The UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection has just become the latest of Universal Audio’s renowned UAD plug-ins to gain a native version, and to celebrate the release, the company are offering it as a free download for a limited time.
Originally introduced for Apollo in 2014, the UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection kits users out with a faithful recreation of the 610 modular console that was introduced by Bill Putnam Sr. in 1960. Among the first mixers to be purpose-built for audio recording, the legendary console helped to define the sound of modern recording, featuring on classic records by artists such as Ray Charles, Elvis Presley and Neil Young.
Until now, the plug-in has remained a part of Universal Audio’s DSP plug-in line-up, requiring either an Apollo interface or UAD-2 hardware accelerator. With the launch of the new native version, however, it’s now available to all users without the need for any specific interface or hardware.
Key Features
- Produce music in your DAW with the same channel strips that inspired generations.
- Add presence and warmth to vocal recordings so they stand out in your mix.
- Hear guitars, keyboards and drums come alive with fat tube saturation.
- Make any effect in your signal chain sound instantly fuller and more 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 real-time 610 preamp sound and experience.
- Use the UAD Native version to get classic 610 tube warmth and character in your DAW with no Apollo required.
Compatibility
UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection is supported on PCs running Windows 10 or higher, and Macs running macOS 10.15 and above. VST3, AU and AAX plug-in versions are available.
Pricing & Availability
UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection is available now, and is currently (13 January 2026) free to download.
