UAD - News and Rumours
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How to recreate the classic Minimoog sound with plugins
21 May · Which Minimoog plugins are best to recreate the sound of this legendary analogue synth? We look at some of the top emulations available.
Universal Audio Hitsville EQ Collection available for Spark and Apollo
17 May · The Hitsville EQ Collection is a pair of Motown emulations released with the UAD 10.1 software update and available for Apollo & Spark.
Why do we still use leveling amplifiers during the recording process?
12 Apr · Leveling amplifiers have been used forever in the world of recorded music. We look at the different types, formats, and applications.
When to use an SSL bus compressor and why?
02 Apr · The SSL bus compressor is one of the most sought-after audio tools ever designed! We take a look at the different formats currently available.
Review: UAD Spark – Native UAD plug-ins for USD 20 per month
30 Mar · 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 · 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.
Best Creative Filter Plug-ins: Our top 10 creative software filtering tools
02 Oct 2020 · Need more creativity in your tracks? These tools can manipulate and mutilate your sounds in innovative new ways! Our Top 10 creative filter plug-ins will change your life (or at least your songs).
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!
UAD brings forth its UAD-2 Live Rack MADI FX processor
18 May 2018 · Universal Audio has a new product under the spotlight, and this time it's not an audio interface. Rather, it's UAD-2 Live Rack, a powerhouse of an FX processor designed for live applications.
Top 5 best studio and creative effect plug-ins
23 Dec 2017 · As 2017 nears its end, it's time to round up Gearnews' top 5 favorite plug-ins for this year. Putting this list together was difficult, for the past 12 months saw so many awesome releases!