INTRODUCING | UNIVERSAL AUDIO EFFECTS PEDALS

A trio of pedals –– a Universal Audio first!

Universal Audio brings its signature aesthetic and uncompromising design to three new flagship effect pedals, Golden Reverberator, Starlight Echo Station, and Astra Modulation Machine, the brand's first. This expansion into effects signifies a new direction for the celebrated designer, growing its extensive catalog specifically designed to bring analog soul to the modern studio.

All three of Universal Audio's new effect pedals feature Stereo/Dual Mono operation, True Bypass circuitry with Silent Switching, optional Buffered Bypass, an Analog Dry-Through option, and a Preset Mode for user-stored settings.

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Universal Audio Astra Modulation Machine

Golden Reverberator

The Universal Audio Golden Reverberator, the first of three flagship pedals, puts authenticity first, setting a new standard for compact reverb units with three Legendary Reverb effects: Spring 65, Plate 140, and Hall 224.

Three years in development, Spring 65 features three of the most accurate vintage spring reverb tank emulations ever created.

Plate 140, based on UA's celebrated modeling, lets users choose between three selectable studio plates for massive, memorable sound.

With Room, Small Hall, and Large Hall algorithms, Hall 224 unleashes the sound of the seventies––the late-seventies to be exact––with 1978-style digital reverb complete with the timeless tails and magic modulation we love.

Starlight Echo Station

The Starlight Echo Station, Universal Audio's flagship delay, packs three Legendary effects of its own: Tape EP-III, Analog DMM, and Precision.

Tape EP-III emulates the Echoplex EP-3 right down to the tape age, splice, wow, and flutter. Users have the option to select from three unique machines (clean, warm, and worn) and set preamp coloration for additional vintage accuracy.

Touting three modulation modes, Analog DMM is perfect, pure Bucket-Brigade day, with every detail accounted for and optional preamp coloration to get it just right.

The aptly named Precision also boasts three modulation modes and tons of digital delay options from UAD's celebrated plug-in library.

Universal Audio rounds out the Starlight Echo Station's feature set with six subdivision settings and two distinct dual-delay modes for additional sonic texture.

Fender Vintage Modified '68 Custom Pro Reverb Silverface Amps / Guitar Combos

Fender Vintage Modified '68 Custom Pro Reverb Silverface

$2,353.00

The ‘68 Customs have become an extremely popular amp series for guitarists who love classic Fender sounds along with toneful modifications that resonate with today’s players.

The ‘68 Custom Pro Reverb takes its cues from the original 40-watt model, improving its portability and tonal flexibility by reducing the cabinet size and weight, moving to a single-channel format and single 12” speaker, and adding a middle tone control. This refined and upgraded amp is the perfect size and volume for almost any gig, and may be the ultimate pedal-friendly platform.

Amplifier Type: Tube
Control Knobs: Vintage-Style Skirted Black Plastic
Inputs: Two - (1/4", Input 2 operates at -6dB)
Cabinet Material: 7-ply 3/4" Meranti plywood
Handle: Molded Plastic Strap with Nickel-Plated Caps
Speakers: One - 12" Celestion NEO Creamback
Total Impedance: 8 ohms
Power Tubes: 2 x 6L6
Preamp Tubes: 3 x 12AX7, 2 x 12AT7
Dimensions: 13.10x22.70x27.50 IN
Weight: 44.60 LB
Footswitch: 2-Button Vintage Style (Reverb On/Off, Vibrato On/Off)

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Fender Vintage Modified '68 Custom Vibro Champ Reverb Silverface Amps / Guitar Combos

Fender Vintage Modified '68 Custom Vibro Champ Reverb Silverface

$1,471.00

The ’68 Customs have become an extremely popular amp series for guitarists who love classic Fender sounds along with toneful modifications that resonate with today’s players.

At just 5 watts, the original Vibro Champ was famous for classic Fender tremolo, tube sparkle and killer grind at a reasonable level. The ’68 Custom Vibro Champ Reverb improves on this classic amp by adding hall-emulating DSP reverb and using a larger 10” speaker for increased low end. These additions make this little wonder perfect for rehearsal, home recording and even small gigs.

