In 2021, music hardware/software specialists Universal Audio launched their first line of guitar effects pedals — aptly-named the UAFX series! Bringing the same class-leading innovation and ease-of-use of its pro audio products to a tactile, plug-and-play stompbox format — the forward-thinking brand has now expanded its UAFX range with three “amp-in-a-box” pedals based on iconic, vintage tone machines from the ’50s and ’60s.
The UAFX Dream ’65 Reverb amp pedal emulates an essential American valve combo that’s been used by artists and producers for nearly 60 years — including Muddy Waters, The Beatles, and Mac Demarco. Built on powerful dual-engine processing and acclaimed UAD modelling, the Dream ’65 is designed to deliver broad cleans, sweet breakup, and heavenly spring reverb/vibrato effects — all from a compact unit that easily fits on your pedalboard! Attain the classic USA tube amp tones that shaped music — anywhere.
UAFX 2.0 Update: MIDI Control, Better Bluetooth, Expanded Presets & More
Using the rear panel USB-to-MIDI connection*, UAFX pedals fit right into your programmable MIDI rig — receiving preset changes, BPM clock sync and more! Here’s everything you get out of the free update:
- USB MIDI control: Bring your live shows to life with USB MIDI support providing 128 recallable presets, MIDI BPM clock sync and real-time expression.
- Wired USB app control: Control your pedals via the UAFX app over a wired USB connection (iOS or Android), offering another robust option for managing settings.
- Improved Bluetooth connectivity: Ground-up redesign of UAFX app control over Bluetooth, for improved reliability.
- Footswitch options: Switch between more presets on UAFX Amp Pedals using powerful new performance modes like Live, Tour (A/Bypass-B/Bypass) and A/B-C/D.
*Requires a compatible USB MIDI host, controller, or interface. Control of multiple UAFX pedals will require an additional USB hub. Click here to learn more.
Key Features
- UAFX dual-engine provides the most convincing mid-’60s American valve combo sound ever placed into a stompbox!
- Faithfully captures the immersive sound of real tube-powered spring reverb and vibrato, modelled from a “golden unit” amp heard on more than 100 classic records.
- Includes the world’s best speaker cabinet, mic, and room tones — derived from the award-winning OX Amp Top Box.
- Features “hot rod” amp and speaker mods, plus free additional downloadable speaker cabinets and mics upon product registration.
- Bypass cabinet/mic emulations and use in front of your amp like a conventional pedal, for added tonal flavour and overdrive sounds.
- UAFX mobile app lets you customise footswitches, recall and archive your presets, unlock additional features, download artist presets, and more!
- Timeless UA design and craftsmanship, built to last decades.
Authentic, American Amp Tones for the Stage & Studio
The small, lightweight UAFX Dream ’65 pedal serves up the inspiring and record-ready sounds of a big, expertly-captured tube amp within seconds. It’s incredibly convincing tones make it more than capable of replacing your cumbersome amp rig — letting you connect to a front-of-house system for live performance, or record tracks direct to your studio’s DAW.
A Modded Amplifier on Your Pedalboard
Keen to take your vintage amp tone a step further? No problem! The Dream ’65 comes equipped with custom mods and legendary drive sounds made famous by guitarists like Stevie Ray Vaughan and Steve Lukather. Boasting two iconic mods and a built-in clean boost for when your solo needs that extra kick, the Dream ’65 pedal is far from a one-trick pony!
Custom Mic & Speaker Pairings
Tweak your sound with various custom microphone and speaker pairings, derived from Universal Audio’s award-winning OX Amp Top Box:
- GB25: Vintage 12″ Celestion Greenback
- Oxford: Original 12″ Oxford 12K5-6
- EV12: Electro-Voice 12″ EVM12L
Free additional speaker cabinet models (accessible via the UAFX Control app):
- Two-Rock 2×12″ extension cab with Celestion G12-65s
- Vintage 1966 4×10″ Fender Super Reverb cab with original CTS speakers
- Vintage 1968 2×12″ Fender Twin Reverb cab with original JBL D-120F speakers
* Product names used herein are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way affiliated with Universal Audio Inc. These name(s) are used solely to identify products studied in the creation of the sound models found in Dream ’65 Reverb Amplifier.
UAFX App: Customise to your Heart’s Content!
Get the most out the Dream ’65 pedal with the UAFX Control mobile app. Download custom artist tones, recall and archive your presets, and dive deeper into one of the finest American tube amps ever created.
Specifications
- Power requirements: Isolated 9V DC, centre negative, 400 mA minimum (PSU sold separately)
- Inputs: 2 x ¼” TS (right input for stereo connections and 4-cable mode)
- Outputs: 2 x ¼” TS (right output for stereo connections and 4-cable mode)
- USB Type-C for updates via computer
- Height: 2.56″ (6.5 cm)
- Width: 3.62″ (9.2 cm)
- Depth: 5.55″ (14.1 cm)
- Weight: 1.24 lbs (0.567 kg)
