Ocean Way Studios Deluxe is a fully redesigned and upgraded edition built on the original Ocean Way Studios UAD DSP plug-in. Available natively (UAD Native only) via standalone purchase or as a part of our UAD Spark plug-in subscription, Ocean Way Studios Deluxe gives customers the complete, authentic sound of Ocean Way’s Studio A and B rooms — including classic mics, reverb chambers, and analog hardware — with unprecedented realism, thanks to UA's proprietary Dynamic Room Modeling technology.
What's new in Ocean Way Studios Deluxe compared to Ocean Way Studios?
Ocean Way Studios Deluxe goes far beyond the original award-winning UAD plug-in, giving your productions the legendary sound of music’s most historic rooms, reverb chambers, and microphones. Powered by UA’s exclusive Dynamic Room Modeling technology, now you can easily add the same dimension, space, and tone heard on recordings from Ray Charles and Whitney Houston to Radiohead, U2, and Beck.*
- Available as a UAD Native plug-in only – no UAD-2 hardware is required to use it.
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Place your vocals, drums, guitars, and more inside Ocean Way Studios' legendary rooms
Designed by Bill Putnam Sr., Ocean Way’s Studio A and B remain two of the most celebrated recording spaces in the world. Now you can put your sources “inside” these iconic rooms, and directly drag and move microphone positions, adding the rich ambience that continues to inspire producers, engineers, and artists. -
Put yourself in the control rooms of a world-class recording studio with enhanced retina graphics and user interface
With fully reimagined retina graphics and interface, curated presets, and flexible routing options, Ocean Way Studios Deluxe makes you feel like you’re right in the control room. -
Shape your sound with the analog consoles and outboard gear heard on hundreds of iconic recordings
Add the warmth, punch, and character found in Ocean Way's legendary control room and run your sources through the same Focusrite and Dalcon consoles — plus Fairchild, Teletronix LA-2A, 1176, and dbx 160 compressors used on countless hit records.† -
Bring your sources to life in Bill Putnam Sr.'s original reverb chambers
Add the lush sound of the Bill Putnam Sr.-designed reverb chambers to your recordings for instant ambience. Get everything from subtle depth on vocals and strings to epic tails to drums — with realism that other one-dimensional plug-in effects and hardware simply can’t touch. -
Transform any track with Ocean Way's original hit-making re-mic setups
Re-miking was a staple of Ocean Way’s workflow. Now, you can send your tracks through faithful models of the UREI 813 coaxial monitors or Altec A-2 theatre cabinets, then re-capture them with Allen Sides’ legendary mic collection for authentic “old-school” re-miking magic.†
Note (*): Names used herein are for historical reference only and do not imply endorsement of Ocean Way Studios Deluxe.
Note (†): Product names herein are used only to represent the gear captured in the making of Ocean Way Studios Deluxe.
How can I get Ocean Way Studios Deluxe?
Customers may purchase a perpetual license for Ocean Way Studios Deluxe from the UAD Store or get it by subscribing to UAD Spark.
Ocean Way Studios Deluxe is also included in the UAD Ultimate 14, UAD Complete 4, and UAD Signature 3 bundles.
However, the best way to get the plug-in is to add it to a UAD Custom Bundle for an even lower price!
I already own the original Ocean Way Studios. Is there a discount available?
Yes, users who already own the original Ocean Way Studios are eligible for a special upgrade price. To see your upgrade price, visit the Ocean Way Studios Deluxe product page while logged into your account and select the upgrade option.
Can I still purchase the previous UAD DSP version of Ocean Way Studios?
While the previous UAD DSP version of Ocean Way Studios is no longer listed for sale in the UAD Store, when you purchase a license for Ocean Way Studios Deluxe, you will also receive a license for the previous UAD DSP-only version.
Do I need an Apollo or UAD-2 device to use Ocean Way Studios Deluxe?
No, Ocean Way Studios Deluxe is a native-only plug-in and does not require any UA hardware to use. Because Ocean Way Studios Deluxe is a native-only plug-in, you will not find it in UAD Console or the UAD software, which both use only UAD DSP plug-ins.
UAD Native plug-in licenses are managed using UA Connect. Once downloaded, you can find the plug-in in your DAW.