Is the Universal Audio Dream 65 As Good as They're Saying?

Here's the first time plugging this thing in. You're hearing direct audio into the DAW here. Signal chain - guitar - Dream 65 - Steinberg UR RT4.

Thanks for the great demo. I would love to get the Dream and the Woodrow and try them out with my Fractal VP4 (as soon as the VP4 finally arrives :-()
What has stopped me from buying the two pedals so far is the lack of MIDI and the fact that they don't have a headphone jack. That's what you should expect for the price. Great sounds BUT...

Wait wait. Was it mentioned you “have to” use an interface to operate this pedal? You mean I can’t place this pedal last on my board and plug straight into a powered speaker or first a mixer? What about old school guys who don’t work with interfaces and recording gear like that???

I’ve had mine for a year. It took me some time to truly find its sweet spot for me. Which is fun at times exploring. However i justified my purchase because i told myself it’s the same as having one amp. But I’m currently looking at units that have various amps (tonex and hx stomps). I’m not an expert so even though the dream may sound a little better, I’m thirsting for amp variety.

If only it had a headphone out jack.

One of the best parts of this review is hearing you play guitar.

Billy open zis package for me before you get to de choppa!

Best review of this pedal I've seen. Thanks 👍

That knife is almost useless...

Short answer
Yes

Once you find a sound you like - can the pedal snapshot recall it?

"That's not a knife..."

Nice knife. In your next video you should open a box with a hand grenade! Then... maybe a small rocket launcher... or a hand-held tactical nuclear missile. Great review, BTW!

So, I need absolute clean for my platform. I want no overdrive, that comes from my pedals because we have pure clean stuff. Can this do that?

the price tag ,really

Thanks John for the great demo. I've always sort that clean Fender amp sound as a platform I have a question. If one is planning on using this as your amp, then at small gigs your playing through the PA. Is that how this is used in general? This leaves you at the mercy of the PA at the venue which is sometimes ok and more times not a great PA. As a gtr player would it be better to have some sort of seperate speaker for this and also can you use it as a stand alone pedal in your chain. I use a MXR Red comp and Tube screamer first then delays after those two and out tpo an amp. . Would this work after the tube screamer on the board or you' have to place it last in the chain.

One thing to note.

You did NOT have it set on the ev12 at first. It's green so it's the jbf120

Red light is ev12

You need a bigger knife

Jesus Loves You

I have Helix Native and it seems like I’m endlessly trying to get the Fender tones the Dream produces right out of the box. It’s pricey but tempting. And a hell of a lot more convenient to use.

I just ordered one from Reverb used and didn’t realize that you couldn’t use it as an audio interface. For $399 MSRP, they can’t make it a USB-C audio interface as well??? I mean, the connectors are already there.

mans pulled out the machete to open a box

do you notice latency?

I’ve had this pedal for a year now, I use it for live weddings and private events, on big and small stages, from 50-150 people. Being honest, I have a love hate relationship with it, sometimes it sounds good, and other times it sounds really tinny and lacks punch through the speakers when playing in a band. You will never replicate that feeling of a real amp behind you on stage, however it is extremely practical for lots of situations, I just wish it had more power and the app is simply useless which is a big floor in my opinion

Hi John, today I use ure preset "Twin Love" with my HX Stomp, Iam happy with that,
do u realy think this pedal cost the upgrade compared to the Stomp ? Thx par advance.

Amazing tone bro...great playing...wow

This is a really good unit. I own one. To up the ante on my Iridium, I bought some York Audio IR's, focusing on Fender. My Iridium sounds much better now! But the UA Dream is still my preference for Fender tones and features.

This sounds more like my vintage 64 Deluxe Reverb than the Tonemaster Amp does. That's just weird... but this really nails the sound.

I saw that knife in the Crocodile Dundee movie i'm sure

So can this be used live through a PA or powered monitor?

That jam in the beggining is very Tom Misch like, especially the chord progression and tone. Was this done on purpose?

Can I ask how it feels? All the modelers sound great but sometimes there’s a bit of a disconnect compared to an amp.

This is special! Love it!

What camera do you use? Great vid!

does it take well OD or distortions in front?

my guy that giant knife didnt make a single cut it just ripped the box😂😂😂😂

I borrowed one of these from a buddy and really liked it. One thing worth noting, though, especially since it’s an odd design choice IMO, is the following line in the manual regarding the Mods.

“When the boost knob is turned all the way down to OFF, the mod is disabled and has no effect on amp color or gain.”

That’s why you can’t hear any differences when you switch through the Mods at first (with the Boost at full CCW).

I have no idea what advantage could possibly exist for designing it this way. After all, if I’ve engaged a Mod via the switch, I obviously want to hear the change the mod makes. I shouldn’t have to nudge the Boost up from minimum in order to ACTUALLY engage the mod.

Iridium user rushing to buy a dream at the nearest possible opportunity.

Hi John Nathan Cordy, Thank you for your vidéo, is it possible to obtain a good jazz tone with this dream ? (like iridium fender preset), it seems crunch very quicky ? no ? :)

UA is quality.😊

Fwiw, the Two Rock 2x12 cab sim (added with registration) is my fav by far

always here for John's amazing guitar playing!

I think green middle doesn’t indicate the Oxford …?

Very nice demo. Thank you.

"That's not a knife, THIS is a knife!"

That's not a knife. THIS is a knife! 😁

Does UA sell the exact same plug ins in this 65 that you can get without the pedal?

Iridium is ded. The reverb on Dream >> the reverb on the Volante and that's worth it alone

Thank You for a GREAT demo! It’s awesome to hear a player demo a product in other ways than trying have it sound metal… Dynamic, melodic harmonicaly interesting and with a genuine CLEAN sound!🙏
Amazing! Need to get one now!😁👌

Happy to have found this review. I’ve been toying with getting a Stomp but really dislike working through menus. This see,s like a great choice for a quiet setup through monitors to not annoy the house.