Step Inside a Legend: Universal Audio Releases Ocean Way Studios Deluxe
If you've ever dreamed of capturing the sound of one of the most iconic studios in history, pull up a chair. Universal Audio (UA) has just announced Ocean Way Studios Deluxe, a major update to their award-winning UAD plug-in. This isn't just a refresh; it's a ground-up reimagining that brings the legendary rooms, revered analog gear, and famous reverb chambers of the historic studio directly into your DAW.
What's the Big Deal?
Powered by UA's exclusive Dynamic Room Modeling technology, Ocean Way Studios Deluxe allows you to mix and re-mic your vocals, drums, and any instrument with stunning realism. It’s all about capturing the unmistakable dimension, warmth, and depth that shaped records from legends like Ray Charles and Frank Sinatra to modern icons like Radiohead, Whitney Houston, and Beck.
This new deluxe version takes things even further, giving producers on any system access to a more complete, end-to-end model of the studio's signal chain.
“With Ocean Way Studios Deluxe, we wanted to bring creators even closer to the sound of these historic rooms,” says Lev Perrey, VP of Product at Universal Audio. “It’s a complete re-imagining of one of our most beloved plug-ins — now featuring the chambers, analog consoles, and re-miking setups — rebuilt from the ground up for modern music producers on any system.”
What's Inside?
The plug-in models Ocean Way’s famous Studio A and Studio B, both originally designed by the legendary Bill Putnam Sr. But it's not just the rooms; it's the gear. You get access to a virtual collection of:
- Classic Compressors: Fairchild 670, Teletronix LA-2A, and 1176
- Iconic Consoles & EQs:
- Studio A: Focusrite 110 EQ and cut filters
- Studio B: Dalcon console with API 550A EQ
Famous Reverb Chambers: Includes three of Bill Putnam Sr.'s custom-designed chambers that gave the studio its prestigious sound.
What's New in the 'Deluxe' Version?
This new version is packed with upgrades, making it a serious tool for the modern producer:
UAD Native: Available for all major formats (VST3, AU, AAX) on Mac and Windows. Get it as a perpetual license or through a UAD Spark subscription.
Iconic Gear Added: Includes the Fairchild 670, LA-2A, 1176LN, and DBX 160 compressors, plus A-Type Air and Crush dynamics processors.
Three Reverb Chambers: Access the sought-after Bill Putnam Sr.-designed chambers.
New Re-Miking Systems:
UREI 813: Bill Putnam’s iconic dual 15" coaxial monitors.
Altec A-2: The massive folded-horn cabinets used for decades at Ocean Way.
Modern Interface: Features a fully reimagined high-resolution (retina) interface, curated presets, and flexible routing options.
Get It Now
Ocean Way Studios Deluxe is available now from Koala Audio. If you're an owner of the original Ocean Way Studios plug-in, you can upgrade via the UA Website.
This is a powerful tool for adding authentic, world-class studio space and analog character to your mixes.
