Irmo, SC, United States
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The Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 Quad Core DSP Accelerator is Universal Audio's most powerful DSP accelerator, giving producers and engineers access to award-winning UAD Powered Plug-Ins.
The UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt is a powerhouse DSP accelerator that gives Mac and Windows 10 users complete access to the world’s most detailed and authentic analog emulation plug-ins, available exclusively on the UAD platform. Bolstered by next-generation connectivity, UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 lets you run large professional mixes with the rich analog character of award-winning UA-developed plug-ins, including exclusive titles from Neve, Fender, Lexicon, Studer, and many more. Plus, it’s backward-compatible with Thunderbolt 1 and 2 UA devices.
Run UAD Powered Plug-Ins on compatible Thunderbolt Mac or Windows 10 systems
Start mixing right away with the included Analog Classics Plus plug‑in bundle
Get a massive DSP boost for powering large professional mixes
Get the sound of a professional analog studio “on the road,” courtesy of UAD plug‑ins
Access over 100 plug-ins from Ampex, Lexicon, Helios, Studer, Neve, Manley, Capitol Studios, API, and more
Combine with other UAD-2 devices, including UAD-2 PCIe card(s) and Thunderbolt-equipped Satellites and UA Audio Interfaces
UAD: The Industry’s Most Respected Collection of Audio Plug-InsFrom serious home recordists to multi-platinum mix engineers, UAD Powered Plug-Ins have been winning over audio professionals for more than 15 years. The reason is simple. No other plug-ins so faithfully capture the sound and behavior of classic analog equipment — from rare compressors and equalizers, to vintage reverb processors and tape machines. The UAD library features over 100 plug-ins, co-developed with the biggest brands in audio. These plug-ins can be purchased with UAD-2 hardware from retailers as part of bundled packages, or you can buy UAD plug-ins à la carte from UA’s Online Store.
Powerful, Expandable ProcessingUAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 is available in QUAD or OCTO models with either four or eight SHARC processors, respectively. It can also be integrated alongside UAD-2 PCIe DSP Accelerator cards and Thunderbolt-equipped UA Audio Interfaces, including Arrow, Apollo Twin, and Apollo X interfaces for truly scalable mixing power.
UAD Plug-In Craftsmanship: The Science Behind the ScenesIn developing UAD plug-ins, UA’s acclaimed engineers undertake intensive physical modeling of classic audio hardware — “rebuilding” vintage analog gear in the digital world, component by component. UAD plug-ins replicate the exact, sometimes quirky behavior of the most prized analog hardware in existence, bringing you rich, three-dimensional sound and harmonics "in the box.”
Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 Quad Core DSP Accelerator Features
Run UAD Powered Plug-Ins via Thunderbolt 3 on modern Mac and Windows 10 systems (backwards compatible with Thunderbolt 1 and 2 devices)
4 (QUAD) or 8 (OCTO) SHARC processors provide a massive DSP boost for running large professional mixes
Access over 100 plug-ins from Ampex, Lexicon, Studer, Neve, Manley, SSL, EMT, Helios, and more
Includes Analog Classics Plus bundle featuring Legacy editions of LA-2A Classic Audio Leveler, 1176 Classic Limiting Amplifiers, Pultec EQP-1A, Pultec Pro, and Fairchild 670 plug-ins, plus 610-B Tube Preamp & EQ, and more
Compatible with Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, Cubase, Live, and more
Combine with other Thunderbolt-equipped UAD-2 devices including PCIe card(s), UA Audio Interfaces, and additional Satellites
Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for daisy-chaining of Thunderbolt peripherals
Also available with Custom software packages featuring user-selectable plug-ins
Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 Quad Core DSP Accelerator Specifications
Fan-less Thunderbolt 3 external enclosure w/ external power supply
8 Analog Devices SHARC floating-point processors
Compatible with VST, RTAS, Audio Units, and AAX 64 plug-in formats
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192 kHz sample rate support
14-day full function demo for all plug-ins; try before you buy
Minimum System Requirements
Apple Mac or Windows 10 PC with available Thunderbolt 3 port
Mac OS or Windows 10
Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
Compatible VST, Audio Units, RTAS, or AAX 64 plug-in DAW software
4 gigabytes available disk space
Physical Specifications
Desktop dimensions: 7" wide x 6 3/4" long x 1 3/4" high
Weight: 2.24 lbs)
Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 Quad Core DSP Accelerator Included
Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 Quad Core DSP Accelerator
Manufacturer Warranty
PriceC$1,304.29
+ C$58.02 Shipping
C$29 shipping when combined
14-Day Return Policy
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