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Eight UAD plug-ins. One powerful DAW. Totally free.
The UAD Explore FREE bundle gives everything you need to record, mix, and produce music that sounds like a record. You get iconic 1176 and LA-2A compressors, 610 tube preamps, studio plate reverb, virtual instruments, and more.
Features
- Get iconic compression for vocals and instruments with 1176 and LA-2A plug-ins
- Add vintage analog warmth with the UA 610 Tube Preamp and EQ Collection
- Stay inspired with the UAD Showtime '64 Tube Amp, Pure Plate Reverb, Vibe Analog Machines Essentials, Century Tube Channel Strip, and PolyMAX Synth
- Produce your music in the LUNA DAW, featuring AI-powered tools for fast workflows
- Run everything on Mac or PC, no UA hardware required
Included in UAD Explore FREE:
- 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 DAW
- UAD Native plug-ins and LUNA DAW are supported on current versions of macOS and Windows.
- A free iLok account is required. No physical iLok USB dongle is needed.
Reviews Summary
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This UAD plugin bundle is highly praised by users for its exceptional sound quality, polished analog emulations (such as the LA-2A, 1176, and plate reverb), and its ability to significantly improve mixing workflows. It is widely considered an excellent, high-value starter bundle for bedroom producers and beginners, allowing them to experience UAD's signature sound without the need for expensive hardware. While overwhelmingly positive, some minor criticisms were directed at a cumbersome installation and redemption process.
