Universal Audio (UA) is a leading manufacturer of professional audio technology founded in the USA in 1958. Known for its high-quality audio interfaces, plug-ins and analogue hardware products, Universal Audio has earned an outstanding reputation in the music and film industry. The company combines traditional craftsmanship with state-of-the-art digital technology to develop sound solutions that are used both in the studio and for live performances. Particularly noteworthy are the legendary UAD plug-ins, which offer emulated versions of classic analogue devices and are appreciated by many sound engineers and producers worldwide. With a strong focus on sound quality and ease of use, Universal Audio remains a driving force in audio technology, helping creatives realise their musical visions.
All Volt interfaces feature a vintage mic preamp mode inspired by the mic/line preamp in UA's 610 tube console. This tube emulation circuit, developed exclusively by UA, allows users to dial in a rich, full sound for vocals and instruments.Essential audio software included:After registering Volt via the dedicated UA Connect app, users can download the following audio production software, instruments and plug-in bundles from industry-leading manufacturers.Capture your inspiration in stylish UA design:With easy audio connections, direct monitoring for latency-free recording, iPad/iPhone connectivity and a rugged metal construction, Volt enhances any production room or mobile recording rig with stylish UA design, built to last for decades.
The UAD-2 Satellite USB DSP system is a sleek and powerful option for Windows-based PC users to upgrade their systems with ample DSP power to drive larger mixes with acclaimed UAD plug-ins. This convenient desktop device provides full access to the catalogue of UAD Powered plug-ins, including exclusive plug-ins from Studer, Lexicon, Neve and others.With improved performance and reduced plug-in latency compared to FireWire, the UAD-2 Satellite USB is the perfect introduction to the world of UAD plug-ins. It is also the perfect DSP extension for Apollo Twin USB audio interfaces.
Apollo x6 Heritage Edition offers all the benefits of the renowned Apollo x6, including world-class A/D and D/A conversion, HEXA Core real-time UAD plug-in processing, Unison-enabled mic preamps and full LUNA Recording System integration. And it goes one step further, with a software suite of 10 award-winning UAD plug-in titles, including collections from Helios,® Fairchild,® Teletronix,® Pultec,® and UA.A special edition with legendary UAD analogue collections on board:An outstanding feature of Apollo is the real-time UAD processing, which allows you to run the entire library of UAD plug-ins with almost zero latency. It goes one step further: with Apollo x6 Heritage Edition you get 10 premium plug-in titles worth over 2,400 - including the full suite of Teletronix, 1176 and Fairchild compressors, Helios Type 69, V76 and UA 610 Unison mic preamps, all Pultec EQs, Oxide Tape Recorder and Pure Plate Reverb.These premium Heritage Edition titles are in addition to the "Realtime Analog Classics" bundle included with the Apollo x6 and offer you the most accurate library of classic analogue emulations available in professional audio interfaces.Apollo A/D and D/A conversion at its best:With thousands of chart-topping songs and Grammy-winning albums, Apollo interfaces are no strangers to creating great-sounding recordings. To improve on the class-leading audio conversion of the previous generation of Apollo interfaces, UA engineers have relentlessly tested the latest A/D and D/A converters - ultimately combining elite-class 24-bit/192 kHz converters with all-new analogue circuitry for an ultra-high-quality signal path.Real-time UAD HEXA Core Processing:Apollo x6 Heritage Edition features HEXA Core processing with six DSP chips and 50% more UAD plug-in processing power than previous Apollos. This allows you to run more UAD plug-ins, whether you're recording in real time with channel strips from Neve, Manley, SSL, Avalon, Helios or API, or using a large number of UAD plug-ins when mixing in your DAW.Unison Technology - The sound of Neve, API, Avalon & Manley preamps:Perfect for electronic musicians and post-production professionals who don't need many mic inputs. Apollo x6 Heritage Edition includes two Unison-enabled mic preamps that let you track through sophisticated mic preamp emulations from Neve, API, Manley, SSL, Avalon, Helios and Universal Audio. * Unison is an exclusive Universal Audio product and a proprietary hardware-software integration that perfectly reproduces the sound of any coveted tube and solid-state mic preamp - including their input