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UAD Software 8.5 has landed, with a guitar amp, an envelope shaper and an EQ

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By Ben Rogerson ( Computer Music ) published 3 February 2016

A trio of plugins joins the DSP-powered party

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Three new plugins

Three new plugins

Announced at NAMM 2016, Version 8.5 of Universal Audio's UAD Software is now available for the company's UAD-2 and Apollo hardware, and three new plugins have arrived with it.

On offer are the Marshall JMP 2203, Brainworx bx_digital V3 EQ Collection and Sonnox Oxford Envolution - click through the gallery for more details. You can find further information on the Universal Audio website.

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Marshall JMP 2203

Marshall JMP 2203

Developed by Softube and exclusive to the UAD platform, this emulates the Marshall JMP 2203 100-watt amp. Expect crunch and power.

  • The world’s only authentic and licensed plug-in emulation of the classic Marshall JMP 2203 amplifier
  • Unison technology for Apollo interfaces offers authentic tone, touch, and feel of original JMP 2203
  • Five essential virtual microphone options
  • Over 50 presets designed by legendary AC/DC engineer Tony Platt
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Sonnox Oxford Envolution

Sonnox Oxford Envolution

Already available as a VST/AU/AAX plugin, Envolution is a frequency-dependent envelope shaper that can add presence/distance to drums, piano, guitar and any other percussive content. There are transient and sustain sections; the theory is that you can get greater control of presence in a mix than when using an EQ or compressor.

  • Comprehensive control of key shaping parameters including attack, hold, and release
  • Separate and frequency dependent control of transients and sustain
  • Tilt/parametric targeting of frequencies
  • Huge gain ranges: Transients ±24 dB; Sustain -48 dB to +24 db
  • Warmth control for harmonic saturation/tone shaping
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Brainworx bx_digital V3 EQ Plug-In Collection

Brainworx bx_digital V3 EQ Plug-In Collection

An update to the bx_digital V2 EQ plugin, version 3 adds a dynamic EQ section, revised filters and a proportional Q mode.

  • Precise Mid/Side mastering processor and EQ with expanded feature set
  • Comprehensive controls for stereo and Mid/Side panorama, levels, and stereo width
  • EQ features extended frequency range, proportional Q bandwidth, and Auto-solo function for critical listening application
  • Revamped Dynamic EQ/De-esser section
  • Gain Scale feature for artifact-free alternative to Dry / Wet processing
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