UAD Woodrow '55 Instrument Amplifier is a guitar amp simulator plugin from Universal Audio that models the 5E3 tweed amp circuit. It runs as VST3, AU and AAX inside a supported DAW.
The plugin models the circuit of the 5E3 tweed deluxe, a 1950s American amp known for touch-sensitive overdrive and natural compression. Universal Audio says the model covers the preamp and power tube stages, tone stack and transformer. A single gain control moves the sound from clean to crunch, and the plugin is aimed at producers who want vintage guitar tone without a physical amp or a room to record in.
Universal Audio says the model was built from the full 5E3 circuit, including the caps, potentiometers, output tubes and transformer. The developer describes the result as punchy cleans and rich overdrive with tube sag and harmonic detail.
The front panel is deliberately simple, with three knobs. A single gain knob takes the tone from clean to crunch, which keeps the focus on the amp's character rather than on a long list of controls.
The plugin can reamp a dry, clean DI guitar signal. Its modeled tube circuit, speaker responses and virtual mics process the signal so you can add tweed tone to a track recorded without a mic or a live room.
Six classic speaker setups and studio mic placements can be combined to shape the sound. A preset collection from guitarists and tweed amp enthusiasts covers genres from country cleans to overdriven rock.
Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.
| Developer | Universal Audio |
|---|---|
| Type | Plugin |
| Category | Amp Simulator |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
It is a guitar amp simulator plugin from Universal Audio that models the circuit of the 5E3 tweed deluxe, a 1950s American amp.
The plugin is listed in VST3, AU and AAX formats on Windows and macOS.
You need a supported DAW that handles VST3, AU or AAX plugins, an internet connection to download and authorize UAD Native plug-ins, and a free iLok account. A 2nd generation or higher iLok USB key is compatible but not required. The free UA Connect application is used to manage the plugins.
Yes. Universal Audio says you can send a clean DI guitar signal through the modeled tube circuit, speaker responses and virtual mics to add tweed tone without mics or a live room.
