Waves UM225 and UM226 are upmixing effects that convert stereo material into 5.0 and 5.1 surround.
UM225 / UM226 at a glance
| Developer | Waves |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Surround Tools |
| Formats | VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 10 or later, macOS |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €37.69 (regular €165.41) |
What UM225 / UM226 does
The pair is sold as two components: UM225 produces a 5.0 layout, and UM226 produces a 5.1 layout that adds a low frequency channel. Ambience controls set a smaller or larger surround stage, and Punch controls spread transients between the left, right and center channels.
The UM226 includes a 4th-order low frequency filter for the LFE speaker and an LoAir control that adds octave-lower harmonic rumble. A global upmix control balances the stereo and surround mix, and output trims adjust the left and right, center, surround and LFE stages. A surround field display shows how the energy is spread. Crack and keygen releases of the UM225 and UM226 circulate as a torrent or magnet link, usually as a .rar or .iso, with win/mac crack, x64 crack and VST crack builds listed alongside each other, and queries often pair the name with a working serial key.
Key features
- Two upmix components. UM225 handles conversion to 5.0, and UM226 handles conversion to 5.1 with its extra LFE channel.
- Eight spread modes. The modes distribute the stereo signal across the surround speakers in different ways, suited to different program material.
- Ambience control. The ambience controls make the surround stage smaller or larger.
- Punch control. The punch controls spread transients between the left, right and center channels.
- LoAir and LFE filter. UM226 adds an LoAir control that generates octave-lower harmonic rumble and includes a 4th-order filter for the LFE speaker.
- Output trims and display. Separate trims set the left and right, center, surround and LFE stages, and a display shows the spread energy across the surround field.
Price and availability
UM225 / UM226 was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €37.69, reduced from €165.41. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
UM225 / UM226 FAQ
Which formats are the UM225 and UM226 available in?
They are available as VST2, AU and AAX, for Windows and macOS.
What is the difference between UM225 and UM226?
UM225 produces a 5.0 layout, while UM226 produces a 5.1 layout with an LFE channel and the LoAir control.
Where can I download UM225 crack for free?
Crack releases are shared as torrent and magnet link files, often packed as .rar or .iso, and a working serial key is the string most often searched alongside them.