Description
Overview
The Ultra Analog VA-3 Session Upgrade provides existing users with a powerful leap in virtual analog synthesis. This upgrade transforms the classic Ultra Analog experience into a sophisticated, two-voice multitimbral powerhouse, blending the warmth of traditional analog hardware with modern digital flexibility. Designed for producers and sound designers who require fat, alias-free oscillators and aggressive filtering, VA-3 delivers a professional-grade sonic palette for any production environment.
Key Details
- Advanced Synthesis Engine: Features fat, alias-free oscillators equipped with hard sync, sub-oscillators, and integrated pitch envelopes for complex movement.
- Dual-Filter Architecture: Two “ballsy” multimode filters provide the core character of the instrument, featuring multiple drive and distortion options to add grit and saturation.
- Two-Voice Multitimbral Capability: Now supports two independent timbres that can be stacked or split, allowing for texture-rich, spacious sounds and performance-ready configurations.
- Streamlined Home View: A new, distraction-free interface with macros mapped to essential sound characteristics: modulation, timbre, envelope, and effect.
- Massive Sound Library: Includes over 1,200 presets, featuring a brand-new factory library of 560 sounds from world-class designers (including Richard Devine and Christian Halten) and a fully optimized legacy VA-2 library of 648 sounds.
- Enhanced Browser: A redesigned browser allows for rapid navigation via Packs, Sounds, Categories, and Creator views.
Use Cases
- Cinematic Soundscapes: Utilize the two-voice multitimbral stacking to create wide, evolving pads and atmospheric textures.
- Aggressive Bass & Leads: Leverage the multimode filters and drive options to carve out distorted basslines or piercing synth leads that cut through a dense mix.
- Live Performance: Use the split-keyboard functionality to manage two different synth patches simultaneously for more complex arrangements.
- Rapid Prototyping: Use the Home view macros to quickly tweak the timbre and modulation of a preset without diving deep into the synthesis menus.
Installation
This is a digital upgrade. Upon purchase, you will receive a digital license to authorize the upgrade. Installation is handled via the manufacturer’s software manager. Ensure you have a stable internet connection for authorization and that your existing Ultra Analog license is active to qualify for the upgrade path.
Compatibility
- Supported Operating Systems:
- macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or later (Intel Core i5 circa 2015, or Apple M1 processor or later)
- Windows 10 64-bit or later (Intel Core i5 circa 2015 or later)
- Plugin Formats: 64-bit VST2, VST3, AU, AAX Native, NKS, and Standalone
- DAW Support: Compatible with all 64-bit DAWs (e.g., Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Digital Performer, etc.)
Additional Details
- Manufacturer: Applied Acoustics Systems (AAS)
- Manufacturer: AAS
- Edition: Session Upgrade
- Delivery Format: Download / Digital License
- Delivery Format: Digital software license and download
- Platform: macOS, Windows
- Platform: Mac and Windows
- Plug-in Formats: VST2, VST3, AU, AAX, NKS
- Plug-in Formats: VST3, AU, AAX Native, Standalone
- Plug-in Formats: VST2, VST3, AU, AAX Native, NKS, Standalone
- SKU: ILIO-AA-UASESSUG
- Supported Operating Systems: macOS 10.13+, Windows 10 64-bit
- Disk Space: Ultra Analog’s unique character comes courtesy of two ballsy multimode filters with multiple drive and
- Authorization: Ultra Analog’s unique character comes courtesy of two ballsy multimode filters with multiple drive and
- Requirements Source: manufacturer or supplier product documentation (https://www.ilio.com/ultra-analog-va3).
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Sam Williams –
Really solid product with great quality. Does everything I need it to and the build quality is impressive. Very happy with this purchase!