For its latest trio of UAFX pedals, Universal Audio wanted to go beyond amp modelers. While nearly every brand has an amp-in-a-pedal these days, the UA team wanted each of its pedals to instead be a studio-in-a-box, the equivalent of a classic amp recorded with high-grade gear in a professional studio.
The results are the Woodrow '55 Tweed, Ruby '63 Top Boost Amplifier, and Dream '65 Reverb Amplifier, which not only do right by their inspirations, but also take everything a step further. Depending on the pedal, you can dial in emulated boost effects like the EP-III or Dallas Rangemaster, swap in aftermarket speakers, pair it with a classic cabinet, and bring the amount of room mic ambience up or down in the mix.
Woodrow '55 Tweed
Want your very own Tweed Deluxe without the expense or upkeep of an original? the UAFX Woodrow '55 Tweed gives you that sound, just as you might hear it on your favorite records.
- Emulation a Deluxe's instrument and mic channels, with channel jumping
- Your choice of speakers and virtual 4X12, 4x10, or 1x12 cabs
- EP-III Preamp or Clean Boost available
- Selectable ambience with room mic knob
- Cab-off mode for use with real amp
Ruby '63 Top Boost Amplifier
The Ruby has all the chime, bite, and versatility of a vintage AC30, with extra tonal options that capture the sound of its most famous players.
- Emulation of non-Top Boost and Top Boost circuits
- Your choice of speaker or virtual 2x12 or 1x12 cabs
- Boost options: Treble Boost, EP-III Preamp, Clean Boost
- Built-in tremolo effect and room mic ambience
- Cab-off mode for use with real amp
Dream '65 Reverb Amplifier
The Dream includes all of the richness of a black-panel Deluxe Reverb, and gives you even more to love.
- Emulation of Normal and Vibrato channels
- Tremolo and spring reverb (from UAFX Golden Reverberator)
- 3 speaker choices and 3 bonus cab
- Popular mod options: Dumble-style Lead Mod and Cesar Diaz-style D-Tex Mod
- Cab-off mode for use with real amp