UAD Diamond Edition
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Open Up a World of Timeless Analog Sound
Our flagship collection of native plug-ins for producers, engineers, and creatives of all types, the UAD Diamond Edition gives you the timeless analog sound of iconic studio gear and musical instruments.
UAD CompressorsAll compressors are not the same. Each one has a unique personality and tone. Our compressors perfectly emulate classic studio units, giving your music professional punch.
Teletronix LA-2A Collection
Add legendary warmth and smoothness to your vocals with this popular collection of UA's classic tube-based optical compressors.
UA 1176 Collection
Inject big energy into drums, bass, guitars and vocals with the ultra-fast attack and gritty tone of three distinct 1176 compressors.
API 2500 Bus Compressor
An obsessively accurate emulation of API’s flagship compressor, letting you bring unmistakable API impact and "glue" to your entire mix.
UAD Channel Strips, EQ & TapeStudio pros use analog mic preamps, EQs, and tape machines to warm up their tracks and give them character. These plug‑ins give you the same punch and presence heard on your favorite albums.
API Vision Channel Strip
Your go-to analog console channel strip for quickly sculpting tracks with genuine API presence, sheen, and punch.
Century Tube Channel Strip
Capture "first take" magic with easy-to-use preamp, EQ, and compression — perfect for vocals, guitars, synths, drums, and anything else you throw at it.
Hitsville EQ Collection
Introduce your tracks to the beautifully simple analog equalizer that helped shape decades of sweet Motown sounds.
Pultec Passive EQ Collection
Dial in silky vocals, rich guitars, and fat bass with this must-have collection of toneful Pultec tube equalizers.
Oxide Tape Recorder
Get the magical warmth and smoothness of analog tape with minimal fuss, thanks to this powerful but straightforward magnetic tape emulation.
Studer A800 Tape Machine
Spin up the world's most popular multitrack tape machine, captured as a plug-in with all the controls, tape options, sounds, and vibes intact.
UAD Reverbs, Delays & ModulationTime-based effects can make or break your tracks. Our reverb, delay, and modulation plug-ins are the standard by which all others are judged, giving you timeless dimension and space.
Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb
Introduced in 1978, this era-defining digital reverb puts genuine Lexicon ambience, lushness and otherworldly spatial effects right at your fingertips.
Hitsville Reverb Chambers
An exclusive collaboration between UA and Motown Museum, this plug-in gives you the glorious sounds of the attic reverb chambers above the original Motown studios.
Pure Plate Reverb
Get UA’s renowned plate reverb modeling in an easy-to-use plug-in — ideal for giving your vocals timeless ambience and depth.
Brigade Chorus
Pour on classic analog shimmer and pulsating vibrato from the 70's and 80's on guitars, keys, and anywhere else you want to add retro sonic flavors.
Studio D Chorus
Widen sounds and add subtle texture and movement with this painstaking emulation of a classic late-1970's studio chorus processor.
Galaxy Tape Echo
Dive into endless, lush dub-style tape delays and psychedelic spring reverb with this essential emulation of the legendary RE-201 hardware unit.*
Waterfall Rotary Speaker
Explore the immersive effects of a beautifully emulated classic rotary speaker, whether its on keys, guitars, or vocals.
UAD InstrumentsGreat instruments inspire great music. UA's expertise in modeling, sampling, and synthesis give our virtual instruments the realism to inspire your next masterpiece.
Moog Minimoog
The definitive plug-in emulation of a Minimoog, the holy grail of analog synths for artists ranging from Herbie Hancock and Sun Ra to Dr. Dre and Daft Punk.
PolyMAX Synth
Get retro synth sounds to shock your mind-brain, filled with rich analog character and serious vibes.
Opal Morphing Synth
Craft larger-than-life sounds that are instantly album-ready, thanks to UA's flagship analog-meets-wavetable super synthesizer.
Ravel Grand Piano
Experience the sound and feel of a Steinway Model B, using the most expressive and realistic software piano ever created.*
Waterfall B3
Put decades of soul at your fingertips with the rich, three-dimensional sound of an iconic Hammond B3 organ and Leslie rotary speaker cabinet.*
FAQ
Is Universal Audio hardware required to use these plug-ins?
No. These plug-ins run natively on your computer. No UA hardware required.
Can I try native UAD plug-ins before I buy?
Yes, 14-day plug-in demos are available. Find eligible plug‑ins ›
If I purchase a UAD plug-in, do I get a license for native and Apollo/UAD-2 versions?
Yes, for every UAD plug-in that supports native and Apollo/UAD-2 versions, you get a license for both.
