Universal Audio (UA) now has quite an arsenal of reverb pedals in its UAFX line. Although they all use the same high-quality algorithms, they differ considerably in versatility and specific focus.
Here is an overview of the main differences between the current models:
1. UAFX Golden Reverberator (The Flagship).
This is the “all-rounder” for lovers of classic sounds. It focuses on the most iconic reverb units in history.
The Sounds:
Spring 65: The best emulation of a Fender amp reverb.
Plate 140: Classic studio plate (EMT 140).
Hall 224: The famous digital reverb from the 1980s (Lexicon 224).
Features: Full control over decay, pre-delay and modulation. Has presets and full stereo I/O.
Ideal for: Guitarists seeking the highest quality traditional reverbs in one pedal.
2. UAFX Del-Verb Ambience Companion.
This pedal is a “Greatest Hits” combination of reverb AND delay.
The Sounds: Contains the most popular algorithms from the Golden (Spring, Plate, Hall) and combines them with the delay engines from the Starlight (Tape, Analog, Precision).
Feature: You can use one reverb and one delay at a time. It is simpler in terms of buttons (no deep menus or complex modulation settings).
Ideal for: People who want to save space on their pedalboard and seek “set-and-forget” settings for ambience.
3. UAFX Heavenly Plate Reverb (Compact Series).
This is a more compact, less expensive pedal that focuses on one thing.
The Sound: Purely focused on UA’s Plate 140 algorithms.
Feature: No stereo input, no presets via footswitch, but still the exact studio quality of the great Golden Reverberator.
Ideal for: The purist who only needs an insane Plate reverb and has less space/budget.
4. UAFX Evermore Reformed Hall (Compact Series).
Like the Heavenly, but for digital reverb.
The Sound: The “Hall 224” algorithms (Room, Small Hall, Large Hall).
Feature: Compact, mono input, focused on that grainy, atmospheric digital reverb of the ’80s.
Ideal for: Lovers of vintage digital reverb looking for a simple pedal.
Comparison Chart
| Feature | Golden Reverberator | Del-Verb | Heavenly / Evermore |
| Number of Type Reverbs | 3 (expandable to 4) | 3 Reverbs + 3 Delays | 1 (different modes) |
| Stereo I/O | Yes | Yes | No (Mono in/out) |
| Presets | Yes (Live + Preset) | Yes | No |
| Format | Large | Large | Compact |
| Focus | Studio perfection & options | Convenience & Combination | Specific & Affordable |
Which one should you choose?
Looking for the ultimate spring reverb and classic studio plates with maximum control? Go for the Golden.
Want a compact solution for Plate only or Hall only? Choose the Heavenly or Evermore.
Want to be ready for both delay and reverb in one fell swoop? Then the Del-Verb is the best choice.
