i never played a dumble or dumble pedal and don't listen to any guitaristrs who use dumbles. all i know is i was thinking about getting a pedal amp of some kind a week before this came out, then this came out and i listened to a few demos and it sounded good so i ordered it and so far i'm glad i did because it sounds a lot better than the amp sim software i have been using and i can't really play my tube amps in my apartment.
Glad you decided for yourself. Separately, I don't like looking at the computer when playing the guitar, so these pedals allow me to "unplug" from computers.
I remember Alexander Dumble gave a very short interview where he was asked why tubes sound better than solid state. He basically said the fragile harmonics apparently survive in a vacuum tube environment whereas in a solid state, they are squashed. So….if it ain’t tube, it shouldn’t be marketed as the Dumble sound to me, at least not for nearly 400 bucks ! it needs to incorporate tubes that preserve the harmonics or it’s a non starter.
Incorrect info, it’s absolutely not 10ms of latency. Also latency has no bearing on accurate modeling of sound. I’m not buying this pedal either because I prefer analog stuff, but you have definitely misunderstood the tech. Just fact checking here.
I have to admit that of all the UA pedals, this is the one that would interest me the most. But I agree that it sounds digital and bright. I'm still looking at videos but have yet to be that impressed. Also I've read quite a few complaints about their lack of customer service. That bothers me too.
@@EdPettersen Yeah, that's what I've heard. It's a shame because I've seen people online plead with them to improve their customer service and concern for their audience, yet it seems to fall on deaf ears.
@@EdPettersen 😕😢 That's sad. I've worked in different capacities over the years for different companies, and customer care has always been one of my biggest priorities.
I've watched a lot of your videos on this topic in the past, the key Piont is have you tried it, because let's be honest lots of people sound like themselves on anything, you rate the dumkudo as the best OD sound but surely that's because you've tried it? I have the twin custom zenkudo, dumkudo and a zendrive and love them for what the are. I have just got the UA Enigmatic and as I type I'm setting it up.
@MikeHenrick1 Well, I've tried over 100 Dumble pedals. No single one is my "favorite" overall, as they do different things. For gain, it's the Dumkudo. For clean it's the Ethos Clean Fusion 2 and the Free the Tone. Etc.
@ I appreciate your response, so you have tried 100 including the dumkudo and ethos but not the UA Enigmatic? So it could possibly be better that you think. I’m just saying, it possible. Personally as long as I can get the sound I want out of it. It will be good enough. If you were local you can try mine.
I may not know what openness is, but I know what it is when I hear it. In an effort to get that openness I will use my original Zen Drive, or Ethos Custom Tones OD, but rather than going in front of an amp, I go directly into the return of the effects loop of my Mesa Boogie Mk IIC+... I couldn't say whether it sounds like a Dumble but it does has that openness. But I haven't heard one Enigmatic '82 OD demo that has that open sound. It compresses.. lots of pedals compress. But it doesn't have that Dumble like sound.
@@commodoor6549 Hehe, yeah. I just hate how we're being sold something "new and awesome" every week that really isn't anything, ya' know? I can deal with fanboys. 😄 I've probably played around a hundred "Dumble" pedals over the years. Maybe 10 were great?
Just try the dam pedal, how can you speak about something you haven’t tried, who know it may change your mind, when it’s in your hands, you probably have the ear and be able to tweak it right…
@@MATTHEWS_IXXI When I get to London in two weeks, I will. But with my vast experience with Dumble pedals, I think I know from whence I speak. I will certainly give it a fair try, for sure when I can.
The UAFX pedal sounds great... and he says that, but lots of pedals and amps sound great. If we're talking about a Dumble facsimile, we're talk about the sonic quality. And not just a great compressed sound. The Enigmatic doesn't have that open sound.
I know you've been over this several times, but could you real quick remind me of maybe your favorite 3? I do remember you liked the SansAmp Blonde (is that its name?). Thanks so much!
My issue with Universal Audio is that they chose to no longer support Windows! As a mixer, not a player I thought that this peddle would make a good reamp box while mixing. Unfortunately, without Windows support, their UAFX line is totally useless! I have free plugins that work better! 😡
love the pedal and it's a perfect pedal platform too means you can play a dumble pedal with the enigmatic if you need double dumble 😉 but the ua connect app is crap! the pedal sounds incredible ...is it a real dumble? maybe not but that's ok for me because it sound awesome ;)
@@martyc4906 If I wasn't moving to London in two weeks, I would definitely do it now. However, when I get there I will get one from Anderton's and report back.
