UA Intros UAD Enigmatic '82 Overdrive Special

Universal Audio Inc. (UA), has introduced the UAD Enigmatic '82 Overdrive Special Amp, a new native plug-in that they say gives guitarists the authentic tone of the rarest, most coveted amps in history. Here's the details in their own words...

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."

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.

*All trademarks property of their respective owners. Use of artist names does not constitute endorsement of UAD Enigmatic '82 Overdrive Special Amp.

Pricing and Availability:

$49

More information:

• Enigmatic '82 Overdrive Special

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