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A Letter From Bill Putnam, Jr.
Congratulations on your new UAFX pedal. We know that buying any new
piece of gear requires an investment of time and money, and we aim to make
your investment pay off!
At UA, we are dedicated to the idea of building "instant classics" — the type
of music and audio gear that delivers album-worthy sounds to inspire you for
decades.
UAFX pedals represent more than 20 years of research into vintage analog
effects, coupled with next-generation digital engineering and rock-solid
reliability.
Please let us know how we're doing. Feel free to reach out to us via our
website www.uaudio.com, and via our social media channels.
Thank you for your support, and enjoy your sonic exploration!
Sincerely,
Bill Putnam Jr.
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- Page 1 A Letter From Bill Putnam, Jr. Congratulations on your new UAFX pedal. We know that buying any new piece of gear requires an investment of time and money, and we aim to make your investment pay off! At UA, we are dedicated to the idea of building “instant classics” — the type of music and audio gear that delivers album-worthy sounds to inspire you for decades.
- Page 2 Max Quick Start Download Max Quick Start...
- Page 3 Your sound, perfected. Built upon award-winning UAFX dual-engine processing and a burning desire for the ultimate in sonic legitimacy, Max Preamp & Dual Compressor puts the colorful sound of three legendary limiters and an iconic tube preamp, right at your feet.
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Page 4: Max Power
Silent switching, buffered bypass, stereo operation • *All trademarks are property of their respective owners and used only to represent the effects modeled as part of Max Preamp & Dual Compressor. Max Power To learn how to power your UAFX pedal,... -
Page 5: Max Connections
Max Operation Max features two completely independent stereo compressor effects (Comp 1 and Comp 2), and each Comp has its own stereo UA 610 tube preamplifier and EQ. Each Comp can be independently switched to one of the three available compressor effects. -
Page 6: Default Settings
Important: When Comp 1 OR Comp 2 is on, Max knobs control the sound you hear. When BOTH Comp 1 and Comp 2 are on, knobs control the compressor that is set on the Comp Select switch. Default Settings Max is set to Serial mode by default, where both Comps can be enabled at the same time, and the output of Comp 1 is routed into the input of Comp 2. - Page 7 clockwise), the preamp and its EQ are disabled, and the Comp has clean unity gain. Preamp Tips To keep the preamp EQ active without tube coloration, set the Preamp knob • to slightly above its OFF position. Adjust your preamp EQ and the sidechain bass filter settings in the UAFX •...
- Page 8 Adjusts reaction time of the compressor after the signal crosses the threshold. Unlike most compressors, you rotate this control clockwise for faster attack (as with the original hardware). Note: For DYNA and OPTA LA-2A compressor effects, the footswitch LED for the selected Comp blinks rapidly when Attack is rotated, indicating the knob has no effect.
- Page 9 Ratio feature, for limiting beyond the vintage hardware and UAD plug-in versions. From the mind of UA founder Bill Putnam to your pedalboard, Max gives you the same FET compressor used on decades of legendary FET 1176 studio guitar sounds, whether you're looking to make your funk a little funkier, add soulful sustain, or inject subtle infusions of tone.
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Page 10: Right Footswitch
Max Footswitch Modes With the UAFX Control mobile app, you can change how signals are routed within Max. Serial, Parallel, and Exclusive modes are available. The table below summarizes how signals are routed and controlled in each of the three... - Page 11 Comp can be on at a time. Split In Split mode, MAX is a true dual mono compressor, with Comp 1 assigned to the left I/O, and Comp 2 assigned to the right I/O. Both Comps can be on at...
- Page 12 Max EQ and Sidechain Settings With the UAFX Control mobile app, you can adjust low and high EQ settings for each of the two UA 610 tube preamps to further tweak your tones. The FET 1176 effect also has a configurable compressor sidechain bass filter control.
- Page 13 You may need to scroll down on the Settings screen to see all available settings. Configuring footswitch modes MAX can be set to one of four different footswitch modes, which each route the compressors differently. These footswitch modes change how the compressor signals are routed. MAX’s footswitch modes are described...
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Page 14: Footswitch Modes
Footswitch Modes... - Page 15 Serial Press the left or right footswitches to toggle Comp 1 and Comp 2 on/off. One or both can be on at the same time. The output of Comp1 feeds the input of Comp 2...
- Page 16 Parallel Press the left or right footswitches to toggle Comp 1 and Comp 2 on/off. One or both compressors can be on at the same time. The input signal is split before feeding into each Comp separately, and the outputs of both Comps are mixed before the pedal output.
- Page 17 Exclusive Press the left or right footswitches to toggle Comp 1 or Comp 2 on/off. Only one Comp can be on at a time.
- Page 18 Input 1 routes to Comp 1, and out of Output 1. Input 2 routes to Comp 2, and out of Output 2. TO CHANGE MAX ROUTING MODES Under the Footswitch Mode diagram, tap the mode button.
- Page 19 You can configure low EQ, high EQ, and 1176 sidechain settings. These settings are dedicated to each Comp. Low EQ The low shelf EQ adjusts frequencies below 100 Hz. You can cut or boost the lows by 6 dB. Set Low EQ to Off for flat bass response. High EQ The high shelf EQ adjusts frequencies above 10 kHz.
- Page 20 Sidechain Bass Filter The sidechain bass filter removes low-frequency content from the compressor’s control sidechain. This filter reduces FET 1176 compression and “pumping” on bass-heavy audio signals, without reducing the bass content of the audio signal itself. TO ENABLE EQ AND SIDECHAIN SETTINGS Under Compressor 1 or Compressor 2 Settings, tap the EQ setting you want to configure for each preamp.
- Page 21 Max Specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Power requirements Isolated 9VDC, center-negative, 400mA (power supply sold minimum separately) 2 x ¼” unbalanced TS Inputs (input 2 for stereo connections) 2 x ¼” unbalanced TS Outputs (output 2 for stereo connections)
- Page 22 Maximum output level 12.1 dBu Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±1 dB For registration and firmware updates via USB Type-C computer Wireless technology Bluetooth v5 Transmitted Frequency 2.400 GHz – 2.4835 GHz Range +4.35 dBm Maximum Output Power Height: 2.56 inches, 6.5 cm Dimensions Width: 3.62 inches, 9.2 cm...
- Page 23 Max Safety Caution: To help maintain the safety of your product, the chosen power supply must be a certified power supply complying with Limited Power Source (LPS) requirements with the following characteristics and electrical ratings: Isolated 9VDC, center-negative, 400 mA minimum, 2.1x5.5 mm barrel connector.
- Page 24 Only use with attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required • when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
- Page 25 (This is Class B equipment. Although this equipment is intended for use in residential environments, it could cause poor reception if used near a radio television receiver. Please follow all instructions in the instruction manual.) License exempt. This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
- Page 26 Used electrical and electronic equipment should not be mixed with general household waste. Please dispose in accordance with local regulations. IEC 62368-1 • FCC ID: 2AXKQ2029 • IC ID: 26610-2029 •...
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