UA Dream 65 Reverb Amp Pedal | Full in Depth Review

The UAD Dream 65 Reverb 'Amp' pedal by Universal Audio brings a new level of amp simulation. Find out the reality... UAFX...
Contents:
0:00 start
00:12 Intro and preamble
1:09 Unboxing the pedal
2:28 Initial overview
4:15 Inside the Dream 65
7:22 Main board close-up
8:42 The control board
10:10 Quality conclusions
12:50 Processors in depth
13:37 Main processor
18:10 PCA9450 Power chip
20:40 eMMC16G29 flash memory
23:33 STM32F072X8 Arm processing
25:19 Cirrus CS4272 stereo codec
28:03 The Bluetooth SoC
29:47 Technology conclusions
31:26 The Manual
32:31 Controls
35:33 I/O close up
36:55 Power supply
39:55 4 cable MODE!
43:40 Switch modes
44:00 IR/speakers and cabs
48:02 The Mod switch
50:07 Tone short cuts
51:07 Control maps and recall sheets
52:00 UAFX control app
53:28 Mobile app
57:26 General comments
59:21 Warranty
1:00:13 Pricing
1:01:22 Summing up Conclusions
1:07:28 Telecaster playing
1:11:42 Stratocaster alone
1:12:44 Strat blues playing
When the Universal Audio company created the Dream 65 Reverb 'amp' that should replicate a Fender Reverb of 1965 vintage I was a little surprised that UAD were creating it, having known the brand for studio equipment really. So I was intrigued as to whether the device really could replace one of the worlds best tube amplifiers in a sort of 6x4 alloy box?
Now Universal Audio are known for quality, so with some trepidation I bought one from GAK (a UK music dealer) and decided to look close, really close. In fact after a look around the internet I could not believe that there were few (if any) reviews that did anything except just play the device. Let's face it, we KNOW how it should sound... right? No one mentioned hardly anything in their so called 'reviews'.
So, I decided to create the ultimate review so anyone can see the overall quality, the way to use it themselves, the I/O the warranty, the manual, the apps for using it and so much more. This video is the result of a solid weeks work to produce.
I then go on to play the pedal towards the end of the video review with guitar and it sounded to me VERY similar to the real deal Fender amp, but of course its lighter, more flexible and indeed costs probably eight or ten times less... what's not to like?
Find out in this review EXACTLY what I think - a paying customer, and would I buy again? Is this 'amp' really good enough to be called a 65 reverb? All the answers are here, including the processors and so much more.
I have spent considerable time creating this video and there is nothing in this video that is in ANY WAY sponsored - this is entirely my own work and is a completely truthful independent review - so check it out and don't just watch the sales videos from others!
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[@UniversalAudio]

Wow!!! Thanks so much Tony for having such a detailed look at the new pedals! We're glad to hear you like them!! We'll be sure to pass your praise onto the eng team.

[@tonymckenziecom]

Well thank you for even taking the time to have a look. This pedal is honestly a revelaton (you will know that) after seeing some of the stuff out there - at last a pedal that really did deliver on the 'promise' of the quality, the emulation and tones and the 'feel' when you use it. Whoever is assembling the gear did a wonderful job IMO - I have never seen better and I have been looking inside gear now since 2009... it says a lot about your company and products. Thanks.

[@adilsonobelard9690]

increase the warranty

[@lookmanostrings]

Hello UA guys... one big favor please, can you ask your mobile app developers to let you cut and paste passwords (I'm on Android) It won't allow me, and my uaudio account password is long and complex, as all passwords should be. So grabbing the password from my password manager and pasting it into the app, does not work. I had to get creative. You are inadvertently creating an environment where customers will create less safe passwords. Thanks!

[@TheGuitarModder]

The pedals are amazing, I have bought the dream and the ruby. Can you please fix the issues with the android bluetooth app. If you need a someone to help test these things I am happy to offer my services.

[@florisvanlingen]

​@@lookmanostringsyou can paste it from your clipboard on android. Just tap the three horizontal dots and select your password that's on the clipboard.

[@rickycompton2610]

You have outdone yourself on this review as always you give it to us like no other KZbin channel can,Tony thanks for all these in depth reviews it always a good thing to see what your really buying and what the longevity will be UA builds quality stuff and your video proves this Tony and thanks for all of your Videos and for the time it takes to do them.

[@tonymckenziecom]

Very much appreciated and thanks for watching...

[@ALIASZARDOZ]

The huge and best review about this pedal. As usual : Great review from Tony. I like this channel... the truth of musical electric guitar equipment.

[@tonymckenziecom]

Thank you Phil for very kind words. It's a great pedal and one that really did deliver... and thanks for watching.

