UAD Essentials Edition
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UAD Essentials Edition
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J. Gaspar
Josef Gašpar
naprostá spokojenost . Nic lepšího mezi pluginama co se týče kompresoru neexistuje.
C. Sears
I was wrong…
I have used other interfaces over the years so I didn’t want to get caught in the UAD ecosphere of expensive, CPU intensive plugins where I would then be forced to get a DSP chassis. I took the plunge on the native versions and I’m kicking myself for my poor judgment. They all sound incredible. A true step up from the other emulations of vintage gear I can now easily see why everyone gravitates towards UAD. Call me Davy Jones cuz I’m a believer.
J. Carnes
Works
I've tried a variety of plugins from different manufacturers. Never been impressed. But this one really does work and does what it is suppose too. I am so impressed, that I plan to get more UAD plugins, once they go on a good sale.
U. Behboudi
Teletronix
I think that teletronix bundle is the right bundle for make perfect mixes. Clear plugs And dynamics
M. Sienkiewicz
Magnificent even after all those years
I got the LA-2A quite recently in the native version. After many years of listening to very positive opinions, I could finally see if the LA2A is really that good and if it can beat the current competition. r.
I immediately liked LA2A when I tried it on synthesizers, but the real magic was when I put it on a piano (sample library). Suddenly the piano sounded "like a record" and not like a sample library anymore. Compressor filled the space like butter. Something I have not experienced with any other emulation of this equipment. I've never worked with the original hardware unit but there's something special about this plugin that I've always missed when working ITB.
The description of the characteristics of the three plug-ins in the Manual is very useful and makes it easier to choose the right model for the instrument.
LA2A exceeded my expectations. There's something special that other LA2A emulations are missing. I would recommend it to anyone who wants not only an emulation of LA2A but a great-sounding compressor.
U. Behboudi
Volt 2
Great hardware. Dynamic and clear sound. Love it.
L. Carlos
My debut at Universal Audio
I won't spend a lot of time writing about it here, because I feel that every minute without experiencing something in it is a wasted minute!
A. Goncharov
Amazing sound with minimum efforts
This plugin will make your tracks sound better just by putting it on a channel. Then only a few knob twists and you will be amazed by how it opens up the sound, making it thicker, more open and cleaner at the same time. Its low frequency boost/attenuation trick is invaluable when it comes to bass or mix bus processing, taking a lot of guesswork out of the picture.
I haven't been able to work with its analogue counterpart, but out of all other Pultec emulations this one is surely the best I've used, as it gives great results almost instantly. That is what a great mixing tool should be!
A. Koilybayev
Amazing tape saturation
I am absolutely delighted with this plugin, I use it in every project. I use it on vocals
A. Goncharov
Instant magic!
Just adding this plugin on a track or a master buss changes the sound in a very pleasant way, makes it less harsh and thicker at the same time. I haven't yet found any source that would not benefit from using the Oxide Tape Recorder on it, from piano to synth bass. I wasn't able to recreate or achieve the same nice touch with any other tape plugin I've tried so far, so cheers UA!
M. Alexandru-George
Best of the best compressors / leveler / limiters
Stuning performance <3
M. Alexandru-George
Very good tape/ saturator
I use it for buses
S. ETH
This One Takes the Cake!
I hardly ever write product reviews. That said, here is where I make an exception.
The versatility, ease of use, beautiful tube timbre and compression characteristics all come together in a way that makes the audio signal you pass through it really pop!
For any electronic music producers out there... pass your kick and bass/sub (together) through the century tube, after you're finished processing the individual channels. Careful with gain staging, don't come in too hot. Apply very subtle 10k boost, remove small amount of boxiness/muddiness (if necessary) between 250-600 Hz, add some 110 Hz niceness, and apply 1-3 (max!) gain reduction on the compressor. This will usually squeeze another 5% out of the kick/bass/sub combo, tightening up the low end very nicely, glueing both elements, and at the same time making them really pop!
V. Ruzicic
Good saturation!!!
Comparing with other tape plugins, this one has not aggressive soul
J. Zapata
Gooddd
Muy buen plugin
G. G
Badly needs machine activation
Was playing with my band and had no reliable internet connection at the moment. This and the some other UA softsynths could not go online to check the activation. Because of this Studio One could not function and the music was dead. To band, because this is a good plug-in when it functions.
Can you change to an activation that is more friendly to musicians and composers on the go? Would be 5/5 with a better system for activation. Please ditch the internet authorization or dongles. Just do a machine activation like Arturia, XLN, Softube etc.
I would have written this customer feedback to the support but last time I kindly asked the for the support to please forward a suggestion to the development team the UA support answered that No we do not take suggestions.
A. Reverberi
Close as it gets
al the tone and character of the hardware
E. bartlett
TIME TO LEVEL UP
TIME TO UP YOUR GAME. GET THE BEST GEAR SO YOU CAN SOON THE BEST.
NOW I SOUND JUST LIKE THE PRO'S..
A. Bandura
Massive!
I love La. This plugin and Los Angeles aswell. Great for vocals, Bass. Warm Sound. Great with Rode NT-1. Different options. Great sound. Highly Recommend.
J. Manness
The most exciting of three tape plugins (in a good way)!
Compared to Studer, this brightens and brings tracks forward in a hyped, exciting way. I did not think I needed this tape plugin, but lately I've been using over Studer for those reasons and I use the Ampex for submixes and the mix bus. Just get it!