UAD Software v8.5 now available

Universal Audio has released three new direct-developer plug-ins for UAD hardware and Apollo interfaces  — the Brainworx bx_digital V3 EQ Collection, Sonnox Oxford Envolution, and the Marshall JMP 2203 Guitar Amplifier developed by Softube. All three plug-ins are part of UAD Software v8.5, now available for download at the UA Online Store.

According to UAD and their respective developers, the three new plug-ins have the following key features:

Marshall JMP 2203 Guitar Amplifier Plug-In:

• The world’s only officially licensed plug-in emulation of the classic Marshall JMP 2203 amplifier
• Unison technology for Apollo interfaces claiming to offer “authentic tone, touch, and feel” of the original JMP 2203
• Five virtual microphone options
• 50+ presets designed by AC/DC engineer Tony Platt

Sonnox Oxford Envolution Plug-In:

• Control of key shaping parameters including attack, hold, and release
• Separate and frequency-dependent control of transients and sustain
• Tilt/parametric targeting of frequencies
• Huge gain ranges: Transients ±24 dB; Sustain –48 dB to +24 dB
• Warmth control for harmonic saturation/tone shaping

Brainworx bx_digital V3 EQ Plug-In Collection:

• Mid/Side mastering processor and EQ with expanded feature set
• Extended controls for stereo and Mid/Side panorama, levels, and stereo width
• EQ features extended frequency range, proportional Q bandwidth, and Auto-solo function for critical listening applications
• Revamped Dynamic EQ/De-esser section
• Gain Scale feature for artifact-free alternative to Dry/Wet processing

More details at Universal Audio’s website.