In this article, we will explain which bundle or promotion are the best offering for you, depending on your particular situation and exposure to the UA ecosystem.
I am new to Universal Audio, or I don't own any Apollo / Satellite hardware
If you are completely new to Universal Audio products, or if you don't own any Apollo or Satellite hardware, we recommend you take a look at our native UADx plug-ins and associated bundles.
We currently offer 3 types of bundles:
- UAD Select Bundles – Best for users who don't own Apollo or Satellite hardware, as only native plug-ins can be selected.
- UAD Custom Bundles – Best for users who own Apollo or Satellite hardware and want a broader selection of plug-ins.
- Unique Bundles – Specialized and organized by theme, such as the UAD Guitar Amp Bundle, the LUNA Pro Bundle or the Neve Complete Bundle.
The UAD Select Bundles include only plug-ins that are natively available with your computer. This means they do not require any UA hardware connected to your computer in order to use them in your music projects. This is ideal if you want to get into the UA ecosystem immediately and benefit from world-class emulations of timeless equipment used on classic records.
Note: If you select a plug-in that has a UAD-2 DSP counterpart, that license will also be included when you purchase it in a UAD Select Bundle.
The UAD Custom Bundles are more suited for users who are looking for a broader range of plug-ins, and who also own Apollo or Satellite hardware. Indeed, these bundles allow you choose from a list of UAD-2 DSP-only plug-ins.
Important note: To make sure you are selecting native UADx plug-ins, make sure to check the list of plug-ins in this article. When customizing your bundle, select from that list so that you can ensure you will be able to use your products no matter how familiar you are with the UA ecosystem.
I am familiar with Universal Audio, I already own an Apollo / Satellite, or I want more plug-ins than what is offered in the previously mentioned bundles
If you already own UA hardware, such as Apollo or Satellite, the plug-in bundles mentioned in the section above are also applicable, as most plug-ins purchase both include the UAD-2 version of the plug-in as well as the native UADx if both versions are available. The Select and Custom Bundles are perfect if you're simply looking to get a handful of plug-ins, or you are trying to complete your current collection.
However, if you are looking for even more plug-ins at a better price point, we recommend you take a look at the Ultimate 13 bundle. This bundle includes 120 plug-ins from the Universal Audio catalog, from both the UAD-2 DSP and native platforms.
Looking for even more? Check out the Complete 3 bundle which includes close to the entirety of the UA catalog. UAD Complete 3 features 146 separate product titles containing 200 individual plug-ins, up to and including UAD Software v11.5.0.
Important note: Some plug-ins, such as all the UAD Instruments, Capitol Mastering Compressor, Sound City Studios and Waterfall Rotary Speaker only come in the native UADx format. Other plug-ins have not yet been converted to the native UADx platform and are only available in the UAD-2 platform. For more information on which plug-ins are available in the UADx native platform, please read this article.
What ongoing promotions can I benefit from?
The best way to see what promotions are available to you is to log in to your UA account and check the Offers section, as shown below:
Additionally, you can also visit the UAD Store Sale page here.