I respect your opinion but have a few questions: Comparing this pedal to Dumbles you have heard and not payed is not very realistic. If you have never played a Dumble (I assume by your comments you have not) then what you have most likely heard are full band mixed recordings or mixed live sounds at a concert. I don't know if you can say what this pedal will and will not do if you haven't actually put it through its paces. I will be the first to say you need to really need to understand the myriad of options in this pedal. It has a lot going on and takes some understanding before you can get what you may be looking for. I also have not played a Dumble but have heard many live and on record. I have some of the best D clone amps on the market today. I A/B'd this against those amps and was able to dial them in to the point I could not tell the difference. Did it take me a while? Yes. But like anything once you learn it you can explore deeper. The D pedals (I have had most all of them) sound like a midrange and low mid hump and have a very smooth breakup. Yes, they are cool but very one dimensional IMO. Also don't forget the cleans on the Enigmatic.....Stellar
Perhaps you haven't watched the last few videos (or any of mine on Dumble) all the way through, but I have played real Dumbles. Each one is uniquely different. So, I do have a real reference to compare. Plus, I've played over 100 Dumble-esque pedals, many I have categorized, reviewed and spoken about here on my channel.
@EdPettersen UAFX had 4 dumbles. If their other pedals are accurate representations of their respective amp models, why would this one be any different?
@brandoncharles4781 Because every real Dumble amp is different and these are modeled from the 4 they had? What era? For whom were the amps made? Etc., etc. There are a lot of variables.
@@EdPettersenPerhaps a bit of a hint in it’s name: Enigmatic ‘82 Overdrive Special Amp. Ad copy for what it’s worth: Perfectly capturing rare ODS amps spanning 30 years, from 1970's Santa Cruz designs to later iterations built in LA in the '80s and '90s, Enigmatic '82 gives you the sound of the most elusive guitar amps ever made.
In terms of how the demos sound with this pedal, I watched probably 5 of them. I did not think it sounded like a Dumble variety that I recognized. It may be a great pedal but the demos did not, to me & just me, sound like this was a better alternative to another brand’s pedal. This may prove to be a “dud” in the market place, we’ll see.
It's not 10ms of latency xD I have the lion and it is only 3ms and to tell you the truth I don't feel it at all.I hope you give them a chance I think you might be surprised.
You're completely missing out on the best Amp sim pedal that exists - you're completely missing out and clearly haven't tried the pedal! Sorry man, I'm just trying to comment on this as someone who owns the pedal, this video is a disservice to anyone watching, you haven't experienced the pedal? It does feedback, you're talking about something at length that you don't know anything about, EVERYONE WATCHING THIS SHOULD BE CAREFUL THE ENIGMATIC IS INCREDIBLE! I just wouldn't listen to someone who hasn't tried it yet!
i never played a dumble or dumble pedal and don't listen to any guitaristrs who use dumbles. all i know is i was thinking about getting a pedal amp of some kind a week before this came out, then this came out and i listened to a few demos and it sounded good so i ordered it and so far i'm glad i did because it sounds a lot better than the amp sim software i have been using and i can't really play my tube amps in my apartment.
Glad you decided for yourself. Separately, I don't like looking at the computer when playing the guitar, so these pedals allow me to "unplug" from computers.
I remember Alexander Dumble gave a very short interview where he was asked why tubes sound better than solid state. He basically said the fragile harmonics apparently survive in a vacuum tube environment whereas in a solid state, they are squashed. So….if it ain’t tube, it shouldn’t be marketed as the Dumble sound to me, at least not for nearly 400 bucks ! it needs to incorporate tubes that preserve the harmonics or it’s a non starter.
It’s fun with headphones or through a monitor using the stock cab sims. Through a tube power amp into real cab though…. Really great sounding!
I would be surprised if the latency on the UAFX pedals is 10ms. That sounds high, it's probably closer to 2-3ms
Let's hope so.
I was thinking the same thing. 10ms seems very high based on similar platforms.
Have you tried the Synergy take?
@@trebleboost7 Not yet, no.
Incorrect info, it’s absolutely not 10ms of latency. Also latency has no bearing on accurate modeling of sound. I’m not buying this pedal either because I prefer analog stuff, but you have definitely misunderstood the tech. Just fact checking here.
I have to admit that of all the UA pedals, this is the one that would interest me the most. But I agree that it sounds digital and bright. I'm still looking at videos but have yet to be that impressed.