impedance, gain stage sweet spots and component-level circuit behaviour.LUNA Recording System - Comprehensive Apollo integration with a fast, natural workflow:All Apollo X Series interfaces work with all major DAWs, including Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Pro Tools and more. But with LUNA, a powerful recording software for Mac from Universal Audio, it becomes a fully integrated recording system. Powered by Accelerated Realtime Monitoring, LUNA lets you record and mix in an intuitive single-window workflow, with unlimited tracks, full AU support and access to a range of exclusive LUNA instruments and extensions.Surround sound monitoring and +24 dBu operation:With comprehensive 5.1 surround monitoring support, the Apollo x6 Heritage Edition is a boon for engineers and producers working on audio and music for video games, television and the web. In addition, the Apollo x6 Heritage Edition offers selectable +24 dBu operation for out-of-the-box compatibility with professional mixing consoles and other high-end pro audio equipment.Build a networked studio system via Thunderbolt:Apollo x6 Heritage Edition offers 16 x 22 simultaneous inputs/outputs (6 x 12 analogue inputs/outputs) and two built-in Thunderbolt 3 ports that are backwards compatible with Thunderbolt 1 and 2 Macs via an adapter (sold separately). <This allows users of any Thunderbolt-equipped Apollo desktop or rackmount audio interface to easily combine up to four Apollos and a total of six UAD-2 devices.
Designed by the renowned team at Universal Audio, the UAFX Golden Reverberator pedal features a powerful dual-processor architecture for the most sonically authentic spring, plate and vintage digital reverbs ever available in a stompbox.From the dense sound of 1950s studio plates to the tube-driven spring reverb of classic 1960s guitar amps to the endless algorithmic wonder of vintage digital reverbs, the Golden Reverberator gives you three perfectly emulated classic reverbs in one beautiful effects pedal that's built to perform for decades.
OX Amp Top Box is a premium reactive loadbox top and guitar recording system that lets you play and record your amp in its optimal sweet spots. Experience an immense variety of legendary guitar tones - from impressive clean to completely overdriven sounds - at any volume and with authentic emulations of typical microphones, rooms and speaker cabinets.Featuring Universal Audio's groundbreaking Dynamic Speaker Modelling technology, OX is the first system to accurately emulate speaker gain, speaker breakup and cone cry. This makes OX the most advanced combination speaker attenuator and guitar amplifier recording system available today.
Get the rich tube tones of a legendary limiter. The Teletronix LA-2A Studio Compressor puts the sound of our legendary optical tube limiter at your feet, accurately recreated to precisely match the original hand-wired hardware - with all the inspiring sound and classic feel.Enjoy smooth dynamic control and natural sustain Whether ringing clean sounds and single-note guitar lines, or focussing basses, synths and keys, the Teletronix LA-2A enhances instruments like no other compressor. This pedal offers the big, three-dimensional sound of the original hardware - including transformers, tubes and T4 cell optical distortion - right on your pedalboard.Get the fat sound of a vintage tube circuitEven without compression, the Teletronix LA-2A lifts your tone with a fat tube thickening and drives your already bubbling tube amp into a juicy overdrive full of harmonics and colour with ease.Compress with a robust, compact stompboxBuilt for years of trouble-free performance, the Teletronix LA-2A Studio Compressor features a switchable true/buffer bypass, a stock/fast switch for faster attack time and a mix control for easy parallel compression, giving you legendary limiting effects for decades to come.
Perfect for live sound venues or networked recording studios, Apollo x16D delivers premium Apollo X sound and real-time UAD plug-in processing via Thunderbolt and Dante. Apollo x16D lets you mix and record live performances with over 200 UAD plug-ins from Neve, SSL and Auto-Tune, as well as the classic LA-2A and 1176 compressors and more.
Designed and developed by the renowned team at Universal Audio, the UAFX Starlight Echo Station features a powerful dual-processor architecture for the most sonically authentic tape, analogue and digital delays ever produced by a stompbox.From timeless analogue tape echoes and bucket brigade delays to endless, pristine digital repeats from the 1980s, Starlight Echo Station packs three legendary delay sounds into one beautifully crafted effects pedal that's built to perform for decades.
