Universal Audio Electra88 Vintage Keyboard & Capitol Mastering Compressor

Plug-in masterminds Universal Audio, have announced two new additions to their library introducing faithful emulations of a 1974 Rhodes Eighty Eight Suitcase Mark1 electric piano and the famous CM5511, an in-house hand-built tube mastering compressor designed by Capitol Studios.

The two titles will be available natively as part of Universal Audio Spark meaning users won’t need an Apollo interface. For Apollo users, this is just another great addition to the already vast collection of plug-ins available in the Universal Audio eco-system.

Here’s what Universal Audio are saying:

“These are exciting times for our UAD customers,” says Bill Putnam Jr., CEO of Universal Audio. “Along with the dozens of UAD plug-ins available natively, we now have a classic electric piano studio and a rare mastering compressor, so creatives everywhere can be inspired with incredible sound.”

Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio

Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio and Capitol Mastering Compressor are available for perpetual purchase on the UA website, or for $19.99/month ($149.99/year) with a UAD Spark subscription.

Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio gives musicians and producers the authentic sound of a 1974 Rhodes Eighty Eight Suitcase Mark 1 electric piano and a fully stocked studio of vintage production tools.

From expertly placed vintage mics and a classic high-powered American 2×12 tube combo amp, to genuine 1176 compression, studio-grade reverbs, modulation, EQ, and more, UA’s first-ever electric piano emulation packs studio-grade sound to fit any genre.

Universal Audio’s Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio includes classic mics, amps, legendary rack effects, and stompbox emulations.

Key Features:

• Perfectly modelled 1974 Rhodes Eighty Eight Suitcase Mark 1 electric piano
• Includes a curated analog studio packed with vintage mics, tube amps, and more
• Classic rack effects and stompbox emulations for creating with pro sound in any genre
• Over 100 album-ready presets for instant inspiration
• Use with any audio interface, no UA hardware is required

Capitol Mastering Compressor

Capitol Mastering Compressor brings the rich sound of the CM5511, an in-house handbuilt tube mastering compressor designed by Capitol Studios. Used on modern recordings from Black Sabbath to Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez, this unattainable mastering unit is now available as a UAD plug-in for the first time ever — giving users the same untouchable sonics used on historical catalogs from Capitol, Blue Note, Motown, Verve, and more.

Universal Audio’s Capitol Mastering Compressor captures the rich sound of the legendary studio’s hand built tube mastering unit, of which only four exist.

Key Features:

• The only authentic emulation of Capitol Studio’s handbuilt mastering compressor
• The same sound used on catalogues from Capitol, Blue Note, Motown, Verve, and more
• Saturator, Mix, and Headroom controls add colour and texture to recordings
• Mono Fold and Mid/Side features for tightening the low end and expanding the stereo width
• Use with any audio interface, no UA hardware is required