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Universal Audio UAD Ultimate 13

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Description

Important Notice: UAD plug-ins in this collection require an Apollo audio interface or UAD hardware to run. Select titles also run natively on macOS and Windows.

Save on 120 of the world’s best plug‑ins.

Get nearly every UA-developed plug-in with Ultimate 13* and create with the deepest collection of award‑winning UAD titles, crafted by the leaders in analog hardware and instrument emulation.

New in Ultimate 13

NEW! Topline Vocal Suite
Topline Vocal Suite is the only plug-in of its kind — perfectly marrying modern vocal tuning with best-in-class UAD analog studio effects. So, you get everything you need to create perfect vocal mixes, effortlessly. 

NEW! UAD Dream '65 Reverb Amplifier
The native UAD Dream '65 Reverb Amplifier plug-in gives you the essential American tube amp sounds used by artists and producers for more than 60 years, from Muddy Waters to The Beatles to Elvis Costello*.

NEW! UAD Lion '68 Super Lead Amp
The native UAD Lion '68 Super Lead Amp plug-in gives you the classic British amp sounds made famous by decades of legendary artists including Jimi Hendrix, Van Halen, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, and more*.

NEW! UAD Ruby '63 Top Boost Amplifier
The native UAD Ruby '63 Top Boost Amplifier plug-in gives you the quintessential British valve amp tones beloved by artists and producers for over 60 years, from Queen to U2 to Radiohead*.

NEW! SSL 4000 G Bus Compressor
Discover the rich sound of legendary British compression with the authentic SSL 4000 G Bus Compressor — now available as a UAD Native plug-in, no Apollo required! Integral to the hit-making SSL sound, the G Bus Compressor has been a secret weapon for artists like Michael Jackson on "Thriller" and modern stars like Adele on "25," making mixes bigger, more powerful, and punchy while enhancing cohesion and clarity. 

NEW! SSL 4000 E Channel Strip Collection
Unlock the iconic sound of the SSL 4000 console with the SSL 4000 E Channel Strip, now available as a UAD Native plug-in. This authentic British channel strip brings the warmth, punch, and unmistakable analog character that has shaped countless hit records from Nirvana’s “Nevermind” to Bruno Mars’ - "24K Magic". With precise EQ, dynamic control, and the classic VCA compressor, the SSL 4000 Channel Strip provides unparalleled versatility and sonic excellence. 

NEW! Verve Analog Machines Essentials
Give your recordings the colorful analog saturation and effects heard on countless hip-hop, lo-fi, electronic, rock, and experimental tracks. Designed for the modern musician, beatmaker, and producer — Verve Analog Machines Essentials puts four playful vintage sounds right in your DAW.

NEW! Verve Analog Machines 
Verve Analog Machines puts vintage sound at the ready. Giving you 10 colorful UA‑designed effects with settings that are super easy to dial in. Shape tones quickly with simple controls like drive, tone, and tape warble

NEW! LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip
Experience Universal Audio’s 70+ year analog heritage with a supercharged plug-in version of our flagship tube channel strip, the 6176. The LA‑6176 Signature Channel Strip plug-in gives you three iconic UA products in one: the 610 mic preamp, the 1176 Limiting Amplifier, and the LA‑2A Leveling Amplifier.

Key Features

  • UA’s premium software bundle featuring UA’s most popular plug-ins*
  • Includes titles from Neve,® SSL,® Ampex,® Fairchild,® Helios,® Manley,® Studer,® Empirical Labs,® Fender,® and more
  • Transform your DAW into a virtual analog studio at huge savings
  • Produce with big studio sound on any Apollo or UAD system

Ultimate 13 Software Bundle Contents:

Vocals & Pitch Correction (3)

  • Manley VOXBOX Channel Strip
  • NEW! Topline Vocal Suite
  • NEW! Topline Key Finder

Channel Strips and Preamps (16)

  • API Preamp
  • API Vision Channel Strip
  • API Vision Legacy Channel Strip
  • Avalon VT-737sp Channel Strip
  • Century Tube Channel Strip
  • CS-1 Channel Strip
  • NEW! LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip
  • Manley Reference Microphone Preamp
  • Neve 88RS Channel Strip
  • Neve 88RS Legacy Channel Strip
  • Precision Channel Strip
  • SSL E Series Channel Strip
  • SSL E Series Channel Strip Legacy
  • UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
  • UA 610-B Preamp & EQ
  • V76 Preamplifier

Compressors & Limiters (22)

  • API 2500 Stereo Bus Compressor
  • dbx 160 Compressor / Limiter
  • Empirical Labs Distressor
  • Fairchild 670 Compressor
  • Fairchild 660 Compressor
  • Fairchild 670 Legacy Compressor
  • Manley Variable Mu Limiter Compressor
  • Precision Buss Compressor
  • SSL G Series Bus Compressor
  • SSL G Series Bus Compressor Legacy
  • Teletronix LA-2 Classic Leveler
  • Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
  • Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
  • Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
  • Teletronix LA-3A Classic Leveler
  • UA 1176AE Classic Limiter
  • UA 1176LN Legacy Limiting Amplifier
  • UA 1176SE Legacy Limiting Amplifier
  • UA 1176 Rev A Classic Limiter
  • UA 1176LN Rev E Classic Limiter
  • UA 175B Classic Limiter Plug-In
  • UA 176 Classic Limiter Plug-In

