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Universal Audio PolyMAX Synth

CurrentReleased 2022

UA's eight-voice polysynth, inspired by the early-80s Jupiters, Oberheims and Prophets rather than copying one: two blendable oscillators with sync and FM, a filter with 2- and 4-pole modes, an arpeggiator and UA's own reverb and tape delay. It launched at $199 and is now free in UAD Explore, and it comes bundled with the new Volt interfaces. Runs natively, no UA hardware needed.

Where to buy:uaudio.com ↗

Specifications

General

Manufacturer
Universal Audio
Status
Current
Released
2022

Engine

Synth type
Analogue modelling
Emulates
Early-80s American polysynths (inspired by, not modelled on one)
Voices
8
Oscillators
2 blendable-waveform oscillators with sync and FM, plus noise
Filter
4 types, 2-pole or 4-pole
Effects
Phaser, Flanger, Reverb, Spring reverb, Tape delay

Software

Plugin formats
VST3, AU, AAX

Features

Features
Unison mode, Arpeggiator, Free in UAD Explore