Also I've read quite a few complaints about their lack of customer service. That bothers me too.
@@mr.d.572 Frankly, their customer support is the worst. For real.
@@EdPettersen
Yeah, that's what I've heard. It's a shame because I've seen people online plead with them to improve their customer service and concern for their audience, yet it seems to fall on deaf ears.
@@mr.d.572 Believe me, I tried too. It's a waste of time. I spoke with them in person at NAMM. They just don't care.
@@EdPettersen
😕😢 That's sad. I've worked in different capacities over the years for different companies, and customer care has always been one of my biggest priorities.
@@mr.d.572 Customer care WINS you customers! That's what many companies miss, especially when they're hot.
You CAN get feedback with the UAFX digital pedals. Try it.
@@jordanbrown9507 There's two types of feedback, but I will try it soon.
I've watched a lot of your videos on this topic in the past, the key Piont is have you tried it, because let's be honest lots of people sound like themselves on anything, you rate the dumkudo as the best OD sound but surely that's because you've tried it? I have the twin custom zenkudo, dumkudo and a zendrive and love them for what the are. I have just got the UA Enigmatic and as I type I'm setting it up.
@MikeHenrick1 Well, I've tried over 100 Dumble pedals. No single one is my "favorite" overall, as they do different things. For gain, it's the Dumkudo. For clean it's the Ethos Clean Fusion 2 and the Free the Tone. Etc.
@ I appreciate your response, so you have tried 100 including the dumkudo and ethos but not the UA Enigmatic? So it could possibly be better that you think. I’m just saying, it possible. Personally as long as I can get the sound I want out of it. It will be good enough. If you were local you can try mine.
@MikeHenrick1 I have since tried it in fact, and I stand by my opinions.
I'd love your opinion on the Free the Tone Overdriveland Pedal. I love their stuff.
@michael_caz_nyc I did at least 2 videos on it. Super fantastic. One of my all-time faves.
Rabea did the best demo on the “Enigmatic” so far… I think Brent Kingman did a good one too !
you want to hear a better demo, check out Federico Kajganić using into a real amp/cab.
I may not know what openness is, but I know what it is when I hear it. In an effort to get that openness I will use my original Zen Drive, or Ethos Custom Tones OD, but rather than going in front of an amp, I go directly into the return of the effects loop of my Mesa Boogie Mk IIC+... I couldn't say whether it sounds like a Dumble but it does has that openness. But I haven't heard one Enigmatic '82 OD demo that has that open sound. It compresses.. lots of pedals compress. But it doesn't have that Dumble like sound.
@commodoor6549 Exactly. I'm a big fan of the Ethos BTW.
@@EdPettersen Yeah, we're the same page, but saying the king has no clothes on may not win you friends.
@@commodoor6549 Hehe, yeah. I just hate how we're being sold something "new and awesome" every week that really isn't anything, ya' know? I can deal with fanboys. 😄 I've probably played around a hundred "Dumble" pedals over the years. Maybe 10 were great?
@@EdPettersen As a GAS recovering gear addict, I couldn't agree more. Your video saved me $399... Thanks, and BTW, Subscribed!
@@commodoor6549 Thanks buddy! I seriously feel if what I've learned (and spent) can save people money, I've done my job.
Just try the dam pedal, how can you speak about something you haven’t tried, who know it may change your mind, when it’s in your hands, you probably have the ear and be able to tweak it right…
@@MATTHEWS_IXXI When I get to London in two weeks, I will. But with my vast experience with Dumble pedals, I think I know from whence I speak. I will certainly give it a fair try, for sure when I can.
The UAFX pedal sounds great... and he says that, but lots of pedals and amps sound great. If we're talking about a Dumble facsimile, we're talk about the sonic quality. And not just a great compressed sound. The Enigmatic doesn't have that open sound.
@@commodoor6549 yes it does in the right hands ....running through a tube power amp and real amp speaker is the way to experience it.
@@sixslinger9951 I had considered this. It's a good thought for sure.
I know you've been over this several times, but could you real quick remind me of maybe your favorite 3?
I do remember you liked the SansAmp Blonde (is that its name?). Thanks so much!
I made a video not long ago if you don't mind: ua-cam.com/video/t8HbANZaKj8/v-deo.html
@@EdPettersen That's the one I had been looking for. Thank you for the super quick response!
@@JohannesLabusch My pleasure!
Have you tried Kingsley juggler?
@@MJSeeker81 Yes, and I did a rough demo video. Great pedal, not a Dumble.
