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Max Preamp & Dual Compressor

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Max Preamp & Dual Compressor

Max Preamp & Dual Compressor

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Your sound, perfected.

  • Get the classic compression colors of a Teletronix LA-2A, UA 1176, and Dyna Comp,* all in one pedal
  • Explore the grit and character of UA's legendary 610 tube mic preamp
  • Stack compressors in any combination for even more tones and textures
  • Tweak preamp EQ settings, serial/parallel operation, add a sidechain bass filter, and more with the UAFX Control app

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  • 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

Your Sound, Perfected

Built upon award-winning UAFX dual-engine processing and a burning desire for the ultimate in sonic legitimacy, Max Preamp & Dual Compressor puts the colorful sound of three legendary limiters and an iconic tube preamp, right at your feet.

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 (in)famous 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.

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  • MW
    M. W.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 months ago
    Schweinegeil! :-)

    Anyone who has ever worked with the analogue models will easily recognize their character. The replicas are very well done. In conjunction with the amp simulations of the Dream and the Ruby, which also sound very good, you get a sound that can definitely be described as “mix-ready”.

    I use the Max with 2 compressor models in parallel: the 1176 for the Telecaster into the above-mentioned pedals and the La-2a into a LR-Baggs Voiceprint Di for the acoustic guitar.

    Either to play directly into the DAW or in a live context: it just sounds awesome, or as we in Germany say: schweinegeil!

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  • DH
    D. H.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    9 months ago
    Perfect!

    I record bass with the LA-2A when I’m looking for a smooth bass sound, and the 1176 when I want a punchier attack. To have access to these studio-quality compressors for live performance is truly a gift!

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  • GP
    G. P.
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    10 months ago
    Use it at Insert Ports (Send and Return ports)

    If you have a cheapest Audio Mixer or an Audio Interface (Behringer Uphoria UMC 404 HD) that has insert ports (send and return ports), then you must have it to use it at insert ports; else purchase Volt 276

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Frequently Asked Questions

UAFX pedals require an isolated 9 volt DC, center negative, 2.1 x 5.5 mm barrel connector (same as standard Boss connectors) power supply that can provide the following current requirements: Full-sized UAFX pedals (with two footswitches) require 400 mA (milliamps) of current; Compact UAFX pedals (with a single footswitch) require 250 mA (milliamps) of current

Connect the pedal using a USB-C cable to your compatible computer, and run the UA Connect application to update your firmware.

You can register your pedal with the UA Connect desktop app or the UAFX Control mobile app.

Dual footswitch UAFX pedals have Bluetooth, and you can download the UAFX Control mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, to connect to your pedals and access additional functionality.

Each UAFX pedal has unique functionality. We recommend carefully reading the accompanying manual for each pedal here.

Check our Knowledge Base for additional questions

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Note that Max Preamp & Dual Compressor requires a modern 400 mA isolated power supply (sold separately).