Universal Audio is a free After Effects script by Steve Lewis that pushes audio and markers through all comps with a single button, offering audio reference and optional visual cues for timing animations across projects.
Developed by Steve Lewis.
About Universal Audio
Universal Audio is a script for After Effects created by Steve Lewis. With one button it routes audio and generates markers across every composition, providing a consistent audio reference for synchronizing voice‑over or music. The script includes KBar integration with icons for universalize, refresh, remove, options and view functions. Panel buttons rearrange based on panel size, and a progress dialog appears while the script runs. An optional visual reference can be added, with placement options such as center. Compatibility spans After Effects CS3 through the 2026 release, covering CC and CS series versions. The current version is 1.9.4, released on 2026‑01‑04. A demo video is available, and licensing details are listed on the developer’s page.
Features
- Pushes audio through all your comps with one button
- Provides audio reference and markers to animate to, no matter where you are in the project
- KBar support with included icons and buttons for the universalize, refresh, remove, options and view functions
- Optional visual reference with placement options such as center
- Panel button layout that changes based on panel size
- Progress dialog shown while the script runs
- Compatibility spanning After Effects CS3 through 2026
Best for
Timing animations to voice‑over or music across multiple compositions in After Effects.
Frequently asked questions
Which After Effects versions does Universal Audio support?
Universal Audio supports After Effects versions from CS3 up through the 2026 release, including CS4, CS5, CS5.5, CS6, the CC line (CC 2014 through CC 2019, CC), and versions 2020 through 2026.
Does Universal Audio work with KBar?
Yes, Universal Audio includes KBar support with icons for universalize, refresh, remove, options, and view functions, allowing those actions to be triggered directly from KBar.
How does Universal Audio show a visual reference?
The script can add a visual reference alongside the audio; you can set its placement, including a center option, and a progress dialog is shown while the script processes.
Is Universal Audio free?
Universal Audio is listed as free, but licensing terms may change, so you should verify the current conditions on the developer’s aescripts page.
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