[@adilsonobelard9690]

My man I follow you at least for 13years and I always appreciate your style and comments

[@tonymckenziecom]

Well it is truly appreciated... and thank you for that. And for watching ;-)

[@mannyhoward2378]

Excellent work Tony. I love the way you get right into the gubbins of the gear you review.

[@tonymckenziecom]

Thank you Manny... these are not really that easy reviews to complete and it just takes a lot of time really, but I always thought that when I make these sort of inside and out videos that some guys would love them and others less so. That has seemed to be the case for some while, although factually, there is much info in the video even if someone just jumps past the chips section. And of course thanks for taking the time to watch it.

[@zettepix2009]

Wow Tony. This is a truly interesting, entertaining and useful review.

[@tonymckenziecom]

Well thank you for your kind words... it was not easy to create really as I had to learn much about the insides of the thing. But it certainly is a pedal that I think is very good indeed. Let's hope they can get the chips to make them! Thanks for watching.

[@cucarachavengadora]

Great review as allways and, yes, the sound, the soul and the heart of the Fender Twin is in there. Great product and even beter review! Thanks a lot for your profesional job. Have a good one!

[@tonymckenziecom]

Thanks for the comments about your view of the pedal :) and for watching.

[@mandjana]

The most informative, honest and in depth reviews about music gear i‘ve ever seen on KZbin! Thank you Tony! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@tonymckenziecom]

Well thank you for those kind words and for watching... my vids are generally longer for the gear I look at but I do try to show the stuff that others don't...

[@mandjana]

@@tonymckenziecom …and you certainly do! 🫵🏼 You rock!

[@tiagodungo]

Great tone and great review mate, cheers for this😃

[@tonymckenziecom]

Thanks for watching this ... and glad it helped a bit.

[@ethanwilt9896]

That is an awesome shirt man. I want one! This video made me buy a Dream. Just got it today. Can't wait to try it out.

[@tonymckenziecom]

Yes the y fly off the shelf so fast :) I've tried to get another :) The Dream pedal really IS a very good pedal for the things it does of that there is no doubt and its so well made. Tones are very good and you should post what you think about yours... thanks for watching.

[@abdabtele]

Best real review channel. Spot on. 🎉

[@tonymckenziecom]

Wow, thanks! I really appreciate the comment and I have always tried to create useful stuff... some don't think so but thats the internet... its guys like you that I make them for... and thanks for watching.

[@mickeyv8492]

Well done the best review i have ever seen ! I love the Evil Owls 🦉

[@tonymckenziecom]

Thanks for those kind words. I really did try on this pedal and it certainly is a great unit. And most of all thanks for watching too... appreciated. I have over 400 reviews like this on my YT channel.

[@DonaldMerrit]

Big Thumbs Up! for this review. Got the Ruby and the dream a few days ago. They both sound really really good direct into my recording console. I haven't had time to work with the dream yet because the first one I plugged in was the Ruby, and I was so inspired I wrote a song right then and there, and recorded it. I haven't been so inspired for quite some time. It's my first time to your KZbin channel, won't be the last. I had to subscribe.

[@tonymckenziecom]

Great to hear that you like them pedals... I did too. And I have said on many occasions that great gear DOES inspire better music - I find that too and a welcome comment. Thanks for the sub and for watching.

[@g-man7687]

Excellent video Tony love your channel I have the ruby and just love it. It sounds great through my headrush 1x12 FRFR speaker. It’s good to know the build quality is better than average for these amp pedals from universal audio. Keep up the good work.

[@tonymckenziecom]

Yes I'm always a bit skeptical unless I take a look under the hood so to speak, but these were both great really. Thanks for watching.

[@BobMcCarroll]

Tony, Nobody does gear reviews better than you. The in-depth detail that you undertake in your reviews is unmatched. Thank you for that. I agree with you, the UA pedals are amazing. I purchased The Dream and the Woodrow. Of the two, and for my money, I like the Woodrow much better. As I jazz player I love the warmth that the Woodrow delivers. Mind you, The Dream is no slacker and I often switch between the two-although I spend most of my time on the Woodrow. Thanks again for taking the time to educate us all. Cheers, Bob.

[@tonymckenziecom]

Well thanks very much Bob for those kind words. I always try hard to show exactly what I got when I bought the gear... not always perfect I admit, but I do think the things I show will help many guys. I have not tried the Woodrow. In fact TBH I'm not really a pedal guy, but I can tell when they are good. Thanks for the post Bob and thanks for watching.

[@diangara3298]

You're the man Tony 👏

[@tonymckenziecom]

Well thank you for the kind words... and of course for watching.

