Ocean Way Studios
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Welcome to Ocean Way Studios — the world’s first dynamic room modeling plug‑in.
Developed by Universal Audio and Allen Sides, the Ocean Way Studios plug-in for UAD-2 hardware and Apollo interfaces rewrites the book on what’s possible with acoustic space emulation.
By combining elements of room, microphone, and source modeling, Ocean Way Studios moves far beyond standard impulse response players and reverbs — giving you an authentic replication of one of the world’s most famous recording studios.Record live or mix through Ocean Way Recording’s legendary Studio A and Studio B
Use “best of the best” vintage microphones from Allen Sides’ world-renowned collection
Choose among Allen Sides’ favorite room positions with 8 source types, for stunningly accurate sound dispersion behaviors
Position, blend, and process three mic pairs (Near / Mid / Far) in real time
Retain mic bleed, proximity, and other naturally occurring behaviors for realism far beyond other reverb/ambience plug-ins
Re-mic loops and soft synths to bring them to life
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The Legendary Rooms of Ocean Way
From the opening of Bill Putnam’s United Recording in 1957, to the annexing of neighboring Western Studio in 1961, to their reinvention as Ocean Way Recording under Allen Sides — the famed “Studio A” and “Studio B” at Ocean Way Studios have shaped the sound of countless classic records. From Ray Charles and the Beach Boys, to the Rolling Stones, and Radiohead, music creators have sought out the sound of these beautifully balanced rooms for more than five decades.
Dynamic Room Modeling
Ocean Way Studios reinvents ambience processing with UA’s proprietary Dynamic Room Modeling technology, an exclusive combination of signal processing and advanced measurement techniques. Whereas standard convolution reverbs only provide a sonic snapshot, Dynamic Room Modeling offers the full spectrum of a studio’s ambience possibilities. Specifically, Dynamic Room Modeling provides the unique dispersion properties of various sources, as recorded through various vintage microphones that can be positioned in each room — in real time — via a simple click-and-drag interface. This technology gives the Ocean Way Studios plug-in a shocking level of sonic realism.
An Unrivaled Microphone Collection Under Your Control
With virtual access to $250,000 of hand-picked, vintage microphones, Ocean Way’s microphone setups and Distance controls are the centerpiece of the plug-in. The setups capture the ideal microphone selections and placements for each room and source type.
Up to three vintage microphones pairs (Near, Mid, Far) are available in each setup, allowing for creative sonic blending. Click-and-drag the microphones to position them in the room, then EQ and filter their sound as desired — complete with mic bleed and proximity effects.
Transform Tones With Reverb and Re-Mic Modes
Ocean Way Studios offers two modes of operation: Reverb mode, using send/return paths to mix wet and dry signals; or Re-Mic mode, to fully immerse the original source audio within Ocean Way’s rooms. Re-Mic mode is by nature “fully wet,” and can be used to entirely replace your original room and microphone sounds with the fabled sound of Ocean Way.
“Ocean Way Studios instantly adds incredible depth, size, width, and vibe to your music. It's like owning a re-amp box for one of the best sounding studios in the world.”
– Jeff Juliano (John Mayer, Shinedown, Train)
“The Ocean Way Studios plug-in sounds so good and has the right amount of flexibility. The workflow mimics the actual choices at the studio very nicely…it sounds authentic and rich — like those rooms with those mics.”
– Joey Waronker (Atoms for Peace, Beck, Other Lives)
“The Ocean Way Studios plug-in lets me mix with a new sense of space, adding a whole new level of depth to my mixes.”
– Andrew Dawson (Jay-Z, Fun.)
“Every session I've done at Ocean Way has been an unparalleled experience with amazing results. The plug-in offers an incredible opportunity to realistically add those sonics to any musical project with stunning realism.”
– Richard Chycki (Rush, Aerosmith, Dream Theater)
“It’s great to finally be able to add a real room vibe to sounds that otherwise didn't have one. The Ocean Way plug-in helps bring a mix together with depth and space.”
– Ryan Hewitt (Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Avett Brothers)
“I assumed the UAD Ocean Way Studios was a reverb, but it's way more than that. I've been down the rabbit hole since I installed it and I'm not ready to come out yet.”
– Andrew Scheps (Adele, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Duke Spirit)
“Hearing drums through Ocean Way Studios plug-in is like being transported to Ocean Way! The true sound of Studio A or Studio B applied to anything I want.”
– Chris Dugan (Green Day, Iggy Pop, U2)
“The Ocean Way Studios plug-in allows me to get the tone of two great Bill Putnam rooms, with the ability to customize the mic choices and distance options. It’s the next best thing to actually being there.”
– John Paterno (Robbie Williams, Badly Drawn Boy, Bonnie Raitt)Watch The Reviews
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Ocean Way Studios plug-in
Customer Reviews
S. Saied
October 7, 2024
Control
What I like about this plugin is that for me, I can control the room easier. It sounds more natural too. Some of these room emulations sounds unnatural and if you get too close to the...
Read MoreJ. Keen
August 21, 2024
Different from Sound City Studio plugin, and thats a great thing.
You're getting room modeling of an iconic LA studio. What more can be said?
Read MoreL. Schiappacasse
July 6, 2024
Transform Your Tracks with Realistic Ambience
The UAD Ocean Way Studios plugin offers an unparalleled reverb and room modeling experience, capturing the essence of the iconic Ocean Way Recording studios. This plugin excels in creating...
Read MoreG. Spiridion
June 21, 2024
Great Plugin
Big variety of sounds and creativity. Help in re-micing, re-amp and reverb. Producing with this plugin is very nice
Read MoreD. Jerónimo
June 21, 2024
5 star
Really great and sounds really natural … great plugin to ad room , a great one , to your tracks
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Key Features
Breakthrough acoustic emulations of Ocean Way Recording’s legendary Studio A and Studio B
Dynamic Room Modeling combines room, microphone, and source models for unprecedented realism
Incorporates sonic profiles of vintage microphones from Allen Side’s world-renowned collection
Includes mic bleed and mic proximity effects for stunning accuracy
Choose from eight instrument / vocal source types with unique dispersion patterns
Position and blend between three vintage mic pairs (Near / Mid / Far) in real time
Use in “Reverb” mode, mixing wet and dry signal; or “Re-Mic” mode, replacing your original room and mic sounds altogether
Preset mic selections, placements and creative direction by Ocean Way’s Allen Sides
Requires UAD-2 DSP Accelerator Card or Apollo Interface, available from authorized dealers worldwide
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Customer Reviews
Ocean Way Studios
S. Saied
Control
What I like about this plugin is that for me, I can control the room easier. It sounds more natural too. Some of these room emulations sounds unnatural and if you get too close to the edge, you'll fall off into a bottomless pit of reverb tails.
Very nice for drums and acoustic guitars.J. Keen
Different from Sound City Studio plugin, and thats a great thing.
You're getting room modeling of an iconic LA studio. What more can be said?
y. zechun
真实的混响效果
可以对很多参数进行调节，最终模拟在真实的环境混响效果，很神奇的插件， 很好玩！
L. Schiappacasse
Transform Your Tracks with Realistic Ambience
The UAD Ocean Way Studios plugin offers an unparalleled reverb and room modeling experience, capturing the essence of the iconic Ocean Way Recording studios. This plugin excels in creating a lifelike and immersive ambience, allowing users to virtually place their tracks within one of the world's most famous recording spaces.
One of the standout features of this plugin is its ability to blend the natural room sound with direct signals, offering a unique re-miking functionality that can significantly enhance the depth and realism of any recording. The user interface is intuitive, providing detailed control over microphone positioning and room settings, which helps in tailoring the perfect sound for any mix.
The sonic fidelity is outstanding, delivering a level of authenticity that makes tracks feel like they were recorded in a world-class studio. Whether you are looking to add subtle room ambience or a more pronounced live feel, the UAD Ocean Way Studios plugin offers versatile options to meet those needs.
In conclusion, the UAD Ocean Way Studios is a top-tier tool for producers and engineers seeking to add professional studio-quality reverb and room emulation to their projects. Its ability to transform and elevate the spatial characteristics of a mix makes it an invaluable addition to any audio production toolkit.G. Spiridion
Great Plugin
Big variety of sounds and creativity.
Help in re-micing, re-amp and reverb. Producing with this plugin is very niceD. Jerónimo
5 star
Really great and sounds really natural … great plugin to ad room , a great one , to your tracks
R. Grabek
Ocean Way Studios
This the best room modeling
J. Wenzek
Ocean Way
Tolles Plugin, schafft lebendige Räume.
A. KARCI
The best native room plugin
It is the best native room plugin
A. KARCI
The best room vst
This the best room modeling plugin
J. Jimenez
Very Realistic
Love the sound and space! is one of my favorite places!!
K. Kaspersen
One of the best plug-ins for mixing
I don't know why i didn't bought this when this came, this one is a must have re-mic/room emulation/reverb plug-in.
Give your sounds and mixes new dimensions, easy to control very helpful plug-in for shaping your final mixg. peacefull
Gives good depth
Enjoying this plugin. I put it on most things. It gives nice space and dimension.
V. Ruzicic
so much fun!
awesome tool for many uses
J. Jacobsen
Years later
It’s disconcerting that after all these years this plugin still doesn’t recall its settings when I close and reopen a project (in DP11). I have learned to put the settings in as CC data but, really? How hard can it be to make a plugin remember its settings in a DAW? Many thousands of plugins do it flawlessly on the daily. Room sounds really good though! So it’s worth the hassle.
M. Jäckel
For me better than Sound City Studios
I tried this one and Sound City Studios for western guitar and vocal and found the Ocean Way Studios producing the far better sound for my purpose. The rendering of the plugin, however, is compared with the Sound City Studios plug in extremely slow. Only for that reason one star less.
J. Kelly
Drum Room
Drums belong here! so warm!
p. voltan
STRING SECTION
I live in the city of London studios are not always available much less somewhere to practice, i write for real string sections sometimes playing all the arrangements, i now have countless options on how I want my sound which saves me time and money. five stars..
J. Tofte
Sounds great!
I love this thing. If your room is crappy remic for great results.
F. Hasan
Just a amazing roomverb!
I already had soundcity but this one still must have! working beautifully on your mix!
