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Product Description
The Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 OCTO Core DSP Accelerator brings UA’s award-winning analog emulation plug-ins to Thunderbolt 3-equipped Mac and Windows 10 devices with more power and speed than ever. Instantly turn your computer into a world-class recording studio with the including Analog Classics Plus bundle, plus a choice of 3, 6, or 10 individual UAD plug-ins, selectable during product registration.
OCTO CORE PROCESSING
The UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 OCTO Core is equipped with eight powerful SHARC processors for unparalleled processing power. Run massive mixing sessions with dozens of active plug-ins without breaking a sweat. For even more processing power, the UAD-2 Satellite can also be integrated alongside UAD-2 PCIe DSP Accelerator cards and Thunderbolt-equipped Apollo interfaces, including Apollo Twin, DUO, QUAD, and 16.
THUNDERBOLT 3
UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 lets you run UAD Powered Plug-Ins via Thunderbolt connection on Mac and Windows 10 systems with improved performance and reduced plug-in latency. UAD-2 Satellite is backwards compatible, for quick and easy connection to devices with Thunderbolt 1 and Thunderbolt 2 ports. With a compact, durable chassis that fits neatly in gig bags and carry-ons, UAD-2 Satellite makes it easy to take your UAD plug-ins "on the road."
ANALOG CLASSICS
The UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 OCTO Core includes the Analog Classics Plus bundle, which features 13 versatile plug-ins to get you started, including emulations of legendary analog models, as well as UA’s Precision Series and RealVerb Pro Plug-ins.
Choose from classic preamps like theUA 610-B Tube Preamp or the sleek, modern sound of UAD’s Precision Channel Strip. Fine-tune your tone with the timeless Pultec MEQ-5 Midrange Equalizer and EQP-1A Program Equalizer. Dial in the perfect dynamics with an array of classic compressors, including various iterations of the 1176, LA-2A and Fairchild 660.
In addition to the Analog Classics Plus bundle, UAD-2 Satellite OCTO Core owners can choose from 3, 6, or 10 individual UAD plug-ins, selectable during product registration. Choose from over 100 plug-ins from Ampex, Lexicon, Studer, Neve, Manley, SSL, EMT, Helios, and more (sold separately).