UAD - News and Rumours
You want all the latest news, rumours and everything else there’s to know about UAD? We're happy to oblige: On this page you’ll find everything at a glance – and it’s always up to date!
Why Do We Still Use 1980s Reverb?
06 May · We discuss the magic of 1980s reverb, why it's still in use today, and the different ways to bring classic reverb sounds to your setup.
SSL Bus Compressors
When to Use an SSL Bus Compressor and Why?
19 Nov 2025 · The SSL bus compressor is one of the most sought-after audio tools ever designed! We check out the different formats currently available.
DSP SOLUTIONS
External DSP Solutions: Is Acceleration still Worthwhile?
01 May 2025 · We discuss the pros and cons of external DSP systems and check out some options for use in the studio and live sound environments.
FILTER PLUGINS
The Best Filter Plugins: Creative Software Filtering Tools
17 Apr 2025 · Need more creativity in your tracks? These tools can manipulate your sounds in innovative new ways! This list of the best filter plugins will change your life (or at least your songs).
MINIMOOG PLUGINS
Minimoog Plugins: Nostalgia On Tap
09 Dec 2024 · Which Minimoog plugins are best to recreate the sound of this legendary analogue synth? We look at some of the top emulations available.
Sweet deal: Buy Audio Interface, get €489 of Plug-ins for free!
27 May 2024 · Buy an audio interface, get plug-ins for free worth almost 500 Euros! Let's take a look at this nice deal from Thomann!
Free Plug-in for a short time: Universal Audio LA-2A Tube Compressor
10 Oct 2023 · Who's in for a freebie?! The plug-in version of the legendary tube compressor Universal Audio LA-2A is available for free for a short time only!
Recording to Tape: Is it still relevant in 2023? DAWless music making.
22 Sep 2023 · Recording to tape was the mainstay for over 40 years, but is tape still relevant in 2023? Should you embrace a DAWless analogue workflow?
Studio Deals from Universal Audio, Bitwig, Audient, and Genelec
13 Jun 2023 · From monitoring solutions to trusted recording tools, this week's edition of Studio Deals has a range of offers for your audio setup.
From Dark Arts To Charts: How To Sound Like The Dust Brothers
18 Feb 2023 · The Grammy award-winning duo, The Dust Brothers, is known for their hit productions and highly creative use of sampling. We find out more!
Introducing native UAD plugins: Now available without subscription!
14 Feb 2023 · The Native UAD Plugins are now available without any subscription and until March 31 you can get 50% off with an introductory offer.
Meet the new Universal Audio Sphere precision modeling microphones
11 Jan 2023 · Introducing the Universal Audio Sphere! These two modeling microphones offer up to 38 different virtual mic models with stereo recording.
SSL 360 update adds new controller profiles for LUNA and Pyramix users
11 Nov 2022 · The SSL 360 update V1.4 is here with new controller profiles for LUNA and Pyramix users, and a number of other useful improvements.
UAD 10.2 update released with new plugins for UAD Spark
09 Nov 2022 · The new UAD 10.2 update has been released, with some new software plug-ins including PolyMAX synthesizer and Hitsville Reverb Chambers.
Universal Audio Hitsville EQ Collection available for Spark and Apollo
17 May 2022 · The Hitsville EQ Collection is a pair of Motown emulations released with the UAD 10.1 software update and available for Apollo & Spark.
Review: UAD Spark – Native UAD plug-ins for USD 20 per month
30 Mar 2022 · Spark is UAD going full Native with its renowned plug-in effects and instruments on a USD 20 / mo subscription basis. It's shaping up well!
UAD teases Spark: new Universal Audio product coming March 30!
23 Mar 2022 · Universal Audio just published a teaser video regarding a mystery new product called Spark. The launch is scheduled for March 30, 2022.
UAD 9.15: new AMS Neve Digital Delay & Manley Tube Preamp plug-ins
12 Nov 2021 · UAD v9.15 adds elaborate emulations of two renowned vintage units - the AMS DMX 15-80 S digital delay and Manley tube preamp.
UAD-2 Satellite DSP accelerator gets Thunderbolt 3 upgrade
19 Sep 2019 · Switching to Thunderbolt 3, the new UAD-2 Satellite doesn't require a TB3 to Legacy TB adapter and cables for connection to Type-C ports, which brings convenience and removes a considerable expense.
UAD 9.10.0 update brings rare UA 175B/176 tube comps & DSP pairing
07 Aug 2019 · The UAD 9.10.0 update spans a pair of rare tube compressors, enhancements to Apollo DSP functionality, 10 Sphere mic models and a hefty number of bug fixes among other things.
UAD 9.9 brings Capitol Records’ reverb chambers to you DAW
22 May 2019 · In addition to an updated Tube-Tech CL-1B MKII compressor, version 9.9 introduces a major addition to the line-up - Capitol Chambers. Not cheap, but there are some special sounds on offer here.
UAD 9.6 update adds four new plug-ins – check them out!
18 Aug 2018 · UAD has updated its ample collection of plug-ins to version 9.6, adding four new titles - one made in-house and three developed by partnering companies. These include a channel strip, a guitar amp & more!