This item is sold and shipped as a download card with printed instructions on how to download the software online and a serial number to register and authenicate the software with the manufacturer.The UAD Essentials Edition is a curated collection of 12 must-have UAD plug-ins and instruments designed to give your recordings the warm, classic sound of analog gear. This bundle provides everything you need to enhance your tracks, from adding analog warmth and texture to creating the sound of magnetic tape on instruments like drums and guitars. It's a versatile toolkit for any producer or musician, offering tube compressors, EQs, an award-winning plate reverb, and a vintage-inspired analog synth.