Universal Audio Brings UAD Topline Vocal Tune Plug-In to Apollo

Previously only available natively, UAD plug-in now delivers DSP-powered tuning and creative pitch effects in realtime with Apollo audio interfaces

SCOTTS VALLEY, CA • September 8, 2026 — Universal Audio Inc. (UA), a worldwide leader in audio production tools, is proud to announce UAD Topline Vocal Tune, a vocal pitch correction plug-in now available for Apollo and UAD hardware.

Built for modern vocal production, Topline Vocal Tune lets musicians and producers pitch correct and reshape vocals in realtime while they record. This means singers can hear their vocals perfectly in tune through headphones without any distracting delay.

Previously only available natively, UAD Topline Vocal Tune now includes both Native and DSP versions with purchase. Users can seamlessly switch between them in the LUNA DAW with all plug-in settings preserved. 

The Apollo DSP version delivers all the features of the UAD Native version, even in larger sessions and at any DAW buffer size. It’s the only UAD plug-in capable of realtime pitch-shifting, with effects ranging from transparent correction to hard-tuned sounds.

UAD Topline Vocal Tune  — $99 USD | Intro Price $79 USD

UAD Topline Vocal Tune delivers pitch correction for every style of vocal production, from smooth and natural to the hard-tuned effects that define hip-hop, R&B, and pop.

Key Benefits

• Realtime Pitch Correction. Hear tuned vocals through headphones with near-zero latency
• Shift Mode. Record or monitor with creative Pitch shifting and Formant controls
• Live Performance Ready. Take Topline from the studio to the stage with Apollo
• Native and DSP Versions. Switch between UAD Native and Apollo DSP plug-in versions in LUNA, with all your settings preserved
• Natural Vocal Settings. Preserve nuance and character
• Key Finder. Lock to any key and scale automatically to spend less time on setup
  

UAD Topline Vocal Tune is available at uaudio.mom and through authorized UA retailers starting September 8, 2026. 

Learn more about UAD Topline Vocal Tune: https://www.uaudio.mom/products/topline-vocal-tune 

Learn more about UAD Plug-Ins: https://www.uaudio.mom/collections/uad-plugins 

Download images and press materials: https://u.audio/uad-topline-vocal-tune-apollo-pr 

About Universal Audio Inc.
Universal Audio (UA) is a pioneer in audio and music production tools, with a rich 60-year history of craftsmanship and innovation. UA today enables millions of audio and music creators worldwide, with industry-standard Apollo and Volt recording interfaces, UAD plug-ins, UAFX pedals, advanced audio machine learning, LUNA recording suite, and UA Custom Shop hardware. UA is headquartered in Scotts Valley, California, with passionate employees worldwide — united by our goal of "Inspiring Sound for Generations."

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