Universal Audio UAD 2 Satellite USB Octo Core

Universal Audio UAD 2 Satellite USB Octo Core opens up your processing power on Windows and Mac. UAD Plug-ins are quickly becoming the industry standard go-to choice for music professionals, and the UAD Satellite processors enable smooth tracking and operation – freeing up your system for other tasks.

Under the hood, 8 SHARC processing chips handle your UAD plug-in suite – an essential addition for any large DAW mixing project. Combine USB Octo Core with other UAD-2 devices, including UAD-2 PCIe cards, UAD-2 Satellite FireWire, and Apollo Twin USB desktop interface and you’ve got a powerhouse studio system that rivals anything on the market today.

Get the rich analog sound of UAD plug-ins over USB 3 on Windows

Now available in a convenient USB 3.0 Satellite format, simply plug this in and you’ve got the full UAD software suite available at your fingertips – music to the ears for Windows 10 users! Straight out the box, you’ve got a world of pro studio plug-ins that rival some of the world’s most legendary hardware.

UAD-2 Satellite USB Octo Core includes Analog Classics Plus Bundle – a selection of some of the finest UAD plugins:

Analog Classics Plus Bundle includes:

• UA 610-B Preamp & EQ, plus legacy editions of:
• LA-2A Classic Audio Leveler
• 1176LN / 1176SE Classic Limiting Amplifier
• Fairchild 670 Tube Limiter
• Pultec Pro Equalizer
• UA Precision EnhancerHz
• Precision Mix Rack Collection
• RealVerb Pro plug-ins

From serious home recordists to multi-platinum mix engineers, UAD Powered Plug-Ins have been winning over audio professionals for more than 10 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 90 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.

Key Features:

• Run UAD Powered Plug-Ins via USB 3 on PC’s running Windows
• Access over 100 plug-ins from Ampex, Lexicon, Marshall, Studer, Neve, Manley, SSL, EMT, Empirical Labs, MXR and more
• Take UAD plug-ins “on the road” for mixing on USB 3-equipped Windows PC’s
• Available in QUAD and OCTO models w/ 4 or 8 SHARC processors
• Gives native systems a DSP boost for running larger mixes, with rich, sonically complex plug-ins
• Compatible with Pro Tools, Cubase, Live, and more (VST, RTAS, AAX 64)
• Combine with other UAD-2 devices, including UAD-2 PCIe card(s), UAD-2 Satellite FireWire, and Apollo Twin USB
• Supports Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64-Bit Editions)
• Try before you buy with the 14-day full function demo for all plug-ins
• Access to UAD Powered Plug-Ins Library/Online Store
• Fan-free design for silent operation

Specifications:

• Fan-less USB 3.0 external enclosure w/ external power supply
• Desktop dimensions: 7” wide x 6 3/4” long x 1 3/4” high (weight: 2.24 lbs)
• 4 or 8 Analog Devices SHARC floating-point processors
• Compatible with VST, RTAS, and AAX 64 plug-in formats
• 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192 kHz sample rate support (DAW dependent)

USB System Requirements

UAD Powered Plug-Ins Version 9.0

• Windows 7, 8.1, or 10 (64-Bit Editions)
• Available built-in* USB 3 SuperSpeed port
• Intel Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, or Xeon processor*
• 6 gigabytes available storage
• USB 3.0 SuperSpeed cable (included)
• Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
• Compatible VST, RTAS, or AAX 64 plug-in host DAW software

 

*Notes:

Quad Core i7 or better recommended
2-in-1 systems (notebook/tablet) are not recommended
USB 3 adapters (such as PCIe-to-USB 3 expansion cards) are not tested for Apollo Twin USB or UAD-2 Satellite USB connections