Universal Audio, a privately owned US company founded in 1958, manufactures and sells professional audio equipment. Their product line includes analog hardware, notably the LA-2A and 1176 compressors, as well as digital audio interfaces (Apollo series) and software plugins (UAD platform) that emulate analog audio hardware. The company employs approximately 350 people.
On September 4, 2025, Universal Audio released enhanced versions of the Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor Class A and Maag EQ4 MS plug-ins as part of the Apollo and UAD v11.8 software update. A subsequent release on September 9, 2025, featured the second episode in the Apollo Creators video series, which included an interview with songwriter/producer Imad Royal, discussing his use of Apollo interfaces and UAD plug-ins. Other recent news includes articles highlighting often overlooked UAD plug-ins and a guide detailing the amp pedal and UAD plug-in settings used to achieve Robben Ford's tone from his 1988 album, *Talk to Your Daughter*. Additionally, Universal Audio highlighted the 25-year tradition of its Custom Shop, which continues to hand-build analog studio gear.
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