Universal Audio LUNA Recording System — Available Now

LUNA transforms Apollo interfaces into the most inspiring and fully‑integrated Mac‑based recording systems on the planet.

The First Recording Platform with Deep Apollo Integration
LUNA gives Apollo interface owners the fastest recording environment for music production, editing, and mixing. In addition to its seamless hardware‑software integration with Thunderbolt‑equipped* Apollo and Arrow interfaces, LUNA Recording System allows capturing audio through DSP‑powered UAD plug‑ins with no discernible latency, as well as offering new Accelerated Realtime Monitoring — which provides analog‑style tracking and overdubbing workflows using Apollo’s onboard DSP acceleration.

LUNA Extensions — Unlock Analog Sounds and Workflows
Far beyond plug‑ins, LUNA Extensions are built into the fabric of LUNA's mixer, giving you authentic analog sounds without having to manage multiple plug‑in windows.

UAD Instruments — Fuel your Inspiration
UAD Instruments bring UA’s expertise in modeling, sampling, and synthesis to software instruments, creating a new level of realism.

LUNA Technology — Work the Way you Want
Accelerated Realtime Monitoring — No more toggling between Apollo's Console app and your DAW, or messing with buffer settings. Accelerated Realtime Monitoring uses Apollo’s onboard DSP to give you deterministic, sub‑2ms recording latency — from input to output — for fast analog-style tracking and overdubbing workflows with UAD plug‑ins and UAD Instruments.

Seamlessly integrate with other DAWs and easily import sessions using the industry‑standard Advanced Authoring Format (AAF). Easily use your favorite AU plug-ins and AU virtual instruments inside LUNA. Record and playback as many tracks as your Thunderbolt‑equipped Mac can handle.

LUNA Recording System is FREE for all Thunderbolt Apollo & Arrow interfaces (Mac only).

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[beatsbyjayess]

Its finally here! Been waiting for this since the initial announcement. Really hoping Luna thrives and becomes a household name amongst the other daws

[Muribeatz]

We want this for Windows! More Windows Support please🥺

[TheSoundpoet]

I'll be happy if and when a PC version becomes available.

[RVNDofficial]

I am so stoked this is finally here!!!! 🤘🏽

[daneomatic]

Ilok has to be the single worst thing created since the beginning of time.

[teenixon]

My new imac will be here in 2 weeks, just got the Apollo 8quad, perfect timing !

[JayTheLane]

UA are the Apple of the audio production world. Expensive, exclusive and a walled garden.

[smartricky]

I would really like to thank you Bill Putnam Junior - you have an incredible work ethic and a great deal of integrity. I’m pretty sure your father would be very proud. Credit where credits due! Quite brilliant.

[JohnJuliusKnight]

Hi there longtime UAD hardware user here and, I just started using LUNA it is a breath of fresh air coming from using all daws Cubase, Ableton, FL Studio, Studio One, Reason, etc which are still on my m1 mbp guess what I haven't used them in weeks looks like LUNA will be final daw it just sounds amazing and workflow is easy no bloat it is still a baby and it doesn't need much more but my reason for this long post is why haven't LUNA had an update from 3-4 four years ago now I'm confused no more post about luna from 3 years ago.. question should I keep using LUNA ?

[jorgefrias]

Great, I'm not sleeping tonight!

[zoltannemeth]

Over the moon for Luna! (Sorry, couldn’t resist saying that...)

[genepaulmusic]

The day... has arrived. ::bites lip, sheds single tear::

[lukewoodapple]

i installed....Ilok account needed with USB Dongle or Cloud and essential Neve Summing has to been paid extra..no way...i am a big fan of UA, using a lot of hardware und plugs. No chance this moment that i will use Luna and spend money for Neve Summing in fact i nearly own complete PLugs of i had an iLok account before. No chance to beat Logic Pro X this way. Neither in the studio nor during live sessions. Sorry about, but i am completely disappointed.

[smartricky]

Omgosh! I just keep smiling. I’ve loved music all my life. Only started to work in music in the last 2 years. Dedicated solely in the last year. UA is everything I want the world to be. Bill Jnr - OmyGosh! all round Incredible. 🙏 ❤️

[FelixCarcone]

It’s amazing, right on time for me Thanks and congrats UA !!!

[AndreaMaccianti]

I can't wait to try LUNA! 😊 Thank you very much UA! 💪

[brianvassallomusic]

Hello, first let me just say thank you for your DAW. One of those DAW'S that does not crash because you start adding more tracks, resources etc.. Also the way it is designed, is to help you record faster. I hope you can help me. Is there a way to re-populate the tracks with audio clips again, once you delete the "unused audio files" feature? Or if you have not trashed them completely, you can insert the audio files back in the track channel, manually? Thanks Brian

[symph]

You guys are the best!! Can't wait to explore all the features and experience the sound of analog! Beautiful work!

[RoelCyborg]

Moving on to the Instruments, you can purchase the Ravel Grand Piano - which models a Steinway Model B - for £229, while the official Moog Minimoog synth comes in at £229 as well. However, you do get Shape, a workhorse sample-based instrument that offers keys, drums, guitar/bass, orchestral content and “realtime synthesis” for nothing.

There’s also the LUNA Spitfire Bundle, which includes Spitfire Audio’s Chamber Strings, Symphonic Brass and Symphonic Woodwinds. This is yours for £449.

[ProdbyUnorthodox]

I can't activate it on Ilok and I have the apollo twin mk2... really sad, I was so excited