In 2021, Universal Audio entered the pedal market, and they did it in style. The UAFX Golden Reverberator, Starlight Echo Station delay and Astra Modulation Machine were premium stompboxes with premium modelling tones. For the next three pedals in the UAFX range, the company is getting even more ambitious with its vintage recreations via three pedals that aim to capture a trio of iconic guitar amps; the Woodrow ’55 with the Fender Tweed, Ruby ’63 with the Vox AC30 Top Boost and Dream ’65 with the Fender Deluxe Reverb. Instead of trying to offer quantity, UA seem to be making a statement on quality and detail while offering a compact, digital take on valve amps that can be used onstage and on your home studio desk.
We’re used to modelling processors offering a range of amp choices, and even the closest modelling competition to these pedals (the Strymon Iridium and Walrus Audio ACS1 offer the choice of a three amps in each). UA are leaning into authenticity with pedals that don’t just reflect the controls their respective vintage originals, but also a few
