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UNIVERSAL AUDIO RELEASES NEVE 88RS CHANNEL STRIP COLLECTION AND MARSHALL PLEXI SUPER LEAD 1959 PLUG-IN AS PART OF UAD SOFTWARE v8.1

— New software for UAD-2 DSP Accelerators and Apollo interfaces offers most powerful Neve channel strip emulation to date, as well as first genuine Marshall Plexi emulation in history —

SCOTTS VALLEY, CA • May 6, 2015 — Universal Audio is proud to announce the release of UAD Software v8.1, featuring three new plug-ins — the new Neve 88RS Channel Strip Collection, plus Softube-developed Marshall Plexi Super Lead 1959 and Tube-Tech CL 1B Compressor.

Introduced in 2001, the Neve 88 Series large-format analog console is renowned for its startling depth, airiness, and clarity. Not surprisingly, Neve 88 Series consoles are found in some of the world’s finest recording studios and scoring stages, including Skywalker Ranch, Capitol, Abbey Road, and United/Ocean Way studios.

In 2007, Universal Audio released the Neve 88RS Channel Strip plug-in, which quickly became a staple for in-the-box mixing. Today, UA’s team of engineers have improved each section of the original plug-in and incorporated Unison™ technology (exclusively on Apollo preamps), capturing all of the 88RS mic/line preamp’s impedance, gain stage “sweet spots,” and circuit behaviors that have made it the modern benchmark in analog preamp design.

In addition, the all-new Neve 88RS Channel Strip Collection — which also includes the Legacy version — features presets from famous Neve 88RS users, including Jimmy Douglass (Timbaland, Justin Timberlake), Andrew Dawson (Kanye West, Jay-Z), Joey Waronker (Beck, Lisa Germano), and Ryan West (Maroon 5, Eminem).

Neve 88RS Channel Strip Collection Key Features:

• The world’s only end-to-end Neve 88RS channel strip circuit emulation
• Provides the clarity and openness of Neve’s famous 88RS transformer-based mic preamp
• Features the legendary Neve 88RS Formant Spectrum EQ and Dynamics sections
• Control Apollo interface mic preamp gain staging and impedance directly from the Neve 88RS plug-in with Unison™ technology
• Package includes legacy Neve 88RS and Legacy 88RS “DSP light” EQ plug-ins
• Requires a UAD-2 DSP Accelerator or Apollo Interface available from authorized dealers worldwide

The undisputed alpha dog of rock and roll guitar amps, the Marshall 1959 Super Lead amplifier is as legendary as the music it helped create. From Jimi Hendrix to Jimmy Page, Duane Allman to Eric Clapton, the “Plexi’s,” snarl, sustain, smoothness, and raunch defined the sound of rock.

Developed by Softube — and available exclusively for UAD-2 hardware and Apollo audio interfaces — the Marshall Plexi Super Lead 1959 plug-in is an expert emulation of this 100-watt British classic.

Softube enlisted legendary AC/DC engineer Tony Platt to capture exquisite cabinet and microphone simulations using his platinum-approved, tried-and-true mic recipes. You can choose from 50 Platt-designed presets or craft your own tones with the plug-in’s onboard mixer.

Marshall Plexi Super Lead 1959 Plug-In Key Features:

• The world’s only authentic and licensed plug-in emulation of the classic Marshall Plexi Super Lead amplifier
• Three different microphone combinations — FET, Valve, and Dynamic
• Onboard mixer features microphone level, pan, and global two-band EQ
• 50 presets designed by legendary AC/DC engineer Tony Platt
• Requires a UAD-2 DSP Accelerator or Apollo Interface available from authorized dealers worldwide

Denmark’s Tube-Tech have been a leading purveyor of high-end tube hardware for over 30 years. The company’s flagship CL 1B compressor is a staple in recording studios worldwide and a go-to dynamics processor for a who’s-who of modern pop artists including Rihanna, Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Lopez, and Kanye West.

Developed by Softube — and officially endorsed by Tube-Tech — the CL 1B Compressor plug-in for UAD-2 and Apollo interfaces gives you opto-based tube compression to smooth any source.

Tube-Tech CL 1B Compressor Plug-In Key Features:

• An exacting emulation of a modern classic compressor, fully authenticated by Tube-Tech, Denmark
• Expertly tames dynamics without adding artifacts
• Fine-tune compression with three-position Attack/Release selector
• Requires a UAD-2 DSP Accelerator or Apollo Interface available from authorized dealers worldwide

Learn more about the UAD Software v8.1 here:
http://www.uaudio.com/support/uad/81.html

Learn more about the Neve 88RS Channel Strip Collection here:
uaudio.com/store/unison/neve-88rs-collection.html

Learn more about the Marshall Plexi Super Lead 1959 plug-in here:
uaudio.com/store/guitar-bass/marshall-plexi.html

Learn more about the Tube-Tech CL 1B Compressor plug-in here:
uaudio.com/store/compressors-limiters/tube-tech-cl-1b.html

Learn more about award-winning Apollo Thunderbolt audio interfaces here:
uaudio.com/apollo

Learn more about award-winning UAD Powered Plug-Ins:
uaudio.com/uad-plug-ins.html

About UAD Powered Plug-Ins

Powered by Universal Audio’s popular UAD-2 DSP Accelerator hardware and Apollo Thunderbolt audio interfaces, UAD Powered Plug-Ins offer the world’s most authentic analog hardware emulations and award-winning audio plug-ins on Mac and PC. UAD plug-ins deliver rich, analog sound quality that would be difficult or impossible to achieve with native recording systems.

About Universal Audio Inc.

Founded in 1958 by recording pioneer Bill Putnam Sr., and refounded in 1999 by Bill Putnam Jr., Universal Audio is best known for its classic, hand-built analog hardware and advanced UAD Digital Signal Processing technology for recording, mixing, and mastering audio. Headquartered in Scotts Valley, California, UA is focused on merging the best of vintage analog and modern digital technology, following its rich recording heritage and motto, “Analog Ears. Digital Minds.” www.uaudio.com