Universal Audio Wins Three TEC Awards at the 2025 NAMM Show

UA honored across multiple product categories for Apollo X audio interfaces, UAD plug‑ins, and UAFX pedals

SCOTTS VALLEY, CA • February 4, 2025 — Universal Audio is thrilled to have been honored with three Technical Excellence and Creativity (TEC) Awards at the 2025 NAMM Show on January 23 in Anaheim, California.

Since 1985, the TEC Awards have recognized outstanding achievements in professional audio production and product innovation. With hundreds of entries for nominations that are voted on by a panel of veteran industry professionals in the U.S. and abroad, the TEC Awards are widely regarded as the highest honor dedicated to the pro audio and sound recording industry.

"We're honored to accept these three TEC Awards," shares Bill Putnam Jr., CEO and founder of Universal Audio. "It's been a game‑changing year for UA, and we're excited to continue pushing the limits of audio, all while staying true to our commitment to timeless sound and exceptional craftsmanship."

Apollo X Twin USB

Winner, Computer Audio Hardware
Apollo Twin X USB gives Windows‑based musicians and producers elite‑class audio conversion with the tone, feel, and flow of analog recording. Letting you record through preamps from Neve, API, Manley, and more – with near-zero latency – Apollo Twin X USB is born to make records.

UAFX Lion '68 Super Lead Amp

Winner, Musical Instrument Amplification & Effects
Built on powerful dual‑engine processing and world‑class UAD modeling, the flagship Lion '68 Super Lead Amp Emulator delivers the unmistakable tones of three distinct 100‑watt Marshall "plexi" amplifier setups. With the flip of its Model switch, Lion '68 gives guitarists access to the same tones that fueled decades of artists including Jimi Hendrix, AC/DC, and Van Halen*, taking players from gorgeous cleans, to aggressive breakup, to full on hot‑rodded roar.

UAD Sound City Studios Plug‑In

Winner, Signal Processing Software (Effects)
The UAD Sound City Studios plug‑in delivers every aspect of this famous creative space, including its room, mics, analog gear, and legendary mixing console. Using the plug‑in, music makers can record and mix their music in the legendary home of countless hits.

*Use of artist names does not constitute official endorsement of Universal Audio products

See all winners of the 40th annual TEC Awards:
www.tecawards.org/#lp-pom-block-279

Download images and press materials:
u.audio/tecawards-2025-pr

Learn more about Apollo Twin X USB:
www.uaudio.com/products/apollo-twin-x-usb

Learn more about UAFX Lion '68 Super Lead Amp:
www.uaudio.com/products/lion-68-super-lead-amp

Learn more about UAD Sound City Studios Plug‑In:
www.uaudio.com/products/uad-sound-city-studios-plug-in

About Universal Audio Inc.
Universal Audio (UA) is a pioneer in audio and music production tools, with a rich 60‑year history of craftsmanship and innovation. UA today enables millions of audio and music creators worldwide, with industry‑standard Apollo and Volt recording interfaces, UAD plug‑ins, UAFX pedals, advanced audio machine learning, LUNA recording suite, and UA Custom Shop hardware. UA is headquartered in Scotts Valley, California, with passionate employees worldwide – united by our goal of inspiring musicians and creatives with "instant classics."

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