Iconic Air and Excitement: UA Releases A-Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer UAD Plug-In

Available exclusively for Apollo and UAD hardware, new plug-in unlocks secret enhancement tricks used on decades of iconic vocal recordings

SCOTTS VALLEY, CA • May 20th, 2025 — Universal Audio Inc. (UA), a worldwide leader in audio production tools, is proud to introduce A-Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer, a UAD plug-in that delivers the first and only end-to-end emulation of the vintage multiband “compansion” processor famous for instantly pushing vocals straight to the front of any mix. 

Exclusively available for Apollo audio interfaces and UAD hardware, the UAD A-Type plug-in brings the iconic Air, Excite, and Expand effects used on classic albums from Queen and AC/DC to Journey and Fleetwood Mac.* Plus, creators can get explosive compression effects with Crush and Gated modes, noise reduction decoding, and plug-in only features with the circuit mods panel.

“A-type was the secret vocal processor behind countless hit records," says Lev Perrey, VP of Product at Universal Audio. “With the UAD plug-in, we’ve authentically captured its magical sound, and we're excited to give Apollo creators an entirely new tool that goes beyond the original hardware for their modern productions."

A-Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer – $199 MSRP USD 

The A-Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer plug-in is an authentic emulation of the multiband “compansion” processor that was originally used to reduce tape hiss in professional multitrack studios. It eventually became a secret weapon used on iconic pop and rock recordings for its ability to add clarity and presence to vocals.  

Key Benefits:

• Add the iconic Air, Excite, and Expand effects used on vocal recordings by Queen, Stevie Wonder, The Cars, Fleetwood Mac, and more*
• Get the only end-to-end A-Type emulation, built for flawless latency-free tracking and mixing with Apollo interfaces
• Engage Crush and Gated modes to get gritty analog textures or classic ’80s gated effects on drums and instruments
• Go far beyond the original hardware with the circuit mods panel, giving you custom expansion to transient shaping, subharmonic effects, and more
  

*Use of artist names does not constitute official endorsement of UAD plug‑ins.

Learn more about UAD A-Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer: https://www.uaudio.com/products/a-type-multiband-dynamic-enhancer

Learn more about UAD Plug-Ins: https://www.uaudio.com/collections/uad-plugins

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About Universal Audio Inc.
Universal Audio (UA) is a pioneer in audio and music production tools, with a rich 60-year history of craftsmanship and innovation. UA today enables millions of audio and music creators worldwide, with industry-standard Apollo and Volt recording interfaces, UAD plug-ins, UAFX pedals, advanced audio machine learning, LUNA recording suite, and UA Custom Shop hardware. UA is headquartered in Scotts Valley, California, with passionate employees worldwide — united by our goal of "Inspiring Sound for Generations."

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