Universal Audio Introduces UAD Spark Studio

LUNA Studio plus a complete library of native UAD plug-ins and virtual instruments, now in one subscription

SCOTTS VALLEY, CA • September 15, 2026 — Universal Audio Inc. (UA), a worldwide leader in audio production tools, is proud to introduce UAD Spark Studio, a music production subscription bringing together LUNA Studio, UA's fully equipped DAW, and a complete native UAD plug-in and virtual instrument library into one creative environment.

Designed to give artists and producers everything they need to turn ideas into hit records, UAD Spark Studio includes an expanding collection of 70 native UAD plug-ins featuring titles from Neve, Ampex, Lexicon, and more, alongside world-class virtual instruments such as Minimoog, PolyMAX, and Electra88.

“UAD Spark Studio brings the whole studio together in one place,” said Bill Putnam Jr., CEO of Universal Audio. “LUNA, UAD plug-ins, instruments — it’s all there, so you can spend less time setting things up and more time making music.”

UAD Spark Studio — $19.99/month or $149/year USD

Key Benefits

• UAD Plug-Ins. Get an ever-expanding library of exclusive titles from Neve, Ampex, Lexicon, and more.
• UAD Instruments. Stay inspired with world-class virtual instruments including Minimoog, Polymax, Electra88, and more.
• LUNA Studio. Create music with the world's smartest, best-sounding DAW, now with powerful new smart tools and workflows.
• LUNA Play. Tap into a faster, simpler way to write and record songs — like a voice memo app designed just for making music, with automatic level setting and UAD plug-in presets built in.
• Works with any audio interface. Get accelerated performance on Apollo and Volt interfaces.
  

About LUNA Studio

At the center of UAD Spark Studio is LUNA Studio, featuring new smart tools, workflow improvements, and LUNA Play — a faster, simpler way to write and record songs.  

New smart tools include Stem Separation, Audio-to-MIDI for adding virtual instrument layers, and Lyric Transcription and Chord Extraction powered by Moises.

LUNA 3.0 also adds production and editing features including Piano Roll, Folder Tracks, Chord, Key, and Time Signature Rulers, Adaptive Grid, Clip Gain Automation, Record FX, Strip Silence, Click Track Automation, and support for recording mono sources on stereo tracks.

UAD Spark Studio is available starting September 15, 2026.

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

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

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

Learn more about Universal Audio: uaudio.com

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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