UAD's desktop line is a very obvious target for the Zen Tour successor, as its specs and features read like a barely hidden attempt at one-upping the Universal guys. David vs Goliath?
Universal Audio has teased a product named LUNA for NAMM 2020. The rumour mill is already running wild – what could LUNA be? Here's what we know so far.
The Avalon VT-737 is the Jay-Z, Dre, Eric Clapton and Rolling Stones rackmount, or in other words, the sound of radio chart toppers. The update also features plug-ins by Antares, Sonnox and brainworx.
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.
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Townsend Labs has added ten new microphone models to its Sphere plug-in. With the new additions in Sphere 1.4, the company’s L22 microphone is capable of emulating 30 microphone models.
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.
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.
Universal Audio is prepping an updated Apollo 8 for release: the X8 uses Thunderbolt 3, has a new DSP engine, new Elite converters but appears to retain most of the Apollo 8s functionality.
Universal Audio have released a new update to its UAD software, with new goodies for 9.5 including an emulation of the Helios 9.5 preamp and EQ, Friedman's Buxom Betty amp and the A/DA flanger.
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Universal Audio's UAD DSP platform brings in some meaty plug-ins with a Korg delay, a classic auto-panner, dynamic EQ, authentic ENGL amp with matched impedance and an expanded vintage reverb.
Universal Audio has cooked up an interesting range of updates and new plug-ins for its UAD-2 and Apollo customers, as well as some tech updates for Mac and PC.
Something seems very dated here. There feels like a lot of marketing hot air involved here. What we need are updated DSP solutions. Maybe NAMM next year?
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Townsend Labs, who we've been watching recently, have launched their website and announced pricing...
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We've stumbled across this new website containing very little information as a tease. 3D Mic Modelling? Something new is coming to pro audio.
The two companies have officially announced their partnership and now we just have to wait and see what becomes of this collaboration.
It's finally arrived: Windows users can now join the UAD party with the neat Apollo Twin interface. However, it can't be interchanged with a Mac.
