Summary

LUNA is a free digital audio workstation (DAW) for Mac and Windows developed by Universal Audio, designed to deliver the sound and workflow of an analog studio enhanced with AI-powered features to ease recording and mixing.

Features

• ARA support allowing seamless integration of tools like Melodyne and SpectraLayers directly in the timeline without exporting or switching applications.
• Hardware inserts enable mixing through external gear with routing and delay compensation managed by LUNA.
• Integration with Volt 876 interface including auto-gain and session recall of hardware settings.
• Instrument detection that color-codes and adds icons to tracks for better organization.
• Voice control for hands-free session commands such as starting and stopping recordings.
• Advanced tempo tools like Tempo Listen, Tempo Detection from loops, and Extract Tempo for natural timing adaptation.
• Included vintage-style instruments and MIDI features, plus extensions such as the Opal Morphing Synthesizer, PolyMAX Synth, and realistic piano emulations.
• Powerful editing tools including AI-assisted voice dynamics balancing, phase-accurate group quantizing, and integrated editors for spectral repair and mastering.
• Seamless, low-latency monitoring when paired with Universal Audio Apollo interfaces, including Unison preamp technology and Console tracking mode.
• Workflow enhancements such as unlimited tracks, bounce in place, track presets, customizable keyboard shortcuts, and autosave.

Ideal User Base

LUNA is aimed at musicians, producers, and engineers seeking an analog-style recording and mixing experience combined with modern AI enhancements and deep hardware integration. It is suited especially for users who want a free DAW with professional capabilities and who may use Universal Audio hardware for optimized performance.