[@Ktmsmcr690r]

I bought one today and I love the sound of it. Plays directly in my studio monitors speakers in stereo

[@tonymckenziecom]

Exactly... they do sound good... and check those other speaker setups out - changes it a bit. Thanks for watching BTW...

[@Ktmsmcr690r]

@@tonymckenziecom It was a nice review. So thank you

[@DaveLovallo]

? so you go direct out to mixer? no di needed?

[@Ktmsmcr690r]

@@DaveLovallo not even in a mixer ,speaker jack directly in the pedal. Left and right great stereo sound.

[@JudgeFredd]

Great product review

[@tonymckenziecom]

Well thank you, and for watching too.

[@SG-4u]

Great job!

[@tonymckenziecom]

Thanks for the visit...

[@joshuataitguitar6936]

Tony mate, great review!

[@tonymckenziecom]

Well thanks for the kind words but also for watching... its always appreciated.

[@joshuataitguitar6936]

@@tonymckenziecom its really refreshing hearing about the engineering aspects.. I don't know much about it but the way you explain the concepts are quite approachable and playful. Makes me wanna learn !!

[@oziresteixeira1719]

Fantastic! Hello from Brasil!!

[@lilybeejones]

Wow I loved all the detail! Was nice to listen to as I did some chords and did my nightly routine. I sure appreciated it. I will argue that I will not ever print off a manual, I don't own a printer, that's a bit extra step. Really I'm fine with zooming in on my iPad if I really need to dig in.

[@tonymckenziecom]

Ha.. :) the manual is a choice of course. On an iPad its fine and as you might have seen I did use an iPad, but on an iPhone its another story for me... and harder to read. But I always discuss the manual in videos just to show that you can actually print one... so thanks for watching appreciated.

[@lilybeejones]

@@tonymckenziecom I get why you bring it up, for some people it would be something good to do that they didn't consider before!

[@robinjgill]

Great review Tony. I've watched quite a few on this. Never been convinced by other products but this is the first time I've thought about ditching the amp. For recording mainly, maybe live too - although for most live performances, the amp and cabs are my monitor because the tech guy is probably playing on his mobile and doesn't notice me gesticulating about the sound. Spinal Tap stuff.

[@tonymckenziecom]

It can deliver I believe for the recording. But for the 'presets' that you upload I saw no way of accessing more than one without a device of some kind connected with blue tooth... but they are worth a look and made really well. Thanks.

[@JoeDiDio17]

Sei Forte Tony!..👍

[@tonymckenziecom]

Well I wish I rocked a little better :) but it was a change playing blues on a Tele :) and the pedal was a real charmer that made me do it :) Thanks for watching...

[@lookmanostrings]

Hi Tony. I balk at KZbin videos over 10 minutes long. I rage quit the ones from your buddies at Andertons all the time because they drone on and on forever (and when Chapman was with them holy cow I swore them off it was insufferable). But I watch hour-long videos from you all the time and enjoy them. Geeky stuff and I appreciate that, even though I'm not a chip designer or whatever. Keep it up! Cheers.

[@tonymckenziecom]

Ha Andertons are absolutely not my buddies and to be honest I rarely if ever use their company. Neither am I a fan of Mr Chapman really, I think he is well above himself sometimes and does not 'get it' - ultimately he is a seller of cheap far east guitars. So I understand why you commented as you did and its actually very appreciated. If I make short videos I would miss so much of the reality of a piece of gear and no one ever really shows what its all like. I get things wrong sometimes - I'm not perfect but I do try very hard to show what the gear is really like and this video is a good example. I looked hard for ANY issue and in this case it was all generally good. Sounded good too :) the only thing about the chip stuff is was something built down to a price and whats the quality overall. Cheap dsp can offer cheap results due to inadequate power and in the case of much of these sort of devices the processor influences the number of items in the chain... anyway thanks for the comments and for watching.

[@Queerpunx]

Thank you for this very informative video. How can I not subscribe after such a detailed honest video?! Would love you to look at the UA Golden Reverberator someday, really wonder how it differs if at all to the UA amp sims. Cheers

[@tonymckenziecom]

Thanks for the sub! and of course for watching! its appreciated.

[@harryanderson7282]

I picked one of these up the other day with the intention of using it as a pedal platform. I was not disappointed. I'm still in the process of auditioning various distortions to use with it, but even at this early state of sonic investigation I can tell this pedal really is something special. It just sounds so much better than all the other preamp pedals I've used to date. That and the fact that its indigenous cab sims sound good enough on their own not to need any further eq'ing really make this pedal, for me at least, the answer to just about every pedal rig problem I had. Anyways, this review sort of sealed the deal for me, as I was having trouble deciding between this and the Iridium. The only other feature I would've liked to have seen included would've been an fx loop, but maybe that would've simply made the rear a little too crowded. Other than that, I really feel like this is a near perfect pedal given the current technology.

