mode, and bass filtering on the sidechain circuit to customize compression effects. and the preamp. The Max pedal thus offers great sonic flexibility for all guitarists looking for a classic and biting sound.
It allows you to find the original sound of three legendary compressors and a tube preamp, namely the famous UA 1176 compressor, the Teletronix LA-2A optical tube compressor, the red MXR Dyna Comp pedal for lo-fi supercompression, and the UA 610 tube preamp for warm sound.
Yes, with the UAFX Max, we benefit from the same FET compressor that has been used in the studio for decades to process the most legendary guitar takes. This feature is the brainchild of Bill Putnam, founder of UA. You can use this effect to add a funky touch to your sound, for expressive sustain, or to bring subtle variations to your sound.
You can also layer compressors according to your preferences to produce a wide variety of tones. Recreate dense “fuzz” type sounds like that of Jimmy Page on Led Zeppelin IV, ultra-compressed slides like those of West Coast guitars from the 1970s, or even massive basses that sound like those of studio recordings. The sound creation possibilities are almost endless with this magical pedal.
Compressors can be combined to create varied, personalized tones, and the UAFX Control app lets you adjust EQ, serial or parallel mode, and bass filtering on the sidechain circuit to customize compression effects. and the preamp. The Max pedal thus offers great sonic flexibility for all guitarists looking for a classic and biting sound.
Other features
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Universal Audio UAFX Max Preamp & Dual Compressor
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Main Features :
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Best emulations of classic UA 1176, Teletronix LA-2A and MXR Dyna Comp compressors, in one pedal
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UA's legendary 610 tube preamp and EQ
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Combine compressors as you wish
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Adjust the preamp EQ, configure the footswitches, filter the bass on the sidechain circuit and enjoy other functions in the UAFX Control app
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Silent switches, buffered bypass, stereo operation
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Specifications:
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Power supply: 9 V DC shielded, center negative, 400 mA minimum (sold separately)
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Inputs: 2 6.35 mm TS jacks
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Outputs: 2 6.35 mm TS jacks
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USB Type C port for updates from the computer
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Height: 65 mm
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Width: 92 mm
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Depth: 141 mm
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Weight: 0.567 kg
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For over 50 years, Universal Audio has been an industry leader in DSP audio modeling and vintage analog technology. The American manufacturer has released groundbreaking products such as the LA-2A compressor and the 610 tube mic preamp which have been used to record artists as diverse as the Beach Boys and Van Halen.
Since the 2000s, Universal Audio has been faithfully reproducing classic analog recording equipment and designing new digital recording tools in keeping with the sound and spirit of vintage analog technology. Best-sellers include the Apollo interface, UAD-2 Satellite, UAD plug-ins, UADFX pedals and the OX Amp Top Box.
