Guitar Tone Builder

Create a custom signal chain with your UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection.

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What is a Signal Chain?

A signal chain is made up of every piece of hardware and software that your audio passes through. Starting with your instrument or microphone, audio moves through your recording interface and plug-ins in your DAW, ending at your output. Each step can shape your sound, and the order of your effects can dramatically change the final result.

How to Build a Signal Chain

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History of the UA 610

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Pro Tips

The 610 is invaluable when I need to get a focused mix. It gives me the tone, compression, and saturation I’m looking for.

John Paterno

Bonnie Raitt, Badly Drawn Boy

I use the 610 as a warmth machine when I need a little preamp saturation and top-end roll off.

Neal Avron

Linkin Park, Twenty One Pilots, Sara Bareilles

The 610 UAD plug-ins are my secret weapons. They make vocals or instruments pop out of the mix.

Billy Hickey

Lana Del Rey, Justin Bieber