Description
Universal will not fail to impress. The Universal Audio UAFX Ruby ’63 Top Boost Amp Pedal in Guitar Pedals is New, in stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Guitar Pedals, additional Preamp Pedals options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read on below.
In 2021, music hardware/software experts Universal Audio launched their first line of guitar effects pedals — aptly-named the UAFX series! Bringing the same class-leading innovation and ease-of-use of its pro audio products to a tactile, plug-and-play stompbox format — the forward-thinking brand has now expanded its UAFX range with three “amp-in-a-box” pedals based on iconic, vintage tone machines from the ’50s and ’60s.
The UAFX Ruby ’63 Top Boost amp pedal emulates a quintessential British valve combo beloved by artists and producers for over 60 years, from Queen to U2 and Radiohead. Built on powerful dual-engine processing and acclaimed UAD modelling, the Ruby ’63 is designed to deliver “chimey” cleans, complex overdrive, and classic vibrato — all from a compact unit that easily fits on your pedalboard!
UAFX 2.0 Update: MIDI Control, Better Bluetooth, Expanded Presets & More
Using the rear panel USB-to-MIDI connection*, UAFX pedals fit right into your programmable MIDI rig — receiving preset changes, BPM clock sync and more! Here’s everything you get out of the free update:
- USB MIDI control: Bring your live shows to life with USB MIDI support providing 128 recallable presets, MIDI BPM clock sync and real-time expression.
- Wired USB app control: Control your pedals via the UAFX app over a wired USB connection (iOS or Android), offering another robust option for managing settings.
- Improved Bluetooth connectivity: Ground-up redesign of UAFX app control over Bluetooth, for improved reliability.
- Footswitch options: Switch between more presets on UAFX Amp Pedals using powerful new performance modes like Live, Tour (A/Bypass-B/Bypass) and A/B-C/D.
*Requires a compatible USB MIDI host, controller, or interface. Control of multiple UAFX pedals will require an additional USB hub. Click here to learn more.
Key Features
- UAFX dual-engine provides the most convincing ’60s British valve combo sound ever placed into a stompbox!
- Includes the world’s best speaker cabinet, mic, and room tones — derived from the award-winning OX Amp Top Box.
- Features “hot rod” treble booster, preamp boost, and speaker swaps; plus free additional downloadable speaker cabs and mics upon registration.
- Bypass cabinet/mic emulations and use in front of your amp like a conventional pedal, for added tonal flavour and overdrive sounds.
- UAFX mobile app lets you customise footswitches, recall and archive your presets, unlock additional features, download artist presets, and more!
- Timeless UA design and craftsmanship, built to last decades.
Bold, British Amp Tones for the Stage & Studio
The small, lightweight UAFX Ruby ’63 pedal serves up the record-ready sounds of a big, impeccably-captured vintage tube amp within seconds. It’s incredibly convincing tones make it more than capable of replacing your cumbersome amp rig — letting you connect to a front-of-house system for live performance, or record tracks direct to your studio’s DAW.
3 Channels: Normal, Brilliant & Vibrato
Universal Audio’s Ruby ’63 mimics the ‘Normal’, ‘Brilliant’, and ‘Vibrato’ channels from the original amp on which it is based. This means that you can fly to Ireland, London, or Liverpool with just the flick of a switch! From mellow, to chime and grind — all the amazing “AC” tones are here.
Create a Racket with Classic UK Boosts!
A trio of built-in boosts, based on legendary circuits, let you really push the Ruby ’63 to the limit. Namely, the coveted ’60s Dallas Rangemaster germanium treble booster and the preamp of a ’70s Maestro EP-3 tape delay. Just flip the dedicated boost switch for searing, layered tones that’ll always inspire you!
Tailor Your Tone to Perfection
With built-in mic and speaker pairings from UA’s award-winning OX Amp Top Box, Ruby ’63 lets you tailor your classic Brit amp tones like you took them to Savile Row:
- Silver: Rare 15W Celestion Silver Bulldogs (2×12″)
- Blue: Original Celestion Blue Bulldogs (2×12″)
- Green: Modern Celestion G12Hs (2×12″)
Free additional speaker cabinet models (accessible via the UAFX Control app):
- 1×12″ AC15 cab with Blue Bulldog
- 2×12″ Matchless cab with Celestion G12Hs
- 2×12″ Two-Rock cab with Celestion Golds
* Product names used herein are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way affiliated with Universal Audio Inc. These name(s) are used solely to identify products studied in the creation of the sound models found in Ruby ’63 Top Boost Amplifier.
UAFX App: Customise to your Heart’s Content!
Get the most out the Ruby ’63 pedal with the UAFX Control mobile app. Download custom artist tones, recall and archive your presets, and dive deeper into the amp that ignited the “British Invasion”.
Specifications
- Power requirements: Isolated 9V DC, centre negative, 400 mA minimum (PSU sold separately)
- Inputs: 2 x ¼” TS (right input for stereo connections and 4-cable mode)
- Outputs: 2 x ¼” TS (right output for stereo connections and 4-cable mode)
- USB Type-C for updates via computer
- Height: 2.56″ (6.5 cm)
- Width: 3.62″ (9.2 cm)
- Depth: 5.55″ (14.1 cm)
- Weight: 1.24 lbs (0.567 kg)
