Catalinbread Dirty Little Secret MkIII vs Universal Audio Enigmatic '82 Overdrive Special Amp
The Catalinbread Dirty Little Secret MkIII and the Universal Audio Enigmatic '82 Overdrive Special Amp are both pedals sharing bright. The Catalinbread Dirty Little Secret MkIII leans dynamic and mid-forward. The Universal Audio Enigmatic '82 Overdrive Special Amp leans edge of breakup and transparent. Current prices: $139 vs $329.
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Blended from circuit-archetype lineage, dynamic feel, tone-signal overlap and tone-vector distance — the tone vector itself is derived from editorial description text, not a measured acoustic signal, so this reflects how similarly the catalog copy describes the two, not a lab measurement. Shown only within a gear class, and only where there's enough evidence to be meaningful.41% — somewhat different
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Genres both listings are associated with.- Classic Rock
- Hard Rock
- Rock
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- bright
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$139via Reverb
$329via Reverb
The Catalinbread CATDLSR is a version of the Portland boutique builder's Dirty Little Secret Marshall-voiced foundation overdrive circuit. The DLS models the tone and response of a cranked British Marshall amplifier, delivering classic rock overdrive with dynamic, amp-like feel. Controls include drive, volume, and a three-band tone stack based on Marshall amplifier EQ alongside a mode switch for Super Lead and Super Bass voicings. Used by blues and classic rock players seeking authentic British overdrive character from a compact pedal.
The Universal Audio UAFX Enigmatic '82 is a DSP amp-in-a-pedal emulation of the near-mythical Dumble Overdrive Special, the hand-built amplifier that defines smooth, singing boutique lead tone. It spans ultra-crisp, bell-like cleans through gritty bluesy breakup to the amp's signature silky, saturated overdrive, with an articulation that holds up even with the overdrive knob cranked, so individual notes stay distinct rather than compressing into mush. Rock, Jazz and Custom voicings change the underlying character, and deep, bright and presence controls sit alongside the main EQ and gain for fine adjustment. Multiple virtual cabinet and microphone pairings, four onboard presets and Bluetooth or USB editing make it a complete stage and recording rig. Reviewers who have played a genuine Dumble ODS report it comes remarkably close.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Blues
- Jazz
- dynamic
- mid-forward
- edge of breakup
- transparent
- sustaining
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Occasions this gear suits — judged per model, or derived from its wattage, connectivity and category.- Live
- Silent Recording
- Silent Stage
- Studio