Universal Audio releases UAD v4.10 software (incl. VCA VU Compressor and Precision Enhancer kHz demos)

Universal Audio has announced the web release of v4.10 software for the UAD Family of DSP Card's & Powered Plug-Ins. Version 4.10 includes 14-day fully functional demos of both the new VCA VU Compressor, a faithful emulation of the classic discrete dbx 160 VU compressor, and new Precision Enhancer kHz, a UA-developed multi-mode Enhancer using unique equalization and dynamic expansion technology. Registered UAD customers can purchase full authorizations of each plug-in at my.uaudio.com for $149.

"We are continuing to rapidly expand our unique UAD plug-in portfolio with a two-pronged approach including a) cloning distinguished outboard classics from the historical archives such as the new VCA VU Compressor and b) innovating our own flavor of studio problem-solving utilities such as the Precision Enhancer kHz while keeping prices accessible to our project studio customers." said Mike Barnes, VP of Marketing for UA.

Key VCA VU Compressor/Limiter Features:

• Plug-in emulation of the dbx 160, the very first solid-state VCA compressor.
• Faithfully modeled, same simple control set of its analog counterpart.
• Threshold, Compression and Output controls with VU meter mode selection.
• Modeled from desirable 'non-monolithic' original design, adding unique non-linearities.

Key Precision Enhancer kHz Features:

• Modern enhancement tool for dull or poorly recorded tracks.
• Designed for minimal repairs or drastic alteration.
• Five enhancement modes ensure maximum versatility with the widest array of material.
• Sensitivity control blends effected signal into original signal.
• Sweepable high-frequency emphasis selection plus speed control for smooth or aggressive response.