Universal Audio has released an expanded edition of its Ocean Way Studios plugin that recreates the acoustic properties and hardware from the California recording facility where artists from Ray Charles to Radiohead have tracked albums. The software uses Dynamic Room Modeling to simulate Studio A and Studio B spaces originally designed by Bill Putnam Sr., along with three reverb chambers and analog equipment chains favored by engineers at the venue.
The Deluxe version adds remiking capabilities through virtual UREI 813 dual coaxial monitors and Altec A-2 horn cabinets. Signal processing options feature Fairchild 670, Teletronix LA-2A and 1176LN compressors alongside Focusrite 110 equalization in Studio A and Dalcon console with API 550A tonal shaping in Studio B. The native plugin operates on Mac and Windows systems through VST3, AU and AAX formats.
Lev Perrey from Universal Audio stated the redesigned software brings producers closer to the historic studio's sonic character through updated graphics and routing flexibility. The company prices Ocean Way Studios Deluxe at $249 while existing owners can upgrade for $49. Access is available through perpetual licensing or UAD Spark subscription plans.
The Deluxe version adds remiking capabilities through virtual UREI 813 dual coaxial monitors and Altec A-2 horn cabinets. Signal processing options feature Fairchild 670, Teletronix LA-2A and 1176LN compressors alongside Focusrite 110 equalization in Studio A and Dalcon console with API 550A tonal shaping in Studio B. The native plugin operates on Mac and Windows systems through VST3, AU and AAX formats.
Lev Perrey from Universal Audio stated the redesigned software brings producers closer to the historic studio's sonic character through updated graphics and routing flexibility. The company prices Ocean Way Studios Deluxe at $249 while existing owners can upgrade for $49. Access is available through perpetual licensing or UAD Spark subscription plans.
