Universal Audio Amp Simulation

Nick and Addison are diving into the deep end of Universal Audio's latest amp emulators. Over at JHS, we've always been proponents of the age old adage, "If it sounds good, it is good," and we've never really shied away from amp emulators, but just how good are they? Find out with us on today's live stream!

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[coffeedudeguy]

Probably in the same way with vintage cars, these pedals will become daily drivers while the good old tube amps will be taken out on the weekends, on a good day. Or during that special photo shoot/recording session. It’s a great time to be around during this convergence of technology and great tone!

It is great to see re-creations of classic amps, would like to see more features of new and interesting amps/circuits as well like what you’ve done with pedals. Bless!

[kyle_brenn]

Best part of the video: 3:35
The synergy is so real with you guys the response was perfectly lined up — “It’s not. It’s true” double tracked.

[danielmorey]

These simple (user interface wise) digital modellers have really gotten good. I love the intuitive nature of turning a few knobs and getting a really good sound rather than diving into menu picks. I have an ACS1 which I'm happy with, but these UA units are another level.

[LIGHTintheHALLS]

The pedals feel and sound like when your amp is miked in another room and you are listening on speakers in the control room. It's amazing. When you play these straight into loud, full-range speakers it sounds and feels like real amps. Yes!

[Joormode]

Now we just need a Marshall JCM800 or 59 Super Lead plexi type pedal in the future from UA - please :)

[michaelrosa]

Fellas I have been playing my Dream for two weeks now and it is amazing! I took it with me to my guitar lesson and my teacher who has a Deluxe Reverb Fender amp and he was blown away. He plays a Hybrid 8 string in a band where we live. He has been playing since he was 6 years old also a touring musician in Austin Tx. So he knows ! Great video lots of good info!

[intensedad]

The Dream has the best amp simulation I‘ve ever tried. I‘ve been through the hx stomp and the fractal audio stuff, never found a emulation like that. It‘s so simple and beautiful, I don‘t know how they did that.

[thedreamclockproject]

Nick I had to stop the video and listen to the new song. I am very impressed with the vocal and the mix. It was awesome. I just spent the whole afternoon tracking vocals myself. Good job Nick !!!

[jordantaylor]

Dude...i'm sold. The Ruby and the Woodrow are now on my Christmas list. They sound great. And you get soooo much for the fraction of the price of the actual amplifier.

[RaleighHeckel]

Great job on your new single Nick, I enjoyed everything about it but your singing really stood out to me. Looking forward to hearing more

[emmalukeeric]

I love my Matchless HC30 but bought the Dream and done with lugging an amp to gigs. Sounds amazing!

[countstoneula]

I have the Ruby and it is incredible. I would buy a Marshall UA pedal for sure.

The only things I don’t like about the platform is not having a desktop app, and not being able to see what the knob settings are on the pedal for the presets. This last part is very frustrating since you know it would be such a simple feature to add.

[JimPowellMusic]

Great episode, as always. But Nick's single - that was a beautiful song!

[moejoe]

I have paused the video and went to listen to your song. it's in my playlist now, very good song @Nick, so much emotion... it's moving. great

[NisGaarde]

They should make these with stereo XLR out. And an effects loop.

[rowbags]

I love the Dream '65! My only moan is that UAD don't (yet) have a desk-top version of the app. It would be so much more convenient for recording than messing about with a phone. It just seems bizarre that you need to connect via USB to register etc. - but you can't also use it as an alternative way to access presets.

[digiwaves]

Nick, your new song “Hey Kid” is awesome! Great production and your voice is amazing. Good or better than anything coming out of Nashville these days,

[regularnimnule]

I have the Ruby and Woodrow. They're jaw dropping,

[drivebeats]

Nice overview guys! I really love the Dream because I think it has the most room for pedals and it's best for playing clean when you use it with single coils - getting that edge of break up with this pedal is great. It can get dirty as well, especially if you plug in a guitar with humbuckers. Its awesome that you have a dedicated Output knob so you can adjust your gain levels for recording without losing the tone.

[JonasArthurMusic]

I have the Dream pedal and think it’s great too! Btw, im pretty sure the green lights, show the speaker cabs the pedal’s come with, and the red lights are the extra speakers you get after you register it