NAMM 2023Universal Audio announces new UAFX Pedals

Universal Audio has introduced three new additions to the UAFX pedal lineup. Built upon powerful UAFX dual‑engine processing and UA's analog modeling, UA says the new Del‑Verb Ambience Companion, Galaxy '74 Tape Echo & Reverb, and Max Dual Preamp & Compressor pedals deliver expressive tones in three vintage‑inspired stompboxes.

We are excited to unveil the newest additions to our UAFX pedal lineup. 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.

Bill Putnam Jr., CEO of Universal Audio

Del‑Verb Ambience Companion, $349, includes ready‑to‑wear emulations of classic reverb and delay effects.

Key Features:

• "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 color, 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, $349, captures the warm, warped, relentlessly analog effects of the iconic mid-'70s Roland Space Echo hardware.

Key Features:

• Full modeling 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 functionality, adjust realtime effects, and customize 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, $349, puts the colorful sound of three legendary limiters and an iconic tube preamp, right at your feet.

Key Features:

• Warm tube compression with the most authentic emulation of the Teletronix LA‑2A.
• Full modeling 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.