The UA> Heavenly is a Universal Audio reverb pedal, currently around $160. Close alternatives include the EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath and the Strymon blueSky Reverberator. It pairs well with the Fender Bassman Combo Amp and the 1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe.
UA> Heavenly
Universal Audio · pedal
The Universal Audio UAFX Heavenly Plate Reverb is a vintage plate reverb emulation from Universal Audio (Santa Cruz, California), delivering studio-quality plate reverb emulation modeled on classic EMT plate reverb machines for lush, dense reverb tails with the smooth, musical character of a real plate reverb. The Heavenly Plate Reverb uses Universal Audio DSP-powered analog-modeling to deliver studio-quality vintage plate reverb emulation in a compact pedalboard format.
- plate reverb
- lush
- reverb
- recording
- analog
- mix
- ambient
- post rock
Good for
- Live
- Studio
- Worship
Price updated Aug 26, 2026
Genres the UA> Heavenly is commonly used in
- Post-Rock
- Ambient
Amps that pair well with the UA> Heavenly
Pedals that stack with the UA> Heavenly
Tech 21 SansAmp
Tech 21
8% matchWhat Tech 21 SansAmp brings here leans toward analog warmth — that's worth building a pairing around
Univox Super-Fuzz
Univox
8% matchUnivox Super-Fuzz leans toward octave, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble
pedal
8% matchKeep Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble after UA> Heavenly in the signal chain, clear of UA> Heavenly's own gain stage
EarthQuaker Devices Hummingbird V2
EarthQuaker Devices
7% matchEarthQuaker Devices Hummingbird V2's spring voice goes after UA> Heavenly in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with UA> Heavenly's own lush character
Cheaper alternatives
TC Electronic Hall of Fame 2
TC Electronic
75% similarityShared character: ambient, mix, reverb
Donner Revecho
Donner
65% similarityShared character: ambient, reverb
Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Neo
Electro-Harmonix
65% similarityShared character: reverb
Behringer DR600 Digital Stereo Reverb
Behringer
63% similarityShared character: ambient, mix, reverb
Mr. Black Supermoon Chrome
Mr Black
89% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
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EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath
EarthQuaker Devices
66% similarityShared character: ambient, reverb
Strymon blueSky Reverberator
pedal
65% similarityShared character: mix, reverb, recording
Fjord Fuzz Mime
Fjord Fuzz
64% similarityShared character: mix, reverb
Laney Secret Path
Laney
64% similarityShared character: ambient, mix, reverb
Catalinbread Mountain edition Cloak
Catalinbread
91% similaritysimilar tone character
One Control Prussian Blue Reverb
One Control
91% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the UA> Heavenly?+
The closest matches in character are the EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath, the Strymon blueSky Reverberator, the Fjord Fuzz Mime. Budget picks: TC Electronic Hall of Fame 2, Donner Revecho, Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Neo. Boutique upgrades: Fender Tre-Verb Reverb/Tremolo, One Control Beth Reverb, Keeley Hydra.
What pairs well with the UA> Heavenly?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Fender Bassman Combo Amp, 1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe, Tech 21 SansAmp — Fender Bassman Combo Amp leans toward transparent, and that's a real, usable character to pair with.
How much does the UA> Heavenly cost?+
Around $160 (live listing price, updated Aug 26, 2026).
Compare
- vs Fender Tre-Verb Reverb/Tremolo
- vs Catalinbread Mountain edition Cloak
- vs One Control Prussian Blue Reverb