My issue with Universal Audio is that they chose to no longer support Windows! As a mixer, not a player I thought that this peddle would make a good reamp box while mixing. Unfortunately, without Windows support, their UAFX line is totally useless! I have free plugins that work better! 😡
@@delvenhamric1200 They've had an issue with Windows for quite a while. No support = insane.
love the pedal and it's a perfect pedal platform too means you can play a dumble pedal with the enigmatic if you need double dumble 😉 but the ua connect app is crap! the pedal sounds incredible ...is it a real dumble? maybe not but that's ok for me because it sound awesome ;)
Still would love if you could borrow one and see how it sounds in person, but thanks for this video.
@martyc4906 I probably will do that at some point, yeah, but after playing over 100 Dumble pedals, I pretty much can surmise how it will go.
@@EdPettersen I understand.
@@martyc4906 If I wasn't moving to London in two weeks, I would definitely do it now. However, when I get there I will get one from Anderton's and report back.
I respect your opinion but have a few questions: Comparing this pedal to Dumbles you have heard and not payed is not very realistic. If you have never played a Dumble (I assume by your comments you have not) then what you have most likely heard are full band mixed recordings or mixed live sounds at a concert.
I don't know if you can say what this pedal will and will not do if you haven't actually put it through its paces.
I will be the first to say you need to really need to understand the myriad of options in this pedal. It has a lot going on and takes some understanding before you can get what you may be looking for.
I also have not played a Dumble but have heard many live and on record. I have some of the best D clone amps on the market today. I A/B'd this against those amps and was able to dial them in to the point I could not tell the difference. Did it take me a while? Yes. But like anything once you learn it you can explore deeper. The D pedals (I have had most all of them) sound like a midrange and low mid hump and have a very smooth breakup. Yes, they are cool but very one dimensional IMO.
Also don't forget the cleans on the Enigmatic.....Stellar
Perhaps you haven't watched the last few videos (or any of mine on Dumble) all the way through, but I have played real Dumbles. Each one is uniquely different. So, I do have a real reference to compare. Plus, I've played over 100 Dumble-esque pedals, many I have categorized, reviewed and spoken about here on my channel.
@EdPettersen UAFX had 4 dumbles. If their other pedals are accurate representations of their respective amp models, why would this one be any different?
@brandoncharles4781 Because every real Dumble amp is different and these are modeled from the 4 they had? What era? For whom were the amps made? Etc., etc. There are a lot of variables.
@@EdPettersenPerhaps a bit of a hint in it’s name: Enigmatic ‘82 Overdrive Special Amp.
Ad copy for what it’s worth:
Perfectly capturing rare ODS amps spanning 30 years, from 1970's Santa Cruz designs to later iterations built in LA in the '80s and '90s, Enigmatic '82 gives you the sound of the most elusive guitar amps ever made.
@@riccardoleonardo9980 I guess you didn't watch the whole video. I have played Dumble amps as well as over 100 Dumble pedals.
In terms of how the demos sound with this pedal, I watched probably 5 of them. I did not think it sounded like a Dumble variety that I recognized. It may be a great pedal but the demos did not, to me & just me, sound like this was a better alternative to another brand’s pedal. This may prove to be a “dud” in the market place, we’ll see.
@@raygehring Agreed.
It's not 10ms of latency xD I have the lion and it is only 3ms and to tell you the truth I don't feel it at all.I hope you give them a chance I think you might be surprised.
@MM-rn2ys I might. It's funny, when I asked them they told me 10ms but actually any latency interferes with feedback.
hi iam from germany yesteday i get this padel...... for me is it mutch to complex.....iam not a scientist. so i will give it back. wbw thomas
You're completely missing out on the best Amp sim pedal that exists - you're completely missing out and clearly haven't tried the pedal! Sorry man, I'm just trying to comment on this as someone who owns the pedal, this video is a disservice to anyone watching, you haven't experienced the pedal? It does feedback, you're talking about something at length that you don't know anything about, EVERYONE WATCHING THIS SHOULD BE CAREFUL THE ENIGMATIC IS INCREDIBLE! I just wouldn't listen to someone who hasn't tried it yet!
@@julesleyhe You obviously didn't watch the whole video.
you are missing out. the enigmatic is the best amp sim pedal out there IMO. killer.
We will see. I am willing to find out when I'm stationary in one place and have the option to return it.
a fender clean amp and a Dumkudo, that’s the answer.
Nothing special.
@@kaekaku3027 Totally agree!