Apollo Twin X USB offers all the benefits of the renowned Apollo Twin X, including world-class A/D and D/A conversion, DUO Core real-time UAD plug-in processing and Unison-enabled mic preamps, plus a software suite of 25 award-winning UAD plug-in titles, including collections from Teletronix,® Pultec,® UA, and more.
Knuckles '92 Dual Rec Amplifier delivers the scorching high-gain sound that has powered legendary punk, hard rock and metal bands from Foo Fighters and Incubus to Nevermore, Dream Theater and more*With six classic mic and speaker combinations, a built-in TS-style OD/boost and a noise gate, the Knuckles puts the authentic, genre-defining sound of one of the world's wildest high-gain amps under your feet.Plug into the Californian king of high gainWhether you're looking for the crunchy power chords of Dave Grohl and Incubus' punk and alternative anthems or the complex aggression of Nevermore and Dream Theater, the Knuckles '92 puts one of the most versatile multi-channel amps ever built right on your pedalboard*Discover a palette of Rectifier tonesUse the infamous green, orange and red channels to discover perfect cleans through to bone-crunching crunch and blistering lead tones. Then experiment with EL-34 or 6L6 power tubes and switch between solid-state and tube rectifiers for ultimate control and feel at your fingertips.Play over perfect preamp boostsKnuckles '92 is equipped with a classic TS-style overdrive - a proven component for tight, articulate playing - and an integrated preamp boost known for sophisticated modern metal tones. In addition, the built-in noise gate ensures a clear sound even at extreme gain settings, so you'll make jaws drop as soon as you switch it on.Get six ultimate microphone & speaker combinationsExperiment with six microphone and speaker combinations that have been used on countless legendary albums. From alt-rock anthems to down-tuned nu-metal brutality, Knuckles '92 captures the full essence of playing through one of the best aggressive amps ever built*UK V30 : 4x12 Marshall cabinet with V30sCA V30 : 4x12 oversized cabinet with V30sWhite 75: 4x12 Marshall cabinet with Celestion 75s3 Bonus Cabs: 1x12 EV12, 4x12 Celestion 80, 4x12 Brown**Available via the UAFX Mobile App.Custom sounds with the UAFX appWith the UAFX Mobile App you can go deep and customise hidden controls, save boosts and noise gate settings and even change power amp tubes and rectifier modes.You can also discover artist presets created by the best metal guitarists and dual-rec specialists in the world.
Apollo x8 Heritage Edition offers all the benefits of the renowned Apollo x8, including world-class A/D and D/A conversion, HEXA Core real-time UAD plug-in processing, Unison-enabled mic preamps and full LUNA Recording System integration. And it goes one step further, with a software suite of 10 award-winning UAD plug-in titles, including collections from Helios,® Fairchild,® Teletronix,® Pultec,® and UA.A special edition with legendary UAD analogue collections on board:An outstanding feature of Apollo is the real-time UAD processing, which allows you to run the entire library of UAD plug-ins with almost zero latency. It goes one step further: with Apollo x8 Heritage Edition, you get 10 premium plug-in titles worth over 2,400 - including the full suite of Teletronix, 1176 and Fairchild compressors, Helios Type 69, V76 and UA 610 Unison mic preamps, all Pultec EQs, Oxide Tape Recorder and Pure Plate Reverb.These premium Heritage Edition titles are in addition to the "Realtime Analog Classics" bundle included with the Apollo x8 and offer you the most accurate library of classic analogue emulations available in professional audio interfaces.Top-class A/D and D/A conversion:With thousands of chart-topping songs and Grammy-winning albums, Apollo interfaces are no strangers to creating great-sounding recordings. To improve on the class-leading audio conversion of the previous generation of Apollo interfaces, UA engineers have relentlessly tested the latest A/D and D/A converters - ultimately combining elite-class 24-bit/192 kHz converters with all-new analogue circuitry for an ultra-high-quality signal path.Real-time UAD HEXA Core Processing:Apollo x8 Heritage Edition features HEXA Core processing with six DSP chips and 50% more UAD plug-in processing power than previous Apollos. This allows you to run more UAD plug-ins, whether you're recording in real time with channel strips from Neve, Manley, SSL, Avalon, Helios or API, or using a large number of UAD plug-ins when mixing in your DAW.Unison Technology - The