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UAD Softube Vocoder.dll threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 540fc4f9a7bd7cf3f17a43b9c67dcb6d
Latest seen 2026-03-30 23:00:41 (2 months ago)
First seen 2019-10-12 13:31:28 (6 years ago)
Size 15 MB
Publisher Universal Audio, Inc.
Product UAD Softube Vocoder

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-03-30 23:00:41 (2 months ago)
File hash
540fc4f9a7bd7cf3f17a43b9c67dcb6d
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2019-10-12 13:31:28 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2026-03-30 23:00:41 (2 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Universal Audio, Inc.. Product metadata: UAD Softube Vocoder.

Observed locations

ThreatInfo has seen this file in user or system paths listed below. Unexpected locations increase the need for local verification.

Recommended action

What to do next

  1. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.

File context

UAD Softube Vocoder.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with UAD Softube Vocoder. The reported company name is Universal Audio, Inc.. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2026-03-30 23:00:41 (2 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If UAD Softube Vocoder.dll appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as Trojan.Heur!.

File Details

Product Name: UAD Softube Vocoder
Company Name: Universal Audio, Inc.
MD5: 540fc4f9a7bd7cf3f17a43b9c67dcb6d
Size: 15 MB
First Published: 2019-10-12 13:31:28 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-03-30 23:00:41 (2 months ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-03-30 23:00:41 (2 months ago)

Detection screenshot

UAD Softube Vocoder.dll detection screenshot

The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.

Common Places:

%programfiles%\universal audio\powered plugins

ThreatInfo has observed UAD Softube Vocoder.dll in the locations listed above. Files found in temporary folders, user profile folders, startup locations, or unusual application directories should be reviewed more carefully than files installed under a known program directory.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen UAD Softube Vocoder.dll across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Germany
Share 33.3%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Germany with 33.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 66.7%
Windows 7 33.3%

The most common operating system signal for UAD Softube Vocoder.dll is Windows 10 with 66.7% of observed hits. If your system differs from the common profile, check whether the file was introduced by a specific installer, archive, or removable device.

Analysis

UAD Softube Vocoder.dll is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows GUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00134598
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 15
Raw data 16584704

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 1614336 bytes · 9.7% of section data
MD5 1781f43c1be40cef467e4307da8523f4
.rdata 641536 bytes · 3.9% of section data
MD5 e187e92bdf27329d54ae7d823c9c6050
.data 1036288 bytes · 6.2% of section data
MD5 9753071ebb9db978378b5d74e5fac358
.pdata 93184 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 31a3798783563c64b3d767f5cfae09de
dummy1 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d75aa01bf9a30247050d9c747a321fd4
dummy2 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 56c9e33881989922aa121fab6a6ed870
dummy3 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9ef054c1dc084737775fc72428e0d403
dummy4 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 03e536b9dce279537b6db32b049cae03
dummy5 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1ca8d7ab0e5c0af8587b4eec1d0cfbae
dummy6 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e6c4a60e0c77ca301d0c55b5d49f3d36
.gfids 3072 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4ed2dd6e606bafa26c9d8efb7edd75cc
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
_RDATA 32768 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6d14eb7565726750bb0df2c22b188ee5
.rsrc 13140480 bytes · 79.2% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 6647e0859b7ebe376a82e511a0452b25
.reloc 18944 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 8e045a7f90bcd0fd4bf383d13f5e0cf3

PE section names and hashes can reveal packing, injected resources, or unusual build artifacts. Sections with uncommon names, very large raw data, or hashes that differ from a trusted copy deserve additional review.

Report conclusion

GridinSoft detects this file as Trojan.Heur!

This report identifies UAD Softube Vocoder.dll by MD5 540fc4f9a7bd7cf3f17a43b9c67dcb6d. It is part of the Trojan report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 540fc4f9a7bd7cf3f17a43b9c67dcb6d.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found. Use the Trojan category to compare similar reports.