Universal Audio Max Preamp and Dual Compressor

Elevate your sound to new heights with the Max Preamp & Dual Compressor, built on award-winning UAFX dual-engine processing and designed for ultimate sonic authenticity. This powerhouse pedal combines the vibrant tones of three legendary compressors and an iconic tube preamp, bringing the studio-quality sound of UA founder Bill Putnam right to your pedalboard.

Max features the famed FET compressor responsible for decades of iconic studio guitar sounds. Whether you want to add a touch of funk, enhance soulful sustain, or subtly infuse your tone, this pedal delivers. Experience the legendary optical tube limiter, which offers softer, warmer dynamics control compared to the 1176, and fine-tune your compression with the pedal-exclusive Ratio feature, surpassing the capabilities of vintage hardware and UAD plug-ins.

Inject the gritty, lo-fi compression and funky overdrive of the (in)famous red box into your sound, perfect for sleazy slide tones. Enjoy the warm detail and character of UA’s iconic tube preamp and EQ, dialing in killer sounds with just the right amount of harmonics and grit.

With Max, you can layer compressors in any combination for a rich array of sounds and textures, ensuring your tones stand out no matter the level of compression. The UAFX Control app offers even more customization, allowing you to tweak EQ settings, choose serial/parallel operation, and add a sidechain bass filter for fully personalized compression and preamp effects.

Features

• The most authentic emulations of classic UA 1176, Teletronix LA-2A, and classic Dyna Comp compressors, in a single pedal
• Full emulation of UA’s legendary 610 tube preamp and EQ
• Stack and layer any combination of compressors
• Tweak preamp EQ settings, configure footswitches, add a sidechain bass filter, and more with the UAFX Control app
• Silent switching, buffered bypass, stereo operation

Specifications

• Power requirements: Isolated 9VDC, center-negative, 400 mA minimum (sold separately)
• Inputs: 2 x ¼” TS
• Outputs: 2 x ¼” TS
• USB Type-C for updates via computer
• 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)