[@tonymckenziecom]

Great comments and I also believe its a great pedal as is the other pedals in the range. Thanks for the comments and I'm sure those will help many guys also to determine their best suited pedal. Thanks for watching too.

[@harryanderson7282]

@@tonymckenziecom The one thing about the pedal that kind of irks me is UA's insistance upon having to use a cell phone app in order to access those presets. I mean why not make them accessible via the on-line registration process? Something else I think might make the pedal an even more attractive option for people like myself would be the ability to buy and upload different cabs to my pedal sort of in the same way that Two-Notes does theirs.

[@jerrybaker4418]

thank you

[@tonymckenziecom]

You're welcome

[@robbieredball]

Isn't everyone's favourite Strat the best in the world? Mine was stolen in 1991 and when e-bay and reverb came along I looked for it for years to see if someone was selling it and eventually my love found me and I brought her home again. Was looking at reviews for this pedal just along with the origin effects just then and this popped up. Best review yet. Thanks for the videos Tony.

[@tonymckenziecom]

Of course your fave guitar will be the best 'model here' there is. The particular guitar was built on YT and with (in total about 1.4 million views the best video for views). You can find that guitar on my channel playing different style and sounding huge. Incredible that you found that guitar again! well done. Thanks for watching and glad you liked the vid.

[@noahmichael89]

"All of them guys are all too busy sitting there playing, and we've all 'eard the '65 reverb before, 'aven't we?" Truer words have never been spoken!

[@tonymckenziecom]

Ha I do think that's true actually. Some might agree... (or not!) but thanks for watching and sincerely I hope you learned more than just listening to players only ;-) Thanks for watching.

[@steveparkes1]

Brilliant review Tony......and as you rightly say, a viable alternative to buying a £2k Fender 65 that is out of reach for most people.

[@tonymckenziecom]

Yes they are not cheap... but this pedal did seem to me to hack it - its true I don't have the 2K one and its also true that I usually use high gain stuff, but I could tell that once you plug it in there it is... that tone and it feel s right to me too. Thanks for watching.

[@theblowupdollsmusic]

Dude, outstanding teardown. Also, the Cirrus cs4272 is half of the sound. That's the converter chip that turns your guitar into digital, and the amp simulation back into analog for your ears. The cs4272 is a low-end converter used in budget Behringer and Scarlet audio interfaces.

[@FakeGlasses]

What would be an example of a high quality DAC and products using them?

[@tonymckenziecom]

Well compared to some of the very high end converters thats a fair point... but for the every day gear like this its far better than many I could show in my reviews... good point

[@tonymckenziecom]

Check some of the high end audio stuff out there Matt had a good point... but the CS4272 is better than many I have seen in regular music gear... thanks

[@digitalchris6681]

Not really low end - it's at the cheaper end I agree, but 24 bit / 192khz / 114db dynamic range / -100db thd+n, so if anything it is technically overspecified.

[@Uuur10]

They are good, transparent chips nonetheless. The difference with a higher chip would likely be inaudible.

[@bille77]

Man, you can talk a lot. Great salesman!

[@tonymckenziecom]

Actually I was... but I don't 'sell' anything, its either good or its not? And I could have used sign language of course, but you might not have liked it... ;-)

[@endlessnameless4369]

Tony you are a legend. Long followed you and love your honesty. I own a Kemper and long been looking for something that will give me those quality Princeton style cleans in a smaller form. Honestly when comparing this to the Kemper Fenders does it stand up? To my ears the UAD sounds good but has a slightly artificial high end in comparison, a sort of sheen. Although to be fair that's KZbin video comparison rather than in person.

[@tonymckenziecom]

Ah I have been called a 'Leg End' many times :) I also own a Kemper rack and Kemper since 2011/12 within just a few months of them coming out. A clever device. I don't own a Fender Reverb sadly... so I can't do the direct comparisons to the Dream pedal. I could 'compare the Kemper and the UA Dream though. But I think all sims are 'approximations' of the real deal amps. Of all the simulators out there the Kemper OVERALL just IMO offers a lot - and when it came out it really offered a lot more back in 2012. The UA Dream of course is really just ONE amp simulation and the Kemper literally hundreds if not thousands by now. I did think though that the UA Dream 'feels' more like a real deal amp than most sims I have used (and that's nearly all of them). I still like Kemper gear and its why I still own mine, but I do think that the Kemper (in the simulations field and related to technology) needs an update and if they wake up over there and do it I would buy one immediately. For me the UA pedals are not really something I have looked at historically, but the whole experience of the Dream was really very good. And it's great to get your comments too as a user of the gear that matters. Ha did I harp on about Kemper too much :) hopefully not, as it does deserve a mention now and then. Come on Kemper, the grandfather simulator needs new hardware... and Mr endless (I had to say it) thanks for watching too!

