UNIVERSAL AUDIO UAD Manley Variable Mu Limiter Compress

Manley Stereo Variable Mu compressor emulation plug-in

• Official emulation of the famous Manley tube compressor/limiter
• Warm, musical compression for stereo buses, full mixes and single tracks
• Left/Right or Mid/Side operation for advanced stereo image control
• Dry/Wet control for built-in parallel compression
• Compatible with UAD-2, UADx, Apollo, macOS and Windows

Universal Audio UAD Manley Variable Mu: professional tube compression

The Manley Variable Mu has been a standard in mix and mastering rooms for decades. This UAD emulation faithfully reproduces its rich, detailed sound, giving definition and cohesion to individual tracks, stereo buses or complete mixes. The warmth of the tubes and responsiveness of the transformer circuit make every intervention musical and transparent.

Flexible stereo control and built-in parallel compression

With Left/Right and Mid/Side operating modes, the plug-in offers precise control of dynamic response and stereo imaging. Native Dry/Wet control makes it easy to apply parallel compression without additional routing, ideal for achieving presence without sacrificing dynamics.

Artistic presets for mix-ready sound

Included presets include prestigious signatures such as Tom Elmhirst, J.J. Blair and Mike Larson, offering immediate starting points for real-world musical applications from vocals to master bus.

Technical specifications:

• Manley Variable Mu tube compressor emulation.
• Stereo compression, Left/Right or Mid/Side
• Dry/Wet control for parallel compression
• Artistic presets included
• Compatibility: macOS, Windows, Apollo, UAD-2, UADx