Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt QUAD
The Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite DSP Accelerators grant unprecedented access to UAD powered plugin applications, including exclusive selections from the likes of Ampex, Lexicon, Manley, Neve, Roland, SSL, Studer, and more. The UAD-2 Satellite bundles feature a portable Thunderbolt 2 processing unit along with the Analog Classics plugin bundle, granting users immediate access to world-class emulations of classic analog gear.
The Core package features QUAD processing and includes the Analog Classics plugin bundle.
UAD-2 Satellite Features
- Run UAD Powered Plug-Ins via blazing fast Thunderbolt 2 connection
- Access over 90 plug-ins from Ampex, Lexicon, Roland, Studer, Neve, Manley, SSL, EMT, MXR and more (sold separately)
- Allows taking UAD plug-ins “on the road,” mixing on Macs with Thunderbolt 1 or 2 connection
- QUAD model w/ 4 SHARC processors
- Gives native systems a DSP boost for running larger mixes, with rich, sonically complex plug-ins
- All packages include Analog Classics Plus plug-in bundle, featuring:
- UA 610-B Tube Preamp and Equalizer
- 1176LN/SE Classic Limiting Amplifiers (Legacy)
- Fairchild 670 Tube Limiter (Legacy)
- Pultec Pro Equalizers (Legacy)
- Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveling Amplifier (Legacy)
- UA Precision Enhancer Hz
- CS-1 Precision Channel
- RealVerb Pro Room Modeler
- Compatible with Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Live, and more
- Combine with other UAD-2 devices, including UAD-2 PCIe card(s), and Apollo audio interfaces
- Compatible with VST, AU, RTAS, and AAX 64 plug-in formats
System Requirements
- Thunderbolt Systems
- UAD Powered Plug-Ins version 8.5
- Apple Mac computer with available Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 port
- Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, 10.10 Yosemite, or 10.11 El Capitan
- 6 gigabytes available storage
- Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
- Compatible VST, Audio Units, RTAS, or AAX 64 plug-in host DAW software
- Thunderbolt cable (sold separately)
Product Specifications
- Fan-less Thunderbolt 2 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 Analog Devices SHARC floating-point processors
- Compatible with VST, RTAS, Audio Units, and AAX 64 plug-in formats
- 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192 kHz sample rate support
- 14-day full function demo for all plug-ins; try before you buy
Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt QUAD Core Reviews