Click to install the plugin files to your computer.
| Issue | Likely cause | Solution | |--------|--------------|----------| | “No UAD hardware found” | UAD‑2 plugin on a system without Apollo/Satellite | Use UAD Spark instead, or connect hardware | | Spark plugins don’t load | UA Connect not running | Launch UA Connect, keep it in background | | Installation hangs at 99% | Antivirus or firewall blocking | Temporarily disable antivirus, run installer as admin | | Old sessions missing plugins | Wrong UAD version | Install same major version (e.g., 9.x) as when session was saved | | Demo expired | 14‑day trial ended | Buy license or subscribe to Spark | uad plugins 4install download
Once claimed, you can install these plugins directly from UA Connect, which will show a new "UAD Explore FREE" tab for easy access. Click to install the plugin files to your computer
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Mixing on the go without carrying external hardware, or expanding your plugin count if your DSP chips are full. 2. The Official Installation Process
The UA Connect application is the central hub for UAD Native plugins.