Color: Black
Amplifier Type: Tube
Control Knobs: Vintage-Style Skirted Black Plastic
Inputs: Two - (1/4", Input 2 operates at -6dB)
Cabinet Material: 7-Ply 5/8" Birch Plywood
Handle: Molded Plastic Strap with Nickel-Plated Caps
Speakers: One - 10" Celestion TEN 30
Total Impedance: 3.2 ohms
Power Tubes: 1 x 6V6
Preamp Tubes: 2 x 12AX7
Dimensions: 12.50x19.50x20.50 IN
Weight: 26.40 LB
Footswitch: Optional 2-Button Footswitch

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Astra Modulation Machine

The Universal Audio Astra Modulation Machine is an awesomely alliterative multi-effect with three Legendary modulation modes: Chorus Brigade, Flanger / DBLR, and Trem 65.

Chorus Brigade is a spot-on emulation of the Bucket-Brigade-equipped CE-1 Chorus Ensemble.

Flanger / DBLR, another Bucket-Brigade emulation, takes after the MXR studio flanger, letting users dial up anything from a little lo-fi thickness to spaced-out cosmic chaos.

Trem 65 channels blackface-style opto tube tremolo ("Vibrato" on the amp's control plate) into a controllable digital model with all the warmth and nuance of the real thing.

The Astra Modulation Machine also features Knob, Preset, and Tap + Preset modes for additional control.

If you're not familiar with Universal Audio's digital take on classic effects, prepare yourself. Preorder your Golden Reverberator, Starlight Echo Station, our Astra Modulation Machine to experience the future of hardware. Analog just got a whole new soul.

Universal Audio Golden Reverberator Reverb Effect Pedal Effects and Pedals / Reverb

Universal Audio Golden Reverberator Reverb Effect Pedal

$489.00

Over the course of three years, Universal Audio’s leading engineers embarked on a mission: to put sonically-perfected emulations of famed tube-driven spring, studio plate, and vintage digital reverbs into an effects pedal.

Harnessing powerful UAFX dual-engine processing for unprecedented levels of sonic authenticity, Golden Reverberator packs decades of classic reverb effects into a beautifully crafted stompbox that’s built to inspire for decades.

Spring 65 : A Trio of Authentic Vintage Amp Reverbs
Universal Audio auditioned over two dozen spring reverbs, ultimately handpicking and modeling three tanks from a trio of vintage amps. This "whole amp" approach faithfully captures each reverb circuit's unique tube clipping character, resulting in all the drip, clang, whistles, and overtones of real tube-driven spring reverb.

Plate 140: A Palette of Rich Studio Plates
The sound of late-1950s studio plate reverb is integral to more than 60 years of classic recorded guitar tones. Golden's three uniquely voiced plate effects emulate the actual studio plate reverbs from The Plant recording studio in Sausalito, California. Plus, users can easily inject additional modulation for added texture.

Hall 224: A World of Late-'70s Vintage Digital Ambience
Since the 1970’s, digital studio reverb has allowed progressive guitarists to venture deep into atmospheric exploration. Golden Reverberator's Hall 224 effect gives users the exact, bit-for-bit algorithms of a studio staple digital processor, with all of the lush, grainy trails and modulation textures.

Dual Stereo Reverb Engines for Endless Creativity Golden Reverberator's powerful engine runs separate stereo instances of each reverb effect. This dual-engine processing results in a stereo spread of complex, awe-inspiring spatial textures for an immersive, three-dimensional playing experience.

Expand your Effects with MIDI Control
Using its rear panel USB-to-MIDI connection, Golden Reverberator lets you control reverb EQ, mix, modulations settings, and more in realtime.1

Powerful App Control with Hardwired or Bluetooth Connection
The UAFX Control app is key to deep tone shaping — letting you customize, save, and manage your effects. Plug right in with a direct "hardwired" USB connection to your smart phone, or enjoy rock-solid control over Bluetooth.

