The UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt QUAD 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 four 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
- 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)
- 4 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
- UAD Powered Plug-Ins via Thunderbolt 3
- 4 SHARC Processors
- Includes Analog Classics Plug-In Bundle
- Access Another 100+ Optional Plug-Ins
- AAX Native, RTAS
- Audio Units
- VST
- Mac OS X
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