Product Description

•   Your secret weapon for legendary mixes. Unlock the enhancement tricks used for decades by pro engineers and producers. The first and only end-to-end emulation of the vintage multiband “compansion” processor found in some of the world’s biggest studios
• Universal Audio’s A-Type UAD plug-in unlocks the presence and top end sizzle that’s perfect for pushing vocals and instruments straight to the front of your mix. Key Benefits Hear the iconic Air
• Excite
• and Expand effects used on vocal recordings by Queen
• Stevie Wonder
• The Cars
• Fleetwood Mac
• and more* Add sparkle and texture with the only “end-to-end” A-Type emulation
• compatible with any DAW or audio interface† Engage Crush and Gated modes to get gritty analog tones 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 <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="320" src="https: //www.youtube.com/embed/YTiqNM2G5c8?si=XaIx5G82VSVKZyvq" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe> Explore Five Iconic Modes Use the fabled Air
• Excite
• and Expand effects heard on recordings by Queen
• AC/DC
• Journey
• Fleetwood Mac
• and others.* Or add gritty dynamic textures to drums and instruments with one-of-a-kind Crush and Gated compression effects. Go Beyond with Custom Circuit Mods For years
• engineers have employed the A-Type hardware for more than just noise reduction. Bent to their will to make vocals sparkle and drums explode
• the A-Type sound is celebrated by those who grew up using the real thing. Universal Audio’s take on this classic processor features exclusive circuit mods like multiband gains and crossovers
• Ratio
• Knee and Attack controls
• and sidechain filtering
• so you can take the sound of the original somewhere completely new. Bring Classic Recordings Back to Life with Precision Decoding The UAD A-Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer plug-in began as a precision decoding tool for transferring hundreds of encoded master tapes. Universal Audio modeled every nuance of the original circuits
• from multiband compansion curves to rare cartridge mods
• resulting in an obsessively accurate emulation that can deliver the same flawless results whether you’re transferring tape masters
• or just tightening up a noisy take. <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="320" src="https: //www.youtube.com/embed/pJ_mM8s3Cyo?si=OfY2okCnDEw6Gqxc" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe> Features Iconic Studio Sound: Delivers the legendary Air
• Excite
• and Expand effects used by Queen
• Fleetwood Mac
• and more. Authentic A-Type Emulation: The only end-to-end model of the vintage multiband compansion processor
• fully DAW-compatible. Crush & Gated Modes: Get gritty
• analog saturation and punchy '80s-style gated effects on vocals
• drums
• and instruments. Custom Circuit Mods: Unlock expanded tone-shaping with multiband gains
• subharmonics
• transient controls
• and more. Precision Tape Decoding: Faithfully restores encoded master tapes with obsessively accurate modeling of rare hardware curves. macOS Big Sur 11
• Monterey 12
• Ventura 13
• Sonoma 14
• Sequoia 15 and Tahoe 26 Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit editions) Intel
• or Apple silicon processor Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD Native plug-ins (UADx) Free iLok account Compatible with iLok USB (2nd generation or higher) but not required Free UA Connect application for managing UAD Native plug-ins (UADx) A supported DAW compatible with VST3
• or AAX plug-in file formats. 

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About the Universal Audio A-Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer

Discover the distinctive sound and feel of the Universal Audio A-Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer, a standout choice among Enhancer.

Why Choose the Universal Audio A-Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer?

• •Authentic Universal Audio craftsmanship and design
• •Versatile sound suitable for multiple musical genres
• •Professional build quality and reliable performance
• •Part of Universal Audio's respected Enhancer lineup

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