UAD Studio Edition
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Transform your DAW into a Vintage Analog Paradise
Build your dream studio with 33 UAD plug-ins and instruments — no UA hardware required.
Whether it's a legendary channel strip from Avalon, an iconic Studer tape machine, classic compression from Fairchild and Empirical Labs, or lush reverb from Lexicon — $5,825 in value if purchased separately — UAD Studio Edition gives you the gear and sounds used by hit-making professionals every day.
No Hardware Required
UAD Studio Edition plug-ins run natively on Mac or PC and work with any compatible DAW including Pro Tools, Logic, Ableton, FL Studio, Cubase, Studio One, Reaper, LUNA, and more.
Included Versions
UAD Native
Runs on your Mac or PC without UA hardware.Apollo Realtime & UAD‑2
Runs accelerated on Apollo interfaces and UAD‑2 hardware.UAD Native plug-ins run on both macOS 10.15 Catalina or newer and Windows 10 and 11. Go to our UA Support page for system requirements.
- Get a professional analog studio packed with legendary channel strips, compressors, EQs, tape machines, effects, and instruments — right in your DAW
- Get perfect vocals with hit-making solid-state and tube preamps
- Explore iconic compressors on drums, guitars, vocals, and synths
- Discover the rich sound of magnetic tape on all of your sources
- Add ambience and space on vocals and instruments with hit-making plate and digital reverb, tape echo, rotary speaker, and more
- Stay inspired with in‑the‑box grand piano, electric piano, and organ, indistinguishable from the real thing
Avalon VT-737 Tube Channel Strip
Get consistently polished results full of radio-ready gloss and detail with Avalon's flagship VT-737 channel strip —the best-selling standalone channel strip ever made — and the dominant player in chart-topping pop, hip-hop, and R&B productions.
dbx 160 Compressor/Limiter
Whether you’re using it on synths, bass guitar, or a drum bus, the dbx 160 plug-in gives you the original hardware’s grabby, low-end glue and old-school character — a must-have for any engineer’s compressor toolkit.
Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor Compressor
Add the versatile, super-fast compressor that's the choice for modern producers looking to add creative colors to drums, vocals, and guitars.
Fairchild Tube Limiter Collection
Get the same silky, warm compression heard on hundreds of hit records from The Beatles and Pink Floyd to countless Motown classics with the most accurate emulations ever made of these rare tube limiters.*
Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb
Add the famously lush ambience that defined the sound of an entire era with a bit-for-bit emulation of the classic '80s studio hardware that remains one of the most popular digital reverb units of all time.
Manley Tube Preamp
Add instant life to vocals and bass, punch up acoustic guitars and drums, or push synths forward with the authentic sound of Manley tube hardware.
Studer A800 Tape Recorder
Add warmth, presence, cohesion, and low-end punch that only genuine tape can provide with the proven hit-making sound of a genuine Studer tape machine.
Teletronix LA-3A Classic Audio Leveler
Famous for pushing sounds right to the front of your speakers with a unique, aggressive character, get all the tone and dynamics control of this highly-coveted hardware — perfect for vocals, acoustic guitar, drums, and more.
UA 175B & 176 Tube Compressor Collection
Based on a pair of UA's 1960s golden units, this Collection gives your vocals, drums, and synths all the ultra-musical harmonics and colorful saturation of the original ultra-rare hardware.
Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio
Get the album-ready sound of a 1974 Rhodes Eighty Eight Suitcase Mark 1 electric piano,* along with a fully stocked "vintage" studio of pro production tools — for in‑the‑box tones nearly indistinguishable from the real thing.
Moog Minimoog
Add the fat, musically expressive sounds of the most iconic synthesizer ever made — from Kraftwerk to Parliament-Funkadelic, Yes to Dr. Dre — with our industry‑leading expertise in circuit modeling, synthesis, and signal processing.**
Opal Morphing Synthesizer
An epic-sounding flagship synth that's perfect for producers, sound designers, and musicians, Opal is our analog-meets-wavetable synth that gives you huge-sounding morphing filters and powerful UA effects, for album-ready sounds, no matter how deep you explore.
Ravel Grand Piano
Perfect for modern music productions from pop to rock, R&B to hip‑hop, get album-ready sonics and inspiring playability with our breathtaking emulation of a Steinway Model B grand piano* that goes far beyond other piano plug-ins and sample libraries with its unprecedented realism.
