Universal Audio
Universal Audio 610 tube preamp
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Every Universal Audio 610 tube preamp emulation
| Plugin | Vendor | Price today | Lowest since Oct 22, 2026 | Formats | Licence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priced in US dollars | |||||
| UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ CollectionFree“Enjoy our authentic “end-to-end” emulation of two classics — the 610-A and 610-B — including tube amplifiers, transformers, and EQ circuits” uaudio.com | Universal Audio | FreeUniversal Audio store | Free | AAXAUVST3Apple silicon | Official licence |
| LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip“The new LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip plug-in gives you three iconic UA products in one: the 610 mic preamp, the 1176 Limiting Amplifier, and the LA-2A Leveling…” pluginboutique.com | Universal Audio | USD $29.0070% off until Nov 03Plugin Boutique, Oct 25, 2026also USD $29.00 at Universal Audio store | USD $29.00Oct 22, 2026 · 4 days tracked | AAXAUVST3Apple silicon | Official licence |
Free alternatives
- UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection by Universal Audio · AAXAUVST3Apple silicon“Enjoy our authentic “end-to-end” emulation of two classics — the 610-A and 610-B — including tube amplifiers, transformers, and EQ circuits”
Bundles that include one
- UAD Explore Bundle Universal Audioincludes UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ CollectionUSD $0.00 Plugin Boutique, Oct 25, 2026
- UAD Classic Tone & EQ Mix Tape Universal Audioincludes LA-6176 Signature Channel StripUSD $49.00 Universal Audio store, Oct 25, 2026
- UAD Compressor All Stars Mix Tape Universal Audioincludes LA-6176 Signature Channel StripUSD $49.00 Universal Audio store, Oct 25, 2026
- UAD Vocal Mix Tape Universal Audioincludes LA-6176 Signature Channel StripUSD $99.00 Universal Audio store, Oct 25, 2026
- UAD Native Studio Bundle Universal Audioincludes LA-6176 Signature Channel StripUSD $199.00 Plugin Boutique, Oct 25, 2026
- LUNA Studio + UAD Native Pro Bundle Universal Audioincludes LA-6176 Signature Channel StripUSD $399.00 Plugin Boutique, Oct 25, 2026
- UAD Native Pro Bundle Universal Audioincludes LA-6176 Signature Channel StripUSD $599.00 Plugin Boutique, Oct 25, 2026
Bundle prices are in the currency shown and are not compared with single plug-ins.
The hardware
- Maker
- Universal Audio
- Type
- Preamp
Bill Putnam’s 610 Modular Amplifier preamp was a milestone in audio history, introduced in the 1960’s and used to record everyone from the Beach Boys, Ray Charles, and Johnny Cash to Coldplay and Adele.