UA Introduces UAFX Enigmatic '82 Overdrive Special Amp Pedal

New amp emulation pedal delivers the fabled tones of the world's most exclusive and boutique tube amp, with legendary mods and classic mic/speaker pairings

SCOTTS VALLEY, CA • September 24, 2024 — Universal Audio Inc. (UA), a worldwide leader in audio production tools, including the popular Apollo and Volt audio interfaces, UAD plug‑ins, and UA microphones, is proud to welcome the Enigmatic '82 Overdrive Special Amp emulator to the award‑winning UAFX guitar pedal lineup.

Built on powerful dual‑engine processing and world‑class UAD modeling, Enigmatic ‘82 Overdrive Special Amp gives guitarists the mythical "D‑style" tube tones made famous by John Mayer, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Robben Ford, Larry Carlton, Joe Bonamassa, and Carlos Santana.*

With exclusive access to numerous original Overdrive Special amplifiers, UA perfectly captured the sound and feel of custom Overdrive Special amps spanning 30 years — from the first 1970’s Santa Cruz models to later iterations built in Los Angeles in the ‘80s and ‘90s.

By emulating the Overdrive Special's colorful FET preamp and HRM overdrive voicings and mysterious tone stack mods — including the late‑’80s Skyliner option — Enigmatic '82 gives guitarists the crystalline clean tones and touch‑sensitive, blooming grind that made the Overdrive Special the most lusted after amplifier ever built.

"With original Overdrive Specials, there was constant innovation in every amp," says Universal Audio Sr. Product Designer James Santiago. "Each circuit tweak revolved around the player’s touch, and the desire for tones that made their personal style musically speak. With Enigmatic '82, we're giving players of all genres the evolving magic that made these amps so legendary with more customization than we've ever put in a UAFX pedal."

Enigmatic '82 Overdrive Special Amp Pedal — $399 (MAP USD)

UAFX Enigmatic '82 Overdrive Special Amp pedal gives guitarists the iconic tones of the most coveted amp ever made, including famous mods and EQs found inside three decades of original ODS amplifiers from the '70s‑'90s.

Key Features:

• A complete emulation of the mythical Overdrive Special amps made famous by Stevie Ray Vaughan, Robben Ford, John Mayer, Joe Bonamassa, and Carlos Santana*
• Jazz, Rock, and Custom modes offer cloud‑like cleans, creamy overdrive, and blooming string‑to‑string definition heard on countless records
• 9 classic mic/speaker combinations, plus '70s Santa Cruz, late-‘80s Skyliner, and ‘90s Hot Rubber Monkey (HRM) preamp mods for authentic ODS tones
• Groundbreaking physical room modeling derived from the award‑winning OX Amp Top Box
• Timeless UA design, feel, and craftsmanship, built to last decades

*Use of artist names does not constitute official endorsement of UAFX Enigmatic ‘82 Overdrive Special Amp.

Learn more about UAFX guitar pedals:
https://www.uaudio.com/pages/uafx-pedals

Download images and press materials:
https://u.audio/uafx-enigmatic

Learn more about Enigmatic '82 Overdrive Special Amp:
https://www.uaudio.com/products/enigmatic-82-overdrive-special-amp

Watch the trailer video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQozgE3PzvQ

About Universal Audio Inc.
Universal Audio (UA) is a pioneer in audio and music production tools, with a rich 60‑year history of craftsmanship and innovation. UA today enables millions of audio and music creators worldwide, with industry‑standard Apollo and Volt recording interfaces, UAD plug‑ins, UAFX pedals, advanced audio machine learning, LUNA recording suite, and UA Custom Shop hardware. UA is headquartered in Scotts Valley, California, with passionate employees worldwide – united by our goal of "Inspiring Sound for Generations."