Universal Audio released Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio & Capitol Mastering Compressor
Universal Audio Inc. is proud to introduce Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio and Capitol Mastering Compressor.
Available natively, meaning they can be used with or without an Apollo audio interface, UA’s newest UAD plug-in titles bring exclusive emulations of a 1974 Rhodes electric piano** and the one‑of‑a‑kind mastering hardware used at Capitol Studios.
Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio
Universal Audio’s Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio includes classic mics and amps, along with legendary rack effects and stompbox emulations.
Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio gives musicians and producers the authentic sound of a 1974 Rhodes Eighty Eight Suitcase Mark 1 electric piano, along with a fully stocked studio of vintage production tools.
From expertly placed vintage mics and a classic high‑powered American 2×12 tube combo amp, to genuine 1176 compression, studio‑grade reverbs, modulation, EQ, and more, UA’s first-ever electric piano emulation packs studio‑grade sound to fit any genre.
Key Features
Perfectly modeled 1974 Rhodes Eighty Eight Suitcase Mark 1 electric piano
Includes a curated analog studio packed with vintage mics, tube amps, and more
Classic rack effects and stompbox emulations for creating with pro sound in any genre
Over 100 album‑ready presets for instant inspiration
Use with any audio interface, no UA hardware required
Price
Intro: $149
Regular: $299
Capitol Mastering Compressor
Universal Audio’s Capitol Mastering Compressor captures the rich sound of the legendary studio’s handbuilt tube mastering unit, of which only four exist.
Capitol Mastering Compressor brings the rich sound of the CM5511, an in-house handbuilt tube mastering compressor designed by Capitol Studios.
Used on modern recordings from Black Sabbath to Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez, this unattainable mastering unit is now available as a UAD plug-in for the first time ever — giving users the same untouchable sonics used on historical catalogs from Capitol, Blue Note, Motown, Verve, and more.**
Key Features
The only authentic emulation of Capitol Studio’s handbuilt mastering compressor
The same sound used on catalogs from Capitol, Blue Note, Motown, Verve, and more
Saturator, Mix, and Headroom controls add color and texture to recordings
Mono Fold and Mid/Side features for tightening low end and expanding stereo width
Use with any audio interface, no UA hardware required
Price
Intro: 191,00 €
Regular: 382,00 €
More info here: UA | Capitol Mastering Compressor
More info here: UA | Electra 88 Keyboard Studio