Universal Audio Announces Enhanced Pro Tools Compatibility and Mac OS X Lion Support

Universal Audio (UA), a leading manufacturer of high-quality audio recording hardware and UAD software, is pleased to announce enhanced Pro Tools compatibility and Mac OS X Lion compatibility with their newest software release, UAD Powered Plug-Ins v6.0.

Now available as a free download on the UA website for Mac and PC users worldwide, UA's new v6.0 software will ensure that customers running Mac OS X 10.7 will have full compatibility with their UAD Powered Plug-Ins.

For Pro Tools users, UAD software v6.0 adds many new features to streamline integration of their UAD plug-ins into their DAW experience, including:

• UA-developed RTAS plug-ins, replacing current VST-to-RTAS Adapter
• Full support of all Pro Tools control surfaces, including customized control layouts
• Fully automatable plug-in parameters, with values and ranges displayed in automation lanes and on control surfaces
• Plug-in names clearly displayed in the Pro Tools Mix and Edit windows
• Plug-ins sorted by category in the Pro Tools plug-ins menu
• Quick installation process
• Many other workflow improvements

In addition to tight Pro Tools integration and support for Mac OS X Lion, UAD Powered Plug-Ins software v6.0 includes the release of the Ampex® ATR-102 Mastering Tape Recorder Plug-In, as well as Brainworx® bx_digital V2 EQ and SPL® Vitalizer MK2-T Direct Developer plug-ins.

Learn more about UAD Software v6.0 Pro Tools Enhancements here:
http://www.uaudio.com/blog/pro-tools

UAD Software v6.0 is available as a FREE download for Mac and PC users worldwide:
http://www.uaudio.com/support/uad/downloads.html

Learn more about the award-winning UAD-2 Powered Plug-Ins platform here:
http:// www.uaudio.com/uad-plug-ins.html

About Universal Audio Inc.
Founded in 1999 by Bill Putnam Jr. and based in Scotts Valley, California, Universal Audio is best known for its vintage analog reproductions and advanced Digital Signal Processing technology, including the award-winning UAD Powered Plug-Ins Platform. The company is focused on merging the best of classic analog and modern digital technology. UA is devoted to this endeavor, following its rich recording heritage and motto, "Analog Ears. Digital Minds." www.uaudio.com.

The Universal Audio name, the UA "Diamond" logo, "UAD", "UAD-2", and "Powered Plug-Ins" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Universal Audio Inc. Pro Tools is a trademark of Avid Technology, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.