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5-year warranty & 30-day money-back guarantee included
If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
10-year warranty & 180-day money-back guarantee included
If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
The product price includes 5 years' warranty and 30 day money back guarantee.
However, the Gear4music extended warranty scheme provides an enhanced service, and is designed to offer a higher level of protection than many 'free' warranties offered by some retailers and manufacturers.
The highlights of this enhanced warranty service are:
Please note that this extended warranty is currently only available on products sold within the UK, EU or EEA, and is subject to the terms and conditions as detailed on the extended warranty certificate provided.
For customers in outlying areas of the country, the price of the Extended Warranty may be marginally higher, due to the potential for higher collection and redelivery transport costs.
This enhanced warranty is in addition to the standard Gear4music and manufacturer warranty policies, and the Gear4music terms and conditions of trade. No statement or condition of sale contained within these terms affects or restricts your statutory rights as defined under the Consumer Contracts Regulation 2014.
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Key Features
The Universal Audio Max Preamp and Dual Compressor is a pedal which will transform your sound. Featuring a wealth of seriously sublime footswitch-selectable compressor types, including the UA 1176, LA-2A, Classic Dyna Comp, and more, it'll give you all the tools you need to create the crispest, clearest, most sustained guitar tones ever. And with a premium preamp at your disposal, you can carve out your dream tone with pinpoint accuracy. Expect flowing harmonics and as much grit as you desire.
This is no ordinary pedal. There's a sidechain bass filter for accurately shaping your low end, as well as a wealth of other controls, including Ratio, Output, and Release, all of which help you perfectly mould your tone. If you're serious about creating a head-turning sound which always cuts straight through the mix to be heard, and blends perfectly with other instruments in a band setting, then this is the way to go. And with the UAFX Control app, you can further enhance your arsenal by further tweaking each effect. Take your sound to the max - literally!
Product Ref: 258097
For a limited time (until 30th April 2025), get the UAD Guitar Amp Bundle free when you purchase an eligible Volt USB Recording Studio or UAFX Pedal. This premium collection of plug-ins features incredibly accurate emulations of some of the most legendary tube amps in history.
From rich American cleans to iconic British crunch, these amps have been faithfully modelled from “golden unit” originals and paired with expertly captured cabinets and classic mic setups. Included in the bundle are the UAD Woodrow '55, Ruby '63, Dream '65, and Lion '68 amplifiers, giving you a versatile palette of tones for both studio production and live guitar tracks.
Whether you're a guitarist chasing vintage warmth or a producer looking to add depth and character to your recordings, this bundle delivers professional-grade amp tones straight into your DAW. It’s the perfect way to level up your sound without adding extra cost.
All the compression you'll ever need. With three dedicated compressor types built into this machine, you'll be able to shape your sound with verve. There's the UA 1176, which gives you the same FET compressor-style that has been used to craft countless legendary guitar tones over the years. The Teletronix LA-2A has a softer, warmer dynamic, and can be fine-tuned using the Ratio dial, giving you a much smoother compression type. Then there's the Classic Dyna Comp, which is based around the lo-fi style of a legendary red box compressor.
But it only gets better. You can stack these legendary compressors together, with two dedicated footswitches turning each type on and off. All you need to do is assign each compression to a footswitch using the selector switches on each side. Then you can get the benefits of two compressors blended together to bring you a whole new universe of possibilities!
It's the most important part of your tone creation. The preamp loaded into the Universal Audio Max is based on a legendary tube preamp. It'll give you that warm crunch and accurate tone-shaping which helps your sound blossom. With dedicated Preamp and Output dials, you can mould your sound to suit your exacting taste. It'll help you achieve your dream tone both in the studio and when performing onstage.
There's nothing you can't do. Using the dedicated UAFX Control app, you can change things like EQ settings, get serial/parallel operation, and add a bass sidechain filter. So, don't hold back, and achieve your dream tone with ease. This is all in addition to silent switching, buffered bypass, stereo compatibility, and more! If you love supreme-quality compression, and tone-crafting the Universal Audio Max stands well above its peers as a superior pedal.
