Ocean Way Studios Deluxe room modeling and reverb plugin interface by Universal Audio

Ocean Way Studios Deluxe: Room Modeling and Reverb Plugin by Universal Audio

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Ocean Way Studios Deluxe is a room modeling and reverb plugin from Universal Audio that emulates the Ocean Way studio spaces, reverb chambers and re-mic setups. It runs as VST3, AU or AAX on Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

Ocean Way Studios Deluxe focuses on recreating the acoustic character of a specific recording studio. Universal Audio says the plugin uses its Dynamic Room Modeling technology to place sources inside Studio A and Studio B, two rooms designed by Bill Putnam Sr. The package also includes three reverb chambers, analog console and outboard gear emulations, and re-miking models for shaping a dry track into something with more room and character. It is aimed at producers who want the sound of a classic studio rather than a generic algorithmic reverb.

Best for

Vocal ambience
Drum room sound
Strings reverb
Re-miking tracks
Vintage console coloration
Studio-style room sound

Developer: Universal Audio
Category: Reverbs
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Studio A and Studio B room emulations designed by Bill Putnam Sr
Three reverb chambers designed by Bill Putnam Sr
Re-mic setups using UREI 813 monitors and Altec A-2 cabinets
Allen Sides microphone collection for re-miking
Focusrite and Dalcon console emulations
Fairchild, Teletronix LA-2A, 1176 and dbx 160 compressor models
Retina-resolution graphics and reworked user interface
Curated presets and flexible routing options

03In depth

Studio Rooms, Reverb Chambers and Re-Mic Setups

The plugin centers on two studio spaces and three reverb chambers. Universal Audio describes the rooms as the basis of the plugin's ambience, and the chambers as a way to add anything from subtle depth on vocals and strings to longer tails on drums.

Re-miking is the other main tool. The developer says you can send tracks through models of UREI 813 coaxial monitors or Altec A-2 theatre cabinets, then capture them again with a set of Allen Sides microphones. This is a way to give a source the coloration of a playback-and-recapture chain rather than only adding reverb on top.

Console and Outboard Gear Emulations

Ocean Way Studios Deluxe includes emulations of the Focusrite and Dalcon consoles, along with Fairchild, Teletronix LA-2A, 1176 and dbx 160 compressors. Universal Audio presents these as the gear used on the recordings made in the studio, so the plugin offers a way to run sources through that signal path inside your session.

The interface has been redrawn with higher-resolution graphics and includes curated presets and flexible routing options, which helps when you want to place the room, chamber or console in different positions in your chain.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Universal Audio
Type	Plugin
Category	Reverb
Formats	VST3, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Ocean Way Studios Deluxe support?

The plugin is available in VST3, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS.

What do I need to run Ocean Way Studios Deluxe?

You need a supported DAW that handles VST3, AU or AAX plugins, a free iLok account, and an internet connection to download the software and authorize the plugin. The free UA Connect application is used to manage it. An iLok USB key is supported but not required.

What operating systems are supported?

The developer lists Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit editions) and a range of macOS versions from Big Sur 11 through Tahoe 26. Both Intel, AMD and Apple silicon processors are listed.