Universal Audio Lion '68 Super Lead Amp.
Experience the iconic plexi tones that defined rock — now as a plug-in.
The UAD Lion '68 Super Lead Amp plug-in delivers the classic British amp sound that powered decades of legendary artists, from Jimi Hendrix to Van Halen, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, and more*.
Modeled after the award-winning UAFX pedal, the Lion '68 plug-in captures the authentic tone of three distinct 100-watt plexi amps. With UAD’s renowned modeling technology, you’ll get everything from sparkling cleans and crunchy breakup to roaring, hot-rodded distortion. Plus, you'll enjoy classic boost effects, room sounds, and a selection of expertly mic'd speaker cabinets.
Key Benefits
- The most authentic emulation of a late-'60s plexi amp in your DAW — no Apollo interface needed
- Play through three legendary plexi setups — Super Lead, Super Bass, and "Brown" — for decades of versatile tones
- Capture studio-quality amp tones with classic mic and speaker combinations
- Enhance your sound with built-in boost effects, including emulations of the Maestro EP-III preamp and Boss GE-10 EQ**
Authentic Plexi Tone Inside Your DAW The UAD Lion '68 plug-in delivers the inspiring tones and feel of three meticulously modeled "golden unit" 100-watt plexi amp heads. Built on UAD's award-winning UAFX pedal, this plug-in offers the sonic realism and control that make it essential for almost any genre.
Plug Into Iconic Super Lead Tones Lion '68 delivers the unmistakable bell-like cleans, powerful crunch, and soaring distortion of a vintage Super Lead head. These tones leap from your speakers with electrifying presence and definition.
Classic Super Bass Sound For those seeking a rounder, more headroom-filled tone, the Super Bass setting on Lion '68 captures the smoother, spongier feel of this classic amp variant — famously used by Jimi Hendrix for a cleaner attack.
"Brown Sound" for Hot-Rodded Tones Get the hot-rodded “brown sound” made famous by Van Halen with the Lion '68’s modded Super Lead amp tones. From sagging voltage distortion to the mix of Celestion Greenbacks and JBL speakers in a 4x12 cab, this setting delivers the searing tones and nuanced string definition that defined an era.
Add Authentic Boosts With built-in boost effects, Lion '68 takes your tones even further. Whether it’s the warm drive of a Maestro EP-III preamp or the added punch of a Boss GE-10 EQ, these classic boosts will push your sound to new heights.**
Explore Classic Mic & Speaker Pairings Lion '68 includes six iconic speaker cabinet setups, offering a range of expertly mic'd configurations to help you nail the tones heard on countless hits.
Speaker Cabinets:
- Stripped: Vintage 4x12 with Celestion Greenback speakers, miked with a 160 ribbon mic and a 57 dynamic mic
- GB30: 4x12 Celestion Greenback 30-watt speakers, miked with a 57 and a 121 ribbon mic
- Brown JB: 4x12 with Celestion Greenback and JBL 120F speakers, miked with 57s and pre-mixed
- EV12: 1x12 Electro-Voice EVM12L, miked with a 414 condenser mic
- D65: 2x12 British 65-watt speakers, miked with a 421 dynamic and a 121 ribbon mic
- Vee30: 4x12 British V30 speakers, miked with a 414 condenser mic
Find Your Tone Fast with Expert Presets Quickly dial in classic tones using a collection of expertly crafted presets that cover rock, metal, pop, country, and more. Start recording with these presets or fine-tune the controls to get the exact sound that fits your style.
*Artist names do not imply endorsement of UAD Lion '68 Super Lead Amp. **Product names used herein are trademarks of their respective owners and are in no way affiliated with Universal Audio Inc. These names are used solely to identify products studied in creating the sound models in UAD Lion '68 Super Lead Amp.
