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An Evolving
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Get exclusive new instruments and tools with our ever‑expanding library.

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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.

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.

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Topline Vocal Suite

Flawless modern vocals with analog soul.
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SSL 4000 E Channel Strip

Used by the producers of: Dr. Dre, Bruno Mars, Nirvana

Turn your DAW into a classic SSL console.
LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip

The supercharged plug-in version of UA’s flagship tube channel strip — pairing legendary tube warmth with timeless compression.
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Helios Type 69 Preamp and EQ Collection

Used by the producers of: Led Zeppelin, Bob Marley, The Beatles

Add the fat, punchy sound of rock's “Golden Age.” Bob Marley, The Beatles

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Manley Massive Passive EQ

Used by the producers of: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Coldplay, Eminem

Get mixes and masters with sweet tube clarity.

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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.

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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.
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Neve 1073 Preamp and EQ

Used by the producers of: Billie Eilish, Arcade Fire, Pink Floyd

Get perfect vocals, everytime.

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API Vision Channel Strip

Used by the producers of: Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, Future

Give punch to everything you record.

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Century Tube Channel Strip

Get vintage‑inspired tone for vocals, guitars, and synths.

Capture magic with easy‑to‑use preamp, EQ, and compression.

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Pultec Passive EQ Collection

Used by the producers of: John Mayer, Daft Punk, Mariah Carey

Experience silky vocals, rich guitars, and warm bass.

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Hitsville EQ Collection

Used by the producers of: The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson 5

Get the soulful tones that shaped the Motown Sound.

UAD Instruments & Amps

Great instruments inspire great music. UA's expertise in modeling, sampling, and synthesis give our virtual instruments and amplifiers the realism to inspire your next masterpiece.

New

UAD Ruby ‘63 Top Boost Amplifier

The sound of the British invasion.
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UAD Dream ‘65 Reverb Amplifier

The classic American tube amp.
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UAD Lion ‘68 Super Lead Amp

Iconic plexi tones that powered rock.
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Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio

Experience an electric piano dream, in full color.

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PolyMAX Synth

Create the future with retro analog synth sounds to shock your mind‑brain.

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Opal Morphing Synth

Our flagship analog-meets-wavetable synth gives you larger-than-life synth sounds that are album-ready.

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Ravel Grand Piano

Create with the world's best emulation of a Steinway Model B grand piano.*

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Moog Minimoog

Get the authentic hit-making Moog synth sounds used by Dr. Dre, Daft Punk, and more.

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Waterfall B3

Add the three-dimensional texture of an iconic Hammond B3 organ and rotary speaker cabinet.*

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.

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SSL 4000 G Bus Compressor

Used by the producers of: Michael Jackson, Adele

The ultimate “glue” for your mix bus.
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Manley Variable Mu Limiter Compressor

Used by the producers of: Daft Punk, Kendrick Lamar, Rihanna

Add tube compression royalty to your mixes.

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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.

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dbx 160 Compressor/Limiter

Used by the producers of: Dolly Parton, Dr. Dre, Nirvana

Experience the quirky charm of the iconic vintage hardware.

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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.

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Capitol Mastering Compressor

Used on historical catalogs from: Capitol, Motown, Blue Note, Def Jam

Deliver the velvet touch of Capitol's rare hardware.

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Teletronix LA-3A Audio Leveler

Used by the producers of: Taylor Swift, Prince, Björk

Compression with attitude for guitars, vocals, and drums.

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Fairchild Tube Limiter Collection

Used by the producers of: The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Radiohead

Add harmonics and punch to vocals, drums, and more.

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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.

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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.

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API 2500 Bus Compressor

Used by the producers of: Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Fleetwood Mac

Add "glue" to your entire mix.

Tape & Saturation

UA wrote the book on authentic tape emulations. Add punch, warmth, and cohesion with the musical, mixable sound of tape.

Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape Recorder

Used by the producers of: Chris Stapleton, Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus

Add the analog magic of an industry-standard tape machine.
Verve Analog Machines

Give your recordings the colorful saturation and effects heard on countless hip-hop, lo-fi, electronic, rock, and experimental tracks.
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Oxide Tape Recorder

UA’s groundbreaking tape emulation in an easy‑to‑use plug‑in.

