Universal Audio UA UAD-2 Satellite OCTO Thunderbolt 3 Ultimate 9 is the most powerful DSP accelerator from Universal Audio, bundled with a collection of over 100 UAD Powered Plug-Ins.

The UAD-2 Satellite OCTO TB3 DSP accelerators are compatible with all Mac and PC computers equipped with Thunderbolt and can enhance UA audio interfaces and other systems based on UAD-2 DSP accelerators to handle larger mixes using multiple plug-ins with rich, analog sound.

UAD Ultimate 9 includes 107 UA-developed plug-ins from their world-renowned collection, featuring models from brands like Neve, Lexicon, Helios, Manley, Avalon, Studer, Fender, Capitol Studio, and many more.

The UAD-2 Satellite OCTO TB3 Ultimate 9 package offers powerful processing with eight SHARC processors, providing unprecedented bandwidth and ultra-low latency recording and mixing, along with the most comprehensive UA plug-in package.

Key Features

• Run UAD plug-ins via Thunderbolt 3 on modern Mac and Windows 10 systems
• 8 SHARC processors, providing immense DSP power for large professional mixes
• Includes the "Ultimate 9" plug-in package with 107 UA-developed plug-ins in collaboration with brands such as Ampex, Neve, Helios, Manley, Fairchild, Studer, Empirical Labs, Fender, and SSL
• Compatible with Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, LUNA Recording System, Cubase, and more
• Can be connected with other UAD-2 Thunderbolt devices, such as PCIe cards, Apollo interfaces, and additional Satellite units

* The Ultimate 9 package includes 107 UA-developed plug-ins and UAD Software v9.13.0. It does not include any Direct Developer (third-party) plug-ins or plug-ins released after UAD Software v9.13.0.

System Requirements for UAD-2 Satellite OCTO Thunderbolt 3

For complete compatibility information, visit help.uaudio.com

All:

• Thunderbolt 3 cable (not included)
• Internet connection for software downloads and UAD plug-in authorization
• Compatible DAW (plug-in host)
• 6 GB of available disk space

Mac:

• Available Thunderbolt 1, 2, or 3 port
• macOS 10.12 Sierra, 10.13 High Sierra, 10.14 Mojave, or 10.15 Catalina
• Thunderbolt 1 and 2 ports require an Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter (not included)

Windows:

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

Ultimate 9 Software Bundle Contents

Channel Strip (14)

• API® Vision Channel Strip
• Avalon® VT-737sp Channel Strip
• Century Tube Channel Strip
• CS-1 Channel Strip
• Manley® VOXBOX Channel Strip
• Neve® 88RS Channel Strip
• Neve® 88RS Legacy Channel Strip
• Neve® Preamp
• Precision Channel Strip
• SSL® E Series Channel Strip
• SSL® E Series Channel Strip Legacy
• UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
• UA 610-B Preamp & EQ
• V76 Preamplifier

Compressors/Limiters (24)

• API® 2500 Stereo Bus Compressor
• dbx® 160 Compressor / Limiter
• Empirical Labs Distressor™
• Fairchild® 670 Compressor
• Fairchild® 660 Compressor
• Fairchild® 670 Legacy Compressor
• Manley Variable Mu® Limiter Compressor
• NEW Neve® 2254 E Compressor
• NEW Neve® 2254 E Dual Compressor
• Neve® 33609 Compressor
• Neve® 33609SE Compressor
• Precision Buss Compressor
• SSL® G Series Bus Compressor
• SSL® G Series Bus Compressor Legacy
• Teletronix® LA-2 Classic Leveler
• Teletronix® LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
• Teletronix® LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
• Teletronix® LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
• Teletronix® LA-3A Classic Leveler
• UA 1176AE Classic Limiter
• UA 1176LN Legacy Limiting Amplifier
• UA 1176SE Legacy Limiting Amplifier
• UA 1176 Rev A Classic Limiter
• UA 1176LN Rev E Classic Limiter
• UA 175B Tube Compressor
• UA 176 Tube Compressor

Delays and Modulations (9)

• Brigade Chorus Pedal
• Cooper® Time Cube MkII Delay
• EP-34 Tape Echo
• Galaxy Tape Echo
• KORG® SDD-3000 Digital Delay
• MXR® Flanger/Doubler
• Precision Delay Modulation
• Precision Delay Modulation Long
• Studio D Chorus

Equalizers (21)

• API® 550A Parametric EQ
• API® 560 Graphic EQ
• Cambridge EQ
• Harrison® 32C Channel EQ
• Harrison® 32C SE Channel EQ
• Helios® Type 69 Legacy EQ
• Helios® Type 69 Preamp and EQ
• NEW Neve® 1084 Preamp & EQ Plug-In
• Neve® 1073 Preamp & EQ
• Neve® 1073 Legacy Classic Console EQ
• Neve® 1073SE Legacy Classic Console EQ
• Neve® 1081 Classic Console EQ
• Neve® 1081SE Classic Console EQ
• Neve® 31102 Classic Console EQ
• Neve® 31102SE Classic Console EQ
• Precision Equalizer
• Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ
• Pultec EQP-1A Passive EQ
• Pultec HLF-3C Passive EQ
• Pultec MEQ-5 Passive EQ
• Pultec Pro Legacy EQ
• Trident® A-Range Classic Console EQ

Guitar (4)

• Bermuda Triangle
• Fender® ’55 Tweed Deluxe
• Raw Distortion
• TS Overdrive Pedal

Mastering (6)

• Precision K-Stereo Ambience Recovery
• Precision Maximizer
• Precision Multiband
• Precision Limiter
• Manley® Massive Passive EQ
• Manley® Massive Passive Mastering EQ

Reverbs (11)

• AKG® BX 20 Spring Reverb
• Capitol Chambers
• DreamVerb Room Modeler
• EMT® 140 Classic Plate Reverb
• EMT® 250 Electronic Reverb
• Lexicon® 224 Digital Reverb
• