Three amplifier modes

The Lion ’68 Super Lead Amp comes loaded with three different amp versions for a wealth of sonic possibilities. You not only get stock versions of the legendary Super Lead and Super Bass, but also the high-octane Variac’d tone harnessed by a certain trailblazing guitarist.

Lead:The definitive 1968 Super Lead sound. The original amplifier employed a bright cap in its preamp for an ear-grabbing aggressive bite.

Bass:The 1968 Super Bass sound. The original amplifier didn’t include the bright cap, making it a great choice for bassists and guitarists alike.

Brown:The Variac’d “brown” sound. This is the hot-rodded hard rock tone that was born in the late ’70s and ruled in the ’80s.

Switch up your speakers

Part of the Universal Audio UAFX Lion ’68 Super Lead Amps magic is found in the dead-on speaker/cab emulations, bolstered by Universal Audios Dynamic Room Modeling technology. The Lion comes loaded with three cab/mic/speaker settings, seamlessly matched to the three different amplifier modes. Guitarists looking to cover a wide sonic range will love experimenting with the different speaker and amp pairings; plus, when registering the Lion with Universal Audio, you get three more free cab sims to play with!

4-cable mode offers powerful channel switching

Each pedal in Universal Audio’s UAFX series features a special “4-cable” mode accessible via the UAFX Control app, allowing you to bypass your amp’s preamp when the pedal is engaged for incredibly realistic tube-style tones. By hooking your pedal up to both your effects loop send/return and the front of amp input, you can instantly switch between your amp’s stock tone and your UAFX pedal routed straight into the power amp, effectively adding two extra channels to your amplifier. What’s more, Universal Audio designed this feature with multiple pedal setups in mind you can connect any number of UAFX pedals in this configuration for multichannel madness!

UAFX Control app

Looking for greater control over your tone? The Lion ’68 Super Lead is Bluetooth and USB-C compatible to pair with Universal Audio’s powerful UAFX app. In addition to giving you greatly enhanced editing options, the UAFX app also includes access to artist tones, custom presets, and more.

Features:

• Authentic end-to-end replication of the ’68 Super Lead amplifier
• 3 amps in 1: a Super Lead, a Super Bass, and the Variac’d “brown” sound
• 3 separate speaker/cab/mic options for a wide range of different tonal flavors
• 3 bonus cabs are provided when registering the Lion
• 4-cable mode bypasses your amplifier’s preamp when the pedal is engaged
• USB-C port for firmware updates
• Bluetooth-compatible for access to Universal Audio’s UAFX app
• Save and access presets using the right footswitch

Specs

• Pedal Type: Amp Emulation, Boost
• Analog/Digital: Digital
• Channels: 2
• Form Factor: Pedal
• EQ: 3-band EQ, Presence
• Presets: 1 x Onboard
• Amp Modeling: 3 x Speaker models, 3 x Cabinet emulations, 3 x Amp models
• Distortion/Overdrive: Overdrive
• Inputs: 2 x 1/4″ TS
• Outputs: 2 x 1/4″ TS
• USB: 1 x USB-C (firmware updates)
• Bypass Switching: Buffered
• Features: Mono/Stereo, 4-cable mode, Bluetooth v5.0
• Software: UAFX Control mobile app
• OS Requirements – Mac: iOS 13 or later
• OS Requirements – PC: Android 10 or later
• Power Source: 9V DC (400mA) power supply (sold separately)
• Height: 2.56″
• Width: 3.62″
• Depth: 5.55″
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.