UAD Producer Edition Upgrade from Essentials Edition

Important Note: This is an upgrade for existing owners of UAD Essentials Edition. The standard purchase path is also available here.

UAD Producer Edition Gives You 22 Professional Instruments And UAD Plug-ins For The Rich Analog Tones Heard On Decades Of Classic Albums

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From award-winning instruments like Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio and Moog Minimoog to iconic 1176 compression and classic studio ambience effects — $3,384 in value if purchased separately — UAD Producer Edition offers everything you need to write, record, and mix chart-topping hits.

Included in the UAD Producer Edition

• 1176 Limiter Collection
• Brigade Chorus Pedal
• Century Tube Channel Strip
• Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio
• Galaxy Tape Echo
• Moog Minimoog
• Opal Morphing Synth
• Oxide Tape Recorder
• PolyMAX Synth
• Pultec EQ Collection
• Pure Plate Reverb
• Ravel Grand Piano
• Studio D Chorus
• Teletronix LA-2A Leveler Collection
• Waterfall B3 Organ
• Waterfall Rotary Speaker

1176 Classic Limiter Collection

The Definitive Collection Of The World’s Most Famous Compressors

The original Universal Audio 1176 was designed by UA founder M.T. “Bill” Putnam, and represented a major breakthrough in limiter technology. The first compressor featuring solid‑state circuitry and ultra-fast 20 microsecond FET gain reduction, the 1176 is an easy‑to‑use “desert island” compressor that has lent its character and punch to some of the greatest recordings in history.

Upon its release in 2001, UA’s first 1176 plug‑in single‑handedly launched our UAD platform. Extensive end‑to‑end circuit modeling in 2013 captured even more sonic nuance. Now with updated graphics and additional controls, the 1176 Classic Limiter Collection continues its legacy of analog modeling excellence.

Features

• Track and mix with painstaking emulations of the legendary 1176, the most popular compressor ever made
• Choose from three famous versions: Rev A, Rev E, and AE — each with their own sonic attributes
• Harness the 1176’s entire electronic path including transformers and FET and transistor amplifiers for colorful distortion
• Access “All-Button” or “No Ratio” modes for colorful overdriven textures
• Expanded controls for Headroom, Mix, and custom Sidechain Filter for reduced LF pumping
• Mix with presets from legendary 1176 users such as Andy Johns, Andrew Scheps, Ed Cherney, and Joe Chiccarelli

Learn more about 1176 Classic Limiter Collection and download the FREE trial version HERE.

Brigade Chorus Pedal

Add ’70s Analog Movement And Vibrato To Anything

The Brigade Chorus plug‑in emulates every inch of the legendary BOSS CE‑1 Chorus Ensemble* pedal introduced in 1976, giving you rich analog chorus and chewy vibrato that flatters your guitars, vocals, and synths with luxuriant, dreamy textures.

Features

• Give instruments 3D movement with legendary analog chorus
• Add thickness and shimmer to vocals, drums, pianos, and more
• Create subtle detuned textures or all out warble with unmatched vibrato circuit
• Get legendary, milkshake-thick chorus on electric guitar and bass tracks

Learn more about Brigade Chorus Pedal and download the FREE trial version HERE.

Century Tube Channel Strip

Capture “First Take” Magic With Easy-To-Use Preamp, EQ, And Compression

With a vintage-inspired tube mic preamp, transparent dynamics control, and intuitively voiced EQ, the Century Tube Preamp plug‑in lets you stay in the creative zone while you record and mix, helping you capture inspiration with stunning results.

Features 

• Enhance and simplify your recording workflow with a first-pass tool designed for tracking vocals, guitars, synths and more
• Stay in the creative zone and confidently record performances with a broad stroke, “do‑no‑harm,” tube channel strip
• Easily flatter your tracks with a vintage-style tube mic preamp, simple three-band EQ, and optical compressor
• Control Apollo interface mic preamp gain staging and impedance directly from the Century Tube Channel Strip plug-in via Unison™ technology

Learn more about Century Tube Channel Strip and download the FREE trial version HERE.

Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio

Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio gives musicians and producers the inspired album-ready sound of a 1970 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.

Features

• Add the rich timbre of a perfectly modeled 1970 Rhodes Eighty Eight Suitcase Mark 1* electric piano to your productions
• Immerse yourself in a curated analog studio packed with vintage mics, classic amps, and more
• Create pro sounds with legendary rack effects and stompbox emulations
• Get inspired with over 100 album‑ready presets, crafted to inspire
• Use with any audio interface, no hardware required

Learn more about Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio and download the FREE trial version HERE.

Galaxy Tape Echo

Endless, Lush, Dub-Style Delays And Psychedelic Spring Reverb

In 1973, Roland created the RE-201 Space Echo* — a tape delay/spring reverb system that created warm, warped, unabashedly analog echo effects. From subtle tape textures to mindbending chaos, this iconic contraption can be heard on classic Pink Floyd and David Bowie, to seminal dub sides from King Tubby, Scientist, and Lee “Scratch” Perry.

