Universal Audio (jan 1, 1958 – 19h 3min, jun 17, 2025 y)

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Universal Audio is a designer and importer of audio signal processing hardware and DSP software founded in 1958 by Bill Putnam (→Universal Audio). The current incarnation of the company was re-established in 1999 by brothers Bill Putnam, Jr. and Jim Putnam. Universal Audio merged with Kind of Loud Technologies to "...reproduce classic analog recording equipment designed by their father and his colleagues," and "...research and design new recording tools in the spirit of vintage analog technology."

Universal Audio replicates modern versions of vintage UREI and Teletronix designs. Universal Audio also designs and imports DSP cards and audio plugins for music production on the UAD-2 platform. The company has won several TEC Award awards[ and a FutureMusic Platinum award. The founder's son, Bill Putnam Jr. is CEO.

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