Key Features:

Flagship, no-compromise stompbox offering the most authentic tube-driven spring, plate, and vintage digital reverbs ever captured in an effects pedal
Three "golden unit" spring reverb tanks, pulled from classic '60's American guitar amps
Three vintage German studio plate reverbs sourced from The Plant (Sausalito, CA)
A trio of perfect, bit-for-bit vintage digital reverb algorithms from the late 1970s
Analog dry through, stereo/dual mono operation, and available modulation on each effect
UAFX Control mobile app lets users to switch between true and buffered bypass for effect trails
Free Chamber & Plate vintage digital reverb effect with registration
New UAFX 2.0 update gives you MIDI control and improved Bluetooth connectivity
1Requires a compatible USB MIDI host, controller, or interface.

Specifications:

Power requirements: Isolated 9VDC, center-negative, 400mA minimum (sold separately)
Inputs: 2 x ¼” TS (right input for stereo connections)
Outputs: 2 x ¼” TS (right output for stereo connections)
USB Type-C for updates via computer and USB MIDI control
Height: 2.56” (6.5 cm)
Width: 3.62” (9.2 cm)
Depth: 5.55” (14.1 cm)
Weight: 1.24 lbs (0.567 kg)

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Universal Audio Astra Modulation Machine Effect Pedal Effects and Pedals / Chorus and Vibrato

Universal Audio Astra Modulation Machine Effect Pedal

$489.00

With Astra Modulation Machine, Universal Audio's engineers traveled down a rabbit hole of analog modulation effects, emerging with the most authentic sounding bucket-brigade chorus/vibrato, studio flanger/doubler, and tube-driven tremolo ever put into a stompbox.

Built upon powerful UAFX dual-engine processing for unmatched levels of quirky analog realism, Astra delivers richly addictive vintage modulation sounds built to inspire for decades to come.

Chorus Brigade: Iconic Japanese Modulation
Astra gives users the most complete circuit emulation of the legendary gray bucket-brigade chorus stompbox. Harnessing a perfectly-emulated circuit — including its preamp section for authentically rich, saturated sounds — users can paint their tones with the thick, luxuriant chorus and wavy vibrato of a famed ‘70s modulation effect.

Flanger/Doubler: A Rackmount Studio Classic
Classic rackmount studio flanger/doubler is famous for stunning whoosh effects, organic thickening, and a parade of wild sounds that go beyond typical flanger boxes. Astra's Flanger/Dblr effect is the only end-to-end circuit emulation of this ultra-rare unit, capturing all of its original qualities and putting dense, complex flanging/doubling right at your feet.

Trem 65: Authentic Tube Amp "Shake"
Trem 65 is a faithful emulation of the optical tube-driven tremolo of '60s American amplifiers. From shimmering ripples to choppy mayhem, UA captured every detail, down to the complex interactions between the light source photoresistor and 12AT7 driver tube. Plus, users can explore further and create their own trem textures with variable sine and square wave settings.

Dual Stereo Modulation Engines for Endless Creativity
Astra's UAFX engine powers separate stereo instances of each modulation effect, thanks to its unique dual-engine processing. It's like having two bucket-brigade hardware units running simultaneously, giving users a full stereo spread of complex, jaw-dropping textures.

Expand your Effects with MIDI Control
Using its rear panel USB-to-MIDI connection, Astra Modulation Machine fits right into your programmable MIDI rig, receiving preset changes, BPM clock sync, and more. It’s the fast ticket to live performance heaven.1

Key Features:

Flagship, no-compromise stompbox offering the most authentic bucket-brigade and tube-driven tremolo effects ever captured in an effects pedal
End-to-end emulation of iconic Japanese chorus/vibrato pedal
Complete circuit capture of legendary '70s rackmount studio flanger/doubler
Stem-to-stern model of tube-driven optical tremolo from classic '60s American amps
Silent switching, preset footswitch mode to store and recall your favorite setting
UAFX Control mobile app lets you to switch between true and buffered bypass and access Preset + Tap footswitch mode for time-synced effects
Free Phaser X90 and Dharma Trem 61 effects with registration
New UAFX 2.0 update gives you MIDI control and improved Bluetooth connectivity
1Requires a compatible USB MIDI host, controller or interface

