Now Available: Elysia Alpha Compressor V2 and SPL Vitalizer MK3-T UAD Plug-Ins

Enhanced versions of popular UAD DSP plug-ins arrive as part of Apollo and UAD v11.8.2 software update

SCOTTS VALLEY, CA — November 18, 2025 — Universal Audio, a worldwide leader in audio production tools, is proud to announce the release of elysia alpha compressor V2 and SPL Vitalizer MK3-T plug-ins. As a part of the Apollo and UAD v11.8.2 software update, these plug-ins deliver enhanced sonics, with new features and workflows for modern mixing and mastering engineers.

“The updated elysia alpha compressor V2 and SPL Vitalizer MK3-T give engineers and producers two ‘A-grade’ mastering tools from the UAD catalog,” says Lev Perrey, VP of Product at Universal Audio. “These versions bring even more analog realism, along with workflow enhancements and updated scalable UI, so they pop right off the screen.”

UAD elysia alpha compressor V2 - $150 USD

The elysia alpha compressor V2 is a meticulous emulation of elysia’s flagship mastering compressor. 

Re-engineered with enhanced analog modeling, elysia alpha compressor v2 delivers greater precision, depth, and transient accuracy. And with plug-in-only features like Auto Gain, Gain Range Limiter, Parallel Mix, and Mid/Side, customers can enjoy the same musical and transparent compression as the hardware, right in their DAW.

UAD elysia alpha compressor V2 - What’s New

• Get the marvelous 3D sound of a elysia’s flagship Class A mastering compressor, now with Tolerance Modeling Technology (TMT) by Brainworx for deeper analog realism
• Plug-in-only features including Mid/Side, Stereo Width, Mono Maker, and Parallel Mix
• Auto Gain gives engineers perfectly level-matched playback without having to monitor gain-staging while they mix
• Scalable UI, improved transient response, low-end depth, and stereo imaging compared to the original UAD plug-in version
  

The new elysia alpha compressor V2 plug-in is available for $150 USD, with a limited-time intro price of $49 USD, and special upgrade price of $19 USD for current owners. 

UAD SPL Vitalizer MK3-T — $100 USD

Since its debut in the 1990s, the SPL Vitalizer has been a secret weapon for engineers worldwide, known for adding clarity, depth, and polish to any mix or master. Featuring the same Class A tube or solid-state sound, this plug-in brings the unmistakable “Vitalizer sheen” into customer’s DAWs.

With updated circuit modeling and new gain management tools for added mix-bus versatility, the SPL Vitalizer MK-3T delivers the unmistakable sound of the original analog hardware. Additional refinements include Auto Gain, Parallel Mix, and M/S processing for modern mixing workflows.

UAD SPL Vitalizer MK3-T - What's New

• SPL’s original tube-powered enhancer gives mixes extra presence and punch, now with Tolerance Modeling Technology (TMT) by Brainworx for enhanced sonics
• Shape low-end or get silky highs using Drive, Bass, and Mid-Hi Tune controls
• Tube and Solid-State stages give masters warm analog character or ultra-clean precision
• Plug-in-only features include Mid/Side, Stereo Width, Mono Maker, Parallel Mix, and more
  

The new SPL Vitalizer MK3-T plug-in is available for $100 USD, with a limited-time intro price of $79 USD, and a special upgrade price of $24 USD for current owners.

Learn more about elysia alpha compressor V2: https://www.uaudio.com/products/elysia-alpha-compressor-v2

Learn more about SPL Vitalizer MK3-T:  https://www.uaudio.com/products/spl-vitalizer-mk3-t

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

Download images and press materials: https://u.audio/elysia-spl-2025pr

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