<![CDATA[ Latest from MusicRadar in Universal-audio ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/tag/universal-audio Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:36:38 +0000 en <![CDATA[ I'm telling every producer I know to skip the Amazon Big Spring Sale and secure this amazing Universal Audio deal that gets you 10 legendary plugins for just $99 ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/plugins/universal-audio-winter-mix-tape-deal PNiDjWXVn2C3xBnxfc7h9R Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:36:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ “A one-stop shop for almost everything a guitarist might need”: Universal Audio Paradise Guitar Studio review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/plugins/universal-audio-paradise-guitar-studio-review 9phDsstCdTabUay4y6w7nh Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:24:30 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:12:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ UAD's free plugin offer is the biggest no-brainer I've seen this year – but time is running out to get your hands on a world-class studio weapon for nothing ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/plugins/universal-audio-holiday-freebie-offer 3sGu2mqEmtRvLZKEmTDyvR Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:12:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ With a year’s UAD Spark subscription plummeting to just $79, this plugin deal is the best way to improve your mixes over the next 12 months ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/plugins/universal-audio-spark-black-friday-deal 4ZJ5hxiByHVrqMpQHiQfVm Fri, 28 Nov 2025 14:23:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Universal Audio's amazing Black Friday freebie is still live - for now. Take your pick from an 1176, LA-2A, Pultec EQ, and more completely free of charge ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/plugins/universal-audio-free-plugin-black-friday jCCz7JuF3ChREyEGgUXkpk Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:02:42 +0000 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 13:06:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 of my favorite audio interfaces are still reduced on sale for Black Friday - including the one I use every day in my home studio ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/audio-interfaces/black-friday-deals-audio-interface-roundup kvgvQujYV3synUT8LZDkQb Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:54:54 +0000 Sat, 29 Nov 2025 13:54:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ “If you already own an Apollo or Volt interface and want to upgrade your inputs, then the Volt 876 is a no-brainer”: Universal Audio Volt 876 review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/audio-interfaces/universal-audio-volt-876-review W48msmFmtsQTuvCdJvuM5g Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:05:29 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:12:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ “We’ve listened to our users… we’re giving them more creative freedom to shape their tone”: Universal Audio gives its UAFX amp modelling and effects pedals an almighty power up, adding MIDI connectivity, improving presets and app integration ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/universal-audio-uafx-2-0-update-free U6gRy7h238mGQiizs7cx5c Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:52:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ With plugins starting from just $24 the Universal Audio Rocktober deal is the best place to power up your productions ahead of Prime Day ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/plugins/universal-audio-rocktober-sale oSNQX7b4EroZaTDY2bQqkk Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:21:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ “A versatile and durable dynamic microphone suitable for a range of applications”: Universal Audio SD-1 review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/microphones/a-versatile-and-durable-dynamic-microphone-suitable-for-a-range-of-applications-universal-audio-sd-1-review 3ft9NhB3pGWobpdH5hzHJ6 Thu, 22 May 2025 15:22:25 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:12:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Its robust construction, low self-noise, and ability to emulate a range of classic microphones make it a valuable asset”: Universal Audio SC-1 review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/microphones/universal-audio-sc-1-review Zio2rcwjwvSBUiHHBVZHjM Tue, 13 May 2025 17:03:03 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:12:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ "A classic compressor for free on Valentine's Day – it must be love!": Universal Audio is giving away an 1176 plugin as a Valentine's gift - here's how to get it and use it ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/tutorials/music-production-tutorials/a-classic-compressor-for-free-on-valentines-day-it-must-be-love-universal-audio-is-giving-away-an-1176-plugin-as-a-valentines-gift-heres-how-to-get-it-and-use-it aywKi64wKgXwHaRextDKyj Fri, 14 Feb 2025 08:23:19 +0000 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 12:12:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ NAMM 2025: Universal Audio delivers a big update to Luna - its free DAW just got even better ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/namm-2025-universal-audio-delivers-a-big-update-to-luna-its-free-daw-just-got-even-better hGLGF92N5GSmAriEkqb8b4 Mon, 20 Jan 2025 16:48:17 +0000 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:39:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ This is the best plugin deal we've seen this Cyber Weekend - save thousands with these insane bundles of Universal Audio software ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/this-is-the-best-plugin-deal-weve-seen-this-cyber-weekend-you-can-literally-save-thousands-with-these-insane-bundles-of-universal-audio-software aJ3L5rQZgaLtYbpDh2o8Ce Sat, 30 Nov 2024 17:19:30 +0000 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:39:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Universal Audio's Dream '65 Fender Deluxe plugin is so good I've started playing through it more than my amp": and it's still more than half-price this Black Friday weekend ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/guitar-plugins/universal-audios-dream-65-fender-deluxe-plugin-is-so-good-ive-started-playing-through-it-more-than-my-amp-and-its-more-than-half-price-in-this-black-friday-sale gFiZuj2J6WYK65BGbKRyhQ Fri, 29 Nov 2024 17:44:12 +0000 Sat, 30 Nov 2024 19:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Calling all recording fanatics, you don't want to miss this epic Black Friday interface deal - bag up to $800 off select Universal Audio devices from Apollo to Volt ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/audio-interfaces/ua-black-friday-deals EQ5tEXcnaQoNNiHaKj8Ez8 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:20:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ “The beauty of Anti is that it is way more than just a 5150 emulation”: Universal Audio Anti 1992 High Gain Amp pedal ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/guitar-pedals/universal-audio-anti-1992-high-gain-amp-pedal-review CSeTbHhxhCGhc2NYgmGx2L Wed, 06 Nov 2024 23:15:17 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:11:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ “A great combination of classic plugins – we’re surprised by how much we like the preamp”: Universal Audio LA-6176 review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/plugins/universal-audio-la-6176-review Ks5Axa4qi8Ur8eD7UPpyV7 Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:11:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ “The authentic genre-defining sound of one of the world’s most ferocious high-gain amps”: Universal Audio unveils the UAFX Knuckles ’92, offering monster Dual Rectifier tones in a compact pedal ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/the-authentic-genre-defining-sound-of-one-of-the-worlds-most-ferocious-high-gain-amps-universal-audio-unveils-the-uafx-knuckles-92-offering-monster-dual-rectifier-tones-in-a-compact-pedal vB36GoMMaTKVw5634BPtp9 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:02:00 +0000 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:25:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I almost think of it as audio archaeology”: Universal Audio CEO Bill Putnam Jr on the brand’s decades-long quest to capture the spirit of classic studio gear in software ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/recording/i-almost-think-of-it-as-audio-archaeology-universal-audio-ceo-bill-putnam-jr-on-the-brands-decades-long-quest-to-capture-the-spirit-of-classic-studio-gear-in-software 7gjSUoAAmumUSP2kvkc9X3 Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:22:15 +0000 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:39:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Slicker than ever and although some of the improvements are quite nuanced, the incoming Sonarworks SoundID integration and monitoring extras will no doubt be suitably welcomed”: Universal Audio Apollo x8 Gen 2 review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/audio-interfaces/universal-audio-apollo-x8-gen2-review K6MncBJuK7t4Q3eZRw6ruk Tue, 08 Oct 2024 17:27:50 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:11:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ “The world’s most authentic amp models, no UA hardware required”: Universal Audio releases its industry standard UAFX amp modelling pedals as plugins ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/the-worlds-most-authentic-amp-models-no-ua-hardware-required-universal-audio-releases-its-industry-standard-uafx-amp-modelling-pedals-as-plugins tmwT856i9woN7uZPaWqHF6 Tue, 08 Oct 2024 16:01:09 +0000 Tue, 08 Oct 2024 16:01:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Like having a seasoned engineer in a classic analogue studio”: Universal Audio unveils new vocal production plugin Topline Vocal Suite ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/plugins/like-having-a-seasoned-engineer-in-a-classic-analogue-studio-universal-audio-unveils-new-vocal-production-plugin-topline-vocal-suite zZuer7ZeaCLGn5ttXoxfWh Tue, 08 Oct 2024 16:00:36 +0000 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:39:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ “A brilliant piece of kit that’s more than a match for the demands of the modern producer/engineer”: Universal Audio Apollo x4 Gen 2 review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/universal-audio-apollo-x4-gen-2-review hUwGDdX6ZpeECS33bcbdW6 Tue, 08 Oct 2024 16:00:20 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:11:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Built for the stars, ready for your studio”: Universal Audio launches the next generation of Apollo X audio interfaces with auto-gain and onboard monitor correction ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/audio-interfaces/built-for-the-stars-ready-for-your-studio-universal-audio-launches-the-next-generation-of-apollo-x-audio-interfaces-with-auto-gain-and-onboard-monitor-correction QY6hDV6cEh5fEjfK9NJZ8o Tue, 08 Oct 2024 15:59:56 +0000 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:39:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ “The sound of the most elusive guitar amps ever made”: Universal Audio unveils the UAFX Enigmatic ’82 Overdrive Special Amp– a Dumble-in-a-box for “heavenly” tones in the style of SRV, Joe Bonamassa, John Mayer et al ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/the-sound-of-the-most-elusive-guitar-amps-ever-made-universal-audio-unveils-the-uafx-enigmatic-82-overdrive-special-amp-a-dumble-in-a-box-for-heavenly-tones-in-the-style-of-srv-joe-bonamassa-john-mayer-et-al bhcr5iNuG7k83WuZSLZ7Lh Tue, 24 Sep 2024 11:56:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Universal Audio is giving the $199 Century Tube Channel Strip plugin away for free - but not for long ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/universal-audio-century-tube-free UBpZotF4w4vCAGR2qECteE Tue, 20 Aug 2024 14:56:19 +0000 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:39:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Easy to use, with very desirable saturation-style effects”: Universal Audio Vibe Analog Machines review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/easy-to-use-with-very-desirable-saturation-style-effects-universal-audio-vibe-analog-machines-review JaarMmJXYx2JctxhZsRZNj Wed, 10 Jul 2024 08:39:04 +0000 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:25:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Plenty of functionality to grow into and perfect for the solo or beginner recording musician”: Universal Audio Volt 1 review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/universal-audio-volt-1-review 8JRiwk8X4ywj7dSQkzGVoN Thu, 23 May 2024 15:59:06 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:11:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Dream of recording in a prestige studio? This easy-to-use software may be your ticket to the big time”: Universal Audio Sound City Studios review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/universal-audio-sound-city-studios-review sG6S5EnzQ4PqLqFfiBVHRA Thu, 23 May 2024 14:39:35 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:11:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ "It was totally, totally nuts": The Edge was so impressed with Universal Audio's Lion '68 amp pedal, he didn't just add it to his rig – it changed the tone for his intro to U2's Las Vegas Sphere gigs ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/it-was-totally-totally-nuts-the-edge-was-so-impressed-with-universal-audios-lion-68-amp-pedal-he-didnt-just-add-it-to-his-rig-it-changed-the-tone-for-his-intro-to-u2s-las-vegas-sphere-gigs kAyLMePQWmFmN2ziXtTAk4 Thu, 16 May 2024 15:06:25 +0000 Thu, 16 May 2024 19:22:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ "I wish everyone could sit in a room with vintage AC30s or Plexi Marshalls and have that experience, and a lot of people won't – I'm happy we're trying to do that": How Universal Audio rewired the modelling amp pedal concept, and won the Edge over ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/how-universal-audio-rewired-the-modelling-amp-pedal-concept-and-won-the-edge-over TB7wXvmzTyNigagD7MGAZQ Thu, 16 May 2024 14:37:38 +0000 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:39:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Universal