Universal Audio UA-FX Lion 68 Super Lead Amp Effects Pedal

The UAFX Lion ’68 Super Lead Amp Pedal is a high-fidelity amp-emulation stompbox from Universal Audio that brings the iconic late-’60s British 100-watt “plexi” head tone to your pedalboard. It faithfully recreates three variants of the legendary plexi-style amplifier — Super Lead, Super Bass, and the “Brown” hot-rodded version — delivering everything from glassy cleans to soaring distortion in a compact format.
Built on UA’s dual-engine UAFX platform and UAD modelling, it offers professional-grade tone for both stage and studio use.

Key Features & Tone Highlights

• Three amp models in one: Choose between Super Lead (classic plexi 100W head), Super Bass (higher headroom variant), and Brown (Variac-biased, hotter, thicker version).
• Speaker cabinet, mic & room modelling: Includes six classic speaker-cab setups and detailed mic/room models derived from UA’s award-winning OX Amp Top Box tech. 
• Tonal modifiers / “hot-rod” features: Built-in boost knob, “Bright Cap” and “Ghost Notes” mods allow you to tailor everything from vintage clean sparkle to saturated hard-rock roar.
• Deep editing via mobile/USB: The UAFX Control app and USB-C interface enable preset management, footswitch customisation, noise gate adjustment, and additional downloadable cab/mic models. 
• Pedalboard-friendly and flexible routing: Supports stereo in/out, 4-cable mode for amp-loop integration, and bypassing of the cab/mic simulation when running into a traditional amp.

Why It Matters

If you’re chasing the legendary British “plexi” head tone — used by artists like Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Van Halen and many more — this pedal brings that sound into a modern, compact format without needing to haul a full tube head and cabinet.
It’s equally at home for direct-to-DAW recording, pedalboard setups, or live rigs where you want guitar-rig versatility with studio-grade tone.

Ideal Use-Cases

• Guitarists seeking classic rock-era tone — bell-like cleans, crunchy breakup, full-blast distortion — all in one pedal.
• Players using direct/FRFR systems or studio recording setups who need realistic amp + cab tones without physical amps/cabs.
• Pedalboard users who still want tube amp feel and flexibility, including footswitchable presets, stereo outputs, and app-integration.
• Those who like to tweak and dial their tone: the Lion ’68 gives depth of control (boost, cab mic/room, routing) beyond “one-knob” pedals.

In short: if you’re after one pedal that nails the sound and feel of a legendary 100-watt plexi head — from shimmering cleans to full-blown rock roar — the UAFX Lion ’68 Super Lead Amp is a top-tier option. It combines heritage tone, modern flexibility, and high-end modelling in a form factor built for pedalboards or back-to-front rig use.

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