NAMM 2016: UAD v8.5 software plus Live Streams with top engineer/producers.

Universal audio has announced 3 new plugins for their 8.5 software update that will be shown at NAMM 2016:

From the press release on Gearslutz:

Sonnox Oxford Envolution — $249

I previously posted about the Sonnox Envolution Transient Shaper plugin and glad that it will be available on the UAD platform.

"Developed by Sonnox, the Oxford Envolution is a frequency-dependent envelope shaper that can add presence/distance to drums, piano, guitar, and any other percussive content. With separate transient and sustain sections, the Envolution can radically modify the sound of sources, boosting sustain for added ambience or cutting it for quick, precise gating.
Providing a balance between flexibility and ease of use, the Envolution offers greater control of presence in a mix than an EQ or compressor, and it can also be used to generate negative ratio compression effects."

Features:

• Comprehensive 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 — $299
[Upgrade for UAD bx_digital V2 plug-in owners — $49]

"The Brainworx bx_digital V3 EQ Collection is a dramatic reimagining of the popular bx_digital V2 EQ plug-in (amazing Eq!) — a state-of-the-art mastering EQ and M/S (mid/side) processor and indispensable tool for many of the world's top mixing, mastering, and post-production engineers.The bx_digital V3 EQ adds a Dynamic EQ section, radically updated filters, and a new proportional Q mode to the already powerful M/S capabilities of the plug-in. New user-friendly features also include Gain Scale and three tones of focus for the onboard Bass and Presence ‘Shifters’."

Features:

• Precise Mid/Side mastering processor and EQ with expanded feature set
• Comprehensive 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

Marshall® JMP 2203 Guitar Amplifier Plug-In — $199
[Upgrade for owners of any UAD Marshall plug-in — $149]

"Developed by Softube exclusively for UAD-2 and Apollo interfaces, the Marshall JMP 2203 plug-in is an expert emulation of the legendary ultra-flexible 100-watt amplifier used by everyone from Iron Maiden and Slayer, to Jeff Beck and My Bloody Valentine. All Marshall plug-ins include UA’s Unison™ technology; Apollo user’s guitar pickups will see the exact impedance load as if they’re plugged into a vintage Marshall amp — a feature found only on Apollo audio interfaces. *
Introduced in 1975, the JMP 2203 is widely regarded as one of Marshall’s premier amplifier designs. The amp quickly caught on with players of all stripes with its abundance of dense crunch and power."Introduced in 1975, the JMP 2203 is widely regarded as one of Marshall’s premier amplifier designs. The amp quickly caught on with players of all stripes with its abundance of dense crunch and power."

Features:

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

Universal Audio will also be live streaming their NAMM seminars directly from their own UA Heritage Studios. The seminars will feature various engineers showing how they use UAD hardware and software in their recording and mixing projects.

Today's seminar features renowned Mix Engineer Mick Guzauski which starts at 3pm PST (6pm EST).

Livestream Schedule: Thursday, January 21st:

3:00 pm PST - Producer’s Corner: Mick Guzauski (Daft Punk, Pharrell Williams)

3:30 pm PST - Live Tracking with Apollo Twin: Featuring Leggy Langdon

4:30 pm PST - Tracking and Mixing with Apollo Next Gen: Featuring Fab Dupont

5:00 pm PST - Live Tracking with Apollo Twin: Featuring Leggy Langdon


There will be a UA live stream on each day of NAMM 2016 featuring the following engineer/producers:

Watch here