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Aloft Announces Launch of Revolutionary AI-Driven Image Analysis Feature in Toolkit

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Adding the new AI-Driven Image Analysis feature to Appraiser Toolkit™ represents a major milestone for Aloft, demonstrating the company’s ongoing commitment to cutting-edge technology that advances and uplevels the appraisal industry.

Key Points: 
  • Adding the new AI-Driven Image Analysis feature to Appraiser Toolkit™ represents a major milestone for Aloft, demonstrating the company’s ongoing commitment to cutting-edge technology that advances and uplevels the appraisal industry.
  • Aloft’s new AI-Driven Image Analysis feature automates image analysis of both subject and comparable properties, providing appraisers with accurate, data-driven recommendations for UAD quality and condition ratings, significantly reducing analysis time and potential for error.
  • Avi Joshi, Aloft's Head of Product, shared his enthusiasm for the new feature, saying, “This AI-Driven Image Analysis feature is a game-changer for real estate appraisers.
  • For further details on Aloft and its suite of tools, including the Appraiser Toolkit and the new AI-Driven Image Analysis feature, please visit www.aloftappraisal.com .

Universal Audio Expands Senior Leadership Team for Next Phase of Growth

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Audio Inc. (UA), a worldwide leader in audio production tools including Apollo and Volt audio interfaces, UAD plug-ins, UAFX guitar pedals, and UAD Spark subscription music tools, is pleased to welcome seasoned tech executives Gordon Mattingly and John Bigay to its executive team, both reporting to founder and CEO Bill Putnam Jr.

Key Points: 
  • Prior to iZotope, John was instrumental in the growth of companies including Lavastorm Analyticsand Backupify.
  • "As a lifelong music lover and performer, I'm humbled to be joining the passionate team at UA," John says.
  • Universal Audio (UA) is a pioneer in audio and music production tools, with a rich 60-year history of craftsmanship and innovation.
  • The "Universal Audio" name, UA "diamond" logo, "Apollo," "Apollo Twin," "UAD," "Powered Plug-Ins," and "LUNA Recording System" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Universal Audio Inc. *All other trademarks contained herein are property of their respective owners, which may or may not be affiliated with Universal Audio Inc.

Universal Audio Expands Senior Leadership Team for Next Phase of Growth

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Audio Inc. (UA), a worldwide leader in audio production tools including Apollo and Volt audio interfaces, UAD plug-ins, UAFX guitar pedals, and UAD Spark subscription music tools, is pleased to welcome seasoned tech executives Gordon Mattingly and John Bigay to its executive team, both reporting to founder and CEO Bill Putnam Jr.

Key Points: 
  • "As a lifelong music lover and performer, I'm humbled to be joining the passionate team at UA," John says.
  • Universal Audio (UA) is a pioneer in audio and music production tools, with a rich 60-year history of craftsmanship and innovation.
  • The "Universal Audio" name, UA "diamond" logo, "Apollo," "Apollo Twin," "UAD," "Powered Plug-Ins," and "LUNA Recording System" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Universal Audio Inc. *All other trademarks contained herein are property of their respective owners, which may or may not be affiliated with Universal Audio Inc.
  • Other marks, including Steinway, are used to suggest the products that were studied in the creation of LUNA Instruments, but are not in any way affiliated with Universal Audio.

FMC - Film Music Contest 2022: Now Open for Registration

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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FMC-Film Music Contest is the biggest international music competition and awards of its kind in Europe intended for composers of original music for Film, TV, Ads, Videogames.

Key Points: 
  • FMC-Film Music Contest is the biggest international music competition and awards of its kind in Europe intended for composers of original music for Film, TV, Ads, Videogames.
  • The FMC 2022 organising team is excited to welcome all talented artists with their original music and audiovisual works and will be searching for them in all countries on all continents.
  • Along with the opening of the competition, FMC 2022's official video trailer was also un-veiled: https://youtu.be/ocMPxEYAioc
    Registration for the four competition categories is now open and offers several ways to enter.
  • On the heels of its new media partnerships with SOS--Sound On Sound and Music Connection, the FMC-Film Music Contest is thrilled to welcome Universal Audio alongside its long-standing partners.

