: The 2021 R2R release was notable because it bypassed the hardware requirement for UAD plugins, which previously required an Apollo interface or UAD-2 DSP accelerator.
In 2022, Universal Audio launched — a subscription service ($19.99/month or $149/year) that offers native (no hardware) versions of many UAD plugins. By 2025, the native library includes over 40 plugins, including LA‑2A, 1176, Pultec, Galaxy Echo, and the Opal synthesizer. uad ultimate bundle r2r 2021