Universal Audio Galaxy ’74 Tape Echo & Reverb, Del-Verb Ambience Companion and Max Preamp/Dual Compressor review – downsized pedals, era-defining sounds

The UAFX range expands with a Space Echo emulation, reverb and Echoplex-style delay in one pedal, and an all‑encompassing compressor

Universal Audio UAFX 2023 guitar pedals
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Guitar World Verdict

Although some guitarists may prefer additional controls on the pedals themselves rather than via a mobile app, there's a sense of purpose and as astonishing level of sound quality that make these UA units worth considering.

Pros

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    Excellent sound quality.

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    Defined roles.

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    Mono and stereo operation.

Cons

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    Mobile app needed to access some facilities.

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    No onboard presets.

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    No MIDI or expression pedal facility.

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    No supplied adaptor and 400mA needed.

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Following the first six pedals in the UAFX range, Universal Audio has introduced three more pedals based on the company’s extensive plug-in range.

The Galaxy ’74 Tape Echo & Reverb, Del-Verb Ambience Companion and Max Preamp/Dual Compressor all have the same physical twin-footswitch format of previous models with options for mono and stereo usage.

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