Audio launches Vibe Analog Machines saturation effects, and makes the 'Essentials' version free until the end of April ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/universal-audio-launches-vibe-analog-machines-saturation-effects jnkxMdp9AKknoM6yUA3onF Thu, 04 Apr 2024 14:26:36 +0000 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:39:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Plugin Boutique just obliterated the price of our favourite Universal Audio plugins - score up to 86% off ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/universal-audio-holiday-sale-at-plugin-boutique RyFHajQEmi2GXWs7bFYJVB Tue, 12 Dec 2023 10:02:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 of the best classic compressor emulations ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/5-best-compressor-emulations rJztLchjMyXooNFKzmxN7e Fri, 15 Sep 2023 09:49:09 +0000 Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:31:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ 6 of the best classic EQ emulations ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/6-best-classic-EQ VStAQUp5jaiNEriHvepgbR Tue, 12 Sep 2023 14:09:03 +0000 Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:31:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ Guitar amp pedals: 4 things to consider when choosing and using them ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/guitar-pedal-amps-4-things-to-consider-when-choosing-and-using-them q5bYNDZycYTeYNzpYwvmX9 Fri, 08 Sep 2023 13:40:31 +0000 Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:08:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ Universal Audio Apollo Twin X review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/universal-audio-apollo-twin-x-review 79S2rJS6k84u3CMw4gAyzU Mon, 21 Aug 2023 15:44:09 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:49:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Universal Audio UAFX Max Preamp & Dual Compressor pedal ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/universal-audio-uafx-max-preamp-and-dual-compressor-pedal-review G99zkLduqRn8WuhDaw4aFQ Wed, 07 Jun 2023 16:53:04 +0000 Sat, 17 Jan 2026 21:48:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Universal Audio UAFX Galaxy '74 Tape Echo & Reverb pedal review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/universal-audio-uafx-galaxy-74-tape-echo-and-reverb-pedal nRbK9Jnim6UaKhbh6DyRji Wed, 10 May 2023 13:39:17 +0000 Sat, 17 Jan 2026 21:46:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Universal Audio UAFX Del-Verb Ambience Companion delay and reverb pedal review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/universal-audio-uafx-del-verb-ambience-companion-delay-and-reverb-pedal eYGRknxWVPMLQxtC7yaWy5 Sun, 07 May 2023 15:00:50 +0000 Sat, 17 Jan 2026 21:48:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Save a huge $300 on perfect guitar tones with the excellent Universal Audio OX Amp Top Box at Guitar Center ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/save-a-huge-dollar300-on-perfect-guitar-tones-with-the-excellent-universal-audio-ox-amp-top-box-at-guitar-center cXbeQJa78WMNpmrzRWn8Zm Tue, 28 Feb 2023 16:56:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Universal Audio's native plugins are now available to buy in three new bundles with big savings to be had ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/universal-audios-native-plugins-are-now-available-to-buy-in-three-new-bundles-with-big-savings-to-be-had UL2YbGPWwMvNzo2y6GbruS Wed, 15 Feb 2023 13:46:16 +0000 Wed, 15 Feb 2023 14:57:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Universal Audio Volt 4 ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/universal-audio-volt-4 WdZkPhwSvLT3y722BKEjY9 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 15:36:53 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:50:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ Universal Audio UAFX Starlight Echo Station delay pedal: save £44 ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/universal-audio-uafx-starlight-echo-station-delay-pedal-save-pound44 2Q9bw7i5pXoWbjLFtKcFYh Fri, 26 Nov 2021 22:32:12 +0000 Fri, 26 Nov 2021 22:37:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Universal Audio sets course for your pedalboard with a trio of high-end guitar effects ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/universal-audio-sets-course-for-your-pedalboard-with-a-trio-of-high-end-guitar-effects jWwpDzFZrwHRAm5gVheciE Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:59:21 +0000 Fri, 29 Jan 2021 09:28:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Universal Audio Apollo x4 ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/universal-audio-apollo-x4 mAUpHG8N5WapqM5AfaBcfb Wed, 25 Mar 2020 12:48:30 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:52:40 +0000