Native UAD plug-ins capture the sound of a golden‑era Rhodes electric piano and legendary mastering hardware
SCOTTS VALLEY, CA • May 16, 2023 — Universal Audio Inc. (UA), a worldwide leader in audio production tools including Apollo and Volt audio interfaces, UAD plug-ins, UA mics, and UAFX guitar pedals, is proud to introduce Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio and Capitol Mastering Compressor.
Available natively, meaning they can be used with or without an Apollo audio interface, UA’s newest UAD plug-in titles bring exclusive emulations of a 1974 Rhodes electric piano** and the one‑of‑a‑kind mastering hardware used at Capitol Studios.
“These are exciting times for our UAD customers,” says Bill Putnam Jr., CEO of Universal Audio. “Adding a classic electric piano studio and a rare mastering compressor to our growing list of native UAD plug-ins means creatives everywhere can be inspired by these incredible sounds.”
Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio and Capitol Mastering Compressor are available for perpetual purchase on the UA website, or for $19.99/month ($149.99/year) with a UAD Spark subscription.
Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio
$149 Intro Pricing* / $299 MSRP
Universal Audio’s Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio includes classic mics and amps, along with legendary rack effects and stompbox emulations.
Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio gives musicians and producers the authentic sound of a 1974 Rhodes Eighty Eight Suitcase Mark 1 electric piano, along with a fully stocked studio of vintage production tools.
From expertly placed vintage mics and a classic high‑powered American 2x12 tube combo amp, to genuine 1176 compression, studio‑grade reverbs, modulation, EQ, and more, UA’s first-ever electric piano emulation packs studio‑grade sound to fit any genre.
Key Features:
Perfectly modeled 1974 Rhodes Eighty Eight Suitcase Mark 1 electric piano
Includes a curated analog studio packed with vintage mics, tube amps, and more
Classic rack effects and stompbox emulations for creating with pro sound in any genre
Over 100 album‑ready presets for instant inspiration
Use with any audio interface, no UA hardware required
Capitol Mastering Compressor
$174 Intro Pricing* / $349 MSRP
Universal Audio’s Capitol Mastering Compressor captures the rich sound of the legendary studio's handbuilt tube mastering unit, of which only four exist.
Capitol Mastering Compressor brings the rich sound of the CM5511, an in-house handbuilt tube mastering compressor designed by Capitol Studios.
Used on modern recordings from Black Sabbath to Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez, this unattainable mastering unit is now available as a UAD plug-in for the first time ever — giving users the same untouchable sonics used on historical catalogs from Capitol, Blue Note, Motown, Verve, and more.**
Key Features:
The only authentic emulation of Capitol Studio’s handbuilt mastering compressor
The same sound used on catalogs from Capitol, Blue Note, Motown, Verve, and more
Saturator, Mix, and Headroom controls add color and texture to recordings
Mono Fold and Mid/Side features for tightening low end and expanding stereo width
Use with any audio interface, no UA hardware required
* Special introductory pricing ends May 31st, 2023.
**All trademarks are property of their respective owners, and used only to represent the instruments modeled as part of the software. Use of artist name does not constitute official endorsement of the software.
