SCOTTS VALLEY, CA • June 24th, 2025 — Universal Audio Inc. (UA), a worldwide leader in audio production tools, is proud to announce the native release of the A‑Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer plug‑in, now available for Mac and Windows — no Apollo or UAD hardware required.
The A-Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer plug‑in is an authentic emulation of the multiband “compansion” processor that was originally used to reduce tape hiss in professional multitrack studios. It eventually became a secret weapon used on iconic pop and rock recordings for its ability to add clarity and presence to vocals.
Previously only available for Apollo and UAD hardware, this powerful multiband processor can now be used in any DAW, on any system. It’s also included in UAD Spark — UA’s plug-in subscription — giving subscribers access to A‑type alongside a collection of over 40 vintage compressors, tape machines, reverbs, and more.
“We’re thrilled to bring one of the most iconic-sounding processors to our native platform,” said Lev Perrey, VP of Product at Universal Audio. “Now, music creators everywhere can access the A‑Type’s legendary tone, in the box or on the go.”
A‑Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer brings the iconic Air, Excite, and Expand effects used on classic albums from Queen and AC/DC to Journey and Fleetwood Mac*. Plus, creators can get explosive compression effects with Crush and Gated modes, noise reduction decoding, and plug-in only features with the circuit mods panel.
Key Benefits:
- Add the iconic Air, Excite, and Expand effects used on vocal recordings by Queen, Stevie Wonder, The Cars, Fleetwood Mac, and more*
- Get the only end‑to‑end A‑Type emulation, built for flawless latency‑free tracking and mixing with Apollo interfaces
- Engage Crush and Gated modes to get gritty analog textures or classic ’80s gated effects on drums and instruments
- Go far beyond the original hardware with the circuit mods panel, giving you custom expansion to transient shaping, subharmonic effects, and more
- Use with any DAW on Mac or PC — no UA hardware required
- Available natively and in UAD Spark, UA’s plug‑in subscription
*Use of artist names does not constitute official endorsement of UAD plug‑ins.
$199 MRSP USD
Learn more about UAD A-Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer: uaudio.com/products/a-type-multiband-dynamic-enhancer
Learn more about UAD Plug‑Ins: uaudio.com/collections/uad-plugins
Learn more about UAD Spark: uaudio.com/products/uad-spark