[@kostis6]

Wow! At first I thought I clicked on a new motherboard or cpu in depth review 😜😜 . Super detailed review of this pedal thanks! One question if you don’t mind, if I have to use a di box for recording should I use an active or passive for this dream 65? I guess passive right? ;)

[@tonymckenziecom]

I just slapped it in to the line in on my desk... :) did I look further nah - it worked :) but if I was to assume I too would be passive. Great question...

[@HendrikRichard]

WoW what a Great review Tony your the master ! One question have you ever reviewed Tc electronics cheap pedals And if you did what’s your opinion ? Greetings from Holland

[@tonymckenziecom]

I have not really spent much time on TC electronics stuff - I did have a rack and floor pedal (the big silver one) years ago and that turned out to be VERY difficult to use - the manual was so bad one of the fans re-wrote it... a mamoth task in itself. I know the TC stuff has changed and there is that new one (is it a pandora ... or something like that) which I am looking towards reviewing but we shall see. Sorry I can't offer more right now but thanks for watching... Ah Holland... flower country? think...

[@HendrikRichard]

@@tonymckenziecom indeed flowers I wish they were guitars lol

[@GreggStallingsProject]

I am very interested in your review of the Lion 68 pedal. Very interested!

[@tonymckenziecom]

Sadly I don't own one...

[@FakeGlasses]

I have a Strymon Iridium in an ampless setup (I'm in a 5 piece rock band and reducing stage volume is a big help for us playing small-to-medium size venues) and I'm looking at one of these versus my Iridium. They seem very well built, but I've never had a Strymon pedal fail on me either, and one of them costs the same as an Iridium, which does Fender/Vox/Marshall and cab sims with custom cab/ir stereo options. Hard to judge off youtube demos which 'sounds/feels better' (the Iridium or the the UAFX). It also makes me wonder why they couldn't put a Vox/Fender/Tweed all in the same pedal given it's fundamentally DSP driving each. I've also heard people raise an eyebrow at the plastic input jacks - curious on your thoughts about that given your praise for the build quality.

[@tonymckenziecom]

I agree that it is hard to judge stuff on YT particularly tones etc. Strymon make generally good gear that's true and I have looked in those before - little to complain about certainly. On this UA pedal it just seemed different than the regular simulators I have checked out... and it 'felt' different when you play it. Obviously if you can get a chance to plug in then that is the best way, but sincerely, I tried hard to show the other stuff too that can be important and no-one ever mentions. One thing is that I WOULD buy this pedal again... which to be honest is not a common phrase I would usually mention. My guess is that they probably might have been able to fut it all 'in one box', but I also 'get it' that they could recover more revenue volume by making three different units... it makes sense if you were UA. In any case this one was a real 'dream' so I do think it met it's 'promise' of a reverb from 65. One thing... I found the reverb control offered a huge reverb and way beyond anything I could ever use... only the Fender 65 reverb could answer that and most likely they would like it. Thanks for the post Sam good points... and thanks for watching.

[@Thomasdgolden]

@@tonymckenziecom Strymon, I love a few of them. The riverside drive is a piece of junk.

[@lilybeejones]

@@Thomasdgolden riverside never sounded good to me but I bought the sunset and ADORE IT. It feels fantastic and the routing options make it a joy to explore.

[@Thomasdgolden]

Hey….I can’t comment about the Iridium. I stopped with Riverside. And the build quality was typical Strymon good builds. It just sucked. And the power requirements non stop frustrated me, I love changing set ups. I used to have a huge board. I dumped most of my pedals and am down to three or four. Plastic inputs? Well, that’s par for the course… Now I use a Mesa Boogie Mark V35 combo. No more five ODs or Boosts. Yea I get your set up, I haven’t been down that road. Good luck.

[@mkrj2576]

I’d like a review or thoughts on how this sounds live through a PA, which is what I’d buy it for. Very little out there on that in terms of reviews.

[@dsam6990]

Hello and thank you for such an in depth review!!! you have a great feel reminds me of Carl Weathersby... Have a question, does the pedal sound just as good when played through a simple monitor and also how does it sound when played through an amp with the amp setting set to a flat clean tone, what I'm really asking is does it sound just as good as this direct recording, which I find very impressive.

