Universal Audio Releases Capitol Studios Reverb Plug-In
The native plug-in recreates the sound of Capitol Studios' A and B rooms for use in music production software.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Music — General
Universal Audio has released Capitol Studios, a native room-modelling and reverb plug-in that captures the sound of Capitol Studios A and B rooms. The plug-in is priced at $249 and is also included in Universal Audio's UAD Spark Studio subscription plan.
Why it matters
The release brings the acoustic character of a well-known recording studio into software that producers can use without access to the physical room. It also gives subscribers to the UAD Spark Studio plan a way to use the same tools.
The plug-in is priced at $249 and runs on Windows 10 or above and macOS 11 or higher. It is available in VST3, AU, and AAX plug-in formats.
The players
Universal Audio
Universal Audio is a manufacturer of audio hardware and software known for its UAD platform of processing plug-ins and hardware interfaces.
The details
Capitol Studios includes emulations of the studio's microphone collection, outboard gear, and consoles, along with the Capitol underground reverb chambers and Decca Tree ensemble setups. Users place vocals, drums, and other instruments in a virtual recreation of each room and drag microphones around the space to hear the room respond in real time. The plug-in also includes presets created by past and present Capitol engineers, producers, and musicians.
Timeline
November 4, 2026: Universal Audio publishes the Capitol Studios release announcement.
Market Landscape
Capitol Studios extends Universal Audio's UAD Spark Studio subscription by adding a room-modelling reverb to the bundle. The move follows the broader trend of recording-studio acoustics being sold as software plug-ins.
Music producers can buy Capitol Studios for $249 or access it through the UAD Spark Studio subscription plan. The plug-in runs in VST3, AU, and AAX formats on supported Windows and Mac systems.
The takeaway
Producers who want the acoustic character of a famous studio room can now access it inside their existing digital audio workstation. Compatibility with Windows 10 and macOS 11 sets the minimum system requirements for the plug-in.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Sound On Sound.
