Universal Audio
MusiciansCalifornia, United States201-500 Employees
Universal Audio is a mid-sized music technology company headquartered in Scotts Valley, California, with additional offices in Los Angeles, Colorado, and Amsterdam. Founded in 1958 by recording pioneer Bill Putnam Sr. and refounded in 1999 by Bill Putnam Jr., it concentrates on merging vintage analog approaches with modern digital processing to support recording, mixing, and mastering. Its offerings target musicians, engineers, and studios worldwide who seek tools that combine analog warmth with contemporary digital workflows. In 2026 it expanded its software ecosystem with the release of a native vocal pitch correction plugin for Windows and Mac.