Universal Audio *NEW* API & Thermionic Culture UAD PLUG-INS AES 2011
Universal Audio (UA), a leading manufacturer of high-quality audio recording hardware and software, is proud to announce new development partnerships with API and Thermionic Culture. These relationships will allow Universal Audio to expand the range of unique audio processing plug-ins for the popular UAD Powered Plug-Ins platform.
API (www.apiaudio.com)
A recognized leader in the world of analog consoles and outboard gear, API has been building classic, time-tested signal processors for more than 40 years. With this new partnership, UA will be able to bring software emulations of coveted API products to UAD-2 platform users on Mac and PC.
Thermionic Culture (www.thermionicculture.com)
Manufactured and designed in the UK, Thermionic Culture is squarely focused on providing meticulously crafted, all-tube audio gear. With this new partnership, UA will be able to bring Thermionic Culture’s analog philosophy and distinctive sound to more engineers and producers worldwide.
"We're thrilled to welcome our new partners to the UA family," says Matt Ward, President of Universal Audio. "The legendary API signal processors and high-quality boutique products of Thermionic Culture both have something unique to offer UAD customers. We're looking forward to the products that develop from these partnerships."
NAMM ’10 (EPIK DRUMS) Ken Scott’s Endorsement Of The UAD Trident A-Range Plugin
Ken Scott's Endorsement Of The UAD Trident A-Range Plugin
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UNIVERSAL AUDIO ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH DUNLOP & MXR
Universal Audio Press Release:
UNIVERSAL AUDIO ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH DUNLOP
— Classic Guitar and Studio Effects Coming to the UAD-2 Powered Plug-Ins Platform—
Universal Audio, a manufacturer of high-quality vintage audio hardware and award-winning UAD Powered Plug-Ins for Mac and PC, today announced a partnership with Dunlop, a leading manufacturer of guitar stompboxes and studio-oriented effects under the Dunlop and MXR brands. Under this partnership, Universal Audio will deliver a range of unique and classic effects to the ever-growing family of plug-ins available on the UAD-2 platform.
“Dunlop and MXR have innovated and defined classic effects sounds for decades,” said Matt Ward, President of Universal Audio. “We hope to extend this reputation by painstakingly modeling authentic Dunlop and MXR effects for the UAD-2 platform. Guitarists and producers have embraced these effects for decades, so we’re very happy about this partnership.”
UNIVERSAL AUDIO MANLEY LABS PARTNERSHIP: NEW MASSIVE PASSIVE EQ PLUG-IN Q1 2010
Universal Audio Press Release:
UNIVERSAL AUDIO PARTNERS WITH MANLEY LABS TO UNLEASH MASSIVE PASSIVE EQ PLUG-INS FOR UAD-2 IN Q1 2010
— Emulations of Coveted Manley Labs Massive Passive EQs Coming Soon
to UAD-2 Powered Plug-Ins Platform on Mac or PC —Universal Audio, a manufacturer of high-quality audio hardware and award-winning UAD-2 Powered Plug-ins for Mac and PC, today announced the impending release of the highly anticipated Manley Labs Massive Passive EQ plug-ins in Q1 2010.
Working with Manley Labs, Universal Audio’s Massive Passive EQ plug-ins represent the most ambitious EQ modeling project to date, bringing UAD-2 users both the standard and mastering versions of this world-renowned hardware EQ. Specifically, the two-channel, four-band Manley Massive Passive EQ utilizes design strengths from choice console, graphic, parametric and Pultec EQs — delivering a fundamentally different type of EQ that’s beyond compare. The Massive Passive’s natural treatment of a signal lends itself to both radical tonal shaping as well as delicate vocal shading or subtle mastering enhancement.
“The Massive Passive is truly the ultimate in mastering grade EQs. It sounds warm without ever being dull; it stays precise while remaining highly musical,” offered UAD Powered Plug-Ins Product Manager, Will Shanks.
The Manley Massive Passive EQ plug-ins will be available for download directly from Universal Audio’s online store.
UNIVERSAL AUDIO PARTNERS WITH HARMAN PRO GROUP(LEXICON,Studer,DBX & AKG)
Universal Audio Press Release:
UNIVERSAL AUDIO PARTNERS WITH HARMAN PRO GROUP TO DELIVER RANGE OF CLASSIC AUDIO EQUIPMENT PLUG-INS
—Emulations of Classic Lexicon, Studer, dbx, and AKG Equipment Coming to the
UAD-2 Powered Plug-Ins Platform on Mac or PC —Universal Audio, a manufacturer of high-quality audio hardware and award-winning UAD-2 Powered Plug-ins for Mac and PC, today announced a licensing agreement with the Harman Pro Group. Each company in the Harman Pro Group has a near-mythic status in the professional audio world — ranging from reverb (Lexicon), to compression and other processing (dbx), tape machines (Studer), and spring reverb (AKG). Under the terms of this agreement, Universal Audio will develop, market and sell plug-in emulations of select Lexicon, Studer, dbx, and AKG equipment for the UAD-2 Powered Plug-In Platform.
UNIVERSAL AUDIO ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP W/ AMPEX TO DEVELOP MAGNETIC TAPE EMULATIONS
Univesal Audio Press Release:
— The World’s Most Accurate and Exhaustive Magnetic Recording Tape and Tape Machine Emulations, Now Under Development as UAD-2 Plug-Ins for Mac and PC —
Universal Audio, renowned manufacturer of high-quality audio hardware and award-winning UAD-2 Powered Plug-ins for Mac and PC, today announced a partnership with the legendary Ampex Corporation. Ampex is famous in the professional audio world as innovators of magnetic tape and tape recorder technology — widely praised for its rich, almost magical sound quality. For the first time ever, Universal Audio’s renowned team of DSP engineers will exhaustively and faithfully model these complex devices and media, bringing accurate emulations of Ampex magnetic recording tape to the UAD-2 Powered Plug-Ins platform.
“Ampex is not only the most recognizable maker of US-made tape machines; they really pioneered the concepts that gave way to modern multi-tracking and overdubbing,” commented Universal Audio President Matt Ward. “But it’s really the sound of these amazing machines, along with their well-guarded tape formulas, that birthed the golden-era of record production. The fact that these designs are still in use today is a testament to the Ampex brand’s iconic status in the world of professional recording.”
“Ampex is quite pleased to be returning to the professional audio market after many years away; and in such a unique fashion,” stated Gordon Strickland, President and CEO of Ampex Corp. “It took a company like Universal Audio, who understood that the Ampex name could be made ‘new’ again for multiple generations of audio customers through the latest advancements in DSP technology. We are well aware of the value of the Ampex brand, and we protect it accordingly. Our discussions with UA convinced us that they would be a good partner and would create products that we could all be proud of.”
Manley UAD Massive Passive Plugin almost done!
from manleylabs.com
Universal Audio's UAD DSP Manley Massive Passive plug-in nearing completion!
Just though you guys wanted a little update about this topic. We will begin beta testing the new Massive Passive plug-in soon. Target release date is 1st QTR 2010.
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