Universal Audio have released UAD Enigmatic ’82 Overdrive Special, available at the intro price of $49.00, increasing goto $99.00 after the promotion.
The UAFX Enigmatic ’82 Overdrive Special is Universal Audio’s deep-dive emulation of the legendary “D-style” amplifiers—the hand-built, ultra-rare amps made by Howard Dumble.
Released in late 2024, it aims to capture the touch-sensitive, blooming sustain and “vocal” overdrive that made the original amps a holy grail for players like Larry Carlton, Robben Ford, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. gmatic ’82 Overdrive Special is Universal Audio’s deep-dive emulation of the legendary “D-style” amplifiers—the hand-built, ultra-rare amps made by Howard Dumble. Released in late 2024, it aims to capture the touch-sensitive, blooming sustain and “vocal” overdrive that made the original amps a holy grail for players like Larry Carlton, Robben Ford, and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Here is the breakdown of what makes this pedal unique:
1. The “Build-an-Amp” Architecture
Unlike other UAFX pedals that focus on one specific amp year, the Enigmatic ’82 is a modular toolkit. Via the UAFX Control App, you can customize the internal circuitry:
- Era Selection: Swap between the 1970s “Santa Cruz” circuits, the 1980s “LA” versions, and the more modern 1990s voicings.
- Tone Stacks: Choose between classic EQ curves or the more mid-forward “Skyline” tone stack.
- Mods: It includes the famous “Hot Rubber Monkey” (HRM) mod—an internal post-overdrive EQ that adds that signature compressed, singing lead tone.
- Power Sections: You can even toggle between 50W and 100W power supply/tube configurations to change how the amp sags and reacts to your playing.
2. Core Voicings
The hardware toggle switch gives you three primary starting points:
- Rock: Punchy, aggressive, and mid-heavy. Ideal for that classic fusion and blues-rock lead sound.
- Jazz: Mellow, scooped, and “glassy.” It mimics the high-headroom, Fender-on-steroids clean tone these amps are known for.
- Custom: A user-defined slot where your app-tweaked “Dream Dumble” lives.
3. Cabinet & Mic Pairings
The pedal uses UA’s Dynamic Speaker Modeling (from the OX Amp Top Box). It comes with three stock cabs, plus three more available upon registration:
- 1×12 Black GB25: A classic Greenback for woody warmth.
- 2×12 Boutique D65: Tight, articulate, and “boutique” sounding.
- 2×12 Brute: Thick, round, and mid-forward (often associated with EV12L speakers).
- Bonus Cabs: Includes 4×12 UK V30s, 2×12 JBF120s (JBLs), and more.
The Enigmatic ’82 is widely praised for its dynamic range. Like the real thing, it’s designed to be played from your guitar’s volume knob—you can go from a shimmering clean to a thick, saturated lead without ever touching the pedal.
Features include:
- Authentic Overdrive Special Tones. Get the same boutique amp tones made famous by Stevie Ray Vaughan, Carlos Santana, Joe Bonamassa, and more*
- Amp Models from Every Era. Dial in any D-style sound across four decades, from clean to crunch
- Deep Customization. Mix and match power sections, tone stacks, and the legendary HRM mod to create an amp that’s uniquely yours
- 9 Curated Cab and Mic Setups. Get mix-ready tones without setting up mics or hiring a studio assistant
- Pro Artist Settings. Explore 40+ presets from Joey Landreth, Megan Lovell, Daniel Donato, and more
UAD Enigmatic ’82 Overdrive Special is available to PC and Mac users (VST3, AU and AAX).
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