Universal Audio Inc., a worldwide leader in audio production tools including the popular Apollo and Volt audio interfaces, UAD plug-ins, and UA microphones, is proud to introduce new additions to the award-winning UAFX pedal lineup. Built upon powerful UAFX dual-engine processing and UA’s world-leading analog modelling, the new Del-Verb Ambience Companion, Galaxy ‘74 Tape Echo & Reverb, and Max Preamp & Dual Compressor pedals deliver expressive tones in three vintage-inspired stompboxes.

Built for ‘tone chasers’ desiring sonically-accurate vintage sounds, UA’s newest pedals pack the world’s most authentic emulations of classic studio hardware and effects. “We are excited to unveil the newest additions to our UAFX pedal lineup,” said Bill Putnam Jr., CEO of Universal Audio. “These pedals not only sound incredible, but weave seamlessly into the fabric of UA’s legacy — delivering on our dedication to craftsmanship and creating gear that will inspire generations.”

Del-Verb Ambience Companion
Del‑Verb Ambience Companion packs ready‑to‑wear emulations of classic reverb and delay effects, in a pedal designed for immediate inspiration.

Features:

• The most authentic vintage reverb and delay effects ever captured in a single effects pedal
• ‘Golden unit’ spring reverb tank, pulled from classic ’60s American guitar amp
• Vintage German studio plate reverb sourced from The Plant in Sausalito, CA
• Bit‑for‑bit vintage studio digital reverb algorithms from the late 1970s
• Definitive emulation of iconic tape echo unit and legendary preamp
• Classic bucket‑brigade analog delay effects with the colour, texture, and tone of the original hardware
• Pristine, studio‑grade digital delays with dynamic and inspiring modulation textures
• Download custom effect voicings, add tap tempo, and more with the UAFX Control app
• Includes silent switching, buffered bypass, analog dry through, optional spillover/trails, and stereo operation

Galaxy ’74 Tape Echo & Reverb
Galaxy ’74 Tape Echo & Reverb captures the warm, warped, relentlessly analog effects of the iconic mid-’70s Roland Space Echo hardware.

Features:

• The most authentic emulation of the classic mid‑’70s Roland Space Echo hardware
• Full modelling of the classic multi‑head tape delay mechanism
• Exacting emulation of original hardware’s spring reverb
• Definitive capture of iconic analog preamp section
• Doubled delay times for effects that go beyond the original hardware
• Tweak footswitch settings to add tap tempo, adjust realtime effects, and customise unique oscillation sounds with UAFX Control app
• Includes silent switching, buffered bypass, analog dry through, optional spillover/trails, and stereo operation

Max Preamp & Dual Compressor
Max Preamp & Dual Compressor puts the colourful sound of three legendary limiters and an iconic tube preamp, right at your feet.

Features:

• The most authentic emulations of the classic UA 1176, Teletronix LA‑2A, and Dyna Comp compressors, in a single pedal
• Warm tube compression with the most authentic emulation of the Teletronix LA‑2A
• Full modelling of the iconic UA 1176 gives guitarists the same FET compressor used on decades of legendary studio guitar sounds
• Lo‑fi compression and funky overdrive with an unparalleled model of the classic Dyna Comp stompbox
• Full emulation of UA’s legendary 610 tube preamp and EQ for added grit and grind
• Stack compressors in any combination for even more tones and textures
• Tweak preamp EQ settings, serial/parallel operation, add a sidechain bass filter, and more with UAFX Control App

All pedals have the RRP of US$349.

Sometimes a single pedal can be transformative, allowing your tone to bloom in a way that draws music out of you effortlessly and keeps you engaged for hours on end. The simple look and feel of Cloudburst belies the power underneath the hood, because it produces some of the most gorgeous ambient reverb tones and soundscapes that you’ve ever heard out of a guitar reverb pedal — there’s literally nothing else quite like it.

