The Source Audio Ultrawave Multiband is a Source Audio multi fx pedal, currently around $162.08. Close alternatives include the Art Old Blood Noise x Emily Hopkins Parting Glitch Device and the IK Multimedia ToneX Cab. It pairs well with the Blackstar HT Stage 100H MK III Snakeskin and the Blackstar Series One 200.
Source Audio Ultrawave Multiband
Source Audio · pedal
The Source Audio Ultrawave Multiband is a multiband processor from Source Audio (Boston, Massachusetts), applying compression, distortion, and harmonic enhancement independently across multiple frequency bands with MIDI control and Neuro app programmability. The Ultrawave Multiband can compress, distort, and enhance bass, mids, and treble independently for creative multiband sound design unavailable from conventional single-band processors.
What stands out
“The Source Audio Ultrawave Multiband delivers multiband processing at Source Audio quality for studio, experimental, and bass players who want independent multiband compression, distortion, and enhancement with MIDI and app control”
— from the community notes
“The Source Audio Ultrawave Multiband is a multiband processor from Source Audio (Boston, Massachusetts), applying compression, distortion, and harmonic enhancement independently across multiple frequency bands with MIDI control and Neuro ap…”
— from the listing
“Strengths: Independent multiband compression, distortion, and enhancement with full MIDI and app programmability at Source Audio quality”
— from the reviews
“Creative multiband sound design unavailable from single-band processors”
— from the reviews
“Limitations: Source Audio professional pricing”
— from the reviews
- compression
- distortion
- midi
- studio
- bass
- harmonic
- treble
- frequency
Good for
- Live
- Studio
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the Source Audio Ultrawave Multiband is commonly used in
- Experimental
- Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Electronic
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Source Audio Ultrawave Multiband
Blackstar HT Stage 100H MK III Snakeskin
Blackstar
tonal matchPut Blackstar HT Stage 100H MK III Snakeskin in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Blackstar Series One 200
Blackstar
tonal matchBlackstar Series One 200 layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchPut Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Soldano Astro-20 Combo
Soldano
tonal matchRun Soldano Astro-20 Combo after it and the bright edge settles into something more smooth
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H
Marshall
tonal matchPut Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman BE-Mini Head stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchHughes & Kettner Warp 7 layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Blackstar HT Stage 100H MKIII
Blackstar
tonal matchBlackstar HT Stage 100H MKIII's warm balances out the bright tone
Pedals that stack with the Source Audio Ultrawave Multiband
Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black)
Caline
tonal matchWhat Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black) brings here leans toward warm — that's worth building a pairing around
Tone City Hot Mama Overdrive
Tone City
tonal matchRun mid-forward into Tone City Hot Mama Overdrive for more high gain on top
Strymon Iridium
Strymon
tonal matchStrymon Iridium's warm balances out the bright tone
Mooer Green Mile Mini Overdrive
Mooer
tonal matchMooer Green Mile Mini Overdrive layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Wren and Cuff Fade Font '94
Wren And Cuff
tonal matchWren and Cuff Fade Font '94 leans smooth right where the bright tone needs it
Dunlop Blue Hippo Optical Tremolo
Dunlop
tonal matchWhere this leans bright, Dunlop Blue Hippo Optical Tremolo answers back warm
Boss IR-2 Amp
Boss
tonal matchBoss IR-2 Amp stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Friedman Box of Doom Distortion
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman Box of Doom Distortion stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Boutique & premium upgrades
Similar character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Source Audio Ultrawave Multiband?+
The closest matches in character are the Art Old Blood Noise x Emily Hopkins Parting Glitch Device, the IK Multimedia ToneX Cab, the Chase Bliss Lost + Found. Boutique upgrades: Chase Bliss Lost + Found.
What pairs well with the Source Audio Ultrawave Multiband?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Blackstar HT Stage 100H MK III Snakeskin, Blackstar Series One 200, Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt — Put Blackstar HT Stage 100H MK III Snakeskin in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain.
How much does the Source Audio Ultrawave Multiband cost?+
Around $162.08 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).