Special Processing (16)

  • Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape Recorder
  • FATSO Jr. Tape Sim. & Compressor
  • FATSO Sr. Tape Sim. & Compressor
  • Little Labs IBP Phase Alignment Tool
  • Little Labs Voice Of God Bass Resonance
  • Moog Multimode Filter
  • Moog Multimode Filter SE
  • Moog Multimode Filter XL
  • Oxide Tape Recorder
  • Precision De-Esser
  • Precision Enhancer Hz
  • Precision Enhancer kHz
  • Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder
  • Thermionic Culture Vulture
  • NEW! Verve Analog Machines 
  • NEW! Verve Analog Machines Essentials

Instruments (6)

  • Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio
  • Moog Minimoog
  • Opal Morphing Synth
  • PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
  • Ravel Grand Piano
  • Waterfall B3 Organ

Delay & Modulation (10)

  • Brigade Chorus Pedal
  • Cooper Time Cube MkII Delay
  • EP-34 Tape Echo
  • Galaxy Tape Echo
  • KORG SDD-3000 Digital Delay
  • MXR Flanger/Doubler
  • Precision Delay Modulation
  • Precision Delay Modulation Long
  • Studio D Chorus
  • Waterfall Rotary Speaker

Reverb & Room (13)

  • AKG BX 20 Spring Reverb
  • Capitol Chambers
  • DreamVerb Room Modeler
  • EMT 140 Classic Plate Reverb
  • EMT 250 Electronic Reverb
  • Hitsville Reverb Chambers
  • Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb
  • Lexicon 480L Digital Reverb and Effects
  • Ocean Way Studios
  • Precision Reflection Engine
  • Pure Plate Reverb
  • RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler
  • UAD Sound City Studios

Equalizers (20)

  • API 550A Parametric EQ
  • API 560 Graphic EQ
  • Cambridge EQ
  • Harrison 32C Channel EQ
  • Harrison 32C SE Channel EQ
  • Helios Type 69 Legacy EQ
  • Helios Type 69 Preamp and EQ
  • Hitsville EQ Plug-In
  • Manley Massive Passive EQ
  • Neve 1073 Preamp & EQ
  • Neve 1073 Legacy Classic Console EQ
  • Neve 1073SE Legacy Classic Console EQ
  • Precision Equalizer
  • Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ
  • Pultec EQP-1A Passive EQ
  • Pultec HLF-3C Passive EQ
  • Pultec MEQ-5 Passive EQ
  • Pultec Pro Legacy EQ
  • Trident A-Range Classic Console EQ

Mastering (7)

  • Capitol Mastering Compressor
  • Hitsville Mastering EQ Plug-In
  • Manley Massive Passive Mastering EQ
  • Precision K-Stereo Ambience Recovery
  • Precision Maximizer
  • Precision Multiband
  • Precision Limiter

LUNA Extensions (4)

  • API Vision Console Emulation
  • API Summing Extension
  • Ampex ATR-102 Master Tape Extension
  • Studer A800 Multitrack Tape Extension

Guitar (7)

  • Bermuda Triangle
  • Fender ’55 Tweed Deluxe
  • Raw Distortion
  • TS Overdrive Pedal
  • NEW! UAD Dream '65 Reverb Amplifier
  • NEW! UAD Lion '68 Super Lead Amp
  • NEW! UAD Ruby '63 Top Boost Amplifier

*UAD Ultimate 13 features 84 separate products containing 120 individual UA-developed plug-ins, up to and including UAD Software v11.5. Direct Developer (3rd party) plug-ins, discontinued plug-ins, and plug-ins released after UAD software v11.5 are not included.

Copyright ©2024 Universal Audio Inc. All trademarks are property of their respective owners. In the interest of product improvement, all specifications are subject to change without notice.

Tech Specs

UAD Spark, UA Connect and Native UAD Plug-Ins System Requirements

  • macOS Catalina 10.15, Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, or Sonoma 14, Sequoia 15
  • Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit editions)
  • Intel, AMD or Apple silicon processor
  • Internet connection to download software and authorize native UAD plug-ins
  • Free iLok account with iLok Cloud or iLok USB (2nd generation or higher)
  • Free UA Connect application for managing native UAD plug-ins
  • A supported DAW compatible with VST, AU and AAX plug-in file formats.

Native UAD Instruments Requirements

  • Sample-based UAD instruments require SSD storage with:
    • APFS formatting for macOS
    • NTFS formatting for Windows
  • 1 GB to 10 GB available SSD storage per plug-in (space requirement varies per UAD Instrument). A minimum of 100 GB available storage is highly recommended.
  • Individual UAD Instrument storage requirements are listed on UA Connect’s UAD Plug-Ins tab.

Notes

  • Operating systems not listed above are untested. Although untested operating systems may work, they are not supported by Universal Audio.
  • Pre-release and beta versions of operating systems are not supported.
  • Native UAD plug-ins on Apple silicon machines automatically run natively on Apple silicon in DAWs that support native Apple silicon.
  • Windows running via Bootcamp on Mac systems are not supported.
  • Native UAD Plug-Ins (UADx) are compatible with VST3, Audio Units, AAX 64 and LUNA host applications, and are compatible with a variety of major DAW software — including Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Nuendo, Live, Studio One and more.

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