Coupled with the powerful ambience processing is a brand-new Ensemble engine, capable of creating pads and soundscapes that follow your playing organically — if you change pickups or play in a different place on the neck you get different results. It’s unlike anything you’ve ever heard or played before, and all wrapped in a smaller form factor that still manages to house full stereo I/O, TRS MIDI and USB-C connectors on the back panel. Prepare to be inspired.

Korg has introduced two new Nu:Tekt effect pedal kits; the TR-S features a Nutube, to deliver the responsiveness and the feel of a vacuum tube guitar amp, and the HD-S which combines three different distortion circuits to create harmonic modulation that goes beyond the traditional concept of distortion.

Besides great tone, one of the advantages of the Nu:Tekt series is that you assemble them yourself. The TR-S kit doesn’t require soldering, and the necessary tools for assembly are included. End Users can enjoy building the kit as a DIY project, and the result is great-sounding pedals.

Nu:Tekt TR-S 

The TR-S is an effects unit that features a Nutube, to deliver the responsiveness, the feel, of a vacuum tube guitar amp. With our new technology (patent pending) that makes use of the Nutube, you can achieve unheard-of compression effects, similar to a tube-powered amp even when recording or using a transistor amp. 

Features:

• Tube-like compression and feel in any situation
• Nutube’s unique circuit configuration, in which the vacuum tube itself is operated by compression
• The natural compression effect can be used for instruments other than guitar
• In addition to the four knobs on the panel, there are three adjustment knobs inside the TR-S so you can further customise your settings
• Easy and fast to assemble, and no soldering required

Nu:Tekt HD-S 

The HD-S effects pedal combines three different distortion circuits to create harmonic modulation that goes beyond the traditional concept of distortion. This wide range of traditional and all-new sounds means the HD-S can be used not only with guitars but also with bass guitars, synths and anytime new and unique sounds are required. 

Features:

• Three distortion circuits create previously unheard sounds that go from conservative fuzz to aggressive distortion and more
• In addition to the four knobs on the panel, there are three extra interior adjustment knobs to fine-tune your sound
• Comes with a sticker with a portrait of the legendary creator, Fumio Mieda.
• Easy and fast to assemble, and no soldering required
• The HD-S can be used with guitars of course, but also bass, and synths

KO: TR-S
RRP A$429
SSP A$349

KO: HD-S
RRP A$429
SSP A$349

AMPED 2 is a 100 Watt pedal power amplifier with drive pedals in the front end, and an advanced effects processor capable of delivering the tone and feel of a traditional valve amp. You can use it to power a cabinet, go direct or connect to the front end of a traditional amp, ensuring you can take your sound with you anywhere. Power reduction down to 1W and USB-C connectivity means it’s equally at home in the studio or the stage.

Inside Information

Dept. 10 is the Blackstar R&D team responsible for blue sky innovation and design. This team of engineers are all musicians themselves and are constantly researching new ideas to help create your perfect tone. The unique power amplifier design uses current feedback which mimics a valve amplifiers interaction with a speaker cabinet. This very high headroom design delivers the thump and presence of a valve amp with 100W power into any speaker cabinet at 8 or 16 ohms. Universal voltage so can be used anywhere in the world from 90V to 264V 50/60Hz. Use the free Architect software to deep dive settings for reverb, effects loop and more. Small enough to fit in a gig-bag pocket, and 4 channel audio USB for easy recording.

