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Opal Morphing Synthesizer

Our infinite, larger-than-life synth that always sounds like a record.

Get giant, inspiring sounds from the world's best-sounding analog‑meets‑wavetable super synth
Use morphing filters, oscillators, LFOs, and noise to unlock new creative paths
Add studio-quality UA effects like vintage spring reverb, tape delay, modulation, and authentic 1176 compression
Go deep into synthesis without getting lost, thanks to impeccably crafted presets

Runs natively on your macOS or Windows computer without UA hardware. View full system requirements.

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Our Infinite, Larger-Than-Life Synth that Always Sounds like a Record

Opal is our epic-sounding flagship synth that's perfect for producers, sound designers, and musicians. This analog-meets-wavetable synth gives you huge-sounding morphing filters and powerful UA effects — yet always keeps you close to album-ready sounds, no matter how deep you explore.

Fire Up a Super Synth

Opal's unique analog-meets-wavetable synth engine lets you create epic sounds and craft songs within minutes. With morphing filters, oscillators, LFOs, and noise, Opal is a modern soundscape maker with deep analog roots.

Create with World-Class UA Effects

With onboard studio-quality UA effects like ambience and vintage spring reverbs, tape delay, modulation, and authentic 1176 audio compression, Opal makes any production fuller, and more professional sounding.

Find Inspiration Fast with Album‑Ready Presets

Get just the right sound using Opal's gorgeous presets, lovingly crafted by the synth geeks deep within the halls of UA. Curated for fast use across genres, Opal's presets ensure you'll capture inspiration the moment it strikes.

What They Say

The creativity of the Opal Morphing Synth is mind-bending.

The Glitch Mob

Opal Morphing Synth is expressive, intuitive and versatile with sounds that feel alive.

Glass Animals

Opal Morphing Synth gives you warm, classic synth sounds but with tons of modern features and built-in UA effects that open up new dimensions with a couple of clicks.

Eric J Dubowsky

Flume, Odesza, Weezer

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4.7

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars

Based on 109 reviews

Total 5 star reviews: 89 Total 4 star reviews: 12 Total 3 star reviews: 7 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 1

93%would recommend this product

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fer v.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Yesterday
Great Synth!
Working with it for a week or two and love it!
Definitely one to cop!
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Michael M.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
1 week ago
Great!
Great sounds and an unbelievably great looking interface! Enjoying it and the sounds it’s inspiring.
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Espen O.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
2 weeks ago
Opal Morphing Synthesizer
Very good synth!
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Are G.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
1 month ago
Cool Cat
Didn’t think I needed another synth, but then I tested the Opal. Powerhouse ! Different from the other usual suspects and definitely a must-have in the arsenal. Well done UA !
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Jordan C.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
1 month ago
Easy to use.
Easy to use synthesis and particularly good drums.
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Frequently Asked Questions

No. These plug-ins run natively on your computer. No UA hardware is required.

Yes, 14-day plug-in demos are available. Find eligible plug‑ins

We provide three activations per license. We support activation on your computer or on an iLok USB key.

Native plug-ins are supported on macOS and Windows systems. See our Native UAD System Requirements article for full system requirements. An iLok account is required for managing your native plug-in licenses. We support iLok USB keys for portability, but one is not required.

Check our Knowledge Base for additional questions

Opal Morphing Synthesizer

Our infinite, larger-than-life synth that always sounds like a record.

Hear It In Action

Hear It In Action

Hear It In Action

Hear It In Action

Our Infinite, Larger-Than-Life Synth that Always Sounds like a Record

What They Say

Reviews

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