The latest version of Universal Audio’s DAW software has just arrived, and has been released alongside UAD Spark Studio, an new all-in-one subscription that bundles LUNA Studio with a comprehensive collection of UAD plug-ins and instruments. 

LUNA 3.0 is said to be a landmark update to the award-winning DAW, and introduces a new collection of creative tools including LUNA Play, built-in stem separation and audio-to-MIDI, as well as lyric transcription and chord extraction powered by Moises.

• LUNA Play: Tap into a faster, simpler way to write and record songs — like a voice memo app designed just for making music, with automatic level setting and UAD plug-in presets built in. 
• Folder Tracks: Easily organise tracks and route audio to folders. 
• Piano Roll: Get full control over MIDI with new tools and scale-aware editing. 
• Adaptive Grid: Grid value adapts to zoom level for streamlined editing. 
• Clip Gain Automation: Perform detailed gain adjustments on audio clips before plug-ins. 
• Four-Track Stem Separation: Separate stereo mixes into four individual stems for editing,  remixing and creative sampling. 
• Record FX: Gives native users the recording workflow previously exclusive to Apollo. 
• Strip Silence: Automatically detect audible regions and remove silent sections. 
• Click Track Automation: Gain complete control over the metronome for advanced recording workflows. 
• Mono Inputs for Stereo Tracks: Record mono sources on stereo channels without additional routing. 
• Chord, Key and Time Signature Rulers: Quickly understand and navigate the musical structure of a session.

The fully fledged version of LUNA then expands on the capabilities of the free version with additional UAD plug-ins, powerful LUNA Extensions, and new smart tools including Lyric Transcription and Chord Extraction, Audio-to-MIDI conversion and more.

• LUNA Extensions: Mix with built-in tape and console emulations from API, Studer and Ampex. 
• Smart Tools: Create with tools including stem separation, lyric transcription, chord extraction and audio-to-MIDI.
• UAD Instruments: Produce with expertly voiced instruments rather than relying solely on stock virtual instruments. 
• UAD Plug-Ins: Access the same acclaimed plug-ins used by artists and engineers for decades. 
• Six-Track Stem Separation. Separate stereo mixes into six individual stems for editing, remixing, and creative sampling. 
• Audio-to-MIDI: Transform audio performances into MIDI to layer virtual instruments and build new parts. 
• Lyric Transcription: Automatically transcribe vocals into a time-aligned lyric browser. 
• Chord Extraction: Automatically detect chords from audio and map them to LUNA’s Chord Track. 
• Celemony Tonalic Elements: Virtual session players that play along. 
• Dreamtonics Synthesizer V2 Core: Create realistic vocal melodies and harmonies. 
• Topline Vocal Tune: Your vocals, perfectly in tune from the moment you press record. 

“Great songs start with an idea. And we’ve all been there: when you hear something in your head, hit record, and suddenly the inspiration's gone or the tech gets in the way. This new era for LUNA makes it easier than ever to capture those ideas and follow them wherever they take you.” — Bill Putnam Jr., CEO, Universal Audio

In addition to the DAW update, Universal Audio have also announced the launch of UAD Spark Studio, an all-in-one subscription bundle that combines LUNA Studio with an array of UAD plug-ins and virtual instruments. The bundle includes an expanding collection of 70 native UAD plug-ins that include titles from Neve, Ampex, Lexicon and more, alongside world-class virtual instruments such as Minimoog, PolyMAX and Electra88.

LUNA 3.0 is supported on PCs running Windows 10 or later, and Macs running macOS 11 and above. 

LUNA 3.0 is available now. LUNA Studio is priced at $199 USD, and is also included in the new UAD Spark Studio subscription, which costs $19.99/month or $149.99/year. 

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