— Eight legendary UAD plug‑ins and the LUNA DAW. No hardware required, at no cost —
SCOTTS VALLEY, CA • April 15, 2026 — Universal Audio, Inc. (UA), a worldwide leader in audio production tools, is proud to announce UAD Explore FREE, a new plug‑in bundle delivering the authentic analog sound of UA’s most trusted studio tools to music creators everywhere — completely free.
Available for Mac and PC with no UA hardware required, UAD Explore FREE includes the LUNA DAW alongside eight heritage UAD plug‑ins and virtual instruments — the same tools heard on countless hit records — compatible with any modern workflow.
The bundle features iconic UA titles including the 1176 Classic FET Compressor, the Teletronix LA‑2A Tube Compressor, the UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection, and more, giving creators everything needed to record, mix, and produce with professional studio sound from day one.
“UAD Explore FREE puts the tools that defined the sound of modern recording within reach of every creator,” says Jor Van Gelder, Senior Product Manager at Universal Audio. “Whether you’re just starting out or expanding your toolkit, this bundle is the most complete free studio we’ve ever offered…and it costs nothing.”
Included in UAD Explore FREE:
- UA 1176 Classic FET Compressor
- Teletronix LA‑2A Tube Compressor
- UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection
- Pure Plate Reverb
- Vibe Analog Machines Essentials
- Showtime ’64 Tube Amp
- Century Tube Channel Strip
- PolyMAX Synth
- LUNA Digital Audio Workstation
UAD Explore FREE is available for download at Universal Audio’s website starting April 15, 2026.
Learn more about UAD Explore FREE:
https://www.uaudio.com/products/uad-explore-free
Learn more about UAD Plug‑Ins:
https://www.uaudio.com/collections/uad-plugins
