Universal Audio MAX Preamp & Dual Compressor Pedal

Built upon award-winning UAFX dual-engine processing and a burning desire for the ultimate in sonic legitimacy, Max Preamp & Dual Compressor puts the colorful sound of three legendary limiters and an iconic UA 610 tube preamp, right at your feet.

From the mind of UA founder Bill Putnam to your pedalboard, Max gives you the same FET compressor used on decades of legendary studio guitar sounds, whether you're looking to make your funk a little funkier, add soulful sustain, or inject subtle infusions of tone.

This legendary optical tube limiter gives you softer, warmer dynamics control versus the 1176. Plus, you can fine tune your compression with a pedal-exclusive Ratio feature, for limiting beyond the vintage hardware and UAD plug‑in versions.

Add the grimy squeeze of this (in)famous red box to your sounds for lo-fi compression and funky overdrive — perfect for sleazy slide tones.

Get the warm detail and character of UA's iconic tube preamp and EQ, and dial in killer sounds with the perfect amount of harmonics and grit.

With Max, you can easily layer compressors in any combination for a dizzying array of sounds and textures, letting you push your tones to the front no matter how much limiting you apply.

Using its rear panel USB-to-MIDI connection, Max Preamp & Dual Compressor fits right into your programmable MIDI rig for realtime CC control over effects parameters. It’s the fast ticket to live performance heaven**. Learn More ›

The UAFX Control app is key to deep tone shaping, letting you customize, save, and manage your effects. Plug right in with a direct "hardwired" USB connection to your smart phone, or enjoy rock-solid control over Bluetooth.