We’re honored to be recognized by the 41st Annual NAMM TEC Awards! Huge thanks to our community of artists, producers, engineers, and musicians who continue to inspire us to push the boundaries of sound and innovation. Our 2026 Nominations: 🔹Signal Processing Hardware: Apollo x16D 🔹Microphone Preamplifiers: Apollo e1x Remote-Controlled Unison Preamp 🔹Musical Instrument Amplification & Effects: UAFX Enigmatic ‘82 Overdrive Special Amp 🔹Computer Audio Hardware: Apollo Twin X (Gen 2) 🔹Amplification Hardware / Studio & Sound Reinforcement: Apollo Monitor Correction Powered by Sonarworks 🔹Signal Processing Software (Effects): A-Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer 🔹Musical Instrument Software: UAD Dream ‘65 Reverb Amplifier 🔹Workstation Technology / Recording Devices: LUNA 1.8.4 We’d also like to congratulate our friends at Flux Studios NYC and Fabrice Dupont aka Fabulousfab on their nomination for Studio Design Project. #TECawards #NAMM #UniversalAudio #UADplugins
Universal Audio
Music
Scotts Valley, CA 187,705 followers
Founded in 1958 by Bill Putnam Sr. Pioneering audio recording for more than 60 years.
About us
Founded in 1958 by recording pioneer Bill Putnam Sr., and refounded in 1999 by Bill Putnam Jr., Universal Audio is best known for its classic, hand-built analog hardware, award-winning line of Apollo audio interfaces, and advanced UAD Digital Signal Processing technology for recording, mixing, and mastering audio. Headquartered in Scotts Valley, California, with offices in Los Angeles, Colorado, and Amsterdam, UA is focused on merging the best of vintage analog and modern digital technology. With its rich recording heritage, UA has been “Setting the tone since 1958.”
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http://www.uaudio.com
External link for Universal Audio
- Industry
- Music
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Scotts Valley, CA
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1958
Locations
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Primary
4585 Scotts Valley Drive
Scotts Valley, CA 95066, US
Employees at Universal Audio
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Alan Cavigliano
Senior Operations & Supply Chain Leader | Operations Management, Order Fulfillment, 3PL & Global Logistics | ERP & Inventory Expert | Driving…
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Lani Giovanetti
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John B.
Chief Revenue Officer at Universal Audio | Chief Marketing Officer & Leadership Development Coach
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Chris Michael
Principal Hardware Engineer at Universal Audio
Updates
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Say hello to the UA Volt 876 USB Recording Studio 🔹8 Vintage Preamps 🔹8 1176-Style Compressors 🔹32-bit / 192 kHz conversion 🔹24 In / 28 Out 🔹2 Headphone Outputs 🔹Standalone ADAT Mode 🔹Built-in Talkback Mic 🔹Assistive Auto-Gain 🔹Software suite including UAD Plug-Ins and LUNA DAW AVAILABLE NOW! Order yours - https://u.audio/volt876 #universalaudio #uadplugins #uavolt876
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In the latest episode of Apollo Creators, we sit down with Jim-E Stack — the producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist known for his boundary-pushing work with artists like Lorde, Bon Iver, Dominic Fike, HAIM, and Charli XCX, just to name a few. From blending electronic textures with organic sounds to shaping some of the most soulful and innovative pop records of the past few years, Jim-E shares his creative process, tips on connecting with artists to produce meaningful work, the joy of working with flavorful samplers, and how Universal Audio’s Apollo interfaces help bring his ideas to life. Watch the full video below 👇 #universalaudio #UADplugins #jimestack #boniver #justinvernon #lorde #dominicfike
Discover Jim-E Stack's Production Secrets for Lorde and Bon Iver | Apollo Creators
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No talking. Just tone. 🎸 UA’s James Santiago playing through the new UAD Showtime '64 Tube Amp plug-in. Full breakdown here - https://lnkd.in/gMpBzqSV UAD Showtime is *FREE* for a limited time — grab it today! #universalaudio #UADShowtime #UADplugins #guitartone
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Watch and listen as Tom White delivers a classic with the new UAD Showtime '64 Amp plug-in. FREE for a limited time: https://lnkd.in/gMpBzqSV
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Meet the brand-new UAD Showtime ’64 Tube Amp plug-in - FREE for a limited time. Whether you’re chasing sparkling headroom, warm breakup, or iconic vibrato effects, Showtime ’64 gives you those big-stage sounds — right inside your DAW, no mic’d cabinets or live room required. Hit the 🔗 below to grab UAD Showtime for FREE (for a limited time!) #universalaudio #UADplugins #guitartone
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Introducing the Volt 876 USB Recording Studio Volt 876 is a 24 x 28 USB audio interface with cutting-edge 32-bit / 192 kHz AD/DA. It can be used as a complete USB audio interface or as a standalone ADAT expander. Link three Volt 876’s in UAD Console for a 24-track system, or add I/O to your existing Apollo rig or third-party interfaces over ADAT. Volt 876 gives you big analog studio sound on every mic and instrument you connect — thanks to 8 Vintage preamps and classic 1176-style compressors on every channel. Full session recall in your DAW, plus 16 channels of ADAT, allow you to grow your studio over time without breaking the bank. Pre-Order: https://lnkd.in/gA9wJ9BB
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"The idea of a portable studio and constantly being able to record on the fly, having the entire studio in one bag, is a game changer for me." Proud to see the Apollo Twin on Wyclef Jean's "can't live without" list! https://u.audio/13things