PEDAL
UNIVERSAL AUDIO ANTI 1992
Amp modelling pedals have been changing the way we think about our rigs, and some of the best standalone examples we’ve tried have come from Universal Audio’s UAFX series. So far, that’s very much been geared towards the more vintage/classic end of the amp world, but that’s set to change with the introduction of the company’s ANTI 1992. For £380, this bright red pedal aims to ape the sound of the classic Peavey 5150 amp, known for its Eddie Van Halen connections, but also for delivering some of the heaviest tones in metal since. UA’s approximation offers three channels and six cab emulations geared towards premium high-gain tone. There’s hands-on control from the six knobs (which serve double-duty), and UA has also included a TS-style overdrive circuit and noise gate.