Universal Audio UAFX Enigmatic '82 Overdrive Special Amp
Universal Audio UAFX Enigmatic '82 Overdrive Special Amp
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The Universal Audio UAFX Enigmatic ‘82 Overdrive Special Amp delivers the heavenly tube amp tones that inspired legends like John Mayer, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Robben Ford, Larry Carlton, Joe Bonamassa, and Carlos Santana.
Faithfully capturing not just one, but several custom Overdrive Special amps from across 30 years, this amp is renowned for its unmatched touch-sensitivity, colourful preamp variations, tone stack modifications, and expertly chosen mic and speaker cabinets. The Enigmatic '82 truly gives you the experience of owning a handmade amp crafted to deliver your unique sound.
Access Three Decades of Super-Rare Overdrive Special Tones
Universal Audio went above and beyond to secure access to an exclusive selection of original Overdrive Special amps, spanning three pivotal eras of this legendary gear. From the groundbreaking 1970s Santa Cruz models that put the ODS on the map, to the 1980s and 1990s LA versions that shaped iconic recording sessions, the Enigmatic ‘82 puts these revered tones right at your fingertips.
Build Your Own Boutique Amp in Custom Mode
Looking to craft your own distinctive sound? Switch the Enigmatic '82 into Custom mode and dive deep into the settings via the UAFX mobile app. Customise your unique ODS voice by blending different amp modifications, such as FET preamp and HRM overdrive voicings, Skyliner tone stacks, output tube bias, power supply stiffness, and more, ensuring your tone is entirely one-of-a-kind.
Play in Essential Rock & Jazz Modes
A defining feature of the original Overdrive Special amps, the Enigmatic '82 offers both Jazz and Rock modes, delivering everything from pristine, cloud-like cleans to rich, dynamic overdrives. Whether you're laying down intricate jazz chords or ripping through soaring rock solos, you'll experience the unmistakable ODS tone that responds seamlessly to your playing style and retains clarity even at high gain.
Explore a Million Dollar Amp & Cabinet Collection
The Enigmatic ‘82 gives you access to three carefully curated mic and speaker combinations, alongside six additional cabinet options, captured using UA’s exclusive Dynamic Speaker Modeling. This ensures every nuance of the amp’s tone is perfectly preserved, letting you explore a range of meticulously modeled cabinets for unmatched versatility.
Key Features
- Get the fabled Overdrive Special amp tones made famous by John Mayer, SRV, Robben Ford, Joe Bonamassa, and Santana*
- Powerful UAFX dual-engine delivers the most authentic emulation of three decades of the original handmade amps ever placed in a stompbox
- Dial in Jazz and Rock modes to experience cloud-like cleans and creamy overdrive that blooms in your hands, or create your own tailored Custom ODS voicing
- Select between nine classic mic/speaker pairs; plus '70s Santa Cruz, late ‘80s Skyliner, and ‘90s Hot Rubber Monkey preamp mods for the ultimate tone quest
- Experience UA’s groundbreaking Dynamic Speaker Modeling from the award-winning OX Amp Top Box
- Customize the entire amp, from preamp to output tube bias, plus explore artist presets and more with the UAFX mobile app
Specifications
- Power requirements: Isolated 9VDC, center-negative, 400 mA minimum (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)