Universal Audio Software

About Universal Audio Plugins

Universal Audio is known for shaping the sound of modern music through expertly crafted audio software and hardware. Originally founded by audio pioneer Bill Putnam, Sr., and reestablished in 1999 by his sons, Universal Audio has gone on to become one of the go-to software designers for professional musicians. Their mission remains clear: to bring the warmth and detail of vintage analogue gear into today's digital studios.

Universal Audio Plugins capture the sound and character of legendary studio equipment through meticulous design and attention to detail. Collaborating directly with original manufacturers like Lexicon, Neve, API, SSL and more, Universal Audio plugins are built using original hardware schematics and ‘golden’ reference units to deliver the full authentic sonic character of the classic hardware inside your DAW.

Boasting a revered product lineup of stunning plugin recreations of world-class studio hardware, the Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb remains a fan-favourite, recreating the lush reverb textures heard on countless of your favourite hit records. Bringing the sound of hardware to your DAW, Universal Audio’s Empirical Labs Distressorbrings a punchy tone with its faithful modelling of one of the industries favourite compressors. Not content with creating virtual effect plugins, Universal Audio also boast a Moog Minimoog emulation, delivering rich and authentic analog-style synth tones from one of the industries leading synth designers. Pushing the envelope of what plugins can do, Universal Audio’s Topline Vocal Suite offers a complete toolkit for polished, radio-ready vocals.

Whether you're mixing, mastering or producing, UA software offers tools that sound professional and are easy to use. With native compatibility across Mac and Windows, there's no need for extra hardware required!

FAQs

What are the best Universal Audio Plugins?

The most popular and best Universal Audio plugins are:

• The most popular Universal Audio plugins are as follows:
• Fairchild Tube Limiter Collection
• Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor
• UAD Sound City Studios
• Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb
• Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder
• Dbx 160 Compressor/Limiter
• Neve 1073 Preamp & EQ
• Capitol Chambers

What do you need to run Universal Audio plugins?

To run Universal Audio plugins, you need either compatible native computer hardware or UA hardware like an Apollo interface or UAD-2 Accelerator. Native versions require no extra gear, while DSP-powered versions rely on dedicated UA processing for optimal performance.

Does Universal Audio have a DAW?

Universal Audio has a DAW called Luna, available exclusively for Mac users. Luna is free and integrates seamlessly with UA hardware, offering features like analog summing and tape emulation to replicate classic studio workflows and sonic characteristics.