Universal Audio UAFX Max Preamp & Dual Compressor

Your Sound, Perfected

Built upon award-winning UAFX dual-engine processing and three legendary limiters plus an iconic tube preamp, the Max Preamp and Dual Compressor Pedal from Universal Audio provides the classic compression colors of the Teletronix LA-2A opto-compressor, the UA 1176 FET compressor, and the Dyna Comp as well as the all the grit and character of UA’s classic 610 tube microphone preamp. With the powerful dual-FX engine found on all UAFX pedals, you can stack and mix compressors for a wider array of tones and textures, and each stack gets its own dedicated footswitch.

Six knobs give you control over attack, ratio (a pedal exclusive parameter), release, preamp gain, compression level, and output volume, and three switches let you select between compressor models for each stack and the stack you are editing. Stereo 1/4″ I/O permits either classic mono or immersive stereo processing, including support for the classic 4-cable method. And with the UAFX Control app, you can tweak EQ settings, unlock serial or parallel operation, and add a sidechain bass filter, all over wireless Bluetooth.

Explore Iconic Compression with the UA 1176

From the mind of UA founder Bill Putnam to your pedalboard, Max gives you the same FET compressor used on decades of legendary studio guitar sounds, whether you’re looking to make your funk a little funkier, add soulful sustain, or inject subtle infusions of tone.

Get Warm Tube Compression with the Teletronix LA-2A

This legendary optical tube limiter gives you softer, warmer dynamics control versus the 1176. Plus, you can fine tune your compression with a pedal-exclusive Ratio feature for limiting beyond the vintage hardware and UAD plug-in versions.

Create Funky, Dirty Tones with the Classic Dyna Comp

Add the grimy squeeze of this famous (or infamous) red box to your sounds for lo-fi compression and funky overdrive—perfect for sleazy slide tones.

Add a Legendary UA 610 Tube Preamp to Your Rig

Get the warm detail and character of UA’s iconic tube preamp and EQ, and dial in killer sounds with the perfect amount of harmonics and grit.

Stack Compressors for Tones that Go Beyond the Norm

With Max, you can easily layer compressors in any combination for a dizzying array of sounds and textures, letting you push your tones to the front no matter how much limiting you apply.

Personalize your Pedal with a Mobile App

With the UAFX Control app, you can tweak EQ settings, get serial/parallel operation, and add a sidechain bass filter for fully customized compression and preamp effects.

Convenient Connections

Stereo 1/4″ Hi-Z I/O provides you with lots of options for connectivity, just like all UAFX pedals. Connect either mono or stereo inputs and outputs, or use the 4-cable method to connect to both your amplifier input and effects loop at the same time, as well as compatible multi-FX processors.

FEATURES

• Three Iconic Limiters and 1 Tube Preamp
• Teletronix LA-2A, UA 1176, Dyna Comp
• Legendary 610 Tube Mic Preamp
• Dual-FX Engine, Stack/Mix Compressors
• Preamp, Comp, and Output Control Knobs
• Attack, Ratio, and Release Control Knobs
• Dual Footswitches for Compressor Stacks
• Stereo 1/4″ I/O, 4-Cable Method
• Tweak Settings with UAFX Control App
• App Unlocks Serial/Parallel & Sidechain