UAD Spark
Get unlimited access to every UAD Native plug-in
Legendary UA Sound
The same plug-ins used on music's top hits.
Works Everywhere
Works in any DAW on Mac and Windows.
A Growing Collection
New plug-ins added regularly. At no extra cost.
Included Plug-Ins
Topline Vocal Tune
$99
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Topline Vocal Tune
Plug-In:
UAD Enigmatic '82 Overdrive Special Amp
$99
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UAD Enigmatic '82 Overdrive Special Amp
Little Labs Voice Of God Bass Resonance
$99
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Little Labs Voice Of God Bass Resonance
Plug-In:
Paradise Guitar Studio
$199
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Paradise Guitar Studio
Ocean Way Studios Deluxe
$249
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Ocean Way Studios Deluxe
Plug-In:
A-Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer
$149
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A-Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer
Plug-In:
Anthem Analog Synthesizer
$149
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Anthem Analog Synthesizer
The plug-ins and instruments in UAD Spark are all undoubtedly superb and if you don’t already have these tools, this is a fantastic way to access and explore some exceptional analogue plug-ins and find out what all the fuss is about.
Frequently Asked Questions
UAD Spark is worth it if you want the sound of classic studio gear without buying hardware or paying for plug-ins one at a time. For a single monthly or annual price, UAD Spark gives you the full, growing library of UAD Native plug-ins, from vintage compressors and EQs to tape machines, reverbs, and instruments. It is a practical way to work with the same tools heard on countless hit records, whether you are producing in a bedroom or a commercial studio.
UAD Spark stands apart because its plug-ins are built on the same detailed circuit modeling we have developed over decades of studying original analog hardware. Rather than generic emulations, each title captures the specific behavior of the gear it models, down to the way it distorts, saturates, and responds to your signal. You get that depth across an entire library for one subscription, and new plug-ins are added regularly at no extra cost.
UAD Spark includes the full collection of UAD Native plug-ins, spanning preamps, EQs, channel strips, compressors, tape and saturation, reverbs, delays, modulation, guitar amps, and instruments. Highlights include the 1176 and Teletronix LA-2A compressors, Neve 1073 and API preamps, Pultec EQs, Studer and Ampex tape machines, and instruments like the Moog Minimoog, Opal, and PolyMAX. Because the library keeps expanding, your subscription grows in value as UA releases new titles.
UAD Spark comes as a monthly plan at $19.99 and an annual plan at $149.99, so the annual option is the better value if you know you will use it year round. The monthly plan suits shorter projects or seasons when you only need the plug-ins for a while, and you can pause it when your work slows down.
UAD Spark makes the most sense if you want broad access to the library, while buying individual plug-ins or a perpetual bundle makes sense if you only need a few specific titles for the long term. With UAD Spark you get everything for one recurring price and can explore freely, which is ideal when you are still discovering which tools fit your sound. If you already own perpetual licenses, we include the matching UAD Native versions at no charge, so you can run those without a subscription.
UAD Spark plug-ins sound the same as their UAD DSP counterparts, because both run the same underlying models of the original hardware. The difference is where the processing happens: UAD Native plug-ins in UAD Spark run on your computer's CPU, while UAD DSP plug-ins run on the processors built into Apollo interfaces. For mixing and production in your DAW, you get the full UA sound either way.
UAD Spark lets you run as many plug-in instances as your computer can handle, because every title runs natively on your CPU. There is no fixed processing limit tied to hardware, so the ceiling is simply your system's power and how heavy your session is. That makes UAD Spark a flexible fit for large mixes with many channels of processing.
UAD Spark works on both macOS and Windows, so you can run the plug-ins on whatever computer your studio is built around. The UAD Native plug-ins in UAD Spark are fully compatible with Apple Silicon Macs as well as Intel Macs and Windows 10 and 11 PCs. You can move your work between platforms and keep the same sound.
No, UAD Spark does not require an Apollo interface or any UA hardware to run. The plug-ins process entirely on your computer, so you can use them with any audio interface, or even your computer's built-in audio while you work. If you do own an Apollo, UAD Spark still fits right into the same sessions.
UAD Spark works in all major DAWs that support the VST3, AU, and AAX plug-in formats, which covers the software most producers and engineers already use. The plug-ins are also compatible with Native Kontrol Standard (NKS), so they map to compatible keyboards and controllers for hands-on control. You manage and authorize everything through UA Connect and iLok.
UAD Spark plug-ins are built for mixing and production, and you can also use them while tracking. Because they run natively on your CPU, you monitor through them at your interface's normal latency rather than in realtime. For near-zero latency monitoring while you record, that is where an Apollo interface and its onboard DSP come in, so the two work well together.
Yes, UAD Spark works alongside an Apollo audio interface, giving you UAD Native plug-ins for CPU-based mixing plus Apollo's onboard DSP for realtime tracking. Many engineers track through Apollo's DSP for low latency monitoring, then reach for UAD Spark plug-ins across the rest of the session without loading down the interface. Together they cover both stages of a production.
A plug-in subscription like UAD Spark is worth it if you value access to a wide, current library over owning a fixed set of titles. UAD Spark gives you every UAD Native plug-in for one price, including new releases as they arrive, which keeps your toolkit up to date without repeat purchases. For producers who like to explore and want the full range on hand, subscribing is often the more economical path to the whole collection.
UAD Native plug-ins run on your computer's CPU, while UAD DSP plug-ins run on the dedicated processors inside Apollo interfaces. UAD Spark is built around UAD Native plug-ins, so it needs no UA hardware and works on any Mac or Windows system. UAD DSP plug-ins, by contrast, add realtime processing and near-zero latency monitoring through an Apollo, which is why many studios use both.
Yes, the UAD Spark collection grows regularly, with new plug-ins and instruments added at no extra cost to subscribers. UA develops new titles across effects and instruments over time, and UAD Spark subscribers get them as part of the same subscription. That means the value of UAD Spark increases the longer you stay subscribed.
A good way to start with UAD Spark is to reach for the classics that show up on the most records: the 1176 and Teletronix LA-2A for compression, the Pultec and Neve 1073 for EQ, and a tape machine like the Studer A800 for glue and warmth. From there, reverbs and delays such as the Lexicon 224 and the tape echoes shape space, while instruments like the Moog Minimoog and PolyMAX give you sounds to build tracks around.
Yes, UAD Spark includes the 1176 and the Teletronix LA-2A, two of the most widely used compressors in recorded music. The 1176 is known for fast, punchy control on vocals, drums, and bass, while the LA-2A brings smooth, musical leveling that flatters vocals and bass in particular. UAD Spark also includes a deep set of other classic compressors and limiters, so you can match the right character to each part of your mix.
Yes, UAD Spark includes the Neve 1073 Preamp and EQ Collection, one of the most recognizable preamp and EQ sounds in studio history. It adds a rich low end and an open top that engineers rely on for vocals, guitars, and full mixes. Alongside it, UAD Spark includes other classic EQs like the Pultec and console-style channel strips, giving you a range of tonal colors from a single subscription.
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