in bundle delivering the authentic analog sound of UA’s most trusted studio tools to music creators everywhere at no cost. Available for Mac and PC with no UA hardware required, UAD Explore FREE includes the LUNA DAW alongside eight heritage UAD plug-ins and virtual instruments. These are the same tools heard on countless hit records, compatible with any modern workflow.
The bundle features iconic UA titles including the 1176 Classic FET Compressor, the Teletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor, the UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection, and more. This gives creators everything needed to record, mix, and produce with professional studio sound from day one.
UAD Explore FREE puts the tools that defined the sound of modern recording within reach of every creator, says Jor Van Gelder, Senior Product Manager at Universal Audio. Whether you’re just starting out or expanding your toolkit, this bundle is the most complete free studio we’ve ever offered and it costs nothing.
Included in UAD Explore FREE are the UA 1176 Classic FET Compressor, Teletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor, UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection, Pure Plate Reverb, Vibe Analog Machines Essentials, Showtime ’64 Tube Amp, Century Tube Channel Strip, PolyMAX Synth and LUNA Digital Audio Workstation.
UAD Explore FREE is available for download at Universal Audio’s website starting April 15, 2026.
Universal Audio enables millions of audio and music creators worldwide with industry-standard Apollo and Volt recording interfaces, UAD plug-ins, UAFX pedals, advanced audio machine learning, LUNA recording suite, and UA Custom Shop hardware. UA is headquartered in Scotts Valley, California.
For more information, visit uaudio.com.