Specifications:

Power requirements: Isolated 9VDC, center-negative, 400mA minimum (sold separately)
Inputs: 2 x ¼” TS (right input for stereo connections)
Outputs: 2 x ¼” TS (right output for stereo connections)
USB Type-C for updates via computer and USB MIDI control
Height: 2.56” (6.5 cm)
Width: 3.62” (9.2 cm)
Depth: 5.55” (14.1 cm)
Weight: 1.24 lbs (0.567 kg)

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Universal Audio Starlight Echo Station Delay Effect Pedal Effects and Pedals / Delay

Universal Audio Starlight Echo Station Delay Effect Pedal

$489.00

After three years of R&D, Universal Audio’s leading engineers emerged with the most sonically-authentic versions of classic tape, bucket-brigade, and digital delay hardware ever put into a pedal.

Introducing Starlight Echo Station. UA’s flagship stereo delay pedal harnesses powerful UAFX dual-engine processing for unmatched vintage and modern delay effects, built to inspire for decades to come.

Tape EP-III
Perfectly Captured Tape Delay and Preamp
Starlight Echo Station's Tape EP-III delivers the most complete circuit emulation of classic Early-'70s tape echo. From their incredibly musical preamp right down to the wow/flutter randomness and tape splice, every trait of the original hardware is here. Plus, users can tweak repeats with New, Used, and Worn tape machines for added color and texture.

Analog DMM
Iconic Bucket-Brigade Effects
UA hand picked multiple units of vintage American bucket-brigade delays from the late-'70s/early-’80s. A faithful emulation of the entire circuit, right down to the colorful preamp and unpredictable clock rate dumping, Starlight delivers all the startling "whoosh" effects, vibrato and chorus textures, and haziness of classic bucket-brigade delay.

Precision
Hi-Fi Delays, Inspired Modulation
Featuring pristine repeats with shimmering modulation effects, the Precision effect is a goldmine of modern delays. Users can easily craft with hi-fi studio-grade flange and chorusing textures and pepper their creations with ping-ponging repeats, adding movement and interest to parts.

Dual Stereo Delay Engines for Endless Creativity
Starlight's dual-engine processing powers separate stereo instances of each delay effect. It's like having two tape or bucket-brigade hardware units running simultaneously, giving users a full stereo spread of complex, awe-inspiring spatial textures, and seamless delay effect transitions with trails.

Expand your Effects with MIDI Control
Using its rear panel USB-to-MIDI connection, Starlight Echo Station fits right into your programmable MIDI rig, receiving preset changes, BPM clock sync, and more. It’s the fast ticket to live performance heaven.1

Key Features: 

Flagship, no-compromise stompbox offering the most authentic tape, bucket-brigade, and digital delays ever captured in an effects pedal
Definitive emulations of iconic tape echo units, with New, Used, and Worn tape machines
Legendary bucket-brigade analog delay effects with the color, texture, and tone of the original hardware
Pristine, studio-grade digital delays with inspiring modulation textures
Tap tempo w/ silent switching, analog dry through, stereo/dual mono operation, and available modulation on each effect
UAFX Control mobile app lets users to switch between true and buffered bypass, turn preamp coloration on/off, and customize footswitch modes
Free Cooper Time Cube delay effect with registration
New UAFX 2.0 update gives you MIDI control and improved Bluetooth connectivity
1Requires a compatible USB MIDI host, controller, or interface.

Specifications:

Power requirements: Isolated 9VDC, center-negative, 400mA minimum (sold separately)
Inputs: 2 x ¼” TS (right input for stereo connections)
Outputs: 2 x ¼” TS (right output for stereo connections)
USB Type-C for updates via computer and USB MIDI control
Height: 2.56” (6.5 cm)
Width: 3.62” (9.2 cm)
Depth: 5.55” (14.1 cm)
Weight: 1.24 lbs (0.567 kg)

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