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Experience legit tube amp tones in your DAW
The UAD Dream '65 plug-in brings the iconic sound of a 1965 reverb combo amp into your digital workspace. Known for its clear, punchy tones and signature tube breakup, this “golden unit” amp has been a staple in classic recordings across genres, from rock to funk and soul. Designed to capture every nuance of the original, the Dream '65 plug-in is packed with all the essential controls needed to dial in authentic, amp-like tones directly in your DAW. Based on the award-winning UAFX pedal, this plug-in offers a seamless way to achieve the sounds of a legendary amp setup without extra hardware.
Play through famous spring reverb & vibrato
The Dream '65 features the unmistakable tube-driven spring reverb and vibrato effects that have shaped countless classic records. From blues to surf and punk to bebop, these vintage effects are faithfully emulated, giving you the tools to create immersive, atmospheric sounds directly within your DAW. With the Dream '65 plug-in, the organic depth of spring reverb and the swirling vibrato tones bring new levels of inspiration and character to your recordings, ideal for adding that finishing touch to any style.
Get the sound of a modded studio amp
Adding a unique touch to the Dream '65, Universal Audio included two classic amp mods and a clean boost to bring you even more sonic options. These mods, inspired by tones used by iconic players like Stevie Ray Vaughan and Steve Lukather, allow you to experiment with different flavours of overdrive and enhanced clean sounds. Whether you're after smooth, soulful distortion or a punchy clean boost, the Dream '65 plug-in delivers legendary tones that elevate your recordings with added authenticity and flair.
Find your sound fast with expert presets
To help you quickly achieve professional tones, the Dream '65 includes an expertly curated collection of presets. Each preset offers a polished starting point for a wide range of genres, making it simple to dial in the ideal sound for your session. Use these presets as a quick launching pad for creative exploration, and then fine-tune the controls to match your specific needs, whether you're recording laid-back blues or fast-paced punk.
Explore classic mic & speaker pairings
The Dream '65 plug-in offers six meticulously crafted cabinet emulations, each with a unique mic and speaker pairing for a rich variety of sonic textures.
- 1x12 GB25: A Vintage Celestion Greenback speaker in a blackface deluxe amp, mic'd with an M160 ribbon mic. This is great for the classic Celestion bark with the smooth open midrange of a '60s ribbon mic.
- 1x12 12K5-6: An original Oxford 12K5-6 speaker mic’d with a 57. This is great for the classic sound right off the shelf from 1965.
- 1x12 EV12: A classic 12'', 200-watt Electro-Voice EVM12L with a massive magnet in a blackface deluxe amp, mic'd with a 414 condenser mic. This is great for a thick and tight bottom end with an airy top end.
- 2x12 Boutique D65: This boutique 2x12 features Celestion G12-65s mic'd with a 57 and a 121 ribbon. Great for classic California ported combo cabinet sound and mildly overdriven sounds which cleans up well.
- 4x10 CTS: This original 4x10 S-Verb CTS speakers mic'd with a 414 condenser mic is great for Surf sounds with a slightly lofi quality. Heaps of midrange
- 2x12 JBL D-120F: An original JBL D-120F speakers mic'd with a 57 and a 121 ribbon mic. Great for very clean playig, especially for clean and low gain, and excellent for fingerstyle playing. Very forward and sizzle when used with more gain.
Reviews
"UAD guitar amp plugins respond to my inputs as naturally as a tube amp. All I have to do is tune up and hit record." - Jack Griffiths
Features
- Recreates the sound of a mid-'60s American tube amp directly in your DAW, no hardware needed
- Enjoy authentic vintage reverb and vibrato, capturing the classic tube-driven tone for your recordings
- Access a professional studio amp sound with expert mic and speaker pairings
- Explore custom mods and drive sounds inspired by legends like Stevie Ray Vaughan and Steve Lukather
- Based on the award-winning UAFX pedal, it brings the classic 1965 amp’s rich cleans, smooth breakup, and lush reverb
- Use built-in boosts, legendary mods, and mic’d speaker cabinets to craft unique tones across most genres
- Find your sound with six speaker cabinet setups, each with its own mic pairing
Specifications
- Operating system:
- Mac: macOS 10.15 or later
- Windows: Windows 10 or later
- Processor:
- Mac: Intel Core 2 Duo or higher
- Windows: Intel Core 2 Duo / AMD Athlon 64 X2 or higher
- RAM: 4GB
- Format: AAX, VST3, AU
- Product code: 1172-124