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

8-Core Thunderbolt 3 DSP Accelerator with UAD Analog Classics Plus Plug-In Bundle - Mac/PC, AAX 64, VST, AU, RTAS

The UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt OCTO Core from Universal Audio is a DSP accelerator that allows for accessing UAD plug-ins within any DAW software running on Thunderbolt 3 equipped Mac and Windows computers. It's also backwards compatible with Thunderbolt 1 or 2 if you have the appropriate cable.

Powered by eight SHARC processors, the standalone DSP accelerator provides extensive plug-in instantiation for large mixes without taxing the host computer, and while delivering world-class analog emulation.

Other benefits of the Thunderbolt 3 equipped DSP accelerator include greater UAD plug-in instances (the interface requires less of its own DSP to function when compared with previous versions), improved performance at higher sample rates, and reduced UAD plug-in latency. Additionally, the unit can supercharge existing Apollo interfaces and other UAD-2 DSP Accelerator systems by creating expanded systems for running complex mixes.

Included with the unit is the company's Analog Classics bundle, featuring the UA 610-B Preamp and EQ, along with 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.

Features:

• Note: Thunderbolt cable required and available separately.
• Run UAD Powered plug-ins via Thunderbolt 3 connections on new Macs
• Run UAD Powered Plug-Ins via Thunderbolt 1 and 2 connections with an Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter (available separately)
• 8 SHARC processors offer a substantial DSP boost for running large mixes
• Includes Analog Classics Plus plug-in bundle
• Access over 100 plug-ins from Ampex, Lexicon, Roland, Studer, Neve, Manley, SSL, EMT, and more (sold separately)
• Take UAD plug-ins on the road for mixing on Thunderbolt-equipped Macs
• Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for convenient daisy-chaining of Thunderbolt peripherals
• Combine with other UAD-2 devices, including UAD-2 PCIe card(s), Apollo audio interfaces, and additional Satellites
• Compatible with Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Live, and more

Specifications:

• System Requirements (Mac):
• macOS 10.12 and Later
• 6 GB Available Hard-Drive Space
• Compatible AAX 64, Audio Units, RTAS, or VST Plug-In DAW Software
• Internet Connection to Download Software and Authorize UAD Plug-ins
• Thunderbolt 3 cable (Not Included)
• Available Thunderbolt 1, 2, or 3 port
• Thunderbolt 1 and 2 connections require an Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter (Not Included)
• System Requirements (Windows):
• Windows 10 (64-Bit)
• 6 GB Available Hard-Drive Space
• Compatible AAX 64, RTAS, or VST Plug-In DAW Software
• Internet Connection to Download Software and Authorize UAD Plug-ins