The 60 Second Story:

• 100W 3 channel pedal power amp
• Performance ready amp with multi effects
• Unique high-headroom design that automatically matches to the speaker impedance to deliver maximum power and optimum tone with any 8 or 16 Ohm cabinet set-up
• Response control delivers three distinctly different and authentic power valve responses – EL34, 6L6 and EL84. Each setting delivers the response, dynamics, sag and break-up characteristics of the selected valve power amp
• Choose from USA, UK and Classic Amp voicings to dial in
• 3 drive voices
• Effects include Modulation, Delay and Reverb
• Pro connectivity and integration into your setup using low latency USB audio as an interface for recording, TRS stereo line out and XLR Mono D.I. for live use
• Effects loop, 2 x 9V DC outputs and MIDI control for easy integration into your pedalboard or rig
• On board Chromatic Tuner allowing for tuning on the fly during live performances

CabRig

CabRig overcomes the shortcomings of IR ‘snapshots’ and uses state of the art digital processing to reproduce the sound and feel of a mic’d up guitar cab in incredible detail. Over 250 mic and cab combinations can be saved into one of the three onboard slots. Each cab has a choice of mic type and axis, alongside room mics and master EQ. Connect to the free Architect software for more deep-dive options.

Top 3 Call-Outs:

• Pro100-Watt guitar amp with effects that can power a cabinet, connect to a direct input (DI) and a traditional amp channel
• Unique high headroom power amplifier design along with the Response control for distinctly different and authentic power valve responses and guitar amp dynamics
• CabRig simulator technology built in with low latency USB, XLR or Line out D.I., plus MIDI and effects loop

Channel Voicing:

• Drive – Boost, Drive, Fuzz
• Modulation – Chorus/Flanger, Tremolo/Harmonic Tremolo, Phaser
• Delay – Linear, Analogue, Shimmer
• Reverb –  Room, Spring, Plate

Guitarists are looking for innovative solutions and great tones in portable packages to ensure they get their sound consistently when gigging or travelling. Blackstar’s goal was to create a compact and powerful power amp pedal that delivered the response and ‘feel’ of a real guitar amp. It had to easily integrate with pedalboards, work with amps, power cabinets, and have next generation DI connectivity, and control for use in the studio. The result does all that and so much more.

The Behringer Dual-Phase is an authentic recreation of the popular phase shifter from the ’70s.  A mainstay for many musicians since the 1970s, you can hear phasers in countless pop, rock, funk, new wave and alternative tracks over the years. Whether it’s dreamy Gilmour-esque soundscapes or super-trippy ring-modulator tones, the Behringer Dual-Phase provides possibilities that are simply out of this world.

Recreation Done Right
It features 2 phase shifters, each with their own Rate, Depth and Feedback controls, that you can then run in series or parallel. Each phase shifter also allows you to switch the wave shape oscillator between sine and square wave. The Dual-Phase brings all the amazing features from the original ‘70s design, plus a few modern ones, that are sure to enhance your pedal board or synth setup.

Han(ds-free) Solo
What sets the Dual-Phase apart from the original is its integrated dual footswitches that you can use to engage or disengage either Phasor A or B — at just the push of a button. Are your hands too busy playing? You can connect an expression pedal or any control voltage source to manipulate the sweep speed of any of the two phasors on the fly as you’re deep into your killer solo.

Running on standard 9-12 volt DC power, the Dual-Phase integrates into your setup effortlessly. Also, always stay gig-ready as a rugged and reliable metal construction supplies the Dual-Phase with the strength needed to stand up to the rigours of the road – and the heaviest of stomps.

Product Features

• Classic dual phase shifter for keyboards, guitar, drum machines and other sound sources
• Authentic recreation of the popular phase shifter from the ‘70s
• 12 opto-couplers for deep and natural phasing effects
• 2 independent phasors with Depth and Feedback controls
• 2 independent sweep generators with Rate and Shape controls
• Input selector combines both phasors for creative sound effects
• Sweep and Sync controls allow for a wide selection of modulation sources
• CV input for easy remote control with external devices
• Dual footswitch with true-bypass function for ultimate signal integrity
• Rugged and reliable metal construction
• Runs on Behringer PSU-SB DC power supply (included)

Unlocked Potential
If you’re looking for that perfect phaser or just want something new to add to your sound, then the Behringer Dual-Phase is the essential tool to unleash your creative beast.