Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 OCTO Core DSP Accelerator

The Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 OCTO Core DSP Accelerator is an essential tool for audio professionals seeking to elevate their mixing and mastering projects. This powerful DSP accelerator provides unprecedented access to some of the industry’s most revered analog emulation plug-ins, delivering rich, authentic analog character to your digital recordings. Designed for both Mac and Windows 10 users, and featuring next-generation Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, this robust unit ensures seamless integration with your workstation, allowing you to manage large, complicated mixes effortlessly.

For over 15 years, UAD Powered Plug-Ins have received widespread acclaim among audio engineers and producers for their unparalleled ability to capture the essence of classic analog gear. The UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 continues this legacy by providing compatibility with over 100 meticulously designed plug-ins. Whether you're utilizing vintage compressors, equalizers, reverb processors, or tape machines, the UAD-2 platform brings the warm, three-dimensional sound of authentic analog hardware to your studio setup. With its backward compatibility with Thunderbolt 1 and 2 devices, this DSP accelerator caters to both contemporary and legacy systems, making it a versatile addition to any audio professional’s toolkit.

The UAD-2 Satellite is available in OCTO models, featuring eight SHARC processors that significantly boost your DSP capacity. This enables you to run large-scale professional mixes without any workflow interruptions. UA’s engineers have employed extensive physical modeling techniques to recreate the behavior of classic audio hardware digitally, ensuring that each plug-in replicates the unique idiosyncrasies of vintage analog devices. The result is a set of plug-ins that provide rich, immersive sound, bringing the historic circuitry of iconic equipment into the digital realm. This scalable solutions mean that whether you are a serious home recordist or a multi-platinum mix engineer, the UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 is designed to meet your demanding audio production needs.

Key Features

• Run UAD Powered Plug-Ins via Thunderbolt 3 on modern Mac and Windows 10 systems (backwards compatible with Thunderbolt 1 and 2 devices)
• 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

Specifications

• Connectivity: Thunderbolt 3 (backwards compatible with Thunderbolt 1 and 2)
• DSP: 8 SHARC processors
• Supported Platforms: Mac, Windows 10
• Compatible DAWs: Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, Cubase, Live, etc.
• Plug-In Bundle: Analog Classics Plus

Package Contents

• Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 OCTO Core DSP Accelerator
• Thunderbolt 3 Cable
• Power Supply
• Quick Start Guide