UAD maker Universal Audio has announced a significant update to its UAD-2 DSP Accelerator line -- all UAD-2 Solo, Duo, and Quad DSP Accelerator Packages now include the new Analog Classics Software Bundle at no extra cost. In addition, all of the packs now feature smaller, more environmentally friendly packaging.

According to the manufacturer, UAD-2 DSP Accelerator Packages are instant sonic upgrades for Avid Pro Tools, Apple Logic, Steinberg Cubase, Steinberg Nuendo, or MOTU Digital Performer; the packs provide rich, analog sound quality that would be difficult or impossible to achieve with a Native Mac- or PC-based system, the company says. UAD-2 DSP Accelerator packs allow you to access to the entire catalog of UAD Powered Plug-Ins (sold separately), including those from the likes of Manley, Roland, Boss, Empirical Labs, EMT, Fairchild, Harrison, Helios, Little Labs, Pultec, SPL, Trident, Teletronix, and many others.

The new Analog Classics Software Bundle includes five top-notch plugins, many of which were only available online prior to this release: LA-2A Classic Audio Leveler, 1176LN Classic Limiting Amplifier, 1176SE Limiting Amplifier, Pultec EQP-1A EQ, and RealVerb Pro Room Modeler.

• LA-2A Classic Audio Leveler: Previously only available for purchase online, this plugin is an accurate emulation of Universal Audio's electro-optical, analog compressor
• 1176LN Classic Limiting Amplifier: Also previously only available for purchase online, this plugin is an emulation of UA's FET-based, hardware classic
• 1176SE Limiting Amplifier: A DSP-optimized version of the 1176LN, with higher instance counts and its own unique characteristics
• Pultec EQP-1A EQ: An accurate emulation of classic analog Pultec EQs
• RealVerb Pro Room Modeler: A flexible and natural sounding reverb plugin

To learn more about UAD-2 Analog Classics DSP Accelerator Packages, please visit the Universal Audio Web site.