Universal Audio Max Preamp and Dual Compressor UA-MAX-U

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 tube preamp, right at your feet.

Get the classic compression colors of a Teletronix LA-2A, UA 1176, and Dyna Comp,* all in one pedal

Stack compressors in any combination for even more tones and textures

Explore the grit and character of UA's legendary 610 tube mic preamp

Tweak preamp EQ settings, serial/parallel operation, add a sidechain bass filter, and more with the UAFX Control app

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.