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Universal Audio Apollo: Decked Out Audio Interface Features Real-time UAD Processing

January 20, 2012
Universal Audio introduced the Apollo audio interface featuring real-time processing via UAD Powered Plug-Ins.
UA's all-new Apollo audio interface features high-res sound quality, low-latency recording through UAD Powered Plug-Ins, and optional Thunderbolt I/O. As Universal Audio says, the Apollo brings together the best of both worlds, analog and digital.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Universal Audio Web site.

Universal Audio UAD Software Version 6.1 Adds MXR Flanger / Doubler And Little Labs VOG

November 03, 2011
Universal Audio released UAD Software version 6.1 with MXR Flanger / Doubler and Little Labs VOG plugins.
Universal Audio's UAD Software version 6.1 is now available, featuring the much anticipated MXR Flanger / Doubler plugin and the Little Labs Voice of God (VOG) Bass Resonance Tool. Version 6.1 also provides UAD users with enhancements to the Avid Pro Tools workflow and the Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape Recorder Plug-In.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Universal Audio Web site.

Universal Audio UAD-2 Quad Omni 6 DSP Accelerator Packages Released

October 24, 2011
Universal Audio released its new UAD-2 Quad Omni 6 DSP Accelerator Packages.
Universal Audio released its new UAD-2 Quad Omni 6 DSP Accelerator Packages, which are now available in either PCIe card or Satellite FireWire unit formats.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Universal Audio Web site.

Universal Audio Development Partnerships With API And Thermionic Culture Announced

October 20, 2011
Universal Audio announced new development partnerships with API and Thermionic Culture.
Thanks to Universal Audio's new development partnerships with API and Thermionic Culture, Universal Audio will be expanding its range of audio processing plugins and bringing the sounds of API and Thermionic Culture gear to the UAD Powered Plug-Ins platform.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Universal Audio Web site.

Universal Audio Brainworx Bx_digital V2 EQ And Universal Audio SPL Vitalizer MK2-T: UAD-2 Plugins Now Shipping

September 02, 2011
Universal Audio released Brainworx Bx_digital V2 EQ and Universal Audio SPL Vitalizer MK2-T plugins.
Universal Audio released its two new Direct Developer plugins for the UAD-2 Powered Plug-Ins platform: Brainworx Bx_digital V2 EQ and Universal Audio SPL Vitalizer MK2-T.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Universal Audio Web site.

Universal Audio Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape Recorder Plugin Hits UAD-2

September 02, 2011
Universal Audio released the Ampex ATR-102: Mastering Tape Recorder Plugin for UAD-2.
For the UAD-2 Powered Plug-Ins platform, Universal Audio released its Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape Recorder plugin -- the faithful emulation of what many say is the best-sounding tape machine for mastering ever made.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Universal Audio Web site.

Universal Audio UAD Powered Plug-Ins Version 6.0: UAD Updated For Lion And Pro Tools

September 01, 2011
Universal Audio released UAD Powered Plug-Ins Version 6.0 software for Mac and Windows.
Universal Audio released UAD Powered Plug-Ins Version 6.0, the updated version of the software that provides Pro Tools compatibility, Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion) support, and three new plugins.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Universal Audio Web site.

Universal Audio UA Bundle Sale / Roland Special Financing: Let's Talk Money

July 08, 2011
Universal Audio is having a sale on its UAD Powered Plug-In Bundles and Roland offers new financing for Roland / Boss products.
Now is a good time to buy UAD plugin bundles or Roland / Boss gear, as Universal Audio is having a sale on its UAD Powered Plug-In Bundles and Roland is offering special financing for buyers of new Roland / Boss products. So if you don't feel like trolling eBay for stuff, consider using the companies' coupons and discounts to buy direct.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit Universal Audio or Roland online.

Universal Audio UAD Software 5.9: Now With Lexicon 224 Sounds

May 06, 2011
Universal Audio announced the UAD Software 5.9 update, which adds the Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb Plug-In for UAD-2 and more.
Universal Audio announced the availability of UAD Software version 5.9, which adds the Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb Plug-In for UAD-2 to the lineup, plus overall improvements to the UAD-2 Satellite Firewire DSP Accelerator.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Universal Audio Web site.

Universal Audio 710 Twin-Finity Microphone Preamplifier: A Gearwire Pro Review

May 06, 2011
Universal Audio 710 Twin-Finity Microphone Preamplifier Pro Review Eli Crews
For all this talk of tube-warmth, sometimes a little transistor clarity is exactly what a limp snare or overly-tubby kick drum needs. For both — really all — recording situations, the Universal Audio Twin-Finity 710 gives you both options. Does this make Gearwire Reviewer Eli Crews happy or overwhelm him with infinite tonal options?  

