Vst: Uad

| Feature | UAD-2 VST | UADx VST3 (Native) | Waves | Plugin Alliance (Native) | Acustica Audio | |---------|-----------|--------------------|-------|--------------------------|----------------| | Hardware required | Yes | No | No | No | No (but iLok) | | Sound quality | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Excellent | Hyper-realistic (IR-based) | | CPU usage | None (DSP) | Low-Medium | Very Low | Low | High (sample-based) | | Latency for tracking | <2ms | 5-15ms | 3-10ms | 4-12ms | 10-30ms | | Copy protection | Hardware dongle | iLok Cloud | Waves Central | License file | iLok |

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Use UAD Spark to get a bundle of native plugins for a monthly fee. No hardware required. | Feature | UAD-2 VST | UADx VST3

Whether you choose the DSP-powered route with an Apollo for the Unison benefits, or the UAD Native route for the convenience, one thing is certain: Your mixes are about to sound a whole lot more analog. Studer A800 / Ampex ATR-102 Tape Machine Adding

In April 2022, Universal Audio announced , a subscription service, and more importantly, UADx —native versions of their most popular plugins that run without any DSP hardware. These are delivered as standard VST3, AU, or AAX.

UAD VST plug-ins are software emulations of UA's iconic analog equipment, such as compressors, EQs, reverbs, and more. These plug-ins use advanced algorithms to replicate the sound and behavior of UA's hardware units, allowing you to access the same legendary tones and textures in your digital audio workstation (DAW).