Luna, Universal Audio’s free DAW, comes to Windows

After years of Mac exclusivity, Universal Audio finally releases the Windows version of its acclaimed Luna DAW in public beta. This free, fully functional version offers Windows users the opportunity to experience Luna’s powerful recording and mixing tools, including integration with UA DSP systems and support for VST3 plugins.

A release expected by the Windows community

The announcement of Luna for Windows in 2020 generated great excitement among users of Universal Audio products on Windows, who were eager to access the features and sound quality of the software. The free, hardware-independent version, released late last year, further fueled hope, but its exclusivity for macOS generated some frustration.

Public beta open to all

The public beta phase of Luna for Windows opens the doors to all Windows users who want to try the software. The beta version is fully functional and has no track limit, allowing users to fully explore Luna’s capabilities.

Tools and plugins included

The beta version of Luna for Windows includes a number of useful tools, such as the Oxide Tape extension for emulating analog tape sound, the Shape Toolkit Instrument with a collection of acoustic and synthetic instruments, and the ARP Arpeggiator for creating complex arpeggios. Additionally, the software now supports VST3 plugins, opening up even more creative possibilities.

Cross-Platform Compatibility

Universal Audio has announced that VST3 plugin support will also be coming to the macOS version of Luna in the future, allowing for full compatibility between projects created on both platforms.

In short, the arrival of Luna for Windows in public beta is great news for Windows users looking for a powerful, free and versatile DAW. The beta version offers a unique opportunity to test the software’s features and explore its creative potential.

Features

• Luna, Universal Audio’s free DAW, is finally available for Windows in public beta.
  *The beta version is fully functional and has no track limit.
• Luna for Windows includes tools such as Oxide Tape, Shape Toolkit Instrument and ARP Arpeggiator.
• The software now supports VST3 plugins.
• VST3 plugin support will also come to the macOS version of Luna in the future.