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What are UAD Plug-Ins?
In a world of audio plug-ins, UAD stands alone. For more than 20 years, our plug-ins have set the industry standard for painstakingly faithful hardware emulation. Developed in collaboration with the original hardware manufacturers and studios, UAD plug-ins add character to your music like nothing else.
Iconic Analog Sounds, In Software
With UAD plug-ins, you have all-access to hundreds of "golden unit" analog hardware emulations, instruments, and famous studio spaces, right inside your DAW.
Modeled at the Component Level
Every UAD analog emulation is painstakingly recreated from the original circuit, often working with the original manufacturer. This ensures that our plug-ins give you all the charms of real analog — nonlinear behaviors, harmonic saturation, quirks, and of course, vibes.
Backed by Six Decades of Inspiring Sound
Because UAD plug-ins are brought to you by Universal Audio, we pack them with more than 60 years of audio know-how. We encourage you to listen and hear the difference it makes for your music.
Works with Your Setup
UAD plug-ins run natively on Mac and PC with all major DAWs. Apollo owners can run select UAD plug-ins and Unison preamp emulations in realtime, providing the ultimate "just like analog" sonic experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
UAD Mix Tape Pro is a build-your-own plug-in bundle from Universal Audio. You pick 10 UAD native plug-ins from a curated list of UA's most popular analog emulations — including the 1176 Classic Limiter Collection, Teletronix LA-2A Leveler Collection, Pultec Passive EQ Collection, Empirical Labs Distressor, and SSL 4000 Series, among others. The Mix Tape Pro bundle is $149 (MSRP), a one-time purchase, and your selections are yours to keep permanently. Mix Tape Pro plug-ins are native, so they work in any major DAW on Mac or Windows PCs — no UA hardware required.
Universal Audio offers three build-your-own Mix Tape bundle sizes:
- UAD Mix Tape Pro — Pick 10 UAD native plug-ins. $149 MSRP. The most complete build-your-own option.
- UAD B-Side Mix Tape — Pick 5 UAD native plug-ins. $99 MSRP. A smaller, accessible way to start a UAD plug-in collection.
- UAD Seasonal Mix Tape (Summer Mix Tape, Winter Mix Tape, etc.) — Pick 3 UAD native plug-ins. $79 MSRP. Available as limited-time seasonal offers.
In addition to the build-your-own Mix Tape Pro, B-Side, and Seasonal bundles, Universal Audio offers ready-made Mix Tape bundles built around specific use cases.
- UAD Hip Hop Mix Tape — The Beatmaker ($79): 7 plug-ins for beat production, including Galaxy Tape Echo, Oxide Tape Recorder, Vibe Analog Machines, Fairchild Tube Limiter Collection, Anthem Analog Synthesizer, Teletronix LA-3A, and Opal Morphing Synthesizer.
- UAD Guitar Mix Tape — The Studio Rig ($79): 8 plug-ins for guitar tones, including Oxide Tape Recorder, Galaxy Tape Echo, UA 175B & 176 Tube Compressor Collection, UAD Woodrow '55 Instrument Amp, UAD Ruby '63 Top Boost Amp, UAD Dream '65 Reverb Amp, Waterfall Rotary Speaker, and Brigade Chorus.
- UAD Vocal Mix Tape — Modern Vocal Chain ($79): 7 plug-ins for vocal production, including Pultec Passive EQ Collection, Teletronix LA-2A Leveler Collection, 1176 Classic Limiter Collection, Lexicon 224 Reverb, LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip, Teletronix LA-3A, and Studio D Chorus.
- UAD EQ Mix Tape — Classic Tone & EQ ($79): 7 EQ-focused plug-ins, including Pultec Passive EQ Collection, Helios Type 69 Preamp and EQ, LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip, A-Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer, Oxide Tape Recorder, Hitsville EQ Collection, and Fairchild Tube Limiter Collection.
