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FREE>FREE>FREE>Now available natively, 610 UAD plug‑ins bring timeless tube warmth and punch to vocals and instruments
SCOTTS VALLEY, CA • January 13, 2026 — Universal Audio Inc. (UA), a worldwide leader in audio production tools, is proud to release the UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection. The collection includes UAD plug-ins for both Native and Apollo DSP systems, featuring authentic end-to-end emulations of the legendary UA 610‑A and 610‑B tube channel strips.
First introduced in 1960 by Bill Putnam Sr., the tube‑amplified 610 modular console was among the first mixing desks purpose‑built for audio recording. The channel strips at the heart of the 610 defined the sound of modern recording with their rich tube harmonics and saturation.
Free for a limited time, the UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection delivers the same warmth and vintage sound that shaped generations of classic records, perfect for making vocals and instruments stand out in any modern mix.
Originally introduced for Apollo in 2014, the UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection gave customers the same musical tube warmth and character heard on recordings by Ray Charles, Elvis Presley, and Neil Young.* Now available natively via free download, anyone can get authentic 610 tube sound, with or without an Apollo.
“The 610 was designed when tone wasn’t something you added later; it was built in from the start,” explains Will Shanks, Senior Product Designer at UA. “You don’t have to fight it — you just turn it up and it sounds right. It brings your entire plug-in chain to life.”
Praise for UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection
“The UA 610 helped shape the sound of the 1960s. This plug‑in gives me that character. The native version allows me to add more instances to my sessions.”
— Hector Delgado (Ariana Grande, Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar)
“The new 610 UAD plug‑in collection is a work of art. I like that first high frequency boost on the 610-A. And the 610-B lets me get more surgical and subtle.”
— Greg Wells (Wicked, Adele, The Greatest Showman, Kid Cudi)
“The 610 UAD plug‑ins are my secret weapons. They make vocals or instruments pop out of the mix.”
— Billy Hickey (Lana Del Rey, Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez)
Key Benefits
- Produce music with the same channel strips that inspired generations
- Add presence and warmth to vocal recordings so they stand out in the mix
- Hear guitars, keyboards, and drums come alive with fat tube saturation
- Make any effect in a signal chain sound instantly more full and three‑dimensional
- Enjoy our authentic “end‑to‑end” emulation of two classics — the 610‑A and 610‑B — including tube amplifiers, transformers, and EQ circuits
- Use the Apollo DSP version with Unison™ preamp technology to get the most authentic 610 preamp sound and experience
- Use the UAD Native version to get classic 610 tube warmth and character, no Apollo required
UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection
Free Download for a Limited Time
*Use of artist names does not constitute official endorsement of UAD plug‑ins.
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