UAD Plugin MateUAD PLUGIN LIBRARY CLEANER
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Free • macOS & Windows • Works with every DAW

Keep your licensed UAD plugins.
Clear out the demos.

UAD Plugin Mate scans your system, keeps every plugin you're licensed for, and moves the Demo / unlicensed ones into a folder on your Desktop — ready to restore or delete, your choice. Handles VST3, VST, AAX, AU and LUNA automatically.

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Latest version v11.8.2
Matches your UAD plugin version
Free · portable
UAD Plugin Mate
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V 11.8.2
Clean up Plug-ins Filter
✓ Licensed Plugins to be kept
UAD Ampex ATR-102 Tape Recorder
UAD API 2500 Bus Compressor
UAD Avalon VT-737sp Channel Strip
UAD dbx 160 Compressor
UAD Fairchild 670 Legacy Limiter
UAD Galaxy Tape Echo
UAD Lexicon 480L Reverb & Effects
UAD Manley Variable Mu Limiter
✕ Demo Plugins to be removed
UAD 4K Buss Compressor
UAD A-Type Multiband Enhancer
UAD Ampeg SVT-VR Bass Amplifier
UAD AMS RMX16 Digital Reverb
UAD API Preamp
UAD Bermuda Triangle Distortion
UAD bx_digital V3 EQ Collection
UAD bx_masterdesk Classic
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How it works

Four steps. Fully reversible.

No deleting unless you want to. UAD Plugin Mate moves the plugins you don't own to your Desktop, and you decide what happens next.

Export your profile

In the UAD Control Panel, open the menu → System Info → "Save Detailed System Profile" and save it to your Desktop.

Open the app

UAD Plugin Mate prompts to load your profile automatically — or click "Load SystemProfile.txt" to pick it manually.

Clean up Plug-ins

One click moves all Demo / unlicensed plugins into a "UAD Removed Plugins" folder on your Desktop.

Restore or delete

Keep the folder to restore later, or delete it. Re-run after each UAD install or license change.

Features

Built for a clean session

Stop scrolling past hundreds of demo plugins. Keep only the gear you actually own — across every format and DAW.

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Removes Demo plugins

Detects unlicensed UAD plugins and moves them to a "UAD Removed Plugins" folder on your Desktop — nothing is deleted unless you choose to.

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All formats & LUNA

Cleans up VST3, VST, AAX and AU automatically, plus a dedicated path for LUNA (Console) plugins on macOS.

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Works in every DAW

Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Ableton, Studio One and more — it works at the plugin-folder level, so it's DAW-independent.

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Filter & fine-tune

Use the Filter view and per-plugin checkboxes to keep a demo or remove a licensed plugin. Toggle Mono and disable all Legacy plugins in one click.

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Save & reload config

Save your chosen plugin selection to a config file and reload it later. Enable or disable each plugin type to be processed.

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Completely free

Free for Mac and Windows. No analytics, no tracking. Donations are welcome but never required.

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Get UAD Plugin Mate

Choose your platform. The version number matches the UAD plugins it supports.

v11.8.2

macOS

macOS 11+ · Intel & Apple Silicon
File uadmate_mac.zip
Download for macOS
v11.8.2

Windows

Windows 10 / 11 · 64-bit
File uadmate_win.zip
Prompts for Admin mode
Download for Windows

📋 Changelog

v11.8.2
May 30, 2026
  • UAD 11.8.2 support added; new plugins added to the list.
  • Dedicated path added to handle LUNA (Console) plugins on macOS.
  • Windows now requests Admin mode automatically when needed.
  • New Mono button to keep or remove mono plugins; new button to disable all Legacy plugins at once.
  • New Filter view with per-plugin checkboxes for fine-grained keep/remove.
  • Option to keep Demo plugins or remove Licensed ones, on request.
  • Save and reload your selection via config file; enable/disable each plugin type.
  • Button to download the latest UAD plugins from the UAD website.
  • Google Analytics removed to avoid malware false-positives; various GUI fixes.
Questions & Answers

Good to know

Does this delete my plugins?＋
No. Demo / unlicensed plugins are moved into a "UAD Removed Plugins" folder on your Desktop. You can keep that folder to restore them later, or delete it yourself — it's entirely your choice.
Which plugin formats does it handle?＋
VST3, VST, AAX and AU automatically, plus a dedicated path for LUNA (Console) plugins on macOS.
How does it know which plugins I own?＋
It reads your UAD System Profile. Export it from the UAD Control Panel (menu → System Info → "Save Detailed System Profile") and save it to your Desktop; the app loads it and matches it against everything installed.
What do I do after buying a new plugin or changing licenses?＋
Save a fresh System Profile and run UAD Plugin Mate again. You should also re-run it every time you install a UAD plugin update.
Can I keep a demo, or remove a licensed plugin?＋
Yes. Use the Filter view and the checkbox on each entry to override the default — keep a Demo plugin, or exclude a licensed one from being kept.
Why does the Windows version ask for Admin rights?＋
Moving plugins in protected system folders requires elevated permissions, so on Windows the app prompts for Admin mode if it isn't already running with it.
Is it really free?＋
Yes, it's completely free for Mac and Windows, with no analytics or tracking. If it saves you time, a small PayPal donation is appreciated but optional.