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“A utopia of modeled guitar tones that will suit pretty much any guitarist out there”: Universal Audio Paradise Guitar Studio review
By Matt McCracken published
Universal Audio's debut multi-amp plugin offers effortless, world-class sound with some of the most iconic amps of all time

John Mayer says this Dumble-inspired pedal amp is a smart investment – and you can still save $50 before Guitar Center's Cyber Monday sale ends
By Matt Owen last updated
Mayer gave the Universal Audio UAFX Engimatic '82 Overdrive Special a shout-out when we interviewed him earlier this year. Now it's available for another 24hours at a discount

Universal Audio is giving away a free plugin for Black Friday but hurry, you've only got a few days to get yours – choose one of ten different plugins
By Matt McCracken published
From the classic 1176 compressor to the Showtime 64 guitar plugin, UA's free plugin giveaway has something for everyone

I've always wanted these iconic tube amps for my studio and with UAD plugins starting at just $29 for Black Friday, now I can have them all
By Chris Corfield published
Get your hands on legendary amp tones without taking up space in your studio or draining your bank account

These 5 audio interfaces came out on top in my testing gauntlet, and now they're all on sale with a hefty Black Friday discount – including $200 off a UA Apollo
By Matt McCracken published
With so many savings on audio interfaces for Black Friday, it's the perfect time to upgrade your studio setup

5 of my go-to Universal Audio plugins just got heavily discounted in the monster Rocktober sale – glow up your recordings from as little as $24
By Matt McCracken published
This plugin sale at Universal Audio is a great way to get ahead of the Prime Day plugin deals

Universal Audio reimagines a classic Fender amp used by Keith Richards, The Beach Boys and beyond as a plugin – and it’s currently free to download
By Phil Weller published
The plugin promises to provide a bright, punchy and clean amp platform

Why you need a power attenuator for your tube amp
By Charlie Wilkins published
We delve into the world of power attenuators, revealing how to push tube amps to their edge without the punishing volume. It might just keep your neighbours on speaking terms

John Mayer names the pedal he thinks every young guitar player should consider buying
By Jenna Scaramanga published
Despite saying his tone “can only come from the ignition inside of a tube”, the Dead & Company guitarist thinks this amp modeler is worthwhile

"I'm not a big amp plugin user beyond recording – but my time with these three changed my playing habits": Universal Audio UAD Dream '65 Reverb, Ruby '63 Top Boost and Lion '68 Super Lead Amplifier plugins review
By Rob Laing published
UA's acclaimed amp modeling pedals are channeled into native plugins – is the recipe right for recording and more?
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