FRIEDRICHSDORF, Germany, Feb 21, 2022 – Maxon is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Universe 5.1, a new update to its suite of video transition and effects plugins. This exciting new version of Universe includes support for M1-powered Macs. Additionally, by replacing JavaScript with C++, Universe was completely rebuilt to provide a more future-proof and flexible foundation, paving the way for more powerful tools, creative options, and improved performance.

Along with these important upgrades, Universe 5.1 also fixes two major bugs that had been affecting Adobe Premiere users as well as many minor enhancements and stability improvements are included with this maintenance release.

This update is available immediately via Maxon App.

About Maxon

Maxon makes powerful yet approachable software solutions for content creators working in 2D and 3D design, motion graphics, visual effects, and visualization. Maxon’s innovative product portfolio helps artists supercharge their creative workflows. Its product lines include the award-winning Cinema 4D suite of 3D modeling, simulation, and animation technology, the diverse Red Giant lineup of revolutionary editing, motion design, and filmmaking tools, and the high-end production, blazingly fast Redshift rendering solutions. Maxon’s team is comprised of fun, passionate people who believe in building and empowering a successful artistic community. From its popular, inclusive events to its free Cineversity educational resources, Maxon recognizes that developing strong connections with creatives and fostering their professional growth is integral to Maxon’s ability to stay on top of industry trends and better serve their customers. Maxon is part of the Nemetschek Group.