UA Announces Free 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection

Now available natively, UAD 610 plug-ins bring timeless tube warmth and punch to vocals and instruments

SCOTTS VALLEY, CA • January 13, 2026 • Universal Audio Inc. (UA), a worldwide leader in audio production tools, is proud to release the UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection. The collection includes UAD plug-ins for both Native and Apollo DSP systems, featuring authentic end-to-end emulations of the legendary UA 610-A and 610-B tube channel strips.

First introduced in 1960 by Bill Putnam Sr., the tube-amplified 610 modular console was among the first mixing desks purpose-built for audio recording. The channel strips at the heart of the 610 defined the sound of modern recording with their rich tube harmonics and saturation.

Free for a limited time, the UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection delivers the same warmth and vintage sound that shaped generations of classic records, perfect for making vocals and instruments stand out in any modern mix. 

UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection — Free Download for a Limited Time

Originally introduced for Apollo in 2014, the UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection gave customers the same musical tube warmth and character heard on recordings by Ray Charles, Elvis Presley, and Neil Young.*  Now available natively via free download, anyone can get authentic 610 tube sound, with or without an Apollo.

“The 610 was designed when tone wasn’t something you added later; it was built in from the start,” explains Will Shanks, Senior Product Designer at UA. “You don’t have to fight it — you just turn it up and it sounds right. It brings your entire plug-in chain to life.”

The UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection is available now as a free download from Universal Audio and via participating retailers. 

Praise for UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection

“The UA 610 helped shape the sound of the 1960s. This plug-in gives me that character. The native version allows me to add more instances to my sessions.” — Hector Delgado (Ariana Grande, Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar) 

“The new 610 UAD plug-in collection is a work of art. I like that first high frequency boost on the 610-A. And the 610-B lets me get more surgical and subtle.” — Greg Wells (Wicked, Adele, The Greatest Showman, Kid Cudi) 

“The 610 UAD plug-ins are my secret weapons. They make vocals or instruments pop out of the mix.” — Billy Hickey (Lana Del Rey, Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez)

Key Benefits 

• Produce music with the same channel strips that inspired generations
• Add presence and warmth to vocal recordings so they stand out in the mix
• Hear guitars, keyboards, and drums come alive with fat tube saturation
• Make any effect in a signal chain sound instantly more full and three-dimensional
• Enjoy our authentic “end-to-end” emulation of two classics — the 610-A and 610-B — including tube amplifiers, transformers, and EQ circuits
• Use the Apollo DSP version with Unison™ preamp technology to get the most authentic 610 preamp sound and experience
• Use the UAD Native version to get classic 610 tube warmth and character, no Apollo required
  

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

Learn more about UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection: https://www.uaudio.com/products/610-collection

Learn more about UAD Spark: https://www.uaudio.com/products/uad-spark

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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