A wrapper is a Max for Live device that lets you control and view your UAD plugins directly within Ableton Live’s device chain, without ever needing to open the plugin’s own GUI window. It replicates the visual behaviour of the original plugin, so VU meter needles move, LED lights glow, and knobs turn just as you’d expect.
Universal Audio Wrappers by Udo R. Bräuna
A NEW WAY TO WORK WITH UAD AND ABLETON LIVE!
Now you can use UAD plugins without having to open the GUI window every time you want to change a parameter.
This combines the best of two worlds: the use of UAD plugins, and the ease of an Ableton native one.
These UAD wrappers mimic all the visual behavior of the plugins. So the led lights will glow, the VU meter needles will move, the buttons can be pressed, the knobs will turn, and every other visual aspect will be like the original plugins’ GUI.
USER GUIDE: UAD Wrappers manual 1.3
Universal Audio Wrappers by Udo R. Bräuna
A NEW WAY TO WORK WITH UAD AND ABLETON LIVE!
Now you can use UAD plugins without having to open the GUI window every time you want to change a parameter.
This combines the best of two worlds: the use of UAD plugins, and the ease of an Ableton native one.
These UAD wrappers mimic all the visual behavior of the plugins. So the led lights will glow, the VU meter needles will move, the buttons can be pressed, the knobs will turn, and every other visual aspect will be like the original plugins’ GUI.
USER GUIDE: UAD Wrappers manual 1.3
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| MaxforLive | VST Wrappers |
|---|---|
| Ableton Live Compatibility | Ableton Live 10 Standard with MaxforLive, Ableton Live 10 Suite, Ableton Live 11 Standard with MaxforLive, Ableton Live 11 Suite, Ableton Live 12 Standard with MaxforLive, Ableton Live 12 Suite |
| Min. Requirements | Ableton Live 10 Standard with MaxforLive Installed or Ableton Live 10 Suite |
| OS | Mac, Windows |
PRICE: £38.00
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Apart from a few missing plugins (which i get. Some of them would be hard to fit into the ableton ui) and som never ones not being included, what's there is perfect. Really good for sketching out and if you have a session with a fellow producer or songwriter, they have an easier time following what's being put on stuff when it's revealed like that, which is a good tool for both education and a more transparent workflow! looking forward to seeing more from Elisabeth Homeland & R. Bräuna
Universal Audio Wrappers by Udo R. Bräuna
Q. What is a wrapper?
A. Basically it’s a m4l (Max for Live) device that lets you use a plugin without having to open the plugin’s window.
These UAD wrappers mimic all the visual behavior of the plugins. So the led lights will glow, the VU meter needles will move, the buttons can be pressed, the knobs will turn, and every other visual thing will be like the original plugins’ GUI.
Q. What are the advantages of using a wrapper?
A. You won’t have to open the plugin window every time you want to make a change or have any visual feedback. And you can always minimize the device by double-clicking at the top, like any other device.
Besides, you will be able to midi-map and automate all the parameters like every Ableton native device. Just by clicking on a parameter, the automation lane will change to that parameter.
Q. Do I need to own the UAD plugin in order to use the wrapper?
A. Yes. These are only wrappers. In order to use them, you need to own a license of the Universal Audio plugin. You can get their Spark subscription here: https://spark.uaudio.com/
Q. Are these wrappers the Native UADx plugins or the Hardware UAD-2 ones?
A. Both. For every plugin, you will find a Native UADx wrapper and a Hardware UAD-2 wrapper.
UNIVERSAL AUDIO WRAPPERS CONTENTS:
The wrappers included in this pack are:
- LA-2A Silver Compressor
- LA-2A Gray Compressor
- LA-2 Compressor
- 1176 Rev A Compressor
- 1176LN Rev E Compressor
- 1176AE Compressor
- API 2500 Bus Compressor
- API Vision Channel Strip
- Century Tube Channel Strip
- Neve 1073 Preamp and EQ
- Hitsville EQ
- Hitsville EQ Mastering
- Pultec HLF-3C EQ
- Pultec MEQ-5 EQ
- Pultec EQP-1A EQ
- Lexicon 224 Reverb
- Hitsville Reverb Chambers
- Pure Plate Reverb
- Galaxy Tape Echo
- Brigade Chorus
- Studio D Chorus
- Oxide Tape Recorder
- Studer A800 Tape Recorder
- Waterfall Rotary Speaker
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the wrappers are a control and display layer built on top of your existing UAD setup, not a replacement for it. You’ll need the relevant UAD plugins licensed and installed on your system for the wrappers to function.
Absolutely, and this is one of the main reasons to use them. Because the wrappers behave like native Ableton devices, every parameter can be MIDI-mapped or automated directly from Live’s automation lanes, just as you would with any built-in effect.
You’ll need Ableton Live with Max for Live installed, either via Live Suite or the separate Max for Live add-on. It’s recommended to run an up-to-date version of both Live and Max for Live to ensure full compatibility.
Simply drag the Max for Live devices into your Ableton Live User Library or drop them directly onto a track. From there they’ll appear in your browser and can be used like any other device in your session.
Yes, just like any native Ableton device, you can minimise the wrapper by double-clicking at the top of it, keeping your session view clean without losing access to the controls.
The wrappers are designed to mimic the interfaces of a range of UAD plugins. Check the full product details and included file list on the product page to confirm which specific UAD titles are included before purchasing.
Important Information
V1.3 – Released 1st December 2023
- Solved some issues with Windows PCs and VST: some VST plugins were not loading, now they should. Now you can change a parameter in the vst gui and it will reflect on the wrapper (before it only worked with Macs).
- Fixed a little bug with the Ratio buttons on the 1176, the Predelay fader on the Pure Plate, and the mic position on the Hitsville Chambers: they were not updating correctly when changed from the plugin gui.
- Now the waterfall’s audio meter works and the leds next to the balance knob light up. Also the valve next to the drum speaker will glow too.
- Fixed an issue with the magnetic tapes’ velocity.
V1.1.0 – Released 13th November 2023
- Fixed a bug with the Century Tube compressor VU meter not working properly.
- Now the Waterfall Rotary doesn’t need the opening Max workaround in order to display the images.
- Changed the way that the Magnetic Tapes are displayed: now they don’t go black when resizing, they have a better resolution, and don’t crash anymore
V1.0.0 – Initial Release November 2023
Our Products are generally provided as Zip file downloads which in all cases will need to be extracted and saved to your hard drive prior to installation. Details on the different file type provided and what to do with them are below.
.alp Files – These are Ableton Live Packs and will either install directly into the Packs Section of the browser of Ableton Live or ask you to save them to your hard drive. For packs that install to the library, when you double click on them you will see a pop up window asking you to confirm that installation is ok as the files are described as “Legacy”. This is fine and you are ok to proceed, the packs are created using the format for an earlier version of Live and so remain compatible with the current version.
.amxd files – These are individual MaxforLive Devices and can be stored anywhere on your hard drive. We’d advise creating a folder for them and then adding that folder as a location within the Places section of Lives Browser.
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