Universal Audio UAFX Enigmatic '82 Overdrive Special Amp
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Discover the legendary sounds that have enchanted the legends
With the Enigmatic ‘82 Overdrive Special Amp you can experience the heavenly tube amp sound that has already cast a spell over legends such as John Mayer, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Robben Ford, Larry Carlton, Joe Bonamassa and Carlos Santana.
The Enigmatic ‘82 perfectly captures not just one, but several Overdrive Special amps from 30 years ago - with their fabulous touch sensitivity, colourful selection of preamps, tone stack modules and carefully curated microphones and speakers - it's like having an amp built just for you.


Hold three decades of super-rare ODS sound in your hand
Universal Audio has scoured the Rolodex to gain exclusive access to numerous Original Overdrive Special amps covering three key eras of these mythical sonic monsters. From the Santa Cruz models of the ‘70s that launched the ODS to the later LA iterations of the '80s and '90s used in countless legendary sessions, the UAFX Enigmatic ’82 puts the sound of these legendary amps at your fingertips.
Build your own boutique amp in custom mode
Looking for that rare sound that belongs only to you? Switch the Enigmatic ‘82 to custom mode, go under the bonnet and create your own unique ODS version with the UAFX Mobile App. Mix and match various amp modifications, from the FET preamp and HRM overdrive voicings to the late 80's Skyliner tone stack option, power amp tube bias and much more.


Play in various rock & jazz modes
The jazz and rock modes of the Enigmatic ‘82 are a trademark of the original amplifiers and allow you to create shimmering, cloudy clean sounds through to creamy overdrive that is bursting with dynamics. Whether it's delicate chord work or expressive lead playing, the classic ODS sound, which responds to every nuance of touch and retains the transparency of the tones even in overdrive, is immediately present.
Explore a huge Amp & Cabinet collection
Enigmatic ‘82 features three hand-picked microphone and speaker combinations, plus six additional cabinets flawlessly captured with UA's exclusive Dynamic Speaker Modelling.
With the UAFX Mobile App, you can customise all the Enigmatic ‘82’s key controls - from preamp settings and power amp tube bias to live and preset modes and much more. You can also discover artist presets created by the world's best guitarists and Overdrive Special enthusiasts.
Three standard speakers
- 1x12 Black GB25
- 2x12 Boutique D65
- 2x12 Brute
Six special speakers from the UAFX app
- 4x12 UK V30
- 2x12 JBF 120
- 1x12 Black EV12
- 4x12 Stripped GB
- 1x12 JBG125
- 2x12 D-EV12


The Universal Audio UAFX Enigmatic ‘82 in the Olli check
Like all other Universal Audio UAFX pedals before it, the Enigmatic ‘82 was of course not safe from Olli. Olli immediately tested the new amp pedal on camera. In the video on the right, you can find out more about the Enigmatic ‘82 and what Olli thinks of the sound and functions of the pedal. Have fun with the Dumble deep dive!

- Battery powered: Does not run on Battery power
- Boutique Effect: yes
- Controls: Volume, Overdrive, Output, Bass, Middle, Treble
- Country of origin: Malaysia
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 65x92x141mm
- Effect Type: Preamp
- Housing size: Medium Size
- Includes: Power supply not included
- Modes: Rock, Jazz, Custom, zusätzlich verschiedene Lautsprecher anwählbar
- Mono / Stereo: Stereo In, Stereo Out
- Power Consumption: 400 mA
- Power supply: 9 Volt DC, Center negative
- Special Features: check Specifications
- Switches: Tone, Alt/Amp/Store, Cab
- Technology: digital
- Weight: 0,567 kg
- Stereo amplifier model and speaker emulation pedal
- suitable for studio: yes
Pioneer in audio recordings for more than 50 years
Founded in 1958 by Bill Putnam Sr., Universal Audio has always been synonymous with innovative recording equipment . A favorite engineer of Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Ray Charles and others, Bill was a passionate innovator who is considered the Vater of modern audio recording. Many of his legendary studio and equipment designs are still used today. B. Putnam was the inventor of the modern Sound console , des Multiband audio equalizer and he was the first engineer to artificial reverberation used in commercial recordings. Alongside his friend Les Paul, Bill was also involved in the early development of stereophonic recording.
Putnam, known as a busy entrepreneur, founded three audio product companies during his long career: Universal Audio , Studio Electronics and Urei . All three companies built equipment that was widely used upon introduction and would shape studio sound for generations. The boutique compressors LA-2A and 1176 and the 610 tube console are among these legends. With the 610 mixing console, greats like... Sinatra , the Beach Boys and Van Halen their studio albums.
Universal Audio was re-founded in 1999 by Bill's sons James Putnam and Bill Putnam Jr. A twofold approach was planned: On the one hand, the classic analogue recording devices were to be faithfully reproduced in the tradition of his father; and on the other hand, the sound and spirit of Vintage analog technology should be in the new digital recording tools are used.
Impressive effects pedals for guitarists and special guitar recording tools such as the Universal Audio OX are now also part of the range and are extremely popular with fans of outstanding sound.