Universal Audio

Universal Audio GPM-ASTRA UAFX Astra Modulation Pedal

3.7 (11 reviews)

Sculpt Your Sound with the Universal Audio UAFX Astra Modulation Pedal The Universal Audio UAFX Astra Modulation Pedal provides a suite of classic modulation effects in a compact and powerful stereo pedal. With Chorus, Flanger, and Tremolo effects, along with tap tempo and selectable bypass opera...

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Overview

Sculpt Your Sound with the Universal Audio UAFX Astra Modulation Pedal

The Universal Audio UAFX Astra Modulation Pedal provides a suite of classic modulation effects in a compact and powerful stereo pedal. With Chorus, Flanger, and Tremolo effects, along with tap tempo and selectable bypass operation, this pedal offers endless sonic possibilities. Download additional Phaser X90 and Dharma Trem 61 effects at product registration

Specifications:

  • Brand: Universal Audio
  • Model: GPM-ASTRA
  • Type: Modulation Pedal
  • Effects: Chorus, Flanger, Tremolo, access to Phase X90 and Dharma Trem 61 upon registration
  • Operation: Stereo
  • Features: Tap Tempo, Selectable True or Buffered Bypass

Key Features

Texture your tones with iconic Japanese bucket-brigade chorus/vibrato, circa 1976

Quickly access sounds with Live/Preset modes, and play with silent switching, preamp coloration, and true/buffered bypass*

Explore the outer limits with legendary rackmount bucket-brigade studio flanging/doubling

Download additional Phaser X90 and Dharma Trem 61 effects at product registration

Get all the heavenly goodness of 1960's tube-driven tremolo, direct from your favorite American guitar amps

Specifications

Effect Types
Chorus/Vibrato, Flanging/Doubling, Tremolo
Chorus/Vibrato Emulation
Japanese bucket-brigade circa 1976
Flanging/Doubling Emulation
Rackmount bucket-brigade studio
Tremolo Emulation
1960's tube-driven American guitar amps
Bypass Options
True/Buffered bypass
Additional Effects Available
Phaser X90, Dharma Trem 61 (via download)

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Texture your tones with iconic Japanese bucket-brigade chorus/vibrato effects, reminiscent of 1976 models.
  • Quickly access various sounds using Live/Preset modes, ensuring flexibility in performance.
  • Play with silent switching and preamp coloration, offering seamless transitions and nuanced tone shaping.
  • Benefit from true/buffered bypass options, maintaining signal integrity when the pedal is disengaged.
  • Explore legendary rackmount bucket-brigade studio flanging/doubling effects, expanding your sonic palette.

👎 Cons

  • Accessing additional effects like Phaser X90 and Dharma Trem 61 requires product registration and download.
  • The silent switching feature is marked with an asterisk, suggesting potential conditions or specific operational details not fully described.
  • Specific power requirements or recommended power supplies for the pedal are not detailed in the available information.
  • The product description does not explicitly state whether a power adapter is included with the pedal.
  • The pedal's physical dimensions or weight are not provided, making it difficult to assess its footprint on a pedalboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

The pedal offers iconic Japanese bucket-brigade chorus/vibrato, legendary rackmount bucket-brigade studio flanging/doubling, and 1960's tube-driven tremolo effects.
Yes, you can download additional Phaser X90 and Dharma Trem 61 effects upon product registration.
The pedal allows for quick access to sounds with Live/Preset modes for flexible sound selection.
Yes, it features true/buffered bypass options to ensure your signal integrity is preserved.
The tremolo effect is designed to deliver the heavenly goodness of 1960's tube-driven tremolo, directly inspired by American guitar amps.