Universal Audio Lion
The Lion is a Marshall Plexi amplifier emulator offering three voicing options with cabinet impulse responses. MusicRadar's reviewer rated it 4.5 out of 5, praising the detailed amp and speaker emulation, tonal variety including clean sounds, and the boost and footswitch features, though noting the absence of a headphone output limits its flexibility.
- 9V DC · center −
- 400 mA
- Digital
- Stereo
- MIDI
- New
- from $329
- Used (asking)
- from $245
The rundown
Highlights
- Emulates '68 Marshall Plexi Super Lead with variable saturation modes
- Stereo operation with MIDI support and software editor
- Runs on 9V DC (400 mA) with battery compatibility
- Compact pedal format (88.9 x 142.7 mm) with Bluetooth connectivity
- Includes cabinet impulse responses and boost functionality
Best for
Guitarists seeking a compact, feature-rich Plexi amplifier emulation with stereo capability and MIDI integration.
Professional reviews
What the press rated it. We link to each review; read the full piece for the details.
- MusicRadar4.5 / 5Dec 2023Read the review
Quick facts
- Power
- 9V DC
- Current draw
- 400 mA
- Polarity
- Center negative
- Dimensions
- 88.9 × 142.7 mm
- Stereo
- Yes
- MIDI
- Yes
- Status
- In production
Where to buy Universal Audio Lion
$329 lowest new price · Reverb
Used listings asking $245–$329.22, median $275 (11 listings). Asking prices, not sold prices.
| Seller | Condition | Price | Link |
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| Reverb | Used | $245 | View |
| Reverb | Used | $250 | View |
| Reverb | Used | $253 | View |
| Reverb | Used | $260 | View |
| Reverb | Used | $275 | View |
| Reverb | Used | $275 | View |
| Reverb | Used | $299.99 | View |
| Reverb | B-stock | $304 | View |
| Reverb | Used | $310 | View |
| Reverb | New | $329 | View |
Prices last checked 23 hours ago. Links to sellers are affiliate links.
Frequently asked questions
What power supply does the Lion use?
The Lion runs on a 9V DC power supply with 400 mA current draw and center-negative polarity, and is also battery-compatible.
Can the Lion be controlled via MIDI?
Yes, the Lion supports MIDI control.
Does the Lion have stereo capabilities?
Yes, the Lion features stereo operation.
Can you edit the Lion's settings via software?
Yes, the Lion includes a software editor for parameter adjustment.
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