Universal Audio Announces UAFX Guitar Amp Emulators

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Audio Inc. (UA), a worldwide leader in audio production tools including the popular Apollo and Volt audio interfaces, UAD plug-ins, UA microphones, and UAFX guitar pedals, is proud to introduce UAFX Guitar Amp Emulators — three new stompboxes emulating the best vintage guitar amps of all time.

Key Points: 
  • Now shipping worldwide at $399 US MAP
    SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Audio Inc. (UA), a worldwide leader in audio production tools including the popular Apollo and Volt audio interfaces, UAD plug-ins, UA microphones, and UAFX guitar pedals, is proud to introduce UAFX Guitar Amp Emulators three new stompboxes emulating the best vintage guitar amps of all time.
  • Built upon powerful dual-engine processing and UAD audio modeling expertise, UAFX Guitar Amp Emulators feature stunning sonic authenticity to the original vintage amp.
  • UAFX Guitar Amp Emulators include:
    Dream '65 Reverb Amplifier - The essential American tube amp used by the Beatles, Muddy Waters, Elvis Costello, and countless others for more than 60 years.
  • UAFX Guitar Amp Emulators capture the sound of the most iconic American and British tube guitar amps of the past 60 years.

Universal Audio Announces UAFX Guitar Amp Emulators

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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 SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Audio Inc. (UA), a worldwide leader in audio production tools including the popular Apollo and Volt audio interfaces, UAD plug-ins, UA microphones, and UAFX guitar pedals, is proud to introduce UAFX Guitar Amp Emulators — three new stompboxes emulating the best vintage guitar amps of all time.

Key Points: 
  • Now shipping worldwide at $399 US MAP
    SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Audio Inc. (UA), a worldwide leader in audio production tools including the popular Apollo and Volt audio interfaces, UAD plug-ins, UA microphones, and UAFX guitar pedals, is proud to introduce UAFX Guitar Amp Emulators three new stompboxes emulating the best vintage guitar amps of all time.
  • Built upon powerful dual-engine processing and UAD audio modeling expertise, UAFX Guitar Amp Emulators feature stunning sonic authenticity to the original vintage amp.
  • UAFX Guitar Amp Emulators include:
    Dream '65 Reverb Amplifier - The essential American tube amp used by the Beatles, Muddy Waters, Elvis Costello, and countless others for more than 60 years.
  • UAFX Guitar Amp Emulators capture the sound of the most iconic American and British tube guitar amps of the past 60 years.

Universal Audio Announces Hitsville EQ Collection

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Audio Inc. (UA), a worldwide leader in audio production tools including Apollo and Volt audio interfaces, UAD plug-ins, UA mics, and UAFX guitar products, is proud to introduce the first authentic plug-in emulations of the tools used to shape the sound of Motown — the Hitsville EQ Collection.

Key Points: 
  • SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Audio Inc. (UA), a worldwide leader in audio production tools including Apollo and Volt audio interfaces, UAD plug-ins, UA mics, and UAFX guitar products, is proud to introduce the first authentic plug-in emulations of the tools used to shape the sound of Motown the Hitsville EQ Collection.
  • Hitsville EQ Collection delivers the rich tone and color of the fabled graphic and mastering EQs used to mix some of Motown's greatest records, from Stevie Wonder to The Supremes.
  • Featuring the all-purpose graphic EQ and the first-ever emulation of Hitsville's rare mid/side disk mastering EQ, with legendary "Motown Filters" and half-speed frequency settings, the Hitsville EQ Collection packages the vintage sound of Motown's most revered studio tools for Apollo and UAD Spark customers for the first time ever.
  • UAD Software v10.1 Release Notes:
    Update for UAD Spark and Apollo brings the only EQ emulations officially licensed by the legendary Hitsville U.S.A. studio
    *Use of artist names does not constitute an official endorsement of Hitsville EQ Collection software.

Universal Audio Announces Hitsville EQ Collection

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Audio Inc. (UA), a worldwide leader in audio production tools including Apollo and Volt audio interfaces, UAD plug-ins, UA mics, and UAFX guitar products, is proud to introduce the first authentic plug-in emulations of the tools used to shape the sound of Motown — the Hitsville EQ Collection.