- UAD Compressor Mix Tape — Compressor All Stars ($79): 6 of UA's legendary compressors, including Fairchild Tube Limiter Collection, UA 175B & 176 Tube Compressor Collection, 1176 Classic Limiter Collection, Teletronix LA-2A Leveler Collection, Teletronix LA-3A, and LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip.
- UAD Apollo Hardware Essentials Mix Tape ($249): 8 UAD DSP plug-ins for Apollo and UAD-2 owners, including Neve 1073 Preamp & EQ Collection, EMT 140 Classic Plate Reverberator, EMT 250 Classic Electronic Reverb, AKG BX 20 Spring Reverb, Fender '55 Tweed Deluxe, Korg SDD-3000 Digital Delay, MXR Flanger/Doubler, and Cooper Time Cube Mk II Delay. This bundle requires UA hardware (Apollo, UAD-2, or Satellite).
These bundles are pre-selected and non-customizable. If you'd rather pick your own plug-ins, see UAD Mix Tape Pro (Pick 10), B-Side Mix Tape (Pick 5), or the seasonal Pick 3 bundles.
UAD Mix Tape Pro is a one-time purchase of UAD plug-ins that you own permanently — pick 10 plug-ins, pay once, and they're yours. UAD Spark is a monthly or annual subscription that gives you ongoing access to an expanding library of UAD plug-ins for as long as you subscribe. Choose Mix Tape Pro if you want to own a specific set of plug-ins outright; choose UAD Spark if you want broad access on a recurring basis. You can also use a UAD Spark trial to test plug-ins before deciding which ones to include in your Mix Tape Pro bundle.
No, UAD Mix Tape Pro is a paid bundle, but it's the most affordable way to permanently own UAD plug-ins. UAD Mix Tape Pro is $149 MSRP for 10 plug-ins, which is significantly less than buying the included plug-ins individually. If you want to try UAD plug-ins for free, Universal Audio offers two free options: the UAD Explore FREE bundle, which gives you eight plug-ins to keep, and a free UAD Spark trial that includes access to dozens of UAD plug-ins. Once you've decided which plug-ins fit your workflow, Mix Tape Pro lets you own 10 of them outright.
No, for nearly every Mix Tape bundle, you don't need any UA hardware. UAD Mix Tape Pro, B-Side, Seasonal, and the Hip Hop, Guitar, Vocal, EQ, and Compressor bundles are all built from UAD native plug-ins, which run on your computer's CPU and work in any compatible DAW on Mac or Windows PCs.
Bundles containing UAD DSP plug-ins require an Apollo audio interface, UAD-2 satellite, or other UA DSP hardware to run. These bundles will note that you need an Apollo to use the included plug-ins. You will also be notified before checkout if any plug-ins in your cart require certain hardware UA to run.
To learn more about the difference between UAD Native and UAD DSP plug-ins, see What's the Difference Between UAD Native and UAD DSP Apollo Plug-Ins?
UAD Mix Tape Pro plug-ins work in all major DAWs on Mac and Windows PCs, including Pro Tools (AAX Native), Logic Pro (AU), Ableton Live, Cubase, Studio One, Reaper, GarageBand, FL Studio, and LUNA, Universal Audio's own DAW. The plug-ins are available in VST3, AU, and AAX Native formats and installed automatically by UA Connect. For a complete, up-to-date list of supported DAW versions, see DAW Compatibility with Native UAD Plug-Ins.
UAD Mix Tape Pro plug-ins are available in three native formats: VST3 (for Cubase, Studio One, Reaper, FL Studio, Ableton Live, and most other DAWs), AU / Audio Units (for Logic Pro, GarageBand, LUNA, and other macOS DAWs), and AAX Native (for Pro Tools). All three formats are installed automatically by UA Connect — you don't have to choose a format during checkout.
Yes, all UAD native plug-ins included in Mix Tape Pro are Apple Silicon native (M1, M2, M3, M4) and run on macOS 11 Big Sur or later. On Windows, they run on Windows 10 (64-bit) or later. No Rosetta translation or special configuration is required.
Yes, UAD Mix Tape Pro plug-ins work in LUNA. LUNA is Universal Audio's free DAW for macOS and supports all UAD native plug-ins. UAD Mix Tape Pro plug-ins are compatible with all major DAWs, including Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Cubase, Studio One, Reaper, GarageBand, and FL Studio. For more, see the Native UAD DAW Compatibility help article.
The build-your-own Mix Tape bundles let you pick from a selection of UAD native plug-ins, including UA's most popular analog emulations: 1176 Classic Limiter Collection, Teletronix LA-2A Leveler Collection, Pultec Passive EQ Collection, Empirical Labs Distressor, SSL 4000 Series, Manley VOXBOX, Teletronix LA-3A, Fairchild Tube Limiter Collection, LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip, and many more — plus newer titles like Verve Analog Machines and Opal Morphing Synthesizer. The full list of eligible plug-ins will be visible inside the Mix Tape selector at checkout.
The most popular choices for UAD Mix Tape Pro are UA's flagship analog emulations: the 1176 Classic Limiter Collection (mix-bus and vocal compression), Teletronix LA-2A Leveler Collection (vocal and bass leveling), Pultec Passive EQ Collection (low-end and mastering EQ), and the SSL 4000 Series Bundle (full-mix console workflow). For modern production, Verve Analog Machines and Opal Morphing Synthesizer are heavily used in pop, hip-hop, and electronic genres. If you're not sure, the ready-made Vocal, Guitar, Compressor, EQ, and Hip Hop Mix Tape bundles are a good place to start.
UAD Mix Tape Pro is $149 MSRP for any 10 Mix Tape-eligible UAD native plug-ins. Because UAD plug-ins typically retail individually between $99 and $349 each, the Mix Tape Pro bundle can save you hundreds, and in some cases over a thousand dollars depending on which titles you pick. To maximize your savings, prioritize the highest-value titles in your selection, such as the 1176 Classic Limiter Collection, Teletronix LA-2A, or Pultec Passive EQ Collection.
Yes, UAD plug-ins are widely considered to be the standard for analog hardware emulation and are used in professional, project, and home studios. UAD Mix Tape Pro lets you pick 10 plug-ins from UA's catalog of analog classics — the 1176, LA-2A, Pultec EQ, Distressor, SSL 4000 console, and many others — at a bundled price ($149 MSRP) that's a fraction of their individual list prices. No Apollo interface or UAD hardware is required: every plug-in in Mix Tape Pro runs natively in your DAW on macOS or Windows.
No, plug-in selections are final once you've redeemed your UAD Mix Tape Pro, B-Side, or Seasonal Mix Tape bundle in your UA account. You can try any UAD plug-in free for a limited time through a UAD Spark trial. Pre-built Mix Tape bundles like Hip Hop, Vocal, Guitar, EQ, Compressor, and Apollo Hardware Essentials come with fixed plug-in selections and aren’t customizable.
You own them permanently. UAD Mix Tape Pro — and every other Mix Tape bundle, including B-Side, Seasonal, and the pre-built bundles like Hip Hop, Vocal, Guitar, EQ, Compressor, and Apollo Hardware Essentials — is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. Once you redeem your bundle, your plug-ins are licensed to your UA account forever, with no annual renewal, no recurring fee, and no expiration. (If you're looking for a subscription option, that's UAD Spark, which is separate.)
After purchase, you'll receive a redemption code by email. Sign in to your Universal Audio account, redeem the code, and choose your plug-ins if it's a build-your-own bundle. Then download and install UA Connect — UA's free macOS and Windows app that handles installation, license activation, and updates for every UAD plug-in in your account. Your Mix Tape plug-ins will appear in UA Connect automatically. For step-by-step help, see the UAD Installation, Registration & Authorization article.