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The boutique amp sound behind the legends, now available as a UAD Native plug‑in
Universal Audio Inc. (UA), a worldwide leader in audio production tools, is proud to introduce UAD Enigmatic ‘82 Overdrive Special Amp, a new native plug‑in that gives guitarists the authentic tone of the rarest, most coveted amps in history.
Available for Mac and PC, UAD Enigmatic ‘82 Overdrive Special Amp plug‑in captures the authentic D‑style amp sounds made famous by decades of legendary guitarists including Stevie Ray Vaughan, Carlos Santana, Eric Clapton, and more.*
“These are tones you associate with uniquely great players,” says James Santiago, Senior Product Manager at Universal Audio. “We modeled more than 4 different era D‑style amps, from early Santa Cruz builds to later LA studio favorites…because no two were exactly alike.”
UAD Enigmatic ‘82 Overdrive Special Amp
$99 USD | Intro Price $49 USD | Included in UAD Spark Subscription
Built upon Universal Audio’s industry‑leading amp modeling and component‑level circuit analysis, UAD Enigmatic ‘82 puts the essential ODS sounds into an immersive and inspiring plug‑in. Players can mix and match power sections, tone stacks, and even add the legendary Hot Rubber Monkey (HRM) mod to create a D‑style amp circuit that’s entirely their own.
Key Benefits:
- Authentic Overdrive Special Tones. Get the same boutique amp tones made famous by Stevie Ray Vaughan, Carlos Santana, Joe Bonamassa, and more*
- Amp Models from Every Era. Dial in any D‑style sound across four decades, from clean to crunch
- Deep Customization. Mix and match power sections, tone stacks, and the legendary HRM mod to create an amp that’s uniquely yours
- 9 Curated Cab and Mic Setups. Get mix‑ready tones with expertly curated mic and speaker cabinets
- Pro Artist Settings. Explore 40+ presets from Joey Landreth, Megan Lovell, Daniel Donato, and more*
- UAD Native Format. Purchase separately or with a UAD Spark plug‑in subscription
- Upgrade to Paradise Guitar Studio at special pricing for the ultimate guitar recording experience
UAD Enigmatic ‘82 Overdrive Special Amp is available through authorized UA retailers and at uaudio.com starting May 1, 2026.
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