Universal Audio - News and Rumours
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Universal Audio Promotion: Buy Volt interface, get $448 of plug-ins
16 Sep · A limited-time Universal Audio promotion has been launched where the purchase of any Volt interface now includes USD 448 worth of plug-ins.
UAD LUNA Recording System now available for Apple M1/M2 processors
13 Sep · Universal Audio's LUNA recording system for macOS now runs natively on Apple Silicon processors. The update also brings several bug-fixes.
Universal Audio launches Volt 476p and Volt 4 audio interfaces
06 Sep · Universal Audio adds two new 4-channel audio interfaces to the Volt series: the Volt 476p with four mic preamps and the smaller Volt 4.
Universal Audio ships SP-1 Matched Pair, more mics in 2022
19 Jul · Universal Audio started shipping the SP-1 Condenser Microphone matched pair of pencil microphones which it announced in February
External DSP solutions: are they really worth it?
15 Jul · We discuss the pros and cons of external DSP systems and check out some options for use in the studio and live sound environments.
Upgrading to the Apple Mac Studio (2) – One Month Later
25 Jun · After switching to a brand-new Apple Mac Studio with an M1 Max ARM CPU from an iMac 5k (late 2015), I faced some obstacles and had to learn a thing or two to get it to work smoothly in my studio. You can read ...
Deal: Buy a UA Apollo interface, get €1145 worth of plug-ins for free
24 Jun · Here's a sweet deal: Purchase a Universal Audio Apollo Solo or Twin desktop audio interface and receive €1145 0 worth of plug-ins for free!
Upgrading my music setup with the Apple Mac Studio
04 Jun · We dive into the rather idiosyncratic process of upgrading to the new Apple Mac Studio with our Gearnews.de editor, Marcus Schmahl.
Review: UAFX Ruby, Woodrow & Dream amp sim pedals from Universal Audio
24 May · Universal Audio's UAFX Ruby, Woodrow & Dream pedals give you "amp in a box" tone. We got a privileged advanced review and give you the lowdown!
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.
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.
First look review: Universal Audio SD-1 Standard Dynamic Microphone
17 Mar · The Universal Audio SD-1 is UA's version of an SM7B-style dynamic microphone for podcasting, broadcasting and recording. Here's our first look review!