NEW UNIVERSAL AUDIO UAFX BRIGADE, FLOW & LA-2A COMPACT PEDALS

Universal Auido's New Compact UAFX pedals add to the already impressive collection of popular pedals released in recent times Get the rich tube tones of a legendary limiter.

Conceived from the award-winning Astra Modulation Machine, Brigade Chorus & Vibrato gives you the warm analog modulation effects of the Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble* and the fat tone of its iconic preamp, in a compact stompbox.  

Evolved from UA's flagship Astra Modulation Machine, Flow Vintage Tremolo gives you three flavours of tube-driven wiggle and shake — from old school to modern — in a dapper, compact package. 

Finally, the Teletronix LA-2A Studio Compressor puts the sounds of our legendary optical tube limiter at your feet, voiced to precisely match the original hand-wired hardware — with all the inspiring tone and classic feel on tap. 

UAFX Brigade Chorus & Vibrato 

Explore Rich Bucket-Brigade Chorus Effects

Gently enhance or excite your tones and paint sounds with milkshake-thick chorus, thanks to a complete emulation of the original analog bucket-brigade design made famous by everyone from Rush and The Cure to Herbie Hancock and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.**

Add Texture and Shimmer with Vibrato

From sea-sick to subtle, get warm modulation effects and transform your guitar parts into ear-catching gems, from faux rotating speaker effects to gentle detuning.

Get Fat Analog Boost Tones

By perfectly capturing the vintage CE-1's coveted analog preamp, you'll add volume and texture to not just your modulation effects, but to your overall tone, for more sustain and punch.

Old School Cool, in a Compact Stompbox

Built for years of hassle-free performance, Brigade Chorus & Vibrato features true/buffer bypass and preamp off/on switches, plus all the analog magic of the vintage effect — in a slick, compact pedal.

Key Features
 

Authentic emulation of iconic 1976 Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble* 

Perfectly captured bucket-brigade circuit for thick chorus and vibrato effects  

Stunning emulation of vintage analog preamp for fat tones and effects 

Volume control true/buffered bypass, preamp off/on  

Timeless UA design and craftsmanship, built for decades of dependable performance 
 

UAFX Flow Vintage Tremolo 

Dharma: Experience Thick Harmonic Tremolo

Immerse yourself in the chewy throb of early '60s American "brown" amps, and add a syrupy mix of volume fluctuation and phase shifting — far beyond the original circuit — that's perfect for vintage soul, surf, and even Uni-Vibe textures.* 

65: Indulge in Perfect Tube Amp Tremolo

Play through an exhaustive end-to-end emulation of a classic 1965 American tube amp's optical tremolo circuit, and get the pulsating shimmer of the most famous "vibrato" ever created. Sounds just like your favorite old record.

Square: Add Modern, Choppy Textures

Built from the ground up using our own virtual optical photocell, get the rippling beauty of square waveforms and dive into rhythmic trem effects that enhance any genre, from modern pop and R&B to blues and indie rock.

Get the Authentic Tone of a Tube Preamp

Flow gives you the warm, complex sounds of a tube preamp — in this case from early and mid-'60s American combos — so your tremolo effects are more present, three-dimensional, and musical.

Paint the Town with a Rugged, Compact Stompbox

Built for years of trustworthy performance, Flow Vintage Tremolo gives you switchable true/trails bypass, tap tempo, and "make up gain" Volume control to ensure your tremolo effects are heard loud and proud for years to come.

Key Features

Authentic emulations of three tube-driven tremolo effects, captured in a compact stompbox 

Perfectly captured tube preamp for fat, three-dimensional tremolo tones 

Three tremolo modes: Dharma (harmonic tremolo), 65 (round, sine wave), and Square (choppier, square wave)  

Onboard tap tempo for syncing trem effects 

Volume control and true/buffered bypass  

Timeless UA design and craftsmanship, built for decades of dependable performance 
 

UAFX Teletronix LA-2A Studio Compressor 

Enjoy Gentle Dynamics Control and Natural Sustain

Whether it's ringing clean tones and single-note guitar lines, or adding focus to bass, synths, and keys, the Teletronix LA-2A enhances instruments like no other compressor. This pedal gives you all the big, three-dimensional sound of the original hardware — including its transformers, tubes, and T4 optical cell distortions — right on your pedalboard.

Add the Fat Sound of a Vintage Tube Circuit

Even without compression, Teletronix LA-2A will elevate your tone with bold tube thickening, easily pushing your already-cooking tube amp into juicy overdrive, full of harmonics and color.

Compress with a Tough, Compact Stompbox

Built for years of trouble-free performance, Teletronix LA-2A Studio Compressor features switchable true/buffer bypass, Stock/Fast switch for quicker attack time, and a Mix control for easy parallel compression, giving you legendary limiting effects for decades to come.

Key Features

Authentic emulation of iconic Teletronix LA-2A optical tube compressor/limiter, captured in a compact stompbox 

Perfectly captured end-to-end emulation of vintage transformers, tube amplifiers, and T4 optical cell for fat, three-dimensional tube tones 

Mix control for easy parallel compression effects 

True/buffered bypass, Stock/Fast attack switch 

Expect these pedals in stores in late November

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