For those unfamiliar, there is just something about the way vintage summing amplifiers in Neve gear pulls audio projects together with rich harmonics/vintage warmth, and UA is bringing that to the masses. The first instruments to come available will be the Moog Minimoog, the Ravel grand piano (Steinway Model B model), and the free Shape - “a complete creative toolkit with vintage keys, drums/percussion, guitar/bass, orchestral content, and realtime synthesis, courtesy of Universal Audio, Spitfire Audio, Orange Tree Samples, Loops de la Creme, and more.” Luna Neve SummingĪnother incredibly interesting feature here is the built-in Neve summing. LUNA is further distinguished by all-new software-based LUNA Instruments - bringing Universal Audio’s expertise in electrical and acoustic modeling, sampling, synthesis, and signal processing to virtual instruments for the first time ever. We have all been waiting for the day the company taps into its existing DSP-based systems to offer up Universal Audio-worthy virtual instruments, and that wait is finally over:
#UNIVERSAL AUDIO LUNA PRO#
While long-time Pro Tools and Logic Pro X users might not be overly interested in the DAW side of things here, the rest of the features (including the aforementioned routing situation) are a dream come true for UA interface users of all kinds. This is not just a series of software add-ons for existing systems but rather an entire recording suite. The system is comprised of four main elements: Apollo interface integration, built-in Neve Summing, Multitrack Tape Emulation, and LUNA Instruments.Ī new “Accelerated Realtime Monitoring feature” will allow for zero-latency routing through UA plug-ins inside of the new LUNA Recording System DAW.
#UNIVERSAL AUDIO LUNA UPDATE#
Universal Audio Luna transforms existing UA interfaces with a major software update in to what the company refers to as the “ most inspiring and fully integrated recording systems available.” Considering Universal Audio’s pedigree in the industry and how much we love its gear around here, that claim might actually be true. Not to mention one of the most exciting new announcements from NAMM 2020 yet.
Those familiar with the brand are likely expecting an astronomical price tag and a brand new interface to come along with Luna, but this is in fact a massive downloadable add-on for existing Universal Audio interface users.
Makers of the the amazing Apollo and Arrow audio interfaces, UA is employing its over 60 years of analog audio expertise to the new analog music creation and recording platform. Universal Audio Luna is a brand new all-in-one recording platform.