UNIVERSAL AUDIO UAFX Enigmatic ’82 – Overdrive Special Amp

OVERVIEW

The Enigmatic ‘82 Overdrive Special Amp by Universal Audio lets you experience the heavenly tube amp sound that captivated legends like John Mayer, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Robben Ford, Larry Carlton, Joe Bonamassa, and Carlos Santana.

Perfectly capturing not one, but numerous custom Overdrive Special amps spanning 30 years – with their fabled touch-sensitivity, colourful preamp choices, tone stack mods, plus carefully curated mic and speaker cabinets – Enigmatic ’82 is like having a handmade amp, built just for you

*Use of artist names does not constitute official endorsement of UAFX Enigmatic ‘82 Overdrive Special Amp.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Get Your Hands on Three Decades of Super-Rare ODS Tone

Universal Audio wore out the rolodex to get exclusive access to numerous original Overdrive Special amps, spanning three essential eras of these mythical tone monsters. From the1970’s Santa Cruz models that brought the ODS into the light, to later LA iterations in the ‘80s and ‘90s used on countless legendary sessions, Enigmatic ‘82 puts the sound of these fabled amps under your fingertips.

Build Your Own Boutique Amp in Custom Mode

Looking for that rare tone that’s entirely your own? Flip Enigmatic ‘82 into Custom mode and go under the hood to design your own unique ODS voice in the UAFX mobile app. Mix and match different amp modifications, from the FET preamp and HRM overdrive voicings, right down to the late ’80s Skyliner tone stack option, output tube bias and power supply stiffness, and more.

Play Essential Rock & Jazz Modes

A hallmark of the original amps, Enigmatic ’82’s Jazz and Rock modes let you enjoy shimmery cloud-like cleans to creamy overdrive that blooms with dynamics. Whether you favour intricate chord work or expressive lead playing, you’ll instantly find the classic ODS sound that responds to every nuance of your touch and preserves note clarity when overdriven.

Explore a Million Dollar Amp & Cabinet Collection

Enigmatic ’82 offers three handpicked mic and speaker combinations, along with six bonus cabs, immaculately captured with UA’s exclusive Dynamic Speaker Modelling.

• Three Stock Cabinets
  • 1×12 Black GB25
  • 2×12 Boutique D65
  • 2×12 Brute

• Six Bonus Cabinets**
  • 4×12 UK V30
  • 2×12 JBF120
  • 1×12 Black EV12
  • 4×12 Stripped GB
  • 1×12 JBG125
  • 2×12 D-EV12

**Available with the UAFX mobile app.

Take Control with the UAFX Mobile App

With the UAFX mobile app giving you deep customisation of all Enigmatic ’82’s essential controls, you can tailor everything from preamp settings and output tube bias, to live/preset modes, and more. Plus, explore artist presets crafted by the world’s top guitarists and Overdrive Special aficionados.

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 Modelling from the award-winning OX Amp Top Box
• Customise the entire amp, from preamp to output tube bias, plus explore artist presets and more with the UAFX mobile app

TECHNICAL SPECS

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)

Connectivity: USB Type-C for updates via computer

Dimensions (H x W x D): 6.5 cm x 9.2 cm x 14.1 cm (2.56” x 3.62” x 5.55”)

Weight: 0.567 kg (1.24 lbs.)