UAD Studio Edition
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UAD Studio Edition
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A. Paganini
A Classic Reborn
There is only one thing that can be said about this plugin. PHENOMENAL! Probably the best emu of Lexicon reverbs I've heard (including those MADE BY lexicon). Has all the character of the hardware unit with some nice (albeit rarely used) additions. I was able to recreate an old favorite in seconds. Now if they would make an external controller that could hook directly up to the plugin....
A. Thapar
Used in nearly every mix!
A magical plugin for sure, transparent, clean and wonderful compression. Great on anything, and i'm still using the legacy version!
S. Leiweke
My New EQ!
I had no idea that plugin EQ could sound this great. I'm not sure how I got along with out it before. Keep up the good work UA!
E. Thomas
Smooth like butter…
This has become my go-to reverb for everything! Very smooth on vocals. Nice ambience on drums. Absolutely love this reverb, well worth the money spend. I think the only thing that could top this is if UAD modeled the Bricasti M7. Thanks again UAD for making incredible products!!
K. Dietz
Decent.
The UAD LA-3A sounds very smooth. In comparison, the Waves CLA LA-3A seems to have a little more bite and edge. Nice to have both, depending on the sound you're after.
J. Hyung
Great 1176
What a great compressor!
I love this 1176 collection
L. Puschmann
Sehr gut!!
Lexicon war immer mein Traum!
Das Plugin arbeitet sehr gut. es bereichert meine Arbeitsweise. Glückwunsch an Universal Audio.
A. Sutton
Best Plugin Reverb
I tried the plates and convolutions and even Ocean Way, but I prefer the sound and flexibility of this reverb.
The tactile controls and the distinctive sound did it for me. I will use no other reverb for lead instruments, vocals or snare.
If you would like to hear how this sounds on vocals and snare check out https://soundcloud.com/rialety.
Tip for processing snare: Duplicate your snare track into 2 or more tracks and process different parts of the beat/song differently. For instance, on my track "Steppin Out", I processed the snare on the front beat with a very dry reverb, and for the back beat, I opened it up for much more decay. This gives a real groove to the song by affecting the listener with a sense of eb and flow. Buy it
A. Sutton
Very Unique Eq
This eq responds very differently than all other eqs I have used. I am coming from a Waves perspective (which are essential tools as well).
This eq allows you to change the frequencies in a subtle transparent way... the sonic integrity of the signal is never compromised and you can really begin to affect the harmonics of the sound rather than the sound itself.
This is the best way that I can describe it. Try for yourself and see the beautiful transparency that it brings.
Check out https://soundcloud.com/rialety for a demonstration of this eq. I used it on vocals and the master fader for a low/high cut.
P. Donnelly
great upgrade
I think this is a great upgrade to the original really impressed
D. Bose
UAD Pultec New
It was soo good that I went overboard...
but it's magic on vocals
T. Devine-king
This should be an upgrade
When I bought the UAD package it came with a number of these plugins. Buying the 1176 and LA2 was part of the deal when I parted with my money. Ok fair enough they have managed to improve it but really this means it should be a free upgrade not a whole new purchase. If I do buy the new improved version what do I do with the old versions. I guess I'll never use them which essentially means it's been a waste of money.
B. Elliott
Total game changer.
There's no other word to describe these plugins besides "hardware."
D. Dolnick
Just wonderful
I have the hardware version of this in my commecial facility and have really missed that beautiful trail in my mastering suite until now.
This works just like my hardware version and sound just as great.
Again what can I say UA nailed it again.
Thanks Guys and Girls at UA Audio
D. Brown
A Difference You Can Hear
I am very surprise to hear a significant difference with them. I've spent most of my time with the Pultec EQP-1A and Waves Puigtec EQP-1A. The UAD sounds beefier. I had to push waves a little harder to get a closer sound but even at that there's still a focus in the UAD that just feels right. That's just one day of playing with it! Still messing with them including 1176 collection. I am very pleased with my purchase. Definitely will be expanding my plugins with UAD.
D. Brown
A Difference You Can Hear
I am very surprise to hear a significant difference with them. I've spent most of my time with the Pultec EQP-1A and Waves Puigtec EQP-1A. The UAD sounds beefier. I had to push waves a little harder to get a closer sound but even at that there's still a focus in the UAD that just feels right. That's just one day of playing with it! Still messing with them including 1176 collection. I am very pleased with my purchase. Definitely will be expanding my plugins with UAD.
S. Blackburn
1176 Instant Big
I tried the LN RevE "For Everything" preset across a stereo mix of a song I was working on and almost applauded. This plugin seemed to love the music. Good move for UAD to keep the technology improving their own brand.
M. Harvey
Sounds great when it works
Doesnt work with Studio One for more than a couple of minutes. Has been a slow process over the last 2 weeks trying to get customer support to fix this problem.
If I have to choose between using my UAD card or Studio One then I might be selling a satellite sometime soon !
J. Baumet
Sweet and creamy
Playing a mix through Studer (and Ampex) creates the same improvement one might find between icemilk and icecream!
Not sure if any of you guys were ever poor enough that your parents bought you icemilk but believe me... Its night and day!!!
J. Baumet
My favorite reverb by a longshot
I have the NI versions of the lexicon and was hoping they would save me from having to get this. They didn't. Imagine my excitement with the design your own bundle for $400 when I had this, studer, and ocean way still to acquire.
I had originally tried the actual lexicon reverb plugs and found them to be difficult to use and generally overbearing. The sound of the 224 is just beautiful. I love it!