Universal Audio Announces Major Updates to Award-Winning LUNA DAW

New LUNA 2.0 software delivers ARA Support, Volt 876 integration, Hardware Inserts, and 15 more UAD plug-ins in LUNA Pro 2.0

SCOTTS VALLEY, CA • October 22, 2025 — Universal Audio Inc. (UA), a worldwide leader in audio production tools, is proud to announce a major update to their award-winning DAW, LUNA. Delivering some of the most requested user features to date, including ARA Support, Volt 876 integration, and upgraded Instrument Detection, LUNA 2.0 gives musicians and producers a faster, more intuitive way to record and edit music without breaking creative flow.

LUNA Pro also gets a huge 2.0 upgrade including 15 additional UAD plug-ins and instruments, Hardware Inserts, and ARA plug-ins, allowing customers to take projects from demo to final mix with a streamlined workflow.

“LUNA has always been about capturing the feel of analog recording in a modern, digital space,” says Lev Perrey, VP of Product at Universal Audio. “LUNA 2.0 builds on that vision with faster editing, smarter integration, and even more of the analog character that creators love.”

LUNA 2.0 brings exciting new features including an update to LUNA Pro, which now features 29 UAD plug-ins and virtual instruments, and ARA tools for seamless vocal editing.

What’s New in LUNA 2.0 (Free)

ARA Support
LUNA 2.0 introduces ARA support, enabling seamless integration of third-party vocal editing tools directly within the LUNA timeline. This addition brings LUNA in line with professional workflows used in studios worldwide.

Volt 876 Integration
With dedicated support for UA’s new Volt 876 USB audio interface, users can now control preamp gain, cue mixes, and Assistive Auto-Gain settings directly from within LUNA. This integration provides full session recall of front-panel settings and a unified hardware/software workflow.

Upgraded Instrument Detection
In addition to automatic color coding and setting the warp algorithm, Instrument Detection now adds icons to tracks based on instrument type, streamlining session organization and eliminating manual setup.

What’s New in LUNA Pro 2.0

Hardware Inserts
Hardware Inserts allow users to route audio through analog outboard gear with automatic delay compensation. With a single click, producers can integrate their favorite compressors, EQs, and effects units into the LUNA mixer – then save it as a preset to recall anytime.

Expanded UAD Plug-In & Instrument Library
LUNA Pro 2.0 includes 29 UAD plug-ins, virtual instruments, plus LUNA Extensions — giving users access to a curated selection of iconic analog emulations and creative tools for professional mixing and music production.

Included ARA Tools
Celemony Melodyne Essential and Noiseworks DynAssist Lite are now included with LUNA Pro, enabling advanced vocal editing workflows.

ChordAxe Lite 
ChordAXE Lite, an intuitive MIDI effect that assists with chord selection and harmonic progression. Designed to streamline songwriting and composition, this tool helps musicians quickly build arrangements and explore musical ideas.

Availability 
LUNA 2.0 & LUNA Pro 2.0 is available for download on October 22, 2025, for both macOS and Windows. It works seamlessly with any ASIO or Core Audio interface, and no UA hardware is required.

Pricing
LUNA Pro 2.0 is priced at $199 USD MAP, with an introductory price of $129 USD for a limited time.

Universal Audio customers who purchased LUNA Pro, get a free upgrade to LUNA Pro 2.0 (offer valid until December 31, 2025).

Learn more about LUNA: https://www.uaudio.com/products/luna 

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

Download images and press materials: https://u.audio/luna-v2-pr

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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