Quickly add the warm, organic tone of analog tape.

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Studer A800 Tape Machine

Used by the producers of: A Tribe Called Quest, The Black Keys, Stevie Wonder

Add warm analog polish to everything.

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.

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UAD Sound City Studios Plug-in

Used by the producers of: Nirvana, Metallica, Fleetwood Mac

Explore the world's most famous rock & roll studio.

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Capitol Chambers

Used by the producers of: Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, Radiohead

Get the sound of the world's finest echo chambers.

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Waterfall Rotary Speaker

Add the immersive effects of a vintage rotating speaker cabinet in your mix.

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Hitsville Reverb Chambers

Used by the producers of: The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder

Unlock the magic above Motown’s studio.

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Galaxy Tape Echo

Used by the producers of: Tycho, Bob Marley, Flying Lotus

Add rich tape delay effects to your synths.

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Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb

Used by the producers of: Talking Heads, U2, Dr. Dre

Give lush effects to your synths.

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Brigade Chorus

Used by the producers of: Rush, The Strokes, Vampire Weekend

Get '70s analog shimmer and pulsating vibrato.

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Studio D Chorus

Used by the producers of: Peter Gabriel, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Kanye West

Widen sounds and add subtle texture and movement.

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Pure Plate Reverb

Used by the producers of: Bon Iver, Norah Jones, The Flaming Lips

Inject analog texture to your vocals.

*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?

No UA hardware of any kind is required.

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How many plug-ins can I run in my project?

As many as your computer's CPU can handle.

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What are the system requirements?

UAD Spark runs natively on both macOS 10.15 Catalina or newer and Windows 10 and 11. Go to our UA Support page for full system requirements.

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Am I eligible for the promotional offer?

Offers are only available for select customers. Sign up to see your eligibility.

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When I accept an offer for UAD Spark at a discount, am I locked into that price forever?

No. Typically promotional UAD Spark prices are valid for a set amount of time. Your price will revert back to the original monthly or annual rate at your next scheduled billing cycle.

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Get Limited‑Time Pricing!

Claim My Offer arrow_circle_right

Celebrate the launch of new plug-ins on UAD Spark — now $99/year!

Get a year of UAD Spark and access the world’s finest plug‑ins, now on sale for just $99.

An EvolvingCollection

RunsNatively

LegendaryUA Sound

Included Plug‑Ins and Instruments

Preamps, EQs & Channel Strips

Topline Vocal Suite

SSL 4000 E Channel Strip

LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip

Helios Type 69 Preamp and EQ Collection

Manley Massive Passive EQ

Avalon VT-737 Tube Channel Strip

Manley VOXBOX Channel Strip

Manley Tube Preamp

Neve 1073 Preamp and EQ

API Vision Channel Strip

Century Tube Channel Strip

Pultec Passive EQ Collection

Hitsville EQ Collection

UAD Instruments & Amps

UAD Ruby ‘63 Top Boost Amplifier

UAD Dream ‘65 Reverb Amplifier

UAD Lion ‘68 Super Lead Amp

Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio

PolyMAX Synth

Opal Morphing Synth

Ravel Grand Piano

Moog Minimoog

Waterfall B3

Compressors

SSL 4000 G Bus Compressor

Manley Variable Mu Limiter Compressor

Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor

dbx 160 Compressor/Limiter

UA 175B & 176 Tube Compressor Collection

Capitol Mastering Compressor

Teletronix LA-3A Audio Leveler

Fairchild Tube Limiter Collection

Teletronix LA-2A Collection

UA 1176 Collection

API 2500 Bus Compressor

Tape & Saturation

Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape Recorder

Verve Analog Machines

Oxide Tape Recorder

Studer A800 Tape Machine

Reverbs, Delays & Modulation

UAD Sound City Studios Plug-in

Capitol Chambers

Waterfall Rotary Speaker

Hitsville Reverb Chambers

Galaxy Tape Echo

Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb

Brigade Chorus

Studio D Chorus

Pure Plate Reverb

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An Evolving
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