The Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 QUAD Core DSP Accelerator gives you fast, high-powered access to award-winning UAD Powered Plug-Ins.
The Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 QUAD Core DSP Accelerator is a sleek desktop unit is compatible with Thunderbolt 3 based Macs and Windows PCs, and can supercharge Apollo interfaces and other UAD-2 DSP Accelerator systems to run larger mixes filled with rich analog emulation plug-ins. In creating UAD plug-ins, Universal Audio's DSP engineers work with the original hardware manufacturers (using their exact schematics, golden units, and experienced ears) to give you all the warmth of classic analog equipment. The UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt QUAD Core includes four SHARC processors, and its Thunderbolt 3 technology offers high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity. The UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 QUAD Core comes with UA's "Analog Classics Plus" plug-in bundle, and provide access to more than 90 plug-ins from brands including Ampex, Manley, Lexicon, EMT, Empirical Labs, Neve, Roland, Fairchild, Pultec, Studer, SSL, and more (sold separately).

***Thunderbolt cable sold separately. Visit for complete list of supported Macs and PCs.

Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 QUAD Core DSP Accelerator Features

• Run UAD Powered Plug-Ins via Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 3 connection on new Macs
• 4 SHARC processors offer a significant DSP boost for running large mixes
• Access over 90 plug-ins from Ampex, Lexicon, Roland, Studer, Neve, Manley, SSL, EMT and more (sold separately)
• Includes â??Analog Classics Plusâ? plug-in bundle, featuring the UA 610-B Preamp & EQ and Legacy editions of the LA-2A Classic Audio Leveler, 1176LN / 1176SE Classic Limiting Amplifier, Fairchild 670 Tube Limiter, Pultec Pro Equalizers, UA Precision Enhancer Hz, CS-1 Precision Channel, and RealVerb Pro plug-ins
• Take UAD plug-ins "on the road" for mixing on Thunderbolt-equipped Macs
• Dual Thunderbolt ports for convenient daisy-chaining of Thunderbolt peripherals
• Compatible with Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Live, and more
• Combine with other UAD-2 devices, including UAD-2 PCIe card(s), and Apollo audio interface
• VST, AU, RTAS, AAX 64 support

Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 QUAD Core DSP Accelerator Specifications

• Fan-less Thunderbolt 3 external enclosure w/ external power supply
• 4 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