UA Adds a Punch
Firmware adds mastering plug-ins, plus performance improvements
21 November 2025
Universal Audio has released a software update version 11.8.2 for Apollo and UAD hardware that delivers all-new mastering plug-ins, plus performance improvements for Apollo and UAD.
New features include:
Elysia alpha compressor V2
Experience elysia’s flagship mastering compressor, now with enhanced analogue modeling, improved transient accuracy, and plug-in-only controls like Auto Gain, Gain Range Limiter, and more.
SPL Vitalizer MK3-T
SPL’s original “psychoacoustic enhancer” adds clarity, dimension, and punch to any mix. Enjoy Tube and Solid-State stages with even more analog realism, and features like Mid/Side, Stereo Width, and Parallel Mix.
From the release notes:
Improved
(Mac) High resolution Retina display graphics for UAD Ocean Way Studios
(Windows) Resolved installation warning with recent Dante Controller updates
Resolved issue preventing Auto-Tune Realtime plug-in from opening in some applications
(Apollo UAD Console) Resolved a Monitor Source metering issue with Apollo desktop models
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