Universal Audio Inc. (UA), a global frontrunner in audio production tools, has announced the addition of two new offerings to its acclaimed lineup: the Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio and the Capitol Mastering Compressor. These innovative plug-ins, designed for use with or without an Apollo audio interface, provide users with exclusive emulations of a classic 1974 Rhodes electric piano and the unique mastering hardware utilized at Capitol Studios.
Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio and Capitol Mastering Compressor are available for perpetual purchase on the UA website, or for $19.99/month ($149.99/year) with a UAD Spark subscription.
Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio
The Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio boasts a perfectly modeled 1974 Rhodes Eighty Eight Suitcase Mark 1 electric piano and a comprehensive suite of vintage production tools. Users can expect studio-quality sound, thanks to the inclusion of vintage microphones, a high-powered American 2×12 tube combo amp, authentic 1176 compression, and various reverbs, modulation, and EQ. The plug-in offers over 100 album-ready presets for instant inspiration and compatibility with any audio interface.
$149 Intro Pricing* / $299 MSRP
Meanwhile, the Capitol Mastering Compressor is the only authentic emulation of Capitol Studio’s custom-built mastering compressor. This rare piece of equipment has been used on recordings from renowned labels such as Capitol, Blue Note, Motown, and Verve. The plug-in features Saturator, Mix, and Headroom controls, enabling users to add color and texture to their recordings. Mono Fold and Mid/Side functionalities also allow for enhanced low-end control and expanded stereo width.
$174 Intro Pricing* / $349 MSRP
Both the Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio and Capitol Mastering Compressor are available for perpetual purchase on the UA website. Alternatively, users can opt for a UAD Spark subscription at $19.99/month or $149.99/year. With these latest additions, Universal Audio continues to innovate and provide musicians and audio professionals with the tools they need to achieve exceptional sound quality and creative flexibility.
Will Vance is a professional music producer who has been involved in the industry for the better part of a decade and has been the managing editor at Magnetic Magazine since mid-2022. In that time period, he has published thousands of articles on music production, industry think pieces and educational articles about the music industry. Over the last decade as a professional music producer, Will Vance has also ran multiple successful and highly respected record labels in the industry, including Where The Heart Is Records as well as having launched a new label with a focus on community through Magnetic Magazine. When not running these labels or producing his own music, Vance is likely writing for other top industry sites like Waves or the Hyperbits Masterclass or working on his upcoming book on mindfulness in music production. On the rare chance he's not thinking about music production, he's probably running a game of Dungeons and Dragons with his friends which he has been the dungeon master for for many years.
