UAD AMS Neve DFC Channel Strip
Universal version latest seen at v11.8.1 · Reported by 16 Macs in the community.
All sighted native versions (4):
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UAD AMS Neve DFC Channel Strip is a professional mixing plugin from Universal Audio that emulates the legendary AMS Neve DFC (Digital Film Console), a purpose-built console used for multi-format film dubbing and TV post-production. It delivers the sonic character and workflow of the original hardware, providing precise EQ, compression, gating, and metering tools essential for dialogue and mix refinement in professional mastering and post-production environments. The plugin is available as a VST, VST3, AU, and AAX plugin and is distributed exclusively through Universal Audio's UAD ecosystem. A native Apple Silicon build has been confirmed running on Macs in the Rosetta Check community.
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1 suggestionThis plugin is part of the Universal Audio plugin suite and is distributed exclusively through UAD Connect, Universal Audio's system plugin manager — it is not available through the Mac App Store or standard vendor downloads. If you are currently using the Intel version under Rosetta, the native Apple Silicon build is already available to you. Simply launch UAD Connect (the management tool that came with your UAD installation), check for available updates, and allow it to download and install the native arm64 version of the AMS Neve DFC Channel Strip. UAD Connect automatically detects your Mac architecture and serves the correct build, so once you update through UAD Connect, the native plugin will be ready for use in your DAW. After updating, restart your DAW to load the native version — no manual configuration or beta-channel switching is required. You should see noticeably lower CPU and faster plugin responsiveness compared to running under Rosetta.
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