Audio production tools leader Universal Audio is adding another pedal to its growing UAFX guitar pedal lineup: the Knuckles '92 Dual Rec Amplifier emulator, a new stompbox that promises to deliver “the authentic raw sound of punk, alt rock, and metal, along with legendary boosts and award-winning mic/speaker modeling.”
Built on Universal Audio's “powerful dual-engine processing and world-class UAD modeling,” the new pedal is designed to emulate the classic Mesa/Boogie “Rev F” Dual Rectifier tones – with the green, orange, and red channel voicings enabling players to go from full-bodied, pristine cleans to ultra-saturated, gain-driven leads, and “bone-crushing crunch.”
For further tonal exploration, the pedal includes six classic microphone and cabinet configurations, a dynamic room simulation, and two essential effects: a Tube Screamer-style overdrive and boost for sculpting tight palm-muted chugs, and a noise gate to cut down on unwanted noise.
“The Recto is a modern-day rock and metal classic that delivers inarguably the most powerful, larger-than-life tones ever to come out of a guitar speaker,” comments UA Sr. Product Manager Tore Mogensen.
“As a long time user of the original amp, I couldn't be more excited to add Knuckles '92 Dual Rec Amplifier to the UAFX line of amp-in-a-box pedals.”
As with other pedals in this series, players can access a host of tone-shaping options via the UAFX Control app.
By using the app, you can switch between emulations of EL34 and 6L6 power tubes and solid-state or tube rectifiers, download artist presets, and save your settings for easy recall.
Additionally, the app offers access to a special 4-cable mode, allowing you to bypass your amp's preamp when the pedal is engaged and deliver the iconic Recto tone on any amp.
The Knuckles is the latest high-gain entry in the UAFX line, following the 5150-aping Anti 1992, and Plexi-inspired Lion ’68 Super Lead Amp.
Priced at $399, the UAFX Knuckles '92 Dual Rec Amplifier pedal is now available from Universal Audio partners and distributors.
For more information, visit Universal Audio.
