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Brand profile · France, est. 1990

UVI

UVI (Universal Virtual Instruments) is a Paris-based French audio software company with decades of experience developing professional virtual instruments and sample libraries. The company is known for its Falcon synthesizer workstation—one of the most flexible and powerful hybrid synthesizers available as a plugin—alongside a vast catalog of instrument libraries covering everything from vintage keyboards to cinematic orchestras. UVI's Vintage Vault series offers an extraordinary collection of emulated hardware synthesizers and keyboards from across the history of electronic music. The company also develops the Mach Five sampler platform and continues to release innovative instruments that bridge the gap between classic hardware emulation and modern synthesis. UVI occupies a prestigious position in the professional virtual instrument market.

Falcon hybrid synthesizerVintage Vault collectionMach Five samplerBeatHawk iOS instrumentCinematic orchestral libraries
1990founded
Francecountry
35products in stock
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UVI Key Suite

Virtual Instruments

UVI Nagoya Harp

Virtual Instruments

UVI String Machines 2

Virtual Instruments

UVI Retro Organ Suite

Virtual Instruments

UVI Soul Drums

Virtual Instruments

UVI, honestly

What UVI does well
  • Falcon is one of the most powerful virtual instruments available
  • Enormous library of vintage hardware emulations
  • Highly professional sound quality
  • Regular updates and new library releases
  • Strong use in film and TV scoring
What to watch for
  • Premium pricing, especially for full bundles
  • Falcon has a steep learning curve
  • Large file sizes for orchestral libraries
  • Less mainstream consumer visibility than some competitors

Questions about UVI

Where is UVI based?

UVI is based in Paris, France, and has been developing virtual instruments and software since the early 1990s.

Is UVI good for beginners?

UVI's simpler libraries and instruments can be used by beginners, but Falcon's full power is best harnessed by experienced sound designers and composers.

What is UVI best known for?

UVI is best known for Falcon, its powerful hybrid synthesizer workstation, and the Vintage Vault collection—an extensive catalog of emulated classic synthesizers and keyboards.

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