Key Points: 
  • SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Audio Inc. (UA), a worldwide leader in audio production tools including Apollo and Volt audio interfaces, UAD plug-ins, UA mics, and UAFX guitar products, is proud to introduce the first authentic plug-in emulations of the tools used to shape the sound of Motown the Hitsville EQ Collection.
  • Hitsville EQ Collection delivers the rich tone and color of the fabled graphic and mastering EQs used to mix some of Motown's greatest records, from Stevie Wonder to The Supremes.
  • Featuring the all-purpose graphic EQ and the first-ever emulation of Hitsville's rare mid/side disk mastering EQ, with legendary "Motown Filters" and half-speed frequency settings, the Hitsville EQ Collection packages the vintage sound of Motown's most revered studio tools for Apollo and UAD Spark customers for the first time ever.
  • UAD Software v10.1 Release Notes:
    Update for UAD Spark and Apollo brings the only EQ emulations officially licensed by the legendary Hitsville U.S.A. studio
    *Use of artist names does not constitute an official endorsement of Hitsville EQ Collection software.

Black Knight Introduces CA Risk Profiler Plus to Help Lenders and Appraisers Identify Potential Minority Bias in Collateral Valuation

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Monday, April 25, 2022
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Black Knight, Inc. (NYSE: BKI) announced the launch of CA Risk Profiler Plus, a tool designed to help mortgage lenders, appraisers and appraisal management companies (AMCs) identify potential minority bias in the home valuation process. By flagging potentially problematic valuations, CA Risk Profiler Plus enables a more rigorous collateral review process that can help reduce risk exposure for lenders and appraisers and support more equitable underwriting decisions.

Key Points: 
  • -- CA Risk Profiler Plus helps mortgage lenders, appraisers and AMCs identify potential minority bias in the
    -- By flagging potentially problematic valuations, CA Risk Profiler Plus enables a more rigorous collateral
    -- This is an optional add-on to CA Risk Profiler, a tool that helps lenders and AMCs determine overall
    JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Black Knight, Inc. (NYSE: BKI) announced the launch of CA Risk Profiler Plus, a tool designed to help mortgage lenders, appraisers and appraisal management companies (AMCs) identify potential minority bias in the home valuation process.
  • By flagging potentially problematic valuations, CA Risk Profiler Plus enables a more rigorous collateral review process that can help reduce risk exposure for lenders and appraisers and support more equitable underwriting decisions.
  • "CA Risk Profiler Plus combines valuation science and Black Knight's market-leading property data assets to make it easier than ever for appraisers, AMCs and lenders to identify and remove subjectivity from the appraisal process."
  • "Black Knight is responding to this emerging trend by investing in tools like CA Risk Profiler Plus that help position lenders and appraisers to address valuation bias in a proactive manner that is grounded in objective data."

UA Launches UAD Spark Plug-Ins and Subscription Service

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
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SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Audio Inc. (UA), a leading manufacturer of Apollo and Volt audio interfaces, UAD plug-ins, mics, and UAFX guitar products, is proud to introduce UAD Spark, a new subscription service that puts pro audio industry standard UAD plug-ins and exciting new instruments into the hands of music creators worldwide. This evolving collection runs natively on Mac ($19.99/month), with Windows coming this fall. 

Key Points: 
  • "With UAD Spark, we're able to extend that vision, and bring professional UA sound home for everyone."
  • Another instrument exclusive to the UAD Spark service is the Opal Morphing Synthesizer, an epic new UAD instrument that blurs the lines between analog and wavetable synthesis, with built-in UA effects and fast, record-ready presets.
  • Creating the perfect UA studio experience, all UA Volt audio interface owners get an exclusive 30-day free trial of UAD Spark, and all UAD plug-in owners get the native version of their plug-in(s) for free.
  • A professional collection of UAD plug-ins and instruments from Neve, Moog, API, Lexicon, Teletronix, UA, and more
    Runs in all major DAWs that support AU, VST3, and AAX formats
    Learn more about UAD Spark: