Universal Audio (UA) is today headquartered near the Silicon Valley, in Scotts Valley, California — where their classic analog gear is still hand-built, one unit at a time. Of course, analog is only half the story. Universal Audio employs some of the world's brightest DSP engineers and digital modeling authorities to develop their award-winning UAD Powered Plug-Ins platform, featuring the most authentic analog emulation plug-ins in the industry. Software or hardware, every Universal Audio product is backed by a 50-year legacy of innovation, superlative quality, and technical passion.