An Evolving
Collection
Get exclusive new instruments and tools with our ever‑expanding library.
Runs
Natively
UAD Spark plug‑ins run on macOS and Windows. No UA hardware required.
Legendary
UA Sound
Give your recordings the pro analog tones heard on your favorite albums.
Included Plug‑Ins and Instruments
UAD Spark plug-ins perfectly model the best vintage gear and instruments used by your favorite artists for decades.
Reverbs, Delays & Modulation
Time‑based effects can make or break your tracks. Our reverb, delay, and modulation plug‑ins are the standard by which all others are judged, giving you timeless dimension and space.
-
![]()
New
UAD Sound City Studios Plug-in
Used by the producers of: Nirvana, Metallica, Fleetwood Mac
Explore the world's most famous rock & roll studio.
-
![]()
New
Capitol Chambers
Used by the producers of: Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, Radiohead
Get the sound of the world's finest echo chambers.
-
![Waterfall Rotary Speaker GUI]()
Waterfall Rotary Speaker
Add the immersive effects of a vintage rotating speaker cabinet in your mix.
-
![Hitsville Reverb Chambers GUI]()
Hitsville Reverb Chambers
Used by the producers of: The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder
Unlock the magic above Motown’s studio.
-
![Galaxy Tape Echo GUI]()
Galaxy Tape Echo
Used by the producers of: Tycho, Bob Marley, Flying Lotus
Add rich tape delay effects to your synths.
-
![]()
Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb
Used by the producers of: Talking Heads, U2, Dr. Dre
Give lush effects to your synths.
-
![Brigade Chorus GUI]()
Brigade Chorus
Used by the producers of: Rush, The Strokes, Vampire Weekend
Get '70s analog shimmer and pulsating vibrato.
-
![Studio D Chorus GUI]()
Studio D Chorus
Used by the producers of: Peter Gabriel, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Kanye West
Widen sounds and add subtle texture and movement.
-
![Pure Plate Reverb GUI]()
Pure Plate Reverb
Used by the producers of: Bon Iver, Norah Jones, The Flaming Lips
Inject analog texture to your vocals.
Preamps, EQs & Channel Strips
Studio pros use analog mic preamps and EQs, to warm up their tracks and give them character. Explore the world's best analog brands below, exclusively on UAD.
-
![]()
New
Manley Massive Passive EQ
Used by the producers of: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Coldplay, Eminem
Get mixes and masters with sweet tube clarity.
-
![]()
New
Avalon VT-737 Tube Channel Strip
Used by the producers of: Pharrell, Lana Del Ray, Flume
Add the chart-topping sound of pop, hip-hop, and R&B.
-
![]()
Manley VOXBOX Channel Strip
Used by the producers of: Prince, The Strokes, Beck
Record and mix with the ultimate all-tube vocal processor.
-
![]()
Manley Tube Preamp
Get smooth, detailed vocals, bass, and more.
-
![Neve 1073 Preamp and EQ GUI]()
Neve 1073 Preamp and EQ
Used by the producers of: Billie Eilish, Arcade Fire, Pink Floyd
Get perfect vocals, everytime.
-
![API Vision Channel Strip GUI]()
API Vision Channel Strip
Used by the producers of: Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, Future
Give punch to everything you record.
-
![Century Tube Channel Strip GUI]()
Century Tube Channel Strip
Get vintage‑inspired tone for vocals, guitars, and synths.
Capture magic with easy‑to‑use preamp, EQ, and compression.
-
![Pultec Passive EQ Collection GUI]()
Pultec Passive EQ Collection
Used by the producers of: John Mayer, Daft Punk, Mariah Carey
Experience silky vocals, rich guitars, and warm bass.
-
![]()
Hitsville EQ Collection
Used by the producers of: The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson 5
Get the soulful tones that shaped the Motown Sound.
Compressors
All compressors are not the same. Each one has a unique personality and tone. Our compressors perfectly emulate classic studio units, giving your music professional punch.
-
![]()
New
Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor
Used by the producers of: Jack White, Kings of Leon, A$AP Rocky
Add the radical colors of a modern classic.
-
![]()
dbx 160 Compressor/Limiter
Used by the producers of: Dolly Parton, Dr. Dre, Nirvana
Experience the quirky charm of the iconic vintage hardware.
-
![]()
UA 175B & 176 Tube Compressor Collection
Used by the producers of: Aretha Franklin, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones
Get the rich tube compression that changed recording.
-
![]()
Capitol Mastering Compressor
Used on historical catalogs from: Capitol, Motown, Blue Note, Def Jam
Deliver the velvet touch of Capitol's rare hardware.
-
![]()
Teletronix LA-3A Audio Leveler
Used by the producers of: Taylor Swift, Prince, Björk
Compression with attitude for guitars, vocals, and drums.
-
![]()
Fairchild Tube Limiter Collection
Used by the producers of: The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Radiohead
Add harmonics and punch to vocals, drums, and more.
-
![Teletronix LA-2A Collection GUI]()
Includes: LA-2, LA-2A Silver, LA‑2A Gray
Teletronix LA-2A Collection
Used by the producers of: Tom Petty, Prince, The Weeknd
Give warmth to your vocals.
-
![UA 1176 Collection GUI]()
Includes: Rev A, Rev E, and AE
UA 1176 Collection
Used by the producers of: Aretha Franklin, Nirvana, Led Zeppelin
Inject energy to your drums and vocals.
-
![API 2500 Bus Compressor GUI]()
API 2500 Bus Compressor
Used by the producers of: Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Fleetwood Mac
Add "glue" to your entire mix.
UAD Instruments
Great instruments inspire great music. UA's expertise in modeling, sampling, and synthesis give our virtual instruments the realism to inspire your next masterpiece.
-
![]()
Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio
Experience an electric piano dream, in full color.
-
![PolyMAX GUI]()
PolyMAX Synth
Create the future with retro analog synth sounds to shock your mind‑brain.
-
![]()
Opal Morphing Synth
Our flagship analog-meets-wavetable synth gives you larger-than-life synth sounds that are album-ready.
-
![Ravel Grand Piano GUI]()
Ravel Grand Piano
Create with the world's best emulation of a Steinway Model B grand piano.*
-
![Moog Minimoog GUI]()
Moog Minimoog
Get the authentic hit-making Moog synth sounds used by Dr. Dre, Daft Punk, and more.
-
![]()
Waterfall B3
Add the three-dimensional texture of an iconic Hammond B3 organ and rotary speaker cabinet.*
Magnetic Tape
UA wrote the book on authentic tape emulations. Add punch, warmth, and cohesion with the musical, mixable sound of tape.
-
![Oxide Tape Recorder GUI]()
Oxide Tape Recorder
UA’s groundbreaking tape emulation in an easy‑to‑use plug‑in.
Quickly add the warm, organic tone of analog tape.
-
![Studer A800 Tape Machine GUI]()
Studer A800 Tape Machine
Used by the producers of: A Tribe Called Quest, The Black Keys, Stevie Wonder
Add warm analog polish to everything.
*All trademarks are property of their respective owners, and used only to represent the instruments modeled as part of UAD Spark.
FAQ
-
Is Universal Audio hardware required to subscribe?
-
How many plug-ins can I run in my project?
-
What are the system requirements?
-
I already own some of the UAD plug‑ins available in this subscription. Do I get access to the native version?
-
When I accept an offer for UAD Spark at a discount, am I locked into that price forever?
-
Am I eligible for the promotional offer?
- Check our Knowledge Base for additional questions.