sound of Neve, API, Avalon & Manley preamps:Perfect for musicians, engineers, producers and sound designers, Apollo x8 Heritage Edition features four Unison-enabled mic preamps that let you record accurate mic preamp emulations from Neve, API, Manley, SSL, Avalon, Helios and Universal Audio. * Unison is an exclusive Universal Audio product and a proprietary hardware-software integration that perfectly reproduces the sound of those coveted tube and solid-state mic preamps - including their input impedance, gain stage sweet spots and component-level circuit behaviour.LUNA Recording System - Comprehensive Apollo integration with a fast, natural workflow:All Apollo X Series interfaces work with all major DAWs, including Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Pro Tools and more. But with LUNA, a powerful recording software for Mac from Universal Audio, it becomes a fully integrated recording system. Powered by Accelerated Realtime Monitoring, LUNA lets you record and mix in an intuitive single-window workflow, with unlimited tracks, full AU support and access to a range of exclusive LUNA instruments and extensions.Surround sound monitoring and +24 dBu operation:With comprehensive surround monitoring support up to 7.1, the Apollo x8 Heritage Edition is a boon for sound engineers and producers working on audio and music for video games, television and the web. In addition, the Apollo x8 Heritage Edition offers selectable +24 dBu operation for out-of-the-box compatibility with professional mixing consoles and other high-end pro audio equipment.Build a networked studio system via Thunderbolt:Apollo x8 Heritage Edition offers 18 x 24 simultaneous inputs/outputs (8 x 14 analogue inputs/outputs) and two built-in Thunderbolt 3 ports that are backwards compatible with Thunderbolt 1 and 2 Macs via an adapter (sold separately). <This allows users of any Thunderbolt-equipped Apollo desktop or rackmount audio interface to easily combine up to four Apollos and a total of six UAD-2 devices.
Get the classic American tube amp sound that has shaped the musical landscape forever:The UAFX Dream '65 Reverb Amp Pedal gives you the unmistakable American tube amp that has been used by artists and producers for 60 years, from Muddy Waters to the Beatles to Mac Demarco.Built on powerful dual-engine processing and world-class UAD modelling, Dream '65 delivers fat cleans, smooth breakup and gorgeous spring reverb and vibrato.
The 6176 Vintage Channel Strip combines the coveted all-tube sound of the legendary 610 mic preamp developed by Bill Putnam with the characteristic FET compression of our 1176LN, making it the ultimate channel strip for recording.The warm, smooth sound of this microphone preamp circuit, which can be heard on recordings from Frank Sinatra to Van Halen, and the unique character of the compressor are two of the main reasons why the 6176 can be found in studios all over the world.
Included in the Apollo "Heritage Edition" bundle:UA 1176 Classic Limiter CollectionTeletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler CollectionPultec Passive EQ CollectionUA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ CollectionPure Plate ReverbIncluded in the Realtime Analogue Classics Bundle:UA 610-B Tube Preamp & EQUA 1176LN Limiting Amplifier (Legacy)UA 1176SE Limiting Amplifier (Legacy)Pultec EQP-1A EQ (Legacy)Marshall® Plexi Classic Guitar AmpPultec Pro EQ (Legacy)Teletronix LA-2A Leveling Amplifier (Legacy)Raw DistortionAmpeg® SVT-VR Classic Bass AmpPrecision Channel Strip (Precision Mix Rack Collection)Precision Reflection Engine (Precision Mix Rack Collection)Precision Delay Mod (Precision Mix Rack Collection)Precision Delay Mod L (Precision Mix Rack Collection)RealVerb Pro Custom Room ModelerApollo Solo Heritage Edition offers all the benefits of the popular Apollo Solo, including industry-leading UA audio conversion, dual Unison mic preamps and SOLO Core real-time UAD plug-in processing. And it goes one step further, with a software suite of 5 award-winning UAD plug-in titles that includes collections from Teletronix,® Pultec,® and UA.A special edition with legendary UAD analogue collections on boardAn outstanding feature of Apollo is the real-time UAD processing, which allows you to run the entire library of UAD plug-ins with almost zero latency. Taking it a step further, the Apollo Solo Heritage Edition gives you 5 premium plug-in titles worth over 1,300 - including the full suite of UA's Teletronix and 1176 compressors, all Pultec EQs, UA 610 Unison mic preamps and Pure Plate Reverb. These premium