The Galaxy Tape Echo plug-in for UAD-2 hardware and Apollo interfaces is an exhaustive emulation of the iconic, legendary ’70s unit, and expertly captures the physical behavior of the inspiring hardware, down to its distortion, musical wow and flutter, sci-fi pitch shifting, and real time tweakability.

Features

• Add subtle tape delay or colorful cacophony to drums, vocals, guitars, and synths
• Harness distortion, wow and flutter, and pitch shifting, for organic time-based effects
• Use wild-self-oscillation for creative sci-fi textures and moods
• Employ the ambient shimmer of spring reverb on any source

Learn more about Galaxy Tape Echo and download the FREE trial version HERE.

Moog Minimoog

Unquestionably the most iconic synthesizer ever made, the Moog Minimoog Model D changed the face of modern music. From Kraftwerk to Parliament-Funkadelic, Yes to Dr. Dre, the Minimoog’s fat, musically expressive analog synth sounds are the standard by which all other synths are judged.

Developed in partnership with Moog Music, exclusively for Universal Audio, the Moog Minimoog thoroughly captures every nuance, anomaly, and quirk of the original hardware using Universal Audio’s industry‑leading expertise in circuit modeling, synthesis, and signal processing.

Features

• Record classic Minimoog textures in real time with near-zero latency
• Get ultra-realistic and responsive Minimoog sounds with exacting module‑to‑module interactions
• Create otherworldly sounds with Moog’s signature self-oscillation and extreme resonance
• Take advantage of custom mods including switchable note priority, legato, extra LFO, and more

Learn more about Moog Minimoog and download the FREE trial version HERE.

Opal Morphing Synth

Opal is the 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.

Features

• 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

Learn more about Opal Morphing Synth and download the FREE trial version HERE.

Oxide Tape Recorder

UA’s Groundbreaking Tape Emulation In An Easy‑To‑Use Plug‑In

Oxide Tape Recorder gives you the musical, mixable sound of tape, letting you quickly add clarity, punch, and warmth to vocals, guitars, drums, and more, so every track sounds like a record.

Features

• Inject the warm color and punchy low-end response of analog tape to your tracks
• Apply tape saturation and circuit overdrive via simple Input/Output controls
• Choose among 7.5 and 15 IPS Tape Speeds and two emphasis curves for colorful tape textures
• Experience in-the-box recording “through” tape in real time using Apollo interfaces

Learn more about Oxide Tape Recorder and download the FREE trial version HERE.

PolyMAX Synth

PolyMAX is a vintage-inspired synth that gives producers, sound designers, and musicians fat analog tones from the golden age of polysynthesis. PolyMAX’s warm, analog-modeled oscillators and filters, professional UA effects, and curated presets easily fit into any genre — with album‑ready sounds instantly.

Features

• Get rich, sit-in-the-mix analog sounds from an inspiring polyphonic wonder synth
• Use fat-sounding analog modeled oscillators and filters to demolish creative barriers
• Add studio-quality UA effects like vintage spring reverb, tape delay, and modulation textures
• Dive into lush poly synth sounds with album‑ready presets and simple, intuitive controls

Learn more about PolyMAX Synth and download the FREE trial version HERE.

Pultec EQ Collection

Get Silky‑Smooth Sounds With A Collection Of  “Must‑Have” EQs

Breathe analog life into your vocals, drums, guitars, and synths with legendary vintage tube EQs used to sculpt over 70 years of popular music. Simply run a full mix or single instrument through these EQs and hear the stunning Pultec analog magic for yourself.

These astonishingly accurate EQs are nearly indistinguishable from the original analog hardware, giving you the same rich tones used by the producers of John Mayer, Daft Punk, Mariah Carey, and more.

Features

• Get instant “Analog Magic” with the world’s best emulations of vintage Pultec EQs
• Sculpt fat and punchy bass, synths, and drums with the EQP‑1A
• Experience rich midrange textures on your guitars, vocals, and keys with the MEQ‑5
• Create retro filter effects or reduce unwanted frequencies with surgical precision using the HLF‑3C

Learn more about Pultec EQ Collection and download the FREE trial version HERE.

Pure Plate Reverb

UA’s Renowned Plate Reverb Modeling In An Easy‑To‑Use Plug-In

The Pure Plate Reverb plug-in provides UA’s revolutionary plate reverb emulation in a simple, affordable package — with all of the essential features. By harnessing the musical, deep, organic sound of this classic effect, Pure Plate Reverb gives you warmth and texture to your sources that only plate reverb can provide.

Features

• Easily add natural depth and shimmer to vocals and instruments
• Sculpt with classic plate reverb controls like mechanical damping and input filters
• Quickly tweak the perfect reverb tone with Bass and Treble controls
• Mix with artist presets from Patrick Carney (The Black Keys), Richard Chycki (Rush, Dream Theater) Chuck Zwicky (Prince, The Time) and more

Learn more about Pure Plate Reverb and download the FREE trial version HERE.