Offsite Link: Visit the official Universal Audio website for more information

Universal Audio Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb To Hit UAD-2 Platform

April 07, 2011
Universal Audio introduced the Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb emulation plugin based on the original Lexicon 224.
Coming soon, Universal Audio's Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb is an emulation plugin that re-creates the features of the original Lexicon reverb unit. The plugin will join UA’s Direct Developer plugins from Brainworx and SPL in the UAD Software version 5.9.0 release.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Universal Audio Web site.

Universal Audio Brainworx Bx_Digital V2 EQ And SPL Vitalizer MK2-T: UAD-2 Powered Plug-Ins

April 07, 2011
Universal Audio announced the upcoming release of the Brainworx Bx_Digital V2 EQ and SPL Vitalizer MK2-T plugins.
Brainworx Bx_Digital V2 EQ and SPL Vitalizer MK2-T will be the first new "Direct Developer" plugins to become available for Universal Audio's UAD-2 Powered Plug-Ins Platform.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Universal Audio Web site.

Universal Solo/610: Delicious-Sounding Tube Mic Pre Demo (Video)

April 01, 2011
Universal Audio Solo/610 Video Demo
Like the garlic of the pro audio world, there's nary a microphone or source that doesn't sound better when paired with the classic Universal Audio Solo/610 Tube Microphone Preamplifier. Owen puts Putnam's design through its paces in this video demo.  

Offsite Link: Visit the official Universal Audio website for more information

Universal Audio 710 Twin-Finity Microphone Preamp: Freedom Of Choice (Video)

April 01, 2011
Universal Audio 710 Twin-Finity Microphone Preamp Video Demo
Choosy recording engineers choose. . . well they don't have to with the Universal Audio 710 Twin-Finity microphone preamplifier; it features both tube- and transistor-based front end circuits and a control for blending them both. Owen gives it a whirl in this video demo.  

Offsite Link: Visit the official Universal Audio website for more information

Universal Audio Teams Up With SPL And Brainworx

March 02, 2011
Universal Audio announced a collaboration with Sound Performance Lab (SPL) and Brainworx for the UAD Powered Plug-Ins platform.
SPL and Brainworx are all set to produce plugins for Universal Audio's UAD-2 Powered Plug-Ins platform. This collaboration opens up the UAD DSP platform to select 3rd party developers via the software development kit (SDK).  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Universal Audio Web site.

Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite DUO And QUAD FireWire DSP Accelerator Packages Now Shipping

February 24, 2011
Universal Audio is now shipping the UAD-2 Satellite DUO And QUAD FireWire DSP Accelerator Packages.
Universal Audio released its UAD-2 Satellite DUO And QUAD FireWire DSP Accelerator Packages, which provide plug-and-play access to UAD Powered Plug-ins.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Universal Audio Web site.

Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Duo And Quad Firewire DSP Accelerator Packages Intro'd

January 13, 2011
Universal Audio announced its new UAD-2 Satellite Duo and Quad Firewire DSP Accelerator Packages for the UAD-2 platform.
With Universal Audio's soon to be released UAD-2 Satellite Duo And Quad Firewire DSP Accelerator Packages, you can tap into UAD-2 plugins via FireWire on Mac computers.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Universal Audio Web site.

Universal Audio Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder Plugin Available For UAD-2

December 16, 2010
Universal Audio released the Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder Plugin, a modeled emulation of the original Studer A800.
Universal Audio and Studer teamed up to create the Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder Plugin, a true modeled emulation of the original unit that provides the warm, natural sound and punchy low-end response of 2-inch analog tape.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Universal Audio Web site.

Universal Audio SSL E Series Channel Strip, Universal Audio G Series Bus Compressor

December 01, 2010
Universal Audio has released its SSL E Series Channel Strip and G Series Bus Compressor plugins for the UAD-2 platform.
Solid State Logic gave Universal Audio the OK to officially release its plugin emulations of the original SSL 4000 console. Say hello to the new SSL E Series Channel Strip and G Series Bus Compressor plugins for the UAD-2 platform, now available.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Universal Audio Web site.

Universal Audio 4-710d Now Shipping: Four-Channel "Twin-Finity" Mic Pre

November 09, 2010
Universal Audio released the 4-710d Four-Channel "Twin-finity" Mic Preamp and DI with Dynamics.
Universal Audio's new 40719d preamp will take you to Twin-Finity and beyond -- the four-channel mic preamp and DI combines tube and solid-state tones with tone-blending, dynamics, digital outputs, and much more.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Universal Audio Web site.