Heritage Edition titles are in addition to the Realtime Analog Classics bundle included with the Apollo Solo, giving you the most accurate library of classic analogue emulations available in professional audio interfaces.The full UAD plug-in library includes more than 100 titles and offers everything from classic Moog filters to Ampex tape and Lexicon reverbs - with more being added regularly. These are the very same plug-ins that have been used on hit records by Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Dr Dre, Foo Fighters and many others.Two Unison preamps: The sound of Neve, Helios, API, Avalon & moreApollo Solo Heritage Edition features two Unison-enabled mic preamps, allowing you to record via precise mic preamp emulations from Neve, API, Manley, SSL, Avalon, Helios and Universal Audio*. Unison is exclusive to Universal Audio and is a proprietary hardware-software integration that perfectly reproduces the sound of those coveted tube and solid-state mic preamps - including their input impedance, gain stage sweet spots and component-level circuit behaviour.Unison technology is also found in the Hi-Z instrument input on the front of Apollo Solo, which provides precise impedance and gain matching for guitar and bass amp models from Fender, Marshall, Ampeg and more.LUNA Recording System with Accelerated Realtime MonitoringApollo Solo Heritage Edition works with all major DAWs, including Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Pro Tools and more. But with LUNA, a powerful free recording software, it becomes a fully integrated recording system for Mac from Universal Audio Powered by Accelerated Realtime Monitoring, you can record and mix in LUNA, an intuitive single-window workflow with unlimited tracks, full AU support and access to a range of exclusive LUNA instruments and extensions.From built-in Studer Multitrack Tape and inbuilt Neve Summing to Moog instruments and more, LUNA transforms the Apollo Solo Heritage Edition into an incredibly inspiring platform for creating music.Built for musicians, electronic producers and songwritersThe Apollo Solo Heritage Edition's portable, bus-powered Thunderbolt 3 design, rugged all-metal construction, best-in-class headphone amplifier and superior audio conversion is perfect for musicians, songwriters and electronic music producers who need UA quality in a compact package.
Pro vocals, no matter where:The SD-1 delivers studio-quality sound and style no matter where you're recording. It's tailor-made for close-miked speech and vocals and features a simple dynamic design that naturally suppresses background noise such as fans, fridges and loud bandmates.Shape your sound with Quick Controls:Reduce impact noise and mud from recordings with the SD-1's selectable low cut filter, and with its enhanced articulation boost, vocals and instruments will instantly stand out with added presence.Sound like the pros with Apollo Channel Strip presets:Take the guesswork out of getting a polished sound with Apollo's custom SD-1 microphone presets from Apollo, including radio-ready EQ and compression settings for vocals, guitars and broadcasts.Equip your desktop studio:With its sleek, modern design and rear-mounted XLR socket for easy cable routing, the SD-1 will instantly enhance your production area. Whether it's music, podcasts, live streams or Zoom meetings - your new home studio microphone is here!Capture your best recordings yet:The SD-1 has an internal shock mount and built-in windscreen, which means your recordings and livestreams will automatically sound cleaner, with less handling and breath noise.
Perfect for live sound venues or networked recording studios, Apollo x16D delivers premium Apollo X sound and real-time UAD plug-in processing via Thunderbolt and Dante. Apollo x16D lets you mix and record live performances with over 200 UAD plug-ins from Neve, SSL and Auto-Tune, as well as the classic LA-2A and 1176 compressors and more.
The UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt is a powerful DSP system that gives Mac and Windows 10 users unlimited access to the most detailed and authentic analogue emulation plug-ins in the world - plug-ins available exclusively on the UAD platform.Supported by the latest connectivity technology and backwards compatible with Thunderbolt 1 and 2 UA devices, UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 users can create and edit large, professional mixes with the detailed analogue character of award-winning UA-developed plug-ins - including exclusive titles from Neve, Fender, Lexicon, Studer and many more.