Universal Audio Unveils UAD-1 Project Pak

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New from Universal Audio is the UAD-1 Project Pak, consisting of a PCI DSP card and v3.5 powered plug-in bundle for Mac and PC native DAW systems.

The UAD-1 Project Pak includes the UAD-1 PCI/PCI-X DSP card and v3.5 software which includes a collection of 15 Universal Audio plug-ins including: the 1176SE vintage compressor, the Pultec EQP-1A classic EQ, RealVerb Pro, Nigel guitar processor, EX-1 EQ & Compressor, the DM-1 Delay Modulator and the CS-1 Channel Strip. The CS-1 itself includes a collection of plug-ins developed specifically for the UAD-1, including EQ, compression, delay modulation, and reflection engine modules. Nigel is also a suite of plug-ins, including the Pre-flex amp and speaker cabinet modeler, echo, delay modulation, tremolo, modulation filter, compressor/gate and phasor. As with the CS-1, these components can be used together or separately. The UAD-1 Project Pak can expanded online at my.uaudio.com where users can purchase additional plug-ins such as the LA-2A, 1176LN, Cambridge EQ, Dreamverb and Fairchild 670. Said Mike Barnes, Director Of Marketing for Universal Audio Inc. "To sweeten the deal for our users even further, for a limited time from April 1st thru June 30th 2004 UA is offering all Project Pak customers worldwide (who register at my.uaudio.com) the new Pultec Pro EQ plug-in with classic MEQ-5 mid-band section completely free of charge ( regular price $79 ) as part of the new 3.5 software."

The UAD-1 Project Pak is compatible with Win 98SE/ME/2k/XP/2003 and Mac OS9/OSX/Panther and supports VST, AU, DX & MAS plug-in formats. The UAD-1 Project Pak will be available at Authorized Universal Audio Dealers worldwide for a MSRP of US$ 499 in April 2004.

For more information, visit their web site at www.uaudio.com.