ABOUT FIND A DEALER DOWNLOADS BLOG SEARCH SUPPORT LOG IN CART AUDIO INTERFACES UAFX PEDALS ANALOG HARDWARE LUNA UAD PLUG-INS UA GIVING Enriching communities through music. Music has the power to bring people together, change lives, and uplift entire communities. UA Giving makes musical expression accessible to everyone by partnering with leading nonprofit organizations that share our values. Our Values Music Education UA supports the preservation of music education, especially in underserved communities that need it most. Equality UA is an ally in furthering equal access to social and economic opportunity worldwide to improve lives. Community Outreach With offices in Amsterdam, Boulder, Scotts Valley, and Santa Cruz, UA employees make a positive impact on the communities where we live and work. "Everyone at UA is inspired to share the art of creating and recording music. It's our goal to make it as accessible to as many people as possible." – Bill Putnam Jr. CEO, Universal Audio 300,000 Young musicians empowered 53 Causes supported $524,117 Donated since 2019 Key Partners NAACP Legal Defense Fund Political Participation Program LDF seeks structural changes to expand democracy, eliminate disparities, and achieve racial justice, fulfilling the promise of equality for all Americans. Learn More › Donate › Save The Music Foundation Helping kids, schools, and communities discover their full potential through music, Save The Music is a nonprofit that has supported music education for over 20 years. Learn More › Donate › Young Musicians Foundation Since the 1950s,YMF has provided access to high quality music education and experiences to students and communities at the margins of society. Learn More › Donate › Other Partners Giving Day, June 10th June 10th is our annual UA Giving Day. This year, we raised $123,656 for Save The Music, Young Musicians Foundation, and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund's Political Participation Program. Testimonials The Digital NEST aspires to give youth access to the best technology, training, and experiences that prepare them for today's technology workforce. Our partnership with Universal Audio sparks their creativity while teaching them valuable audio production skills. Jacob Martinez EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DIGITAL NEST Go to last slide Go to next slide Universal Audio is a longstanding community partner of ours. They continued to provide generous support to our “Mondays with Kuumbwa” virtual concert series, and their Apollo 8 interface and UAD plug-ins make our sound exceptional too! Thank you UA! David Egan AUDIO PRODUCTION COORDINATOR KUUMBWA JAZZ Go to previous slide Go to next slide Over the years, Universal Audio’s contributions through the Holiday Food and Fund Drive have provided nearly 50,000 meals to our neighbors in need. This is truly a team effort and we could not feed hope in our community without their partnership. Suzanne Willis CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK Go to previous slide Go to next slide Without music in my younger years, I might not be here now. Music education gave me a voice when I didn’t fit into the status quo. Butch Walker PRODUCER GREEN DAY, PINK, WEEZER Go to previous slide Go to next slide Music education helps spark our imaginations and has an endless ripple effect, allowing us to become tenacious team players, solution-oriented thinkers, confident, and creative. George Seara MIXER/ENGINEER RIHANNA, ED SHEERAN, STING Go to previous slide Go to next slide Universal Audio is doing important work building a supportive community that provides access to music education for those most in need. I’ve seen first hand the impact this can have on young musicians. Dave Tozer PRODUCER JOHN LEGEND, KANYE WEST, JAY-Z Go to previous slide Go to next slide Having access to music education at a young age changed my life. If there's anything that we can do now to ensure future generations are afforded the same opportunities, then it's a no brainer. Chris Zane PRODUCER/ENGINEER PASSION PIT, NELLY FURTADO, THE WALKMEN Go to previous slide Go to first slide We want to hear from you. Do you work with an organization that champions music education, social justice, or economic equity? Let us know how we can support your cause. Apply for UA Giving By choosing I Accept, you consent to our website’s use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Please read our Privacy Policy for details. I Accept English CONTACT Contact Us Find a Dealer ABOUT About Us Press Resources UA Giving Careers Terms Privacy Policy SUPPORT Get Support Visit UAD Forum Download UAD Software My Account COMMUNITY instagram facebook twitter youtube NEWSLETTER