[@tonymckenziecom]

Well for the FOH direct that is dependent on the system, but when I tried it FOH in the system we have in this studio it sounded very good. For the amp I used a small SV20 from Marshall with it all 12 oclock and clean... it sounds pretty god to me, but do remember that I tend to usually play heavier stuff and my own 'want' (if you will) is for me to drive it all. I am sure that there are many 'tone hound' guys who love the Fender tones and for me to be entirely objective as to what they will love from the pedal through an amp is harder for me to judge but it still sounds good to me. Yes on the recording I changed nothing from what came out of the pedal... literally nothing. Thanks for watching... and I think its really a very good pedal.

[@dsam6990]

@@tonymckenziecom Cheers mate, yes of course I understand that this is solely your opinion based on your equipment and your personal choice of preferred sound, but as all the reviews I’ve seen are more drawn towards the direct recording sound I am trying to get a feel for what it sounded like FOH when played at home, as I only play at home at low volume… I have an old Fender Cyber deluxe, which I like but I can’t get as close as I would like to those warm Fender tube break up sounds. I also have a large Roland PM-30 electronic drum amp which I use with my multi effects Mooer GE300 and Nux MG300, the Mooer is slightly better at achieving this sound but not as good as the Cyber Deluxe. So, I am thinking about getting one of these Dream’s to go either into my Cyber or through the Roland, as well as using it for direct recording. It seems to me that with this pedal I could get closer to the sound I’m after with my actual equipment rather than buying a Fender Mustang GTX amp which has 100’s of things I don’t need, as I just want a nice Fender funky clean, and Fender bluesy tube breakup tone with some occasional rock, I currently use only 3 sometimes 4 pre-sets on my Cyber cos that’s all I need being a 70’s music man listening to Funk, Blues, Soul, Rock and of course loads of SRV. Thanks

[@safvue1]

thank you great review and playing Tony do u have a vid about that tele? build

[@tonymckenziecom]

Indeed I do... here: part one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z53Qfn5pe89mZ5Y and part two: kzbin.info/www/bejne/poemYXqbn72erbc and thanks for watching.

[@safvue1]

Thank you Tony....

[@gazb2069]

Great review Tony, seriousely looking to get one of these, will only be using it straight into ef -loop of amp and not for recording into computers or into a p,a , just wondering if its with getting one for that.

[@tonymckenziecom]

Well my guess is it depends on the amp and route through it... the amp and the speakers attached will have some sort of effect on the tone... certainly a consideration... and its not a really cheap pedal. I am currently reviewing a NUX pedal here: www.nuxefx.com/ampacademy.html and that is also a VERY interesting pedal, it has a twin reverb, a vibrolux also as well as 4 other simulations in the pedal all controllable and retails at about $199 or I think £179 - and its very well made too. My review is about a week or so away. Hope it helps...

[@gazb2069]

@@tonymckenziecom your views always help , nux are pretty decent, i await your review ,thanks Tony.

[@omicronvariant7279]

Please do a review of the Two Notes ReVolt pedal when it comes out. Thanks Tony 🤘

[@tonymckenziecom]

Noted! I was looking at that the other day :) great minds.... watch this space...

[@omicronvariant7279]

@@tonymckenziecom thank you 🍻🙏🤘

[@millmoormichael6630]

I just got this pedal, I have many vintage amps, but this is pretty remarkable really. Still a bit confused, if I pair it direct to a (physical) speaker cab, does it need additional amplification? Thanks very much!

[@tonymckenziecom]

Indeed you do! Thanks for watching.

[@BobEstremera]

Super content. Here's my question, can I just plug my guitar into this pedal and then plug the pedal into a SS amplifier and still get the Dream tones? Are there any special considerations to doing that? My goal goal is to, as simply, and cheaply as possible, get the tones from the Dream out of a conventional amp. Thanks

[@tonymckenziecom]

You could play it through a flat response amp AND flat response speakers and it should work... but I never did try it. Thanks...

[@milsiknuff]

I have the pedal too and I really like it. I would like some more mids for my strat but that might just be the amp it is modeled after. I was really into neural dsp...but in comparison ...the neural dsp stuff is nowhere close to it...sad cause I gave them lots of money :-)

[@tonymckenziecom]

Ha - we have ALL bought equipment that often is not what it proclaims... of that there is no doubt. But less so when we buy gear that really does deliver on the 'promise' made in all those sales videos out there. I have considered taking a VERY close look at the neural DSP on a few occasions, but I have tended to shy away because of the cost. Similarly I DID look at Fractal Audio V2 and V3 but those were like the height of complexity really... not that suited IMO for 'normal' people! Glad you like the UA Dream... and I liked the Dream better than the Ruby really (But I'm no VOX player). The Dream is a pretty good pedal and sounds AND feels to me pretty much one of the best simulators I have tried generally, although the unit (quite rightly) is aimed at the cleaner styles compared to the metal stuff, where most sims don't quite hack it IMO. Thanks for the post because USERS of the gear comments are always good to hear. And thanks for watching.

