UAD Manley® Variable Mu Limiter Compressor | Legendary Tube Compressor | Bus Mix Glue
The UAD Manley® Variable Mu Limiter Compressor is Universal Audio's flagship tube compressor plugin, perfectly replicating the hardware's authentic tube and transformer-driven sound. This tool injects exceptional clarity and fidelity into your individual tracks, stereo buses, or entire mix, and is renowned as the ultimate "mix glue". It uses Manley's iconic rich harmonic texture to seamlessly bind together even the most challenging mixes. The plugin version also exclusively adds Dry/Wet Mix control, allowing for easy parallel compression, making it an indispensable dynamic processing essential for professional producers.
Key Product Features
- Authentic Analog Tone: Faithfully reproduces the hardware's tube and transformer-driven sound characteristics.
- Mix Glue Effect: Perfectly blends complex mixes with Manley's iconic rich harmonic texture.
- Enhanced Sound Clarity: Adds extra resolution and fidelity to individual tracks or bus mixes.
- Versatile Processing Modes: Supports Left/Right and Mid/Side processing modes.
- Stable Stereo Image: Features linkable channels to ensure rock-solid stereo performance.
- Parallel Compression Functionality: Plugin-exclusive Dry/Wet Mix control makes parallel compression setup extremely simple.
- Master-Grade Presets: Built-in exclusive Presets from top engineers like Tom Elmhirst, J.J. Blair, and Mike Larson.
System Requirements
| Software Type | Limiter Compressor |
| Operating System (Mac) | macOS 11 or higher |
| Operating System (PC) | Windows 10 or higher |
| Hardware Requirements (Mac) | Intel Core 2 Duo or higher, at least 4GB RAM |
| Hardware Requirements (PC) | Intel Core 2 Duo / AMD Athlon 64 X2 or higher, at least 4GB RAM |
| Bit Depth | 64-bit |
| Licensing Method | iLok account required (UADx Native version) |
Plugin Formats
- AAX
- AU
- VST
Supported Applications
This plugin is compatible with mainstream DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) software, and supports NKS integration standard and UAD-2 hardware acceleration platform, providing a flexible and efficient mixing workflow.
Software Purchase Information
- Guarantee: This product comes with an official license key, ensuring successful activation and registration.
- Delivery: The serial number and download information will be sent via email; no physical shipment is required.
- Support: We provide basic technical assistance for installation and activation. In case of activation issues, we will help coordinate with the manufacturer for resolution.
- Warranty: License and download rights are maintained according to the manufacturer’s policy; software updates, upgrades, and version changes are subject to the manufacturer’s announcements.
- Customer Service: For questions regarding license, compatibility, or installation, please contact THINK2 customer support for immediate assistance.
Reminder: Please confirm compatibility with your operating system, DAW, and plugin formats before purchasing. Digital products are not eligible for a standard trial/return period; if you need to modify your order before activation, please contact customer service first.
