Universal Audio UA-ENIGMATIC Enigmatic '82 Overdrive Special Amplifier Emulator

The Enigmatic ‘82 Overdrive Special Amp lets you experience the heavenly tube amp sound that captivated legends like John Mayer, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Robben Ford, Larry Carlton, Joe Bonamassa, and Carlos Santana. Perfectly capturing not one, but numerous custom Overdrive Special amps spanning 30 years — with their fabled touch-sensitivity, colorful preamp choices, tone stack mods, plus carefully curated mic and speaker cabinets — Enigmatic '82 is like having a handmade amp, built just for you. Universal Audio wore out the rolodex to get exclusive access to numerous original Overdrive Special amps, spanning three essential eras of these mythical tone monsters.

From the 1970’s Santa Cruz models that brought the ODS into the light, to later LA iterations in the ‘80s and ‘90s used on countless legendary sessions, Enigmatic ‘82 puts the sound of these fabled amps under your fingertips. Looking for that rare tone that’s entirely your own? Flip Enigmatic ‘82 into Custom mode and go under the hood to design your own unique ODS voice in the UAFX mobile app. Mix and match different amp modifications, from the FET preamp and HRM overdrive voicings, right down to the late ’80s Skyliner tone stack option, output tube bias and power supply stiffness, and more.

A hallmark of the original amps, Enigmatic '82's Jazz and Rock modes let you enjoy shimmery cloud-like cleans to creamy overdrive that blooms with dynamics. Whether you favor intricate chord work or expressive lead playing, you’ll instantly find the classic ODS sound that responds to every nuance of your touch and preserves note clarity when overdriven. Enigmatic '82 offers three handpicked mic and speaker combinations, along with six bonus cabs, immaculately captured with UA’s exclusive Dynamic Speaker Modeling.

Features

• Get the fabled Overdrive Special amp tones made famous by John Mayer, SRV, Robben Ford, Joe Bonamassa, and Santana*
• Powerful UAFX dual-engine delivers the most authentic emulation of three decades of the original handmade amps ever placed in a stompbox
• Dial in Jazz and Rock modes to experience cloud-like cleans and creamy overdrive that blooms in your hands, or create your own tailored Custom ODS voicing
• Select between nine classic mic/speaker pairs; plus '70s Santa Cruz, late ‘80s Skyliner, and ‘90s Hot Rubber
• Monkey preamp mods for the ultimate tone quest
• Experience UA’s groundbreaking Dynamic Speaker Modeling from the award-winning OX Amp Top Box
• Customize the entire amp, from preamp to output tube bias, plus explore artist presets and more with the UAFX mobile app

Specifications

Amp Modeling
- Emulations: Overdrive Special Amp (multiple eras)
- Modes: Jazz, Rock, Custom
- Mods: FET Preamp, HRM voicing, Skyliner tone stack, and more (via UAFX app)

Speaker & Mic Modeling
- Dynamic Speaker Modeling: 3 core mic/speaker pairs, 6 additional cabs
- Mic Types: Ribbon, Dynamic, Condenser (via app selection)

Controls & I/O
- Front Panel: Gain, EQ, Volume, Mode selector
- Expression Control: Compatible with UAFX expression pedals
- Connectivity: Mono / Stereo I/O
- USB-C: For firmware updates and app control

Power
- Power Supply: 9V DC center-negative (not included)
- Current Draw: ~400 mA

Physical
- Form Factor: Compact UAFX pedal
- Construction: Rugged aluminum chassis
- Dimensions: Approx. 5.5" x 3.5" x 2.5"
- Weight: Approx. 1.2 lb (0.54 kg)

Ideal For:
- Guitarists chasing the touch-sensitive, boutique amp tone of legendary players
- Studio and live musicians looking for flexible, pro-grade amp emulation
- Tone tweakers wanting custom ODS-style amp builds without the boutique price tag