UAD Signature Edition V3
The deal
$299 at Sweetwater (down from $599). Crossgrade from any paid UAD plugin.
What it is
UAD Signature Edition V3 is Universal Audio's flagship native plugin bundle, covering 53 plugins across dynamics, EQ, reverb, tape saturation, synthesis, and amp simulation. V3 adds eight plugins to the previous version, including new synths and amp models. Authorization is via iLok account (no physical key required), and the bundle runs as AAX, AU, and VST on Mac and Windows.
Key features
- The bundle includes classic compressor emulations from Teletronix (LA-2A, LA-3A), UREI (1176), Fairchild, Manley, dbx, and API, plus high-end EQ emulations from Pultec, SSL, API, Helios, and Manley
- Tape simulation comes from the Studer A800, AMPEX ATR-102, and Oxide Tape Recorder
- Reverb options include Lexicon 224, Capitol Chambers, Ocean Way Studios Deluxe, and Pure Plate
- New in V3: the Anthem Analog Synthesizer, A-Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer, UAD Showtime '64 Tube Amp, and UAD Woodrow '55 Instrument Amplifier
Who it's for
Producers and mix engineers who already own a paid UAD plugin and want access to a wide analog emulation toolkit without buying plugins individually. The crossgrade path makes this a practical entry point to the full Signature tier.
