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Universal Audio UAFX Enigmatic '82 Overdrive Special Amp


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Perfectly emulating not one, but numerous custom Overdrive Special amps spanning 30 years — authentically capturing touch-sensitivity, colorful preamp choices, tone stack mods, plus carefully curated mic and speaker cabinets — Enigmatic '82 is like having a handmade amp, built just for you.

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 the 1970’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.

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.

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 favor 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. 

Using its rear panel USB-to-MIDI connection, Enigmatic '82 drops straight into any programmable MIDI rig, receiving preset changes and realtime control of boosts, EQ, and more.

The UAFX Control app gives you deep tone shaping for your Enigmatic '82. Customize, save, and manage presets, load artist tones, and set new footswitch modes — with up to four onboard presets plus Live Mode — all with a rock-solid Bluetooth connection.

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

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
  • Bring your live shows to life with USB MIDI support, providing 128 recallable presets, MIDI BPM clock sync, and real-time expression
  • Control your pedals via the UAFX app over a wired USB connection (iOS or Android), offering another robust option for managing settings
  • Ground-up redesign of the UAFX app, with Bluetooth control for improved reliability
  • Switch between more presets on UAFX Amp Pedals using powerful new performance modes like Live, Tour (A/Bypass-B/Bypass) and A/B-C/D

Three Stock Cabinets

  • 1x12 Black GB25
  • 2x12 Boutique D65
  • 2x12 Brute

Six Bonus Cabinets

  • 4x12 UK V30
  • 2x12 JBF120
  • 1x12 Black EV12
  • 4x12 Stripped GB
  • 1x12 JBG125
  • 2x12 D-EV12