Universal Audio has today announced the release of the Capitol Mastering Compressor and Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio.
Available natively, meaning they can be used with or without an Apollo audio interface, UA’s newest UAD plug-in titles bring exclusive emulations of a 1974 Rhodes electric piano and the one-of-a-kind mastering hardware used at Capitol Studios.
Here’s what UA had to say;
“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.”
Capitol Mastering Compressor — $174 Intro Pricing* / $349 MSRP
Capitol Mastering Compressor brings the rich sound of the CM5511, an in-house hand-built 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 catalogues from Capitol, Blue Note, Motown, Verve, and more.
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 any audio interface. No UA hardware is required.
Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio — $149 Intro Pricing* / $299 MSRP
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 2x12 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.
Key Features:
Perfectly modelled 1974 Rhodes Eighty Eight Suitcase Mark 1 electric piano
Includes a curated analogue 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 any audio interface. No UA hardware required
Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio and Capitol Mastering Compressor are available for perpetual purchase on the UA website or $19.99/month ($149.99/year) with a UAD Spark subscription.
Special introductory pricing ends May 31st, 2023.