Universal Audio adds Del-Verb, Galaxy '74 and Max to UAFX pedal line
January 1, 2023 · 4 sources
Universal Audio added three pedals to its UAFX line at NAMM 2023: the Del-Verb Ambience Companion, the Galaxy '74 Tape Echo & Reverb and the Max Preamp & Dual Compressor1. Gearnews reported the expansion on April 11, 20232, and MusicRadar covered artist demos of the three on April 14, 20233.
The Del-Verb combines three reverbs and three delays in one unit. The reverbs are a '60s tube amp spring, a studio plate and a vintage digital hall; the delays are vintage tape, analog bucket-brigade and studio-grade digital4. Universal Audio says the pedal runs separate stereo instances of each reverb and delay, and that it carries the same reverb algorithms as its Golden Reverberator, which it describes as the TEC Award winner for Best Effects Pedal in 20224. MusicRadar described the Del-Verb as offering "the streamlined highlights of UA's previous Golden Reverberator and Starlight Echo Station pedals in a one-unit solution"1.
The Galaxy '74 is a digital recreation of the mid-'70s Roland Space Echo tape delay with spring reverb32. Universal Audio calls it "the most authentic emulation of the classic mid-'70s Roland Space Echo hardware"1. MusicRadar reported that it offers doubled delay times compared with the original, and that footswitch options allow tap tempo, real-time effect adjustment and customized oscillation sounds through the UAFX Control app1.
The Max Preamp & Dual Compressor models the Teletronix LA-2A, the UA 1176 and the Dyna Comp, alongside a 610 tube preamp2. It allows stacked compressors, preamp EQ settings, serial or parallel operation and a sidechain bass filter2.
"Del-Verb Ambience Companion packs ready-to-wear emulations of classic reverb and delay effects, in a pedal designed for immediate inspiration."
Del-Verb specifications from Universal Audio4:
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Power | Isolated 9VDC, center-negative, 400mA minimum (supply sold separately) |
| Inputs | 2 x 1/4" unbalanced TS (input 2 for stereo) |
| Outputs | 2 x 1/4" unbalanced TS (output 2 for stereo) |
| Bypass | Buffered, with or without trails |
| Input impedance | 500 Kilohms (mono in), 1 Megohms (stereo in) |
| Output impedance | 500 Ohms |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±1 dB |
| Dimensions | 2.56 x 3.62 x 5.55 inches |
| Weight | 1.314 lbs |
Pricing was reported differently. MusicRadar listed $349 at Sweetwater for each of the three pedals1. Gearnews listed $325.00 for the Del-Verb, $267.00 for the Galaxy '74 and $292.00 for the Max at Thomann2. Universal Audio's Del-Verb page shows no list price, stating only that the price is displayed at checkout4.
Sources (4)
- The must-have new guitar effects pedals of 2023 | MusicRadar, musicradar.com
- UAFX Guitar Pedals adds Galaxy '74, Del-Verb and Max, gearnews.com
- Madison Cunningham, Mateus Asato, Yvette Young and Emily Hopkins demo the new Universal Audio UAFX delay, reverb and compressor effects pedals | MusicRadar, musicradar.com
- Del-Verb Ambience Companion Pedal – Universal Audio, uaudio.com