This software update to UA's free, award-winning DAW previews new AI‑-powered features to make recording easier, enabling music producers to sound like the records they love.
Universal Audio Inc. (UA), a worldwide leader in audio production tools, today announced LUNA v1.9.
Now in its fifth year, Universal Audio LUNA continues to evolve into the most musician‑friendly DAW on the market, with features designed to remove technical barriers and make recording and mixing music feel as natural and inspiring as playing it. LUNA v1.9 is a free update for all LUNA users and will be available for download on July 15, 2025. It’s available for macOS and Windows,* and works seamlessly with any ASIO or Core Audio interface — no UA hardware required.
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“We believe that the best audio tools can ‘disappear,’ and feel like they are simply a part of the creative process,”
LUNA v1.9
Voice Control: LUNA now allows users to start and stop recordings using simple “Hey Luna” voice commands from anywhere in the room. This lets musicians stay focused on their performance without having to physically switch gears to manage their DAW.*
Instrument Detection: LUNA analyses incoming audio, identifies instrument types, and automatically names and colour‑codes tracks for faster session organisation. This helps creators spend more time making music, not managing their session files.
Tempo Listen: LUNA listens to performances and sets the metronome to match — letting musicians record their first take with total confidence and groove. This gives artists a more natural, inspired way to start their session.
Tempo Detection: LUNA automatically detects the tempo of any audio loop dropped into the timeline — keeping everything perfectly locked in sync within sessions. This helps creators build ideas faster and stay in the flow.
Tempo Extraction: LUNA can now extract a dynamic tempo map from tracks or stems — including tempo changes and natural timing variations. This makes it easy to edit and arrange while preserving the original feel.
“We believe that the best audio tools can ‘disappear,’ and feel like they are simply a part of the creative process,” says UA CEO Bill Putnam Jr. “We think the new AI‑powered tools in LUNA 1.9 start to make it feel like a behind‑the‑scenes music recording partner, not just a DAW. Ultimately, we always look forward to hearing what our users think.”
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