Analog Sound at the Speed of Light
LUNA transforms Apollo interfaces into the most inspiring and fully‑integrated Mac‑based recording systems on the planet.
A Fast, Natural
Workflow
Deep Apollo Integration
Instant Classic
Console Sound
Built‑In Analog Summing
Warmth and Punch
on Demand
Integrated Multitrack Tape
Incredible Realism
to Fuel Inspiration
All-New LUNA Instruments
A Fast, Natural
Workflow
Deep Apollo Integration
Instant Classic
Console Sound
Built‑In Analog Summing
Warmth and Punch
on Demand
Integrated Multitrack Tape
Incredible Realism
to Fuel Inspiration
All-New LUNA Instruments
The First Recording Platform with Deep Apollo Integration
LUNA gives Apollo owners the fastest recording environment for music production, editing, and mixing. In addition to its seamless hardware‑software integration with Thunderbolt‑equipped* Apollo interfaces, LUNA Recording System allows capturing audio through DSP‑powered UAD plug‑ins with no discernible latency, as well as offering new Accelerated Realtime MonitoringTM — which provides analog‑style tracking and overdubbing workflows using Apollo’s onboard DSP acceleration.
LUNA Extensions
Unlock Analog Sounds and Workflows
Far beyond plug‑ins, LUNA Extensions are built into the fabric of LUNA's mixer, giving you authentic analog sounds without having to manage multiple plug‑in windows.
Built-In Neve & API Summing
Create with precisely emulated analog summing from legendary Neve and API consoles. These optional LUNA Extensions will transform a clean, sterile mix to sound as if it was mixed on a classic analog desk.
Learn more about Neve >Learn more about API >
Integrated Studer & Ampex Tape
Get the punch and rich textures of magnetic tape on any audio or instrument track — as well as your master fader and buses — with optional Studer A800 and Ampex ATR-102 LUNA Extensions. You can also sculpt warm analog tape tones with the included Oxide Tape Machine Extension.
Learn More about Studer >Learn More about Ampex >
LUNA Instruments
Fuel your Inspiration
LUNA Instruments bring UA’s expertise in modeling, sampling, and synthesis to software instruments, creating a new level of realism.
RavelTM Grand Piano
A breathtaking emulation of a Steinway Model B† grand piano based on UA's exclusive sampling, physical modeling, and new Ultra‑ResonanceTM technology, giving you all the sonic nuance of this studio classic. Captured at Ocean Way Studios, Ravel gives you an immaculately recorded studio piano that’s album-ready, with easy‑to‑use Tone, Dynamics, and Microphone controls, as well as an innovative Reverse feature for startlingly creative sounds and textures.
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Moog® Minimoog
Developed in partnership with Moog Music, the Minimoog LUNA Instrument is an incredibly accurate and inspiring emulation of Bob Moog's pioneering synthesizer. By perfectly capturing every nuance of the classic Moog oscillators and ladder filters and harnessing discrete transistor VCA modeling, the Minimoog LUNA Instrument faithfully captures every detail and anomaly of this classic instrument used by everyone from Parliament-Funkadelic to Kraftwerk, Dr. Dre, and more.
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Shape
A comprehensive creative toolkit included free with LUNA, Shape is a painstakingly curated LUNA Instrument featuring a collection of the best vintage keys, drums/percussion, guitar/bass, orchestral content, and realtime synthesis, from Universal Audio, Spitfire Audio, and more. Craft professional textures developed by leading sound design experts, and take your inspiration further with intuitive controls and powerful effects.
Spitfire Audio
Expertly sampled and recorded at London's AIR Studios, Spitfire Audio's industry‑leading Chamber Strings, Symphonic Woodwinds, and Symphonic Brass will give your compositions the same professional gloss used by top producers for film, TV, and video game scores, plus chart‑topping pop and R&B records.
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LUNA Technology
Work the Way you Want
Using an all-new audio architecture built from the ground up, LUNA brings audio recording into a new era. Intelligent workflow and compatibility features let you capture inspiration the moment it strikes.
Accelerated Realtime MonitoringTM
No more toggling between Apollo's Console app and your DAW, or messing with buffer settings. Accelerated Realtime Monitoring uses Apollo’s onboard DSP to give you deterministic, sub‑2ms recording latency — from input to output — for fast analog-style tracking and overdubbing workflows with UAD plug‑ins and LUNA Instruments.
Realtime UAD Processing
Track, overdub, and mix with UAD plug-ins in real time, including Unison mic preamp plug‑ins from Neve, Manley, API, Avalon, and more, while enjoying seamless transitions between tracking, overdubbing, and playback.
Session Autosave
LUNA is constantly saving, so you'll never lose your work again, no matter what happens.
Session Versions
Iterate, experiment, and version while permanently saving through all stages of composition and production.
Contextual Editing & Browsing
LUNA intelligently switches tools and viewing modes for less menu diving during the creative process.
AAF Imports
Seamlessly integrate with other DAWs and easily import sessions using the industry‑standard Advanced Authoring Format (AAF).
Run Audio Units Plug‑Ins and VIs
Easily use your favorite AU plug-ins and AU virtual instruments inside LUNA.
Unlimited Track Count
Record and playback as many tracks as your Thunderbolt‑equipped Mac can handle.
New in LUNA v1.1
Record Faster, Smarter
Thanks to feedback from our entire LUNA community, we're proud to introduce LUNA v1.1. This major software update for LUNA includes more than a hundred user‑requested features and fixes. See all LUNA v1.1 updates.
Session Versions
Easily iterate, experiment, and version while permanently saving through all stages of composition and production.
Track Groups
Mix and edit quicker and smarter using intuitive group tracking on drums, vocals, guitars, and more.
MIDI Enhancements
Use new MIDI clock output for easily connecting to external grooveboxes and workstations, plus Drag & Drop MIDI from VIs, and more.
“LUNA's integration with my Apollos lets me forget that I'm using a computer to make music. The crazy-low latency workflow of LUNA has further blurred the line between production and mixing for me — with LUNA, I can just make records.”
– Fab Dupont
(Jennifer Lopez, David Crosby, Shakira)
“Switching DAWs is a big undertaking, but I can definitely see LUNA finding a place in people’s workflows. I love Ravel, Moog Minimoog, and Neve Summing — plus it works seamlessly with Apollo.”
– RAC
FREE for all existing Thunderbolt
Apollo & Arrow interfaces (Mac only)
LUNA Compatible Apollo Interfaces
From rackmount to desktop, these Apollos seamlessly integrate with LUNA Recording System.
Apollo x16
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Apollo x8p
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Apollo x8
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Apollo x6
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Apollo x4
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Apollo Twin MkII
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Apollo Twin X
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Apollo Solo
Learn More* LUNA requires a Thunderbolt Apollo connected to a Thunderbolt Mac. For complete system requirements, click here.
† All trademarks are property of their respective owners, and used only to represent the instruments modeled as part of LUNA software.