Get rich, analog sound with UAD plugins via Thunderbolt

The Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt QUAD Core is a powerful DSP accelerator that provides Mac and Windows 10 users with full access to the world's most faithful and authentic analog device emulations available exclusively on the UAD platform.

Supported by next-generation connectivity – and backward compatible with UA Thunderbolt 1 and 2 devices – the UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 allows users to create large professional mixes with the rich analog character of award-winning UA plugins, including exclusive models from companies like Neve, Fender, Lexicon, and Studer.

Key Features:

• Run UAD Powered Plug-Ins via Thunderbolt 3 on modern Mac and Windows 10 systems (backward compatible with Thunderbolt 1 and 2 devices).
• 4 (QUAD) or 8 (OCTO) SHARC processors, providing tremendous DSP power for handling large professional mixes.
• Access to over 100 plugins: Ampex, Lexicon, Studer, Neve, Manley, SSL, EMT, Helios, and more.
• Includes Analog Classics Plus bundle offering Legacy editions of LA-2A Classic Limiting Amplifiers, 1176 Classic Limiting Amplifiers, Pultec EQP-1, Pultec, and Fairchild 670 as well as 610-B Tube Preamp & EQ, among others.
• Compatible with DAWs: Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, and more.
• Connect with other UAD-2 devices equipped with Thunderbolt, such as PCIe cards, UA audio interfaces, and additional Satellite devices.
• Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for convenient daisy-chaining of Thunderbolt peripherals.
• Available with special software bundles with plugins chosen by the user.

*The UAD-2 Satellite OCTO Custom includes the Analog Classics Plus bundle and allows you to select 3, 6, or 10 individual UAD plugins upon product registration.

UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt System – System Requirements

For complete compatibility information, visit help.uaudio.com.

Mac:

• Available Thunderbolt 1, 2, or 3 port
• macOS 10.12 Sierra, 10.13 High Sierra, 10.14 Mojave
• Thunderbolt 1 and 2 connections require an Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter (not included)

Windows:

• Available Thunderbolt 3 port
• Windows 10 (64-bit)

All Computers:

• Thunderbolt 3 cable (not included)
• Internet connection for software downloads and UAD plugin authorization
• 6 GB of free disk space
  
  

SPECIFICATIONS

General Information

• Run UAD plugins via fast Thunderbolt 3 connection
• Access to over 90 plugins: Ampex, Lexicon, Roland, Studer, Neve, Manley, SSL, EMT, MXR, and more (sold separately)
• Take UAD plugins "on the go" for mixing on a Mac with Thunderbolt connectivity
• Available in QUAD and OCTO models with 4 or 8 SHARC processors
• Native DSP support for larger mixes using richly sounding plugins
• Available in Core, Custom, and Ultimate bundles
• All packages include the Analog Classics Plus 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

Product Specifications

• External, fanless device with Thunderbolt 3 connectivity and external power supply
• 4 or 8 floating-point Analog Devices SHARC processors
• Compatible with VST, Audio Units, RTAS, and AAX 64 plugin formats
• Supports sample rates of 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192 kHz
• 14-day fully functional demo for all plugins; try before you buy