Universal Audio UAD-2 QUAD Omni 5.7 DSP Accelerator Package: Bundled Goodness

October 06, 2010
Universal Audio UAD-2 QUAD Omni version 5.7 DSP Accelerator Package includes processing hardware and 50 plugins.
With Universal Audio's UAD-2 QUAD Omni version 5.7 DSP Accelerator Package, you can get UAD-2 QUAD Omni (version 5.7) processing hardware plus 50 emulation plugins, a voucher for free plugins, and much more.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Universal Audio Web site.

Universal Audio EP-34 Tape Echo Plugin: Echoplex Emulation For UAD-2

September 23, 2010
Universal Audio EP-34 Tape Echo plugin for UAD-2 Platform emulates the tape delay effects of vintage Echoplex units.
The warm tape delay effects of vintage EP-3 and EP-4 Echoplex units are now available in the form of a Powered Plug-In for Universal Audio's UAD-2 platform.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Universal Audio Web site.

Universal Audio British Heritage UAD Powered Plug-Ins On Sale Thru Oct. 1st

September 09, 2010
Universal Audio British Heritage UAD Powered Plug-Ins are offered for 20 percent off their list prices until October 1, 2010.
Through October 1st, all of Universal Audio's plugin emulations of British analog gear -- Neve 88RS Channel Strip, Trident A-Range EQ, Neve 31102 EQ, UAD 4K Buss Compressor, and Helios Type 69 EQ -- are on sale for 20 percent off the list price.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Universal Audio Web site.

Universal Audio UAD Power User Upgrade: Buy UAD-2 Duo / Quad, Get Free Plugins

August 13, 2010
Universal Audio UAD Power User Upgrade offers UAD-2 owners free plugins with new purchases of UAD-2 Duo or Quad.
Through the end of September, UAD-2 owners can get up to $599 in free plugins with the purchase of any new UAD-2 Duo or UAD-2 Quad.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Universal Audio Web site.

Universal Audio UAD-2 DSP Accelerator Packages Now With Analog Classics Software Bundle

August 03, 2010
Universal Audio UAD-2 DSP Accelerator Packages now include the Analog Classics software bundle of DSP plugins.
Those who invest in any of Universal Audio's UAD-2 DSP Accelerator Packages will find a nice surprise in the box, since all packages now come with the Analog Classics software bundle.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Universal Audio Web site.

Universal Audio UAD Power User Promotion: Current Users May Upgrade To UAD-2 Duo And Get Fatso, Manley Massive Passive EQ Free

May 13, 2010
For a limited time, upgrade to Universal Audio UAD-2 Duo DSP Accelerator Card and get Fatso or Manley Massive Passive EQ free.
Do you currently own and use UAD-1, UAD-1e, and UAD-2 Solo? Then upgrade to Universal Audio's UAD-2 Duo or Quad DSP Accelerator Cards and get a free copy of the Fatso Analog Tape Simulator plugin and / or the Manley Massive Passive EQ plugin, each of which regularly lists for $299.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Universal Audio Web site.

Universal Audio UAD Powered Plug-In Bundles On Sale: Save 10 Percent This Month

May 07, 2010
Universal Audio is offering its UAD Powered Plug-In Bundles at 10 percent off, throughout May 2010.
It's time to shop for UAD plugins -- Universal Audio is offering a month-long discount of 10 percent off all UAD Powered Plug-In Bundles, through June 1st.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Universal Audio Web site.

Universal Audio 4-710D Features Four Twin-Finity Mic Pre's, 1176-Style Compression

March 24, 2010
Universal Audio 4-710D
Unveiled today (though not at MusikMesse), the new Universal Audio 4-710D is a tricky bit of hardware to categorize. It features four channels of "Twin-Finity" mic preamplification, plus 1176-derived dynamics processing, plus eight channels of A/D conversion all in one two-rack unit. Call it a classy analog front-end for a digital world.  

Offsite Link: Visit the official Universal Audio website for more information

Universal Audio EMT 140 Classic Plate Reverb Plugin Finds New Home In UAD

March 19, 2010
Universal Audio EMT 140 Classic Plate Reverb plugin for UAD software replicates the EMT 140 plates at Plant Studios.
The new Universal Audio EMT 140 Classic Plate Reverb plugin brings three different EMT 140 plates, formerly installed at Plant Studios in Sausalito, California, to the UAD platform.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Universal Audio Web site.

Universal Audio Manley Massive Passive EQ: Manley And Beefy, Yet Passive

March 12, 2010
Universal Audio Manley Massive Passive EQ plugin for the UAD-2 software platform has been released.
It's finally here -- The Manley Massive Passive EQ Plugin, the full emulated version of the Manley Labs hardware EQ, is now available for the UAD2 platform.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Universal Audio Web site.
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