Universal Audio Max Preamp & Dual Compressor

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.

• 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

Features

UA 1176:

• From the mind of UA founder Bill Putnam to your pedalboard
• Offers the same FET compressor used on decades of legendary studio guitar sounds
• Ideal for making your funk funkier, adding soulful sustain, or injecting subtle infusions of tone

Teletronix LA-2A:

• Legendary optical tube limiter
• Provides softer, warmer dynamics control versus the 1176
• Features a pedal-exclusive Ratio feature for fine-tuning compression

Classic Dyna Comp:

• Adds the grimy squeeze of the famous red box to your sounds
• Delivers lo-fi compression and funky overdrive, perfect for sleazy slide tones

UA 610 Tube Preamp:

• Adds the warm detail and character of UA's iconic tube preamp and EQ to your rig
• Dial in killer sounds with the perfect amount of harmonics and grit

Stack Compressors:

• Easily layer compressors in any combination for a wide range of sounds and textures
• Allows you to push your tones to the front, regardless of the amount of limiting applied

UAFX Control App:

• Personalize your pedal with the mobile app
• Tweak EQ settings, configure serial/parallel operation, and add a sidechain bass filter for fully customized compression and preamp effects