Ravel Grand Piano

Ravel is a breathtaking emulation of a Steinway Model B grand piano.* Building upon UA’s industry‑leading physical modeling techniques, Ravel goes far beyond other piano plug-ins and sample libraries with its unprecedented realism, giving you album-ready sonics and inspiring playability — perfect for modern music productions from pop to rock, R&B to hip‑hop.

Features

• Play and record the most organic, responsive, and expressive software piano ever made
• Harness UltraResonance™ technology for unparalleled realism, dynamic sensitivity, and timbral characters
• Easily mix between close and room mics, expertly placed by Allen Sides at United Recording
• Animate your tracks with unique reversed-piano sounds that can add thrilling textures and haunting atmospheres

Learn more about Ravel Grand Piano and download the FREE trial version HERE.

Studio D Chorus

Get Rich Texture And Shimmer With Legendary Studio Hardware

An exacting emulation of the Roland Dimension D* introduced in 1979, the Studio D Chorus plug‑in gives you the “secret sauce” analog widening effects used by the likes of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Brian Eno, M83, and many more.

Now you can give your guitars, drums, synths, and vocals the same stunning analog modulation textures of the iconic vintage rack gear — with the push of a button.

Features

• Create rich spatial effects on guitars, drums, and synths
• Add openness to background vocals and strings
• Experience glorious space and depth with “all buttons” mode
• Enhance tracks and add interest without obviously affecting signals

Learn more about Studio D Chorus and download the FREE trial version HERE.

Teletronix LA-2A Leveler Collection

The Ultimate Collection Of The Most Revered Optical Compressor Ever

With its gentle, program dependent optical compression, and meticulously designed tube amplifier, the LA-2A is the go-to compressor for professional mixers around the world. In 2001, Universal Audio set the standard in analog emulation with the original UAD LA‑2A plug‑in.

Today, UA’s engineers have redesigned the LA-2A plug-in with more obsessive detail. The LA-2A Classic Leveler Plug-In Collection features immaculate models of three highly sought-after LA-2A units, giving you the most authentic emulations ever of this iconic compressor.

Features

• Track and mix with three historic versions of revered Teletronix LA-2A Leveling Amplifiers, each with its own distinctive sonic attributes
• Record through a Teletronix LA-2A/LA-2 in real time with Apollo interfaces
• Dial-in ideal optical compression textures for vocals, bass, drums, and more
• Harness presets from LA-2A users Ross Hogarth, Darrell Thorp, and Vance Powell

Learn more about Teletronix LA-2A Leveler Collection and download the FREE trial version HERE.

Waterfall B3 Organ

Waterfall B3 Organ is 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.

Features

• Get the sound of a legendary 1958 tonewheel organ as heard on countless R&B, soul, rock, hip‑hop, and gospel hits
• Experience the rich, three-dimensional whirl of a vintage 1974 rotary speaker cabinet
• Tap into dreamy spring reverb and perfectly-placed vintage microphone setups
• Stay inspired with over 70 expertly crafted presets giving you legendary organ sounds, instantly

Learn more about Waterfall B3 Organ and download the FREE trial version HERE.

Waterfall Rotary Speaker

Add The Immersive Effects Of A Vintage Rotating Speaker Cabinet In Your Mix

Waterfall Rotary Speaker gives you the jaw-dropping sounds of the classic Leslie 147 rotary speaker cabinet, enveloping 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.

Features

• Use any audio interface with the UAD Native version
• Experience the rich, three-dimensional texture of a vintage Leslie 147 rotary speaker cabinet
• Get “album-ready” sounds with perfectly-placed vintage microphone setups
• Add rich tube overtones and harmonics with expertly modeled tube power amp saturation
• Quickly get unique sounds with expertly crafted presets for vocals, guitars, keyboards, drums, and more

Learn more about Waterfall Rotary Speaker and download the FREE trial version HERE.

Versions Included with your Purchase

• UAD Native: Runs on your Mac or PC without any UA hardware

System Requirements

• macOS 10.15 Catalina, 11 Big Sur, 12 Monterey, 13 Ventura
• Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit only Editions)
• Intel, AMD, or Apple silicon processor
• Internet connection to download software and authorize UADx plug-ins
• Free iLok account with iLok Cloud or iLok USB (2nd generation or higher)
• A physical iLok dongle is NOT required to activate this product

DAW Compatibility

• Pro Tools 2022 (AAX)
• Logic Pro (Audio Units)
• Ableton Live 11 (VST 3, Audio Units)
• Cubase 12 (VST 3)
• Studio One 5 (VST 3)
• LUNA Recording System

You can activate this software on an online system (using iLok Cloud) or an offline system (using an iLok USB):

1. Online: an active internet connection and a FREE iLok account are required to authorise UAD Plug-ins using iLok Cloud

2. Offline: you will need a physical iLok USB (2nd generation or higher) to authorise this software

Important note: UAD plugins do not work in Apple’s Garageband DAW