I own an Apollo or UAD-2 hardware, is this for me?
Yes, absolutely, our new bundles provide tremendous value on some of our most popular collections of plug-ins, and native versions are included for the best of both worlds. Native UAD plug-ins also allow you to record and mix on-the-go without attaching UAD hardware.
*All trademarks are property of their respective owners, and used only to represent the instruments modeled as part of UAD plug‑ins.Customer Reviews
N. Sayag
September 22, 2023
The must have plug-in
This is a must have, character , colore and sound stage all in one plug in.
Read MoreJ. Chatzilias
September 22, 2023
I didn't want to buy another EQ.
I have a bunch of EQs. Some are even passive Pultec emulations. After extensive testing this one was better than them. the MEQ is particularly meaty. So here we are. good job UAD! ha...
Read Moreゆ. うすだ
September 22, 2023
Very good comp
When I replaced it with another company's comp I've been using so far, it was a word of excitement. Thank you for your wonderful work....
Read MoreA. Lizama
September 21, 2023
A must have
Just the perfect musical EQ. It shines on anything you can think of. Both the EQP and MEQ live on my master bus.
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Customer Reviews
UAD Diamond Edition
N. Sayag
The must have plug-in
This is a must have, character , colore and sound stage all in one plug in.
J. Chatzilias
I didn't want to buy another EQ.
I have a bunch of EQs. Some are even passive Pultec emulations. After extensive testing this one was better than them. the MEQ is particularly meaty. So here we are. good job UAD! ha
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0=0ゆ. うすだ
Very good comp
When I replaced it with another company's comp I've been using so far, it was a word of excitement. Thank you for your wonderful work.
L. Brown
Great Sound!
Great Sound!
K. Branislav
AAA
Absolute beauty.
A. Lizama
A must have
Just the perfect musical EQ. It shines on anything you can think of. Both the EQP and MEQ live on my master bus.
A. Kugler
Great Stuff!
I know and love the hardware originals and I am happy UA put this out as a plug-in. High quality and fun to use. These are going to be heard in my next productions.
Alex (codename_alominium; 20yearshortbreak.com)T. Cherry
My Go To Plugin On Mixes!
Can beat the sound that this puts on a record! Used it on a few of my Billboard charting records!
G. Ginux
The best
Un grande compressore per il tuo mix bus
S. Ramsay
Go to bus compressor for the mix bus!
I love how well this compressor glues the sound on the mix bus. I've also started using it on a Kick/Bass sub to glue them together before hitting the master.
S. Ramsay
Perfect on the master bus
I use this on my master bus in M/S mode to help widen the sound. It's hard to make this plugin sound bad!
G. Broersma
Fantastic Bundle
Fantastic Bundle AAAA+++++
M. Hembree
Nice sound, easy to operate, even for a hobbyist like myself
I'm a duffer. A hobbyist. A suburban dad, sitting up late after the kids are asleep, trying to get the songs out of my head and into the computer and have the sound in the headphones approach what I hear inside my head. Any plugin I buy is with an eye (ear?) towards that goal.
These plugins are straightforward to use, with simple, basic settings. And they make magic sounds happen. I'm especially fond of the AE at 2:1 at the end of my mix bus chain, with just enough gain to tickle the meter. Instant glue. My brain is happy. Now I can move on.C. Walton
Excellent! What else is there to say...
I was fortunate that I managed to pick up the native 1176 Classic Limitter Collection through one of the UAD Tuesday deals! The 1176AE is now my go to for vocals with the SLO attack/fast release setting and the 2:1 ratio - really nice tone! There are other well known 1176 emulations that sound good, but these are the real deal and sound AWESOME! A great deal if you manage to these 3 on sale like I did. Thank you UAD! Chris
Y. Fujiwara
本家本元の1176
YouTubeなどでレビューされているサンプルはいくらでも聞けますが、実際に自分の楽曲に使用してみることで特長がよくわかりました。トラックに挿す場合、トラック単体で聞くよりも、曲全体の定位を確認しながら使うのが、個人的にはわかりやすかったです。
S. Lontano
Width for your synths
If my synths sounds a bit sterile and mono this chorus is always the best solution
S. Lontano
A classic reborn
This is a perfect emulation of one of the most iconic tape delay and reverb.
A must haveR. Novak
Essential
Essential part of every song
D. Clermont
Amazing..
Love this trio of compressors, they sound amazing. The AE edition is special give you an expensive sound.
E. Okorocha
Gotta catch em all
I'll call the sound aggressive and creamy, I tried it on some masters I thought were done and apparently they were not done, I've actually tried it on a drum bus too, It's quality.
