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Standard: Perpetual License
64-bit
AAX, VST, AU
iLok Account Required (UADx Native version)
OS:
macOS 11 or later
Windows 10 or later
Hardware:
Intel Core 2 Duo or higher, 4GB RAM minimum
Intel Core 2 Duo / AMD Athlon 64 X2 or higher, 4GB RAM minimum
The UAD Synth Collection brings together four Universal Audio software synthesizers, spanning true analogue modelling, modern analogue character, and contemporary FM synthesis.
- Moog Minimoog -
Get your Hands on the Holy Grail of Analog Synths
Unquestionably the most iconic synthesizer ever made, the Moog Minimoog Model D changed the face of modern music. From Kraftwerk to Parliament-Funkadelic, Yes to Dr. Dre, the Minimoog's fat, musically expressive analog synth sounds are the standard by which all other synths are judged.
Experience Moog Sound with the World's Only Authentic Emulation
Developed in an exclusive partnership with Moog Music, the Moog Minimoog UAD Instrument thoroughly captures every nuance, anomaly, and quirk of the original hardware, using Universal Audio's industry-leading expertise in circuit modeling.
An Analog Synth for the People
The Moog Minimoog Model D was introduced in 1970, when "synthesizer" meant a giant wall of intimidating knobs, cables, and patch bays. Bob Moog and his team designed the Minimoog as a performance instrument for all musicians - and soon the portable Minimoog was appearing on albums by Stevie Wonder, Sun Ra, Bob Marley, and dozens more.
Incredible Realism to Fuel your Creativity
Simply open the Minimoog in your DAW and prepare to be inspired with the unmistakable growl, fatness, and rich distortion of Moog's iconic ladder filters and oscillators. Even the "feedback" effect of looping the Minimoog's output to the input for varying degrees of distortion is faithfully reproduced.
Create with Custom Moog Mods
The Moog Minimoog UAD Instrument sports many of the custom mods that pros utilized on their hardware units. From switchable note priority and legato to sample and hold, extra LFO, and more, these appointments make the Moog Minimoog a jaw-dropping, detailed emulation that raises the bar for virtual instruments.
Features
Get ultra-realistic and responsive Minimoog sounds with an exacting emulation
Create otherworldly sounds with Moog's signature self-oscillation and extreme resonance
Take advantage of custom mods including switchable note priority, legato, extra LFO, and more
Record classic Minimoog textures in real time with Apollo interfaces
- PolyMAX Synthesizer -
Retro Sounds to Blow your Mind
PolyMAX is our vintage-inspired synth that gives producers, sound designers, and musicians fat analog tones from the golden age of polysynthesis. PolyMAX's warm, analog-modeled oscillators and filters, professional UA effects, and curated presets easily fit into any genre - with album-ready sounds instantly.
Your New Wonder Synth
PolyMAX's analog bona fides pull from the golden age of polysynthesis. Think early Jupiters, Oberheims, and Prophets with fat sounds that sit perfectly in any mix. A modern synth with retro roots, PolyMAX takes you from celestial to cinematic and beyond.
Experience Magic with Premium UA Effects
With onboard studio-quality UA effects like legendary digital "Hall B" reverb and analog phasers, flangers, and tape delay, PolyMAX makes any production shine with old-school synth cool.
Get Instant Inspiration with Album-Ready Presets
Discover the perfect sound using PolyMAX's curated presets, handcrafted by the synth nerds at UA. Designed for fast use across genres, PolyMAX presets and intuitive knob-per-function layout means no menu diving, ensuring you'll get the right sound, right away.
Features
Retro sounds to shock your mind-brain
Get rich, sit-in-the-mix analog sounds from an inspiring polyphonic wonder synth
Use fat-sounding analog modeled oscillators and filters to demolish creative barriers
Add studio-quality UA effects like vintage spring reverb, tape delay, and modulation textures
Dive into lush poly synth sounds with album-ready presets and simple, intuitive controls
- Opal Morphing Synthesizer -
Our Infinite, Larger-Than-Life Synth that Always Sounds like a Record
Opal is our epic-sounding flagship synth that's perfect for producers, sound designers, and musicians. This analog-meets-wavetable synth gives you huge-sounding morphing filters and powerful UA effects - yet always keeps you close to album-ready sounds, no matter how deep you explore.
Fire Up a Super Synth
Opal's unique analog-meets-wavetable synth engine lets you create epic sounds and craft songs within minutes. With morphing filters, oscillators, LFOs, and noise, Opal is a modern soundscape maker with deep analog roots.
Create with World-Class UA Effects
With onboard studio-quality UA effects like ambience and vintage spring reverbs, tape delay, modulation, and authentic 1176 audio compression, Opal makes any production fuller, and more professional sounding.
Find Inspiration Fast with Album-Ready Presets
Get just the right sound using Opal's gorgeous presets, lovingly crafted by the synth geeks deep within the halls of UA. Curated for fast use across genres, Opal's presets ensure you'll capture inspiration the moment it strikes.
Features
Get giant, inspiring sounds from the world's best-sounding analog-meets-wavetable super synth
Use morphing filters, oscillators, LFOs, and noise to unlock new creative paths
Add studio-quality UA effects like vintage spring reverb, tape delay, modulation, and authentic 1176 compression
Go deep into synthesis without getting lost, thanks to impeccably crafted presets
- Anthem Analog Synthesizer -
Make Sounds That Make Statements
Anthem is built for sculpting thick bass, punchy leads, and expressive sequences - without the need for layering or complex plug-in chains. With its crunchy analog-modeled filter, fat oscillators, and lo-fi effects, you'll make sounds that make statements.
Fire up Fat Analog Textures
With Anthem, we took inspiration from the most coveted mono-synths of bygone eras, then we went beyond to create something entirely new. With bold, "perfectly imperfect" analog textures and vibey paraphonic chords - you'll add energy and emotion to your modern productions.
Find a Sound or Build Your Own
With hundreds of carefully curated presets, you can explore album-ready sounds right from the jump - or use Anthem's intuitive, no-nonsense controls to craft your own. Whether you're chasing instant inspiration or shaping sounds tailored to your unique style, Anthem keeps you focused on music, not menus.
Create Grooves Fast with Step Sequencing
Spark grooves, melodies, and rhythms with Anthem's intuitive step sequencer. Whether you need a simple 8th-note riff, ripping acid bassline, or evolving generative soundscape, you'll find instant inspiration.
Add Vibe with Analog-Modeled Effects
Anthem's onboard chorus, flanger, spring reverb, and tape echo are modeled from real analog gear and packed with vintage warmth and lo-fi character. So whenever you need to dial in some depth, width, or dimension, you can find a vibe without pulling up more plug-ins and breaking your flow.
Features
Put the biggest, baddest analog sounds at your fingertips
Sculpt enormous bass and powerful leads that fill out your song with fat analog texture
Dial in the bold analog-modeled filter, from subtle warmth and saturation to all-out sonic destruction
Get unapologetically lo-fi with vintage modulation effects, spring reverb, and dubby tape echo
Create evolving sequences with a step sequencer that adds polyrhythms, accents, and generative textures