Universal Audio release Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard and Capitol Mastering Compressor
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18.05.2023

Universal Audio release Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard and Capitol Mastering Compressor

Universal Audio Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio
Words by Mixdown Staff

The Universal Audio Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio provides musicians and producers with an authentic sound experience of a 1974 Rhodes Eighty Eight Suitcase Mark 1 electric piano, along with a fully equipped vintage production tool studio.

Master plugin creators Universal Audio have recently announced two new additions to their library – introducing authentic emulations of a 1974 Rhodes Eighty Eight Suitcase Mark1 electric piano and the renowned CM5511, a hand-built tube mastering compressor designed by Capitol Studios with the Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio and Capitol Mastering Compressor.

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These two plugins will be available as part of Universal Audio Spark, allowing users to access them without needing an Apollo interface. For Apollo users, this is an exciting addition to the already extensive collection of plug-ins in the Universal Audio ecosystem.

Bill Putnam Jr., CEO of Universal Audio, expressed his enthusiasm for these new offerings, stating that it’s an exciting time for their UAD customers. With the multitude of UAD plug-ins available natively, the addition of a classic electric piano studio and a rare mastering compressor allows creatives everywhere to be inspired by incredible sound:

The Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio and Capitol Mastering Compressor can be purchased perpetually from the UA website. Alternatively, users can subscribe for $19.99 per month ($149.99 per year) with a UAD Spark subscription.

The Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio provides musicians and producers with an authentic sound experience of a 1974 Rhodes Eighty Eight Suitcase Mark 1 electric piano, along with a fully equipped vintage production tool studio. It includes vintage mics, a classic high-powered American 2×12 tube combo amp, 1176 compression, studio-grade reverbs, modulation, EQ, and more. This first-ever electric piano emulation by UA offers studio-grade sound suitable for any genre and comes with over 100 album-ready presets.

The Capitol Mastering Compressor emulates the CM5511, a hand built tube mastering compressor from Capitol Studios. Used on modern recordings by artists like Black Sabbath, Demi Lovato, and Selena Gomez, this UAD plug-in captures the untouchable sonics used on historical catalogs from Capitol, Blue Note, Motown, Verve, and more. The Capitol Mastering Compressor is based on the legendary studio’s rare and exclusive tube mastering unit, of which only four exist.

Key Features:

  • The only authentic emulation of Capitol Studio’s hand built mastering compressor
  • The same sound used on catalogues from Capitol, Blue Note, Motown, Verve, and more
  • Saturator, Mix, and Headroom controls add colour and texture to recordings
  • Mono Fold and Mid/Side features for tightening the low end and expanding the stereo width
  • Use with any audio interface, no UA hardware is required

For more information, head to Universal Audio.