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!
When to use an SSL bus compressor and why?
23 Jan · The SSL bus compressor is one of the most sought-after audio tools ever designed! We check out the different formats currently available.
How to recreate the classic Minimoog sound with plugins
16 Jan · Which Minimoog plugins are best to recreate the sound of this legendary analogue synth? We look at some of the top emulations available.
Why do we still use leveling amplifiers during the recording process?
25 Oct 2023 · We check out the different types, formats, and applications of leveling amplifiers and how they are used in the recording process.
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.
The best audio interfaces of 2022
27 Dec 2022 · With so many great new interfaces released this year, we've selected the best audio interfaces of 2022 for your home recording setup.
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.
External DSP solutions: are they really worth it?
15 Jul 2022 · We discuss the pros and cons of external DSP systems and check out some options for use in the studio and live sound environments.
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.
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!