Overview by GAK

This could be the last modulation pedal you’ll ever need! We highly recommend the Astra Modulation Machine if you need a highly versatile mod solution, where each mode is flexible and defines studio-quality sound.

If you’ve ever used Universal Audio’s acclaimed software, you’ll know how spot-on their emulation of classic mod units sound.

Renowned Authenticity

The Astra Modulation Machine is part of Universal Audio’s groundbreaking UAFX pedal range. They’ve managed to condense their expertise at creating incredibly realistic emulations of classic gear into a hands-on stompbox format. Whether you’re a guitarist, a synthesist or any other kind of instrumentalist, you can now experience UA’s stunning effects away from the computer.

Cutting-Edge Tech

As you can probably tell by the name, the Astra Modulation Machine is the mod pedal in the range. Just like the Golden Reverberator and Starlight Echo Station, the Astra is powered by a dual-processor engine - which enables it to emulate classic mod effects with stunning realism.

All-In-One Modulation Unit

UA’s Astra Modulation Machine comes equipped with three algorithms, with each one featuring a secondary mode - effectively giving you six beautiful mod effects to play with. Using the controls for Depth, Intensity, Shade and Shape, you have more scope for tweaking than what the original units have to offer - allowing you to take these iconic effect sounds to new places.

Unparalleled Realism

You’ve got Chorus Brigade/Vibrato (based on an analogue 70’s bucket brigade stompbox), Flanger/DBLR (replicates the flanging/doubling effect of legendary studio racks) and Trem 65 (sine & square modes, sonically identical to the lush opto tube trem from a mid-60’s Blackface amp).

Expandable

That’s not all, as the Astra Modulation is capable of downloading additional effects via the USB input on the rear. Once you’ve registered your new pedal, you can download two effects totally free - Phaser X90 and Dharma Trem 61. Keep an eye out for new modulation effects down the line!

Overview by Universal Audio

Stereo modulation pedal with Chorus, Flanger, and Tremolo effects, true or buffered bypass, preset modes, additional downloadable sounds, and more.

Three of History’s Most Mind-Expanding Modulators, Perfectly Captured in a Stompbox.

Engineered and developed by the acclaimed team at Universal Audio, the UAFX Astra Modulation Machine boasts powerful dual-processor architecture for the most sonically authentic classic Chorus, Vibrato, Flanger, and Tremolo effects ever available in a stompbox.

Astra Modulation Machine is a complete sonic workstation. From spacey studio flanger tones of the 1970’s, to gritty bucket-brigade chorus, and luscious opto tube tremolo, Astra puts three perfectly-emulated modulation sounds at your feet. Chorus Brigade, Flanger DBLR, and Trem 65 settings — with secondary modes for Vibrato, Doubling, and more — combine for an abundance of tasteful tweaking.

From spacey studio flanger tones of the 1970’s, to gritty bucket-brigade chorus and luscious opto tube tremolo, Astra Modulation Machine puts three iconic vintage effects at your feet, in a beautifully-crafted pedal that’s built to last decades.

Three Timeless Modulation Effects

Chorus Brigade: Classic ‘70s analog bucket brigade chorus with additional Vibrato mode.

Flanger/DBLR: Studio flanger/doubler tones modelling legendary rack effects units.

Trem 65: Perfectly-emulated opto tube tremolo derived from iconic blackface amps of the mid-1960’s.

Bonus Effects: Free Phaser X90 and Dharma Trem 61, downloadable at registration.