A sale on Universal Audio’s choose-your-own plugin bundles, the Mix Tape series, is now on!
In this article, we cover the current Mix Tape bundle deals, the differences between the two bundles, and the full list of plugins you can choose from.
This article will be updated whenever the sale changes.
1. Latest UAD Mix Tape Series Deals
The Mix Tape series is currently on sale as follows.
12 Days of UAD 2026 Sale: Until November 30, 2026
Universal Audio “UAD B-Side Mix Tape”
A choose-your-own bundle that lets you pick 5 plugins from a list of 52 products.
Sale ends: November 30, 2026. Check the current price on Plugin Boutique.
Universal Audio “UAD Mix Tape Pro”
A choose-your-own bundle that lets you pick 10 plugins from a list of 52 products.
Sale ends: November 30, 2026. Check the current price on Plugin Boutique.
Universal Audio “LUNA Studio”
A DAW with stem separation and chord analysis, bundled with 30 plugins.
Sale ends: November 30, 2026. Check the current price on Plugin Boutique.
Universal Audio “LUNA Studio + UAD Native Pro Bundle”
A set combining a DAW with 6-stem separation and Audio-to-MIDI, plus 60+ UAD Native plugins.
Sale ends: November 30, 2026. Check the current price on Plugin Boutique.
Universal Audio “UAD Custom 2 Bundle”
A bundle that lets you choose any 2 plugins.
Sale ends: November 30, 2026. Check the current price on Plugin Boutique.
Universal Audio “UAD Native Classics Bundle”
A bundle of classic compressors and EQs, including the 1176, LA-2A, Fairchild and Pultec.
Sale ends: November 30, 2026. Check the current price on Plugin Boutique.
Universal Audio “UAD Native Pro Bundle”
The flagship native bundle, featuring 60+ UAD Native plugins.
Sale ends: November 30, 2026. Check the current price on Plugin Boutique.
Universal Audio “UAD Native Producer Bundle”
A 15-product production bundle with 6 instruments such as the Moog Minimoog and Ravel Grand Piano, plus effects such as the Avalon VT-737 and API 2500.
Sale ends: November 30, 2026. Check the current price on Plugin Boutique.
Universal Audio “UAD Native Studio Bundle”
A 25-product bundle including the EL8 Distressor, Capitol Chambers and more.
Sale ends: November 30, 2026. Check the current price on Plugin Boutique.
2. Differences Between the Two Mix Tape Bundles and the Plugins You Can Choose
Differences at a Glance
*The selectable products may change as new products are added, so please check the official pages (UAD B-Side Mix Tape / UAD Mix Tape Pro) for the latest lineup.
The Mix Tape series comes in two bundles that differ in how many plugins you can pick and in price. B-Side and Mix Tape Pro share the same pool of 52 products; the only differences are the number of picks (5 vs. 10) and the price.
| Bundle | Number of Picks | Selectable Pool | Apollo Hardware | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAD B-Side Mix Tape | 5 products | 52 products | Required for some (5 products) | Users who want to narrow down to the 5 plugins they really need |
| UAD Mix Tape Pro | 10 products | 52 products | Required for some (5 products) | Users who want to power up their production setup all at once with 10 slots |
Full List of Selectable Plugins
B-Side and Mix Tape Pro let you choose from the same 52 products (the selection is subject to change). The 5 products marked with ※ require Apollo / UAD-2 hardware (no native support).
| Plugin (all 52 products) | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor Compressor | Native supported |
| UAD Sound City Studios Plug-In | Native supported |
| EMT 140 Classic Plate Reverberator | Native supported |
| EMT 250 Classic Electronic Reverb | Native supported |
| Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape Recorder | Native supported |
| Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb | Native supported |
| SSL 4000 E Channel Strip | Native supported |
| SSL 4000 G Bus Compressor | Native supported |
| API Vision Channel Strip Collection | Native supported |
| Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder | Native supported |
| Manley Massive Passive EQ | Native supported |
| API 2500 Bus Compressor | Native supported |
| Capitol Chambers | Native supported |
| 1176 Classic Limiter Collection | Native supported |
| Fairchild Tube Limiter Collection | Native supported |
| Empirical Labs FATSO Tape Simulator | Native supported |
| Avalon VT-737 Tube Channel Strip | Native supported |
| Moog Minimoog | Native supported |
| Hitsville Reverb Chambers | Native supported |
| Pultec Passive EQ Collection | Native supported |
| dbx 160 Compressor / Limiter | Native supported |
| Teletronix LA-2A Leveler Collection | Native supported |
| Anthem Analog Synthesizer | Native supported |
| Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio | Native supported |
| Galaxy Tape Echo | Native supported |
| UAD Dream ’65 Reverb Amplifier | Native supported |
| Teletronix LA-3A Classic Audio Leveler | Native supported |
| Ravel | Native supported |
| Hitsville EQ Collection | Native supported |
| Studio D Chorus | Native supported |
| Helios Type 69 Preamp and EQ Collection | Native supported |
| LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip | Native supported |
| Waterfall B3 Organ | Native supported |
| UAD Lion ’68 Super Lead Amp | Native supported |
| Waterfall Rotary Speaker | Native supported |
| Topline Vocal Tune | Native supported |
| A-Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer | Native supported |
| UAD Ruby ’63 Top Boost Amplifier | Native supported |
| UA 175B & 176 Tube Compressor Collection | Native supported |
| UAD Woodrow ’55 Instrument Amplifier | Native supported |
| Opal Morphing Synthesizer | Native supported |
| UAD Enigmatic ’82 Overdrive Special Amp | Native supported |
| API 500 Series EQ Collection ※ | Apollo / UAD-2 required |
| Manley Variable Mu Limiter Compressor | Native supported |
| Oxide Tape Recorder | Native supported |
| Brigade Chorus | Native supported |
| Vibe Analog Machines | Native supported |
| Manley Tube Preamp | Native supported |
| Fender ’55 Tweed Deluxe ※ | Apollo / UAD-2 required |
| V76 Preamplifier ※ | Apollo / UAD-2 required |
| AKG BX 20 Spring Reverb ※ | Apollo / UAD-2 required |
| EP-34 Tape Echo ※ | Apollo / UAD-2 required |
- UAD Native: Runs on Mac and Windows without any UA hardware.
- Apollo Realtime · UAD-2: Runs at high speed on Apollo audio interfaces and UAD-2 hardware.
3. How to Install and Activate
Installing and activating Universal Audio products takes just 4 steps:
- Create an account with Universal Audio and log in
- Enter your email address and serial number on the Universal Audio product redemption page
- Download and install UA Connect as instructed
- Launch UA Connect and select ACTIVATE LICENSE → DOWNLOAD for your product
4. More UAD Plugin Deals
You can browse the full Universal Audio plugin lineup on Plugin Boutique.