Universal Audio Astra Modulation Machine

Classic Modulation Effects Powered by Universal Audio

Universal Audio has taken a selection of their finest DSP-powered emulations of classic effects and packed them into thoughtfully designed, ultra-robust guitar pedals that are a tone chaser’s dream come true. The Universal Audio Astra Modulation Machine puts three legendary modulation effects at your feet — a bucket brigade chorus, a flanger/doubler, and a vintage amp tremolo — all of which uncannily bottle realistic analog character and vibe. With true bypass switching and an optional buffered bypass, the Astra Modulation Machine keeps your core tone intact while allowing you to layer on swathes of gorgeous modulation. Guitarists at Sweetwater often reach for the UAD software versions of these effects when shaping their guitar tone in the box, so we’re thrilled to be able to now transport these tones to the stage. Plus, the Astra Modulation ups the ante on all these effects, offering stereo and dual-mono operation and a preset mode to store your favorite settings and switch between effects during a performance. With its unmatched sonic authenticity, the Universal Audio Astra Modulation Machine pedal is bound to become your new favorite pedal for infusing your playing with warbles, wobbles, and wash!

Universal Audio Astra Modulation Machine Pedal Features:

• 3 classic modulation effect emulations powered by UAD DSP
• Chorus Brigade conjures up the 1970s big gray unit’s lush, analog chorus and vibrato
• Flanger/Doubler re-creates the characterful blueface bucket brigade rackmount flanger
• Trem 65 offers warm, opto tube-style tremolo with sine and square wave modes
• 2 free effects upon registration: X90 Phaser and Dharma Trem 61
• Operates in mono, dual-mono, and stereo modes with automatic mono/stereo detection
• Rugged enclosure with top-notch components
• True bypass and optional buffered bypass modes
• UAFX Control app expands functionality