Universal Audio Anti 1992 High Gain Amp Effects Pedal

The UAFX ANTI 1992 High Gain Amp packs the monstrous tone of an early-’90s 120-watt high-gain tube amplifier into a pedalboard-friendly format. It delivers that signature “scooped mids” sound which helped define metal sub-genres in the 1990s—from thrash to death to Scandinavian black metal.
With built-in cabinet/mic simulations, noise gate, boost options and deep app-based editing, it’s built to perform whether you’re recording in a home studio, running direct to PA/FRFR, or integrating into a pedalboard for live gigging.

Key Features & Tone Highlights

• Accurate emulation of the early ’90s 120-watt high-gain tube monster that spawned modern metal riffs and aggressive rhythm tones. 
• Dual-engine UAFX processing delivering end-to-end amp, power-amp, cabinet and mic modeling.
• Six classic mic-and-speaker pairings included (UK V30, CA V30, White 75, plus bonus cabs via app) drawn from iconic metal/hard-rock recordings.
• Built-in TS-style overdrive (mid-boost saturation) and preamp boost, allowing tight, articulate modern rhythm tones or soaring leads.
• Integrated noise gate to tame unwanted hiss and maintain clarity even under heavy saturation.
• Deep editing via the UAFX Control mobile app: store presets, select artist-designed tones (from bands like Slipknot, Arch Enemy, The Black Dahlia Murder) and tweak detailed parameters including input routing, bias modes and cab sims. 

Tone Character & Ideal Use-Cases

If your sound requires crushing rhythm tones with tight low-end and big cleans/leads when you ramp gain up, the ANTI 1992 is clearly designed for:

• Modern metal- and hard-rock guitarists chasing an aggressive scooped-mid profile typical of the early ’90s tube amp era.
• Recording direct to audio interface or PA/FRFR rig where you want amp-in-a-pedal convenience without hauling a full stack.
• Pedalboard setups where you want a “set-and-forget” high-gain amp engine with cab and mic simulation built-in.
• Players who like to dial in and customise tones via mobile editing rather than just “plug-in and play”.

Things to Consider / Tips for Best Use

• Because this pedal is tailored for high-gain and scourge-metal tones, while it can do cleans, those may require more careful dialling (and possibly other pedals) if you primarily play vintage cleans or blues.
• Power supply: requires an isolated 9 V DC (centre-negative) supply, minimum current ~400 mA.
• When using this into a real guitar amp’s front end, you may want to bypass the cab/mic simulation (or use 4-cable mode) so you don’t double-simulate the speaker load.
• Because of the high-gain nature, pay attention to input routing/gain-structure: set your guitar volume and the pedal’s Pre Gain modes appropriately so you retain articulation. The manual gives guidance on using “High” vs “Low” input routing. 

For guitarists who demand brutal, modern, tight-rhythm metal tone (and also expect lead versatility and high-gain sustain) but in a compact, pedalboard-friendly package, the UAFX ANTI 1992 High Gain Amp is a standout. It delivers the tone of a legendary high-gain amplifier in a stompbox with flexible cab/mic simulation, built-in boosts/noise-gate, and mobile editing — making it a serious choice for recording, live, and pedal-board setups.