Let's boogie
UA knows a thing or two about amp and cab emulation – and the Universal Audio Knuckles '92 Dual Rec Amplifier is a killer example of this. Delivering the searing, high-gain tones of '90s alternative rock, punk, and metal, the Knuckles '92 packs a wallop of crushing tonality for a variety of rigs and setups. Using high-quality digital emulation, the team over at UA designed a winner of amplifier and cabinet emulation ready for the stage, the studio, and anywhere in between.
The Knuckles '92 Dual Rec Amplifier sets out with a similar design philosophy to UA's famous lineup of amplifier emulators like the Woodrow '55, Ruby '63, and ANTI '92. Universal Audio's high quality and high-fidelity digital design makes for impressive, amp-like tonality with all the modern conveniences and connections players crave. Utilizing UAFX dual-engine technology, the Knuckles '92 creates authentic amp and cabinet emulation, capable of dialing in six mic and speaker pairings, with the three onboard models particularly focusing on large, dark, British stack sounds.
Three channels offer up an awesome palette of rectifier tonality. Ranging from green, orange, and red, the Knuckles '92 offers the option to ramp up massively into fiery distortion from a pristine clean. From there, UA builds in the variety of experimentation with EL-34 of 6L6 power tube models while dropping in a solid-state or tube rectifier switch to get in-depth with high-gain tonality.
Where would classic gain structures be without a little push, though? The Knuckles '92 is equipped with a "screamer"-style overdrive that inspires tight, articulate, high-gain playing. An integrated preamp boost also appears in the Knuckles for summoning powerful tones reminiscent of '90s heavy metal. What ties these boosts together is the Knuckles '92's built-in noise gate that imparts a distinct and clear sound even at the most extreme of gain settings.
Universal Audio's digital wizardry manifests through the Knuckles '92's connectivity to the UAFX mobile app. Through their in-depth digital controls, UA enables players to tweak hidden controls of the Knuckles, save boost and noise gate settings and change output tube and rectifier emulation modes. Built-in presets crafted by some of the world's most revered metal guitarists and rectifier specialists also land in the app for expert angles on rectifier tonality.
As part of a long lineage of high-gain tone, the Knuckles '92 punches in for excellent digital profiles of iconic amplifiers. Perfect for bringing authentic tube tonality to the stage or studio, UA's Knuckles '92 is a reliable pedal ready for anything.