Waterfall B3 Organ
Explore the world's most thorough emulation of the classic Hammond B3 organ and its companion Leslie 147 rotary speaker cabinet,* giving your music the same rich tone and three‑dimensional sound heard on decades of legendary albums.
Waterfall Rotary Speaker
Immerse yourself in the jaw-dropping sounds of the classic Leslie 147 rotary speaker cabinet,* and envelope your guitars, vocals, keyboards, and more in chewy, three-dimensional modulation effects — far beyond chorus and flange — for classic textures heard on decades of legendary albums.
1176 Classic Limiter Collection
Give character and punch to vocals, guitars, bass, drums, and anything else with three distinct versions of this easy‑to‑use limiter, used on more records than any compressor ever made.
Studio D Chorus
An exacting emulation of a late-'70s Roland Dimension D,* add the same "secret sauce" analog widening effects used by the likes of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Brian Eno, M83, and more, for stunning analog modulation textures — with the push of a button.**
Brigade Chorus
Flatter your guitars, vocals, and synths with the luxuriant analog modulation effects of a vintage BOSS CE‑1 Chorus Ensemble* and enjoy three-dimensional movement and shimmer.
PolyMAX Synth
Our vintage-inspired synth gives producers, sound designers, and musicians fat analog tones from the golden age of polysynthesis with warm, analog-modeled oscillators and filters, professional UA effects, and curated presets that easily fit into any genre — for album‑ready sounds instantly.
Century Tube Channel Strip
Enhance your vocals, guitars, synths, and more with a vintage-style tube mic preamp, simple three-band EQ, and optical compressor designed to give you everything you need to capture "first take" magic.
Pultec Passive EQ Collection
Featuring three astonishingly accurate Pultec EQs that are indistinguishable from the original analog hardware, get the same silky curves used by the engineers of John Mayer, Daft Punk, and Mariah Carey, on your vocals, drums, keys and more.*
Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler Collection
Get smooth, radio-ready vocals, guitars, and bass with three highly sought-after versions of the most famous optical tube compressor ever made — and the go-to for professional mixers worldwide.
Galaxy Tape Echo
Add subtle tape delay and colorful cacophony to drums, vocals, guitars, and synths with the definitive emulation of an iconic analog contraption used by everyone from Pink Floyd and David Bowie, to King Tubby, Scientist, and Lee “Scratch” Perry.*
Pure Plate Reverb
Experience UA's revolutionary plate reverb emulation in a simple, easy-to-use package — with all of the essential features. Revel in the sonic and mechanical nuances of the steel plate, transducers, and dampers, and give your vocals, guitars, strings, and synths lush, satisfying ambience.
Oxide Tape Recorder
Based on our award-winning Ampex and Studer tape machine emulations, Oxide Tape Recorder gives you the warmth, presence, and vibe of professional analog tape, with only the essential controls, so you can get sounds faster and make everything "sound like a record."
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.
**Use of artist names does not constitute official endorsement of UAD software.Customer Reviews
A. Martinez
April 25, 2024
GRACIAS POR EL OBSEQUIO!
TENGO MUCHOS SONIDOS Y JUEGO CON ELLOS CON RESULTADOS MUY AGRADABLES, EXCELENTE COMPAÑERO DE CREATIVIDAD
Read Morey. kanda
April 24, 2024
best sound
The bass is thick and the muddiness is eliminated. The high temperature makes it sparkle brightly. wonderful.
Read MoreP. Mues
April 24, 2024
Just Wooow!
I make guitar pop and this library is such a wonderful addition to my sound pallet. The warmth and sweetness of this emulation is off the scale. And don't get me even started on the...
Read MoreJ. Huisman
April 23, 2024
Amazing warmth, what a sound
I had my eyes on it for a while. Now I had the chance to buy it for €28 during a sale. I love it, especially for that price!
Read MoreP. Bonifazi
April 22, 2024
Suena con calidad apenas se insterta
Este Pre suena igual al hardware, es ideal para voces, guitarras acústicas. Pude comparar el físico que lo tiene un amigo y este...
Read MoreT. BLANTON
April 22, 2024
The Realest B3 Organ On The Market
This B3 Waterfall Organ Is The Exact Emulation Of The 1958 Hammond B3 Just Amazing Sound Quality.Check It Out For Yourself Peace.
