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Universal Audio’s Spark Now Available for Both Windows and Mac Creators

Window users rejoice as UAD Spark is now supported in Windows 10 and 11 operating systems. Now both Mac and Windows users can enjoy the iconic analog hardware and instrument plug-ins for a low monthly price.

The UAD Spark plug-in subscription is an expanding collection of UAD plug-ins and instruments, including some of UA’s best titles from Neve, Moog, API, Lexicon, Studer, UA, and more. Now available for Windows PCs and Mac, UAD Spark plug-ins run natively — no UA hardware required — in all major DAWs that support VST3, AAX, and AU formats.

“We launched the UAD Spark plug-in subscription earlier this year, bringing the authentic and inspiring sounds of classic studio and music gear to creators, with or without UA hardware,” says Bill Putnam Jr., UA’s founder and CEO. “Today, we’re thrilled to be able to extend that vision and bring professional UA sound to our Windows community as well.”

The UAD Spark subscription is available for $19.99 USD/month  ($149.99/year) with a 14-day free trial. Volt USB audio interface owners receive an extended 30-day free trial, and owners of perpetual UAD plug-in licenses receive corresponding native UAD Spark plug-ins for free.

UAD Spark for Windows – Key Features:

  • Now runs natively on both Mac and Windows 10 and 11; no UA hardware is required
  • An ever-expanding collection of UAD plug-ins and instruments from Neve, Moog, API, Studer, Teletronix, UA, and more
  • Runs in all major DAWs that support, VST3, AAX, and AU formats
  • Owners of perpetual UAD plug-in licenses receive corresponding native UADx plug-ins for free
  • 14-day free trial, Volt USB Audio Interface owners receive 30 days free.

Included UAD Spark Subscription Plug-Ins:

Reverbs, Delay & Modulation

  • Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb
  • Studio D Chorus
  • Brigade Chorus
  • Galaxy Tape Echo
  • Pure Plate Reverb

Preamps, EQ & Tape

  • Neve 1073 Preamp & EQ Channel Strip
  • API Vision Channel Strip
  • Studer A800 Tape Recorder
  • Pultec Passive EQ Collection
  • Hitsville EQ Collection

Compressors

  • API 2500 Bus Compressor
  • UA 1176 Classic Limiter Collection
  • Teletronix LA-2A Leveler Collection

UAD Instruments

Learn more about the UAD Spark plug-in subscription: https://spark.uaudio.com/

 

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