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For over two decades, Universal Audio has been delivering top-notch audio equipment and plug-ins to professional studios and musicians around the world. The UAD platform, a combination of powerful hardware processors and sophisticated software plug-ins, has become an industry standard for sound engineers and producers in various fields, from music to film. Continue reading →

Building on the popularity of the recent Volt series audio interfaces, Universal Audio returns with two new offerings to expand the line: Volt 4 USB ($239) and Volt 476P USB ($469). With elite-level conversion and industry-leading processing, each of the new entries delivers powerful, proven tracking capabilities while adding impressive new features. Let’s take a closer look at the new Volt interfaces and see how they compare to the other models in the renowned series. Continue reading →

For 10 years, the Universal Audio Apollo interface and UAD plug-ins have been revolutionizing how producers, engineers, and musicians create their art. We’re celebrating the Apollo’s decade-long run with an in-depth conversation between two world-class producers and engineers, Marc Daniel Nelson and Jon Gilbert. Continue reading →

Since Universal Audio launched its first Apollo audio interface in 2012, the product line has gained a reputation among audio engineers—especially those that cherish the hard-to-imitate sound of analog gear. That’s because, in addition to high-quality preamps and converters, Apollo-series interfaces feature powerful built-in digital signal processing (DSP) that allows users to insert UAD plug-ins directly in the recording chain, just like analog gear. Continue reading →

Earlier this year, news dropped that Universal Audio is introducing its first line of microphones, starting with the SD-1 Standard Dynamic mic. Starting today, you can order the next mic in the series—or should we say mics? Introducing the SP-1 Standard Pencil Microphones ($399), a pair of small-diaphragm condenser microphones that make it easy to capture studio-quality stereo recordings.  Continue reading →

When Universal Audio announced the Apollo Heritage Edition audio interfaces back in 2020, people were thrilled to be able to bundle the popular audio interfaces with packages of five or 10 of UAD’s best-selling plug-ins. However, some folks have been asking for a return of the original interfaces, without the additional plug-in bundles. UA has answered the call and today announced the return of the beloved (non-Heritage Edition) Apollo X audio interfaces! You can now pick up the classic Universal Audio Apollo X6, X8 and X8p rackmount audio interfaces again—and at a lower price than their Heritage Edition counterparts! Continue reading →

Today, Universal Audio unveiled UAD Spark, an all-new plug-in and virtual instrument collection available via subscription, featuring Universal Audio’s first-ever native plug-ins. For the first time, Mac users can access UAD plug-ins with no UA hardware required, making it easier than ever to record and mix with studio-quality tools wherever you go. In this blog, we’ll break down everything you need to know about the new UAD Spark plug-in subscription. Let’s dive in! Continue reading →

Universal Audio are known for their innovative audio interfaces and cutting-edge analog-modeled plug-ins. But today, UA is introducing their very first mic; the SD-1 Standard Dynamic Microphone ($299)! Tailor-made for close-micing vocals and instruments, SD-1’s simple dynamic design naturally rejects unwanted background noise for focused, detailed recordings. Additionally, the internal shock mount and built-in windscreen help reduce plosives and handling noise for crystal-clear sound. Continue reading →

Universal Audio has just announced the new Volt recording interface series featuring classic analog tone shaping capabilities. The UA Volt lineup combines pristine audio quality with versatile effects in a compact package that's perfect for recording music, podcasts and live streaming anywhere you want. There are five interfaces in the Universal Audio Volt series;  the Volt 1 ($139), Volt 2 ($189), Volt 176 ($249), Volt 276 ($299) and Volt 476 ($369). Before we break down each release, watch our new video featuring an overview of the line and a walkthrough of a song completely tracked with a UA Volt interface and its companion software. Continue reading →

Universal Audio is introducing a new way of purchasing its award-winning Apollo interfaces. The legendary pro audio brand is releasing the Apollo Heritage Editions, which bundles the beloved audio interfaces together with packages of five and 10 of UAD's best-selling plug-ins. At this point, you might be saying, "Don't Universal Audio Apollos already come with plug-ins?" And you would be right, all Apollo interfaces come with the “Realtime Analog Classics Plus” package of plug-ins. The aforementioned five and 10 UAD plug-in bundles that come with the new Apollo Heritage Edition interfaces are in addition to the "Realtime Analog Classics Plus." That means for new Apollo buyers, you're going to have a massive library of essential analog emulations at the ready at all times. Continue reading →