LUNA

8.3easy start · #11 of 130
in Audio Editing Software

Free to practise onyes
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you worknot on record

Runs on Mac, Windows. Paid plans from $12.42/mo.

LUNA is ranked #11 of 130 in audio editing software on The Geeks Club, made by LUNA (Sunland, California, United States). It runs on macOS, Windows. There is a free plan. Paid plans start at $12.42/mo.

LUNA plans and pricing

All plans

LUNA Free Free Unlimited tracks · Smart features · UAD Explore Free plug-ins · Oxide Tape uaudio.com · 29 Sept 2026

LUNA Studio $199/mo 30 UAD plug-ins and instruments · Six ARA plug-ins · Console and tape extensions · Advanced smart features · Hardware inserts uaudio.com · 19 Sept 2026

UAD Spark Studio $149/yr billed annually LUNA Studio included · 70 UAD plug-ins · New plug-ins added regularly uaudio.com · 19 Sept 2026

UAD Spark Studio $149/yr $149 billed upfront LUNA Studio included · 70 UAD plug-ins · New plug-ins added regularly uaudio.com · 29 Sept 2026

LUNA Studio $199 once 30 UAD plug-ins · 6 ARA plug-ins · Advanced smart features · Built-in console and tape extensions uaudio.com · 29 Sept 2026

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The record

What it does: LUNA is Universal Audio’s digital audio workstation for recording, producing, and mixing music.
Smart tools: Its tools include tempo detection, voice control, instrument detection, stem separation, audio-to-MIDI, lyric transcription, and chord extraction, with some features limited to LUNA Studio.
LUNA Play: LUNA Play detects an instrument, sets levels, and suggests presets to help capture an idea quickly.
Audio interfaces: LUNA works with any audio interface, while Apollo and Volt interfaces have deeper integration.
Apollo integration: With Apollo, LUNA supports real-time tracking with UAD plug-ins, Unison preamp technology, and Accelerated Realtime Monitoring.
Plug-in formats: LUNA hosts VST3 and AU plug-ins and virtual instruments.
Studio features: LUNA Studio adds API, Studer, and Ampex console or tape extensions, hardware inserts, and six ARA plug-ins.
Installation and licensing: Installing and authorizing LUNA requires a free Universal Audio account, UA Connect, iLok License Manager, and a free iLok account.
License locations: A LUNA license supports activation at up to three simultaneous locations, and an existing activation can be deauthorized to free a location.
System requirements: LUNA supports macOS Big Sur 11 through Tahoe 26 and 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11, and requires 600 MB of available system storage.
Cross-platform sessions: LUNA sessions can be opened on macOS and Windows, but AU plug-ins will not load in a session opened on Windows.
Support: Universal Audio provides a LUNA Knowledge Base with the online manual and downloadable PDF manual.
Maker history and headquarters: Universal Audio says it was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Scotts Valley, California.
Founded: 1958
Price from: $12.42/mo

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Audio Editing Software in 2026#11 of 130
Best Audio Plugins in 2026#1 of 39
Best Digital Audio Workstations in 2026#5 of 38

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Sources

uaudio.com/collections/luna· checked 29 Sept 2026
help.uaudio.com/hc/en-us/articles/20177942369044-FAQ-LU· checked 29 Sept 2026
help.uaudio.com/hc/en-us/articles/360041532932-LUNA-Sys· checked 29 Sept 2026
help.uaudio.com/hc/en-us/articles/26636829359252-FAQ-LU· checked 29 Sept 2026
help.uaudio.com/hc/en-us/articles/360041586752-Where-is· checked 29 Sept 2026
uaudio.com/pages/about· checked 29 Sept 2026
uaudio.com/products/luna-studio· checked 19 Sept 2026