UA releases UAD Software v7.0 and two new Direct Developer plug-ins — SPL TwinTube and Sonnox Oxford Inflator

Universal Audio has released UAD Software 7.0 and two new Direct Developer plug-ins — SPL TwinTube and Sonnox Oxford Inflator.

SPL TwinTube Processor Plug-In ($199)

Developed by SPL for the UAD Powered Plug-Ins Platform, the SPL TwinTube Processor Plug-In is designed to be an authentic software version of the tube effects processor, adding analog tube warmth, saturation, and harmonic distortion without impacting dynamic range. With two fully independent stages — which can be run together or separately — the SPL TwinTube Plug-In provides a wide-ranging palette of sonic shaping, from smooth and creamy overdrive to deep, growling saturation.

Features:

• Authentic plug-in version of the SPL TwinTube tube effects processor.
• Adds analog tube warmth, saturation and harmonic distortion to instruments and vocals.
• Boosts presence and spatial imaging without increasing overall dynamic range.
• Easy, intuitive interface and simple workflow.
• Developed for the UAD Powered Plug-Ins platform by SPL.
• Requires a UAD-2 DSP Accelerator Card or Apollo Audio Interface.

Sonnox Oxford Inflator Plug-In ($179)

Developed by Sonnox for the UAD Powered Plug-Ins Platform, the Oxford Inflator does what so many dynamics processors only pretend to do — increase the apparent loudness of a mix or individual tracks without audibly affecting sonic quality or reducing dynamic range.

Features:

• Adds power, presence, and warmth to program material.
• Increases perceived loudness of any source, without audibly affecting sonic quality.
• Provides virtual headroom, allowing percussive peaks to pass without signal overload.
• Direct and band-split modes for maximum flexibility and optimal DSP usage.
• Developed for the UAD Powered Plug-Ins platform by Sonnox.
• Requires a UAD-2 DSP Accelerator Card or Apollo Audio interface.