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Customer Reviews
UAD Studio Edition
A. Martinez
GRACIAS POR EL OBSEQUIO!
TENGO MUCHOS SONIDOS Y JUEGO CON ELLOS CON RESULTADOS MUY AGRADABLES, EXCELENTE COMPAÑERO DE CREATIVIDAD
J. Crowe
Not worth it due to licensing issues.
Sounds decent, but other less hassling software can create these sounds in the box. An internet connection is required to load the plugin in an operating state, which causes problems for airgapped workstations. This is a major security concern and these plugins should be avoided.
y. kanda
best sound
The bass is thick and the muddiness is eliminated. The high temperature makes it sparkle brightly. wonderful.
P. Mues
Just Wooow!
I make guitar pop and this library is such a wonderful addition to my sound pallet. The warmth and sweetness of this emulation is off the scale. And don't get me even started on the realistic sound and spatial depth! I was working on a song that needed some electric keys for days before I demoed the Electra 88. The third preset I loaded was a direct hit. Completely what the song needed and then some! If I were to own a real Electra 88, I don't think I would be able to make it sound this good. Just blown away
M. Jansen
Great Synth, but...
Not usable for live performance, because you need an active Wifi-connection. Ridiculous!
J. Huisman
Amazing warmth, what a sound
I had my eyes on it for a while. Now I had the chance to buy it for €28 during a sale. I love it, especially for that price!
P. Bonifazi
Suena con calidad apenas se insterta
Este Pre suena igual al hardware, es ideal para voces, guitarras acústicas.
Pude comparar el físico que lo tiene un amigo y este plugin suena igual.
Felicitaciones Universal Audio .
No llega a las 5 estrellas porque se tendrían que haber esmerado mas en la imagen del plugin.T. BLANTON
The Realest B3 Organ On The Market
This B3 Waterfall Organ Is The Exact Emulation Of The 1958 Hammond B3 Just Amazing Sound Quality.Check It Out For Yourself Peace.
P. Motyczak
My fav tape
I use it all the time. Natural tape compression
P. Motyczak
Vintage tube at its best
Love this two, Ghe 175B is just amazing, explosive warmth and saturation.
P. Theriault
Powerful and clean
Great sound, not too hard on the CPU. UAD rules!
G. Prama
big, fat, warm
lovely pultec style. great for every instruments
G. Prama
the best 1176 plugins
I'm hunting 1176 emulation and anchored here. since I used the hardware unit before it's worth for me and I can be more flexible right now. what an awesome engineering behind this 1176 emulation, love it.
G. Prama
it's perfect
one of the best so far especially for vocal and guitar
G. Prama
it's superb
beautiful sounding. somehow I need spice to my drum chain and vocal and I always end up using this fairchild
A. pc
encantado del sonido
Un Sonido de Piano limpio , con mucha dinamica , bastante util
j. juju
The Cleanest Compressor Ever.
I used to use mainly Waves Plugins for the CLA-76, when I first switched to the 1176LN, I was very surprised on how big of a difference it was. Nothing is able to emulate the real sound of a 1176 better than this.
K. lopez
Haven't tried yet
I will leave a complete review after I tried properly
E. Flythe
Update. I did give 2 or 3 stars before but I refuse. Customer service here sucks.
UAD has made so much money off of us, they feel obviously they don't have to communicate with the customers. I called the support number and it directed me to got to a support website. where the still don't interact with the customer. I love your products but if you all are too busy or to BIG I'd say to speak with the customer then this will be my last purchase ever. I never had this problem with Waves Audio, and they even reached back out to me. Now I've purchased the Electra 88 and the download keeps pausing at 15%. I was frustrated now I'm upset after calling and them telling me to go to a website and call will automatically disconnect, Like Really, you don't want to talk to your customers. I'm sure they reach out to the Big Time producers or whatever. I regret purchasing anything from you all. Really!
E. Flythe
SMH
I have never had problems with any other UAD plugin. But this. I listened to the Electra 88 in the video on your website and it sounded so natural, I had to make the purchase. Not sure what's going on but, I've been trying to download it since last night and it's still not downloaded. What is the problem??? This makes no since. I've started the download over several times. and it doesn't go past 15% download smh I'm frustrated and disappointed.
