In this article

• Keyboard and mouse shortcuts and modifiers
• Plug-in and preference file locations
• Plug-in types, names, and categories
• Uninstalling Sphere plug-ins
• Automation parameters

Keyboard and mouse shortcuts and modifiers

Use the following keyboard and mouse shortcuts in Sphere plug-ins.

• Double-click a parameter to reset its default value.

• On macOS, Command+click a parameter to reset to its default value.

• On Windows, Alt+click a parameter to reset to its default value.

Plug-in and preference file locations

During installation, the Sphere plug-ins and preferences are installed in these locations on the hard drive.

Plug-in install locations

Plug-in preference file locations

Preferences for your Sphere plug-ins are stored in the following locations. Preference files are named [plugin_name].txt.

• macOS: /Users/<username>/Library/Application Support/Universal Audio/workspace/preferences/
• Windows: C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\Universal Audio\

Plug-in types, names, and categories

DSP and native plug-ins

If you have an Apollo or Pro Tools HDX system, you will get the best performance by using the DSP-powered plug-ins.

Using UAD DSP plug-ins in Apollo Console

In Apollo Console, UAD DSP plug-ins are automatically loaded. 

Using UAD DSP plug-ins in LUNA and other DAWs

In LUNA and other DAWs, Sphere DSP plug-ins are named differently from the native versions, so you can load the correct plug-in. To use the DSP version of your Sphere plug-in, observe the naming conventions to load the correct plug-in:

• A UAD plug-in name begins with the prefix UAD; for example UAD Sphere Mic Collection
• A native plug-in name does not begin with a prefix; for example Sphere Mic Collection

Using AAX DSP plug-ins in Pro Tools HDX

In Pro Tools HDX with a DSP accelerator, switch the channel to DSP mode to use the AAX DSP version of the Sphere plug-in you want to use.

Sphere plug-in categories

In Apollo Console and LUNA, plug-ins appear in the Microphone category.

In other DAWs, Sphere plug-ins are sorted into different categories, which may vary depending on your selected DAW preferences and the type of plug-ins your DAW uses. 

When plug-ins are sorted by manufacturer

If your DAW is configured to sort plug-ins by manufacturer:

• UAD DSP plug-ins appear in the Universal Audio folder
• Native plug-ins appear in the Universal Audio Sphere folder

When plug-ins are sorted by category or tags

If your DAW sorts plug-ins by category or tags:

• In Pro Tools, AAX plug-ins appear in the Sound Field category
• VST2 and VST3 plug-ins appear in the Spatial or FX | Spatial categories
• Audio Units plug-ins appear in the Specialized category

An example of Sphere plug-in sorting in a DAW

Uninstalling Sphere plug-ins

Native 

To remove the native Sphere plug-ins from your macOS system

• Delete the plug-in files from their installed locations by dragging them to the Trash. See Plug-in install locations.

Windows

To remove the native Sphere plug-ins from a Windows computer

1. Navigate to Control Panel\Programs\Programs and Features.
2. Select Universal Audio Sphere. 
3. Double-click to uninstall.

UAD

To remove UAD software, please visit these articles. 

Automation parameters

The following automation parameters are available for Sphere plug-ins.