[@DaveLovallo]

? i am going to being a wet dry wet, on the stereo out of the pedal, can they go direct into a mixer OR do I need a stereo DI box first then mixer? Thank you in advance.

[@tonymckenziecom]

Mine went right in to the mixer...

[@mikevanleeuwen2858]

Sounds great . Do you also have the Lion ?

[@tonymckenziecom]

Sorry I don't. But maybe I'l look closer ;-) thanks for watching.

[@jonathanveriez3766]

Does anyone know if it's possible to use one output with an IR and the other output without an IR? I use my helix like that to go to FOH and the other output to a power amp and cab to have a little bit of stage sound.

[@tonymckenziecom]

I don't think you can do that... Thanks for watching... and a great question... correct me anyone if you know better.

[@progpogs]

Hey Tony, can you load your own IRs into this or is that not the case? That and a headphone jack would be ideal for me.

[@tonymckenziecom]

I don't think you can load them into this (I forgot by now!) pedal, but you can turn them off thus allowing you to use external IR stuff. Thanks for watching.

[@davetube2ful]

when i click on this video and saw you i was like yesssss i bought those roland gold cables.

[@tonymckenziecom]

Thanks... I still have my cables! and now one of these...

[@davetube2ful]

@@tonymckenziecom i bought my helix in 2015 and watch you take it apart, that was the first time i saw you great stuff Brotha

[@mathewworkman1625]

Sadly, I had one that would freeze after 10 minutes use. LED's would freeze in place and no audio would pass. I returned it, but I am planning on buying another one.

[@tonymckenziecom]

:( but no matter - it IS worth posting this as experience with the product - so thanks... and thanks for watching.

[@mathewworkman1625]

@@tonymckenziecom Very much enjoyed your video.

[@nekkon1989]

Is this the artisan Stratocaster? It's a beauty

[@tonymckenziecom]

No... its this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZvVmWmjh8amoM0 I completed that one in around 2011Thanks for watching.

[@wabisabi7399]

Hello, Tony! Can we open up the new Soldano pedal? Let's see what's inside! Cheers! 🍻

[@tonymckenziecom]

That would be cool! But I don't have one... yet!

[@wabisabi7399]

@@tonymckenziecom we'll be waiting. Rock on! 🤘

[@Wirus002]

1:12:24 what song is this?

[@tonymckenziecom]

A song I wrote in 1984 called Future/Past. Thanks.

[@Wirus002]

@@tonymckenziecom very nice. is it possible to find it somewhere?

[@david25876]

Did I miss something or does this not come with a power supply?

[@tonymckenziecom]

No power supply is included :(

[@zoomzoom3950]

Why not make these software upgradable? Buy one pedal with your choice of amp model; purchase software packs for the other amp models; have the editor update the pedal with one of the software model packs purchased. What are the hardware differences between the pedals, besides the labels, the two-way switch on the Woodrow vs the 3-way switch on the Dream and Ruby? My guess only the software model in ROM on an embedded chip which isn't user updatable by design. Source Audio One Series allows software changes; buy the OD pedal, load the Fuzz or Distortion software, for example.

[@tonymckenziecom]

I looked inside the Ruby and that looks exceedingly similar main board... my guess is that they want to recover the development costs by selling more units... thanks for watching...

[@edwardthao1991]

Can this connect to a cab?

[@tonymckenziecom]

You need a power amp to drive the cab... thanks.

[@rightfromwrong]

NO NO NO Tony, my wallet is triple locked, the last lock a wifey combination one which I’m frantically trying to pick. I thought you was my mate!, then you go and do this!!😭😭😭

[@tonymckenziecom]

Ha brilliant comment :) and certainly I DID laugh :) thanks for watching.

[@rightfromwrong]

@@tonymckenziecom I’m always watching even if I don’t comment brother😎

[@Thomasdgolden]

Tony, as good as this pedal says it is…….there’s no “amp” at all. It’s an effect pedal. Im sure a few people out there will think it’s am amp, like the EHX .44 magnum. Other than that, it looks cool.

[@tonymckenziecom]

Exactly... I was going to say that in the review but (ha I forgot!) thankfully you have mentioned that. It IS strange to call it an 'amp' and if anyone buys it thinking 20, 50 or 100 watts so to speak then they will wonder what happened. It sounds really good... and for a price that is affordable it was surprising just how good it is. If you get chance try one... and thanks...

[@Thomasdgolden]

@@tonymckenziecom I’ve tried a few of these, in different iterations. Yes, they are built beautiful. However, I’ll keep using my Mesa Boogie MKV35… I’m down to only 3 or 4 pedals. And HAHA one is the $89.00 sonic cakes rock stage multi effect pedal made in China. It took off one delay and my King of tone. The KOT is worth over $800.00 now…. I’ll keep it home….the sonic cake is perfect for a slap delay, some chorus and a nice Marshally boost. It’s not perfect but for live shows, who can tell?

[@ericbouza854]

Enjoyed the vid but how about getting back to the amps? 🤔

[@Barbarapape]

I agree, how can you talk about a pedal for over an hour!

[@FakeGlasses]

Disagree, this review was very helpful, the most in-depth, and it's about a new set of products that are going head to head with a major part of the market (amp/cab simp) versus Strymon, Axe, Line6, etc. And given the way small/mid-size clubs are, ampless boards make a ton of sense, especially for rhythm guitar players like me.

[@Barbarapape]

@@FakeGlasses Each to their own, i have the greatest respect for Tony's honest reviews, but if a product is not for you then over an hour is too much.

[@tonymckenziecom]

Well I try hard to show what others don't. I understand if its not the 'right' format for some people though. But there are 'parts' of this video that could suit most players... whether its the pedal and its controls, the build and quality, the pricing or support, and of course the playing which I also included to show 'yet more' playing of the device (as if there is not enough examples on YT even now). I chose this pedal to review because UA are generally a good company for innovative products and studio gear and that pedal really does what they say I think. I have ZERO affiliation with anyone in connection with this video and it is as genuine a review as I can make. While my reviews are not 'perfect' no review ever is... as I cited in this review if you want 'just' playing or sales hype my videos are not developed for that - my video reviews will always be longer than most because they show so much more - in effect (sic) there is something for everyone who has an interest in this device. Check the text description and you can choose EXACTLY what you want to see by chapter and title. Hope it helps... and thanks.

[@ericbouza854]

@@tonymckenziecom I understand. I'm a long time subscriber and have always enjoyed your vids. It's just that for me anyway, I love to watch the vids you've done on the amps. Sometimes I watch them several times. It seems that you are getting away from the amps and I hope you will start doing more of those. Thanks. 🤘😊

[@The331958]

Why not a headphone output?

[@tonymckenziecom]

That's a fair enough point. I guess they felt generally that the unit might reside on a pedal board for live use... and I know in the case of a studio environment like mine there is no need for a headphone output. Having said that there are other pedals from other makers with headphone out, but generally I do think many of those 'other' brands are not really 'pro' gear in the same way that this unit seems. But good point and thanks for posting that... and of course for watching.

[@g-man7687]

You can buy a splitter cable for $10 if you want to use headphones on one of these amp pedals

[@MrAxman53]

Power supply is NOT supplied? Seriously? At that price point?

[@tonymckenziecom]

Exactly... Thanks...

[@Stoffendous]

No. But what you DO get is a low end converter chip used in budget Behringers.

[@chloeacoustic9273]

Is that a Stoke accent?

[@tonymckenziecom]

Scarily yes! :)

[@kiljoy3254]

Taiwan chip 😬 get em while you can

[@tonymckenziecom]

Hmmm... we shall see but good point.

[@Barbarapape]

Sorry Tony, i skipped through this one, and went to the music at the end. With a decent guitar not a twangy telecaster it might be a good pedal. Pedals are just not for me.

[@tonymckenziecom]

Ha the telecaster was intentional :) I think the pedal is really aimed at the guys that love the old Fender stuff and it reminded me of a tone rather like Roy Buchannan (wish I could play like he did though). Yes I 'get it' about the pedals and they certainly are an acquired taste (depending on the pedal) - they all have seemingly very focussed styles and playing in mind. There are so many pedals out there... but this one 'in the room' so to speak was better than many I have used over the years. In any case Allan no problem ;-)

[@TJISLA]

pedal mal diseñado. el boton de bluetooth esta mal . demasiado metido dendro de la carcasa. muy mala calidad se rompe. y la conecxion bluetooth lo peor se pierde la señal. siempre.

[@tonymckenziecom]

Bueno, encontré que este pedal es bastante bueno en general. Recuerde que es una revisión imparcial en la que pagué por la unidad. La conexión inalámbrica en algunos equipos es sustancialmente peor... Confía en mí... Gracias por venir y vernos por cierto y gracias por el post...