Music producers and audio engineers have a reason to celebrate this holiday season. Universal Audio (UA) has announced a massive seasonal giveaway, offering users their choice of a premium UAD plug-in for free.
Whether you are looking to add legendary analog compression to your vocal chain or a powerful synthesizer to your toolkit, this limited-time offer provides a rare opportunity to expand your digital studio at no cost.
Choose from 10 Best-Selling UAD Plug-Ins
Instead of a pre-selected gift, UA is letting users “unwrap” the tool that best fits their workflow. The selection includes ten of the industry’s most iconic processors and instruments, such as:
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1176 Classic FET Compressor: The gold standard for fast, punchy compression.
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LA-2A Leveler Collection: Smooth, tube-driven optical compression for vocals and bass.
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Pultec Passive EQ Collection: Legendary silky-smooth equalization.
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PolyMAX Synth: A vintage-inspired polyphonic synth for rich, analog tones.
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And more…
How to Claim Your Free Gift
Claiming your free software is straightforward, but it must be done before the end of the year.
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Visit the Selection Page: Head to the official UA promotion page.
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Pick Your Plug-In: Choose one of the 10 available best-sellers.
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Apply the Coupon: Use code HOLIDAYFREEBIE at checkout to bring your total to $0.
Note: This is a one-time use code valid through December 31, 2025.
More Details & Redemption
For the full list of available plug-ins and to secure your download, visit the official Universal Audio website:
https://www.uaudio.com/products/pick-one-free-plug-in
UAD Holiday Freebie Selection List
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Teletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor – The world’s most famous optical limiter, perfect for smooth, iconic vocal leveling.
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UA 1176 Classic FET Compressor – The industry-standard fast compressor for adding punch and character to drums, guitars, and vocals.
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Pultec Passive EQ Collection – Essential for “magical” low-end boosting and silky-high frequencies without harshness.
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PolyMAX Synth – A modern-vintage polyphonic synth that delivers fat analog tones and lush textures.
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Galaxy Tape Echo – A legendary bucket-list delay and spring reverb unit, great for dub, rock, and ambient vibes.
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Century Tube Channel Strip – A “first-call” tool including a tube preamp, EQ, and compression for a polished signal chain.
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Oxide Tape Recorder – Adds the essential “glue” and warmth of professional magnetic tape to your tracks.
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Pure Plate Reverb – A streamlined, high-quality plate reverb that provides organic depth and shimmer.
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Verve Analog Machines Essentials – A collection of saturation flavors to add grit, dirt, or warmth to any source.
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UAD Showtime ’64 Tube Amp – Classic mid-century tube amp tones for guitarists and producers seeking authentic vintage grit.
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