Universal Audio’s Native Plug-In Subscription Now Available for Windows

UAD Spark empowers musicians with iconic analog hardware and instrument plug-ins for a low monthly price


SCOTTS VALLEY, CA • September 27th, 2022 — Universal Audio Inc. (UA), a worldwide leader in audio production tools including Apollo and Volt audio interfaces, UAD plug-ins, UA mics, and UAFX guitar pedals, is proud to introduce Windows support for UAD Spark, UA’s native plug-in subscription. With this update, select UAD plug-ins now run natively on Windows 10 and 11 PCs as well as Macs.

UAD Spark Plug‑In Subscription - $19.99/month

With the latest update, UAD Spark plug-in subscription now supports Windows 10 and 11 operating systems as well as Macs.

The UAD Spark plug-in subscription is an expanding collection of UAD plug-ins and instruments, including some of UA’s best titles from Neve,® Moog,® API,® Lexicon,® Studer,® UA, and more. Now available for Windows PCs and Mac, UAD Spark plug-ins run natively — no UA hardware required — in all major DAWs that support VST3, AAX, and AU formats.

“We launched the UAD Spark plug-in subscription earlier this year, bringing the authentic and inspiring sounds of classic studio and music gear to creators, with or without UA hardware,” says Bill Putnam Jr., UA’s founder and CEO. “Today, we’re thrilled to be able to extend that vision and bring professional UA sound to our Windows community as well.”

The UAD Spark subscription is available for $19.99/month ($149.99/year) with a 14-day free trial. Volt USB audio interface owners receive an extended 30-day free trial, and owners of perpetual UAD plug-in licenses receive corresponding native UAD Spark plug‑ins for free.

UAD Spark for Windows - Key Features

  • Now runs natively on both Mac and Windows 10 and 11; no UA hardware required
  • An ever-expanding collection of UAD plug-ins and instruments from Neve, Moog, API, Studer, Teletronix, UA, and more
  • Runs in all major DAWs that support, VST3, AAX, AU formats
  • Owners of perpetual UAD plug-in licenses receive corresponding native UADx plug-ins for free
  • 14-day free trial, Volt USB Audio Interface owners receive 30 days free.

Included UAD Spark Subscription Plug‑Ins

Reverbs, Delay & Modulation:

  • Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb
  • Studio D Chorus
  • Brigade Chorus
  • Galaxy Tape Echo
  • Pure Plate Reverb

Preamps, EQ & Tape

  • Neve 1073 Preamp & EQ Channel Strip
  • API Vision Channel Strip
  • Studer A800 Tape Recorder
  • Galaxy Tape Echo
  • Pultec Passive EQ Collection
  • Hitsville EQ Collecton

Compressors

  • API 2500 Bus Compressor
  • UA 1176 Classic Limiter Collection
  • Teletronix LA‑2A Leveler Collection

UAD Instruments

  • Moog Minimoog
  • Opal Morphing Synthesizer
  • Waterfall B3 Organ
  • Ravel Grand Piano

Download images and press materials:
https://u.audio/uad-spark-pr

Learn more about the UAD Spark plug-in subscription:
https://spark.uaudio.com/

Learn more about award-winning UAD plug-ins:
www.uaudio.com/learn-about-uad-plugins

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."

©2022 Universal Audio, Inc. All rights reserved. Product features, specifications, pricing, and availability are subject to change without notice. The "Universal Audio" name, UA "diamond" logo, “Apollo,” “Apollo Twin,” “UAD,” “Powered Plug-Ins,” and “LUNA Recording System" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Universal Audio Inc. *All other trademarks contained herein are property of their respective owners, which may or may not be affiliated with Universal Audio Inc. Specifically, the Neve, 1084, 1073, MOOG, Studer, Spitfire Audio, Orange Tree Samples, and Loops de la Creme trademarks are used with permission. Other marks, including Steinway, are used to suggest the products that were studied in the creation of LUNA Instruments, but are not in any way affiliated with Universal Audio.

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