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Universal Audio LUNA 3.0

Name: Universal Audio LUNA 3.0
Price: 199 USD
Availability: InStock
Author: Universal Audio

Universal Audio / Free; LUNA Studio $199

Universal Audio LUNA 3.0 is a free DAW for Mac and Windows with AI stem separation, audio-to-MIDI, and LUNA Play; a $199 Studio tier adds tape and console emulations.

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Universal Audio's DAW with a genuinely free tier: LUNA 3.0 adds 4-track stem separation, LUNA Play, and modern MIDI editing at no cost, with a $199 Studio tier for 6-track stems, audio-to-MIDI, and UA tape and console emulations.

Ideale per Producers who want a free recording-first DAW with built-in stem separation, audio-to-MIDI, and a fast sketch mode, on any audio interface.

Pros

Free tier includes 4-track stem separation, LUNA Play, and the new editing tools
Runs on macOS and Windows with any audio interface; no UA hardware required
LUNA Studio adds 6-track stems, audio-to-MIDI, and Moises-powered lyric and chord tools
Deep integration with UAD plug-ins and Apollo/Volt interfaces when you have them

Cons

The tape and console emulations that define UA's sound sit in the paid Studio tier
Not a reason to abandon a mature template in another DAW
Subscription (UAD Spark Studio) is the cheapest entry to Studio features but recurs

Field notes

Panoramica

Universal Audio LUNA 3.0 is a free digital audio workstation for macOS and Windows, released on 15 September 2026. Version 3.0 adds AI stem separation, LUNA Play, and modern editing tools to the free tier, with a paid LUNA Studio tier for 6-track stems, audio-to-MIDI, and UA's tape and console emulations.

LUNA Free includes 4-track stem separation, LUNA Play, Folder Tracks, a scale-aware Piano Roll, Adaptive Grid, Clip Gain Automation, Record FX, and Strip Silence. LUNA Studio costs $199 one time, or $19.99/month / $149.99/year through the UAD Spark Studio subscription, and adds 6-track stem separation, audio-to-MIDI, Moises-powered lyric transcription and chord extraction, LUNA Extensions with API, Studer, and Ampex emulations, and expanded UAD plug-in and instrument access. It runs on any audio interface via Core Audio or ASIO, with no UA hardware required.

Compare it with GarageBand and Waveform Free for other free DAWs, or Studio One and Reaper for paid alternatives. For the full breakdown, see the LUNA 3.0 first look.

Technical matrix

Specifiche

Type: Digital audio workstation
Released: 15 September 2026
Editions: LUNA Free and LUNA Studio
Free price: Free, no expiry
Studio price: $199 one time, or $19.99/month / $149.99/year via UAD Spark Studio
Stem separation: 4-track (Free), 6-track (Studio)
Smart tools: Audio-to-MIDI, lyric transcription, chord extraction (Studio; Moises-powered)
Operating systems: macOS, Windows 10/11
Audio interface: Any, via Core Audio or ASIO

Ultima verifica 2026-09-21

Quick reference

FAQ

Is Universal Audio LUNA 3.0 free?

Yes. LUNA Free is a no-cost tier with no expiry and includes 4-track stem separation, LUNA Play, and the new editing tools. LUNA Studio is the $199 paid upgrade.

Do I need a UA audio interface to run LUNA?

No. LUNA runs on macOS and Windows with any audio interface via Core Audio or ASIO. Apollo and Volt interfaces add deeper integration but are not required.