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UAD Lion '68 Super Lead Amp
UAD Lion '68 Super Lead Amp
UAD Lion '68 Super Lead Amp

UAD Lion '68 Super Lead Amp

4.6 (18)

Experience the iconic plexi tones that powered rock – now in a plug-in.

  • Get the world's most authentic emulation of a late-'60s plexi amp in your DAW — no Apollo required
  • Rock out with three legendary plexi setups — Super Lead, Super Bass, and “Brown” — for decades of inspiring tones
  • Professionally capture studio amp tones, complete with classic mic/speaker pairings that sound just like famous recordings
  • Get tried-and-true boost recipes including emulations of a Maestro EP-III preamp and Boss GE-10 EQ at the turn of a knob**

Runs natively on your macOS or Windows computer without UA hardware. View full system requirements.

UAD Lion '68 Super Lead Amp

$299

$299

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Experience Authentic Plexi Tone Inside your DAW

The UAD Lion '68 plug-in gives you the inspiring tone and feel of three expertly miked "golden unit" 100-watt plexi amp heads — with sonic realism far beyond other plug-ins. Based on the award-winning UAFX pedal, you get all the controls that make this amp a must-have for nearly every genre inside your DAW.

Plug in to Legendary Super Lead Sound

Lion '68 faithfully captures the bell-like cleans, aggressive kerrang, and soaring distortion of a vintage hand-picked Super Lead head, giving you tones that jump from your speakers and electrify your nervous system.

Get Classic Super Bass Tones

Looking for less aggression with a spongier attack and more clean headroom? Lion '68's Super Bass will get you there, with a jaw-dropping emulation of this classic plexi amp variant – a favorite amp of Jimi Hendrix.

Go Brown for Hot-Rodded Heaven

The “brown sound” of Van Halen is ground zero for hot-rodded Super Lead tones. From the sag of a voltage-starved Super Lead amp to the mixed Celestion 25-watt "Greenback"/JBL D-120F 4x12 cabinet, you'll get the aggressive sizzle, softer midrange attack, and string-to-string definition that inspired generations of guitarists.**

Add Authentic Boosts

The Lion '68 plug-in lets you take your crunch and searing lead tones further with tried-and-true boost recipes — including inspiring emulations of a Maestro EP-III preamp and Boss GE-10 ten-band EQ — at the turn of a knob.**

Explore Famous Mic & Speaker Pairings

UAD Lion '68 gives you six classic speaker cabinet setups, as heard on generations of hits, with perfectly placed studio mics and dynamic room sounds.

Find Your Sound Fast with Expert Presets

Dial in classic tones fast with a curated collection of presets that cover genres from rock, metal, pop, country, and more. Use them to start recording quickly or tweak the controls to dial in the perfect sound that fits your playing style.

What They Say

The Lion '68 and Dream '65 UAD guitar amp plug-ins are great to use on sessions because they perfectly capture each amp's unique tone, attack, and how they sound in a room. That attention to detail makes it easy to stay inspired!

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Reviews

4.6
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
Based on 18 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 14 Total 4 star reviews: 2 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 2 Total 1 star reviews: 0
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18 reviews
  • JD
    Jack D.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 weeks ago
    Very Impressed!!

    I’m an analog-only guy. I still run a 1971 and 1978 Marshall Super Lead dimed live (sometimes with an OX to tame the volume), but I’ve never been into amp modeling. I just needed something to jam with on the road, in the bus—and I found this. Oh my god, it’s amazing! I’ve even started using it for my Instagram and TikTok videos so I don’t have to set up my whole rig just to create content. It sounds super legit, and the feel is definitely there.

    My only minor gripe is that there’s a bit too much gain on tap for a Super Lead. I find myself leaving the volume settings on the modeler around 7, when in real life I need to have the volumes dimed. Other than that, it’s an incredible tool. Might even look into picking up the physical version for fly dates!

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  • AA
    Alejandro A.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 weeks ago
    Best Marshall type amp sim

    This is a specific emulation. If you’re looking for THAT sound, this is it. Best Marshall amp sim out there. The only thing that can improve is the mic position/combination. Having the option of choosing the mic or combination would be great

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  • EV
    E. V.
    Verified Buyer
    I do not recommend this product
    Rated 2 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    CPU Hungry VST

    I hope it sounds great, because turning it on on my Ryzen 7 5000 laptop instantly nukes my CPU to the point where no audio ever comes out of anything. On a project with only this plugin active...

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  • YX
    Y. X.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Good but can be better

    Sounds great, but take a lot CPU power! Give us more cab+mic placement options will be better for use.

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  • JC
    J. C.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 months ago
    Lion '68 Super Lead Amp

    Amazing!!

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Frequently Asked Questions

No. These plug-ins run natively on your computer. No UA hardware is required.

Yes, 14-day plug-in demos are available. Find eligible plug‑ins

We provide three activations per license. We support activation on your computer or on an iLok USB key.

Native plug-ins are supported on macOS and Windows systems. See our Native UAD System Requirements article for full system requirements. An iLok account is required for managing your native plug-in licenses. We support iLok USB keys for portability, but one is not required.

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