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

Run more plug-ins, build bigger mixes! This Thunderbolt 3 DSP accelerator gives you 4 processor cores for running Universal Audio's analog-modeling plug-ins.

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Universal Audio UAD-2 DUO Core DSP Accelerator FireWire Satellite

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Get Universal Audio's UAD-2 analog-modeling plug-ins -- and the extra dual-core processing power you need to run them -- with this FireWire DSP accelerator.

The Universal Audio UAD2 Satellite Duo puts the world's finest analog emulation plug-ins within easy reach of FireWire 800 and 400-equipped computers, including select iMacs and MacBook Pros. In developing UAD2 plug-ins, UA's DSP engineers work with leading hardware manufacturers - using their exact schematics, golden units, and experienced ears - to give your mixes all the warmth and harmonics of classic analog recordings. Powered by two SHARC processors, the UAD2 Satellite Duo allows you to run complex mixes, without taxing your host computer.

Learn more with this video from Universal Audio:


Bundled with the LA-2A and 1176LN Compressor/Limiters, and the Pultec EQP-1A EQ plug-ins, the UAD2 Satellite provides rich, vintage sound quality right out of the box. Of course, the UAD2 Satellite also provides easy FireWire access to the complete UAD Powered Plug-Ins library, including titles from Studer, SSL, Manley, Empirical Labs, Neve, Roland, Boss, EMT, Fairchild, Harrison, Helios, Little Labs, Lexicon, Pultec, SPL and more (sold separately).

Compatible with select iMac and MacBook Pros, with support for VST, Audio Units and RTAS, the UAD2 Satellite Duo features wide compatibility. Whether you use Pro Tools, Cubase, Nuendo, Logic Pro, Digital Performer and more, UAD2 plug-ins can inject the character and quality of classic hardware into your mixes. Just install the software, connect the unit to an available FireWire 800 or 400 port, power up and start mixing.

Developed by the read more industry's premier engineering team, and backed by frequent software updates and plug-in releases, the UAD2 is the processing platform of choice for many of the world's top musicians, producers and engineers.

Features

- The world's finest plug-in emulations of classic analog gear
- External FireWire 800 and 400 DSP accelerator unit, compatible with select iMacs, MacBook Pros and more
- Includes Analog Classics plug-in bundle, featuring LA-2A Classic Audio Leveler, 1176LN/SE Classic Limiting Amplifiers, Pultec EQP-1A and RealVerb Pro plug-ins
- Access the complete UAD Powered Plug-Ins library, including: Studer, SSL, Manley, Empirical Labs, Neve, Roland, Boss, EMT, Fairchild, Harrison, Helios, Little Labs, Pultec, SPL, and more (sold separately)
- Run complex, professional mixes in Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Nuendo, Digital Performer and more - without taxing host computer CPU
- High-bandwidth FireWire DSP Accelerator w/ (2) Analog Devices SHARC processors
- VST, AU, RTAS support; Mac OS X Snow Leopard compatible
- Combine UAD2 Satellite devices with UAD-1 and UAD-2 PCI/PCIx/PCIe cards in a single system
- Includes $50 voucher for plug-in purchases via UA's Online Store
- 1-year Limited Warranty
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Minimum System Requirements:

- (Win) Windows 7 64-Bit Edition w/ SP1*
- (Mac) OS X 10.6.8 Snow Leopard, 10.7 Lion, or 10.8 Mountain Lion
- 2 GB available disk space
- Available PCI Express (PCIe) slot for each UAD-2 card
- Available FireWire 800 port* for UAD-2 Satellite, Apollo, or Apollo 16
- 1024 x 800 minimum display resolution
- Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
- Compatible VST, Audio Units, or RTAS plug-in host application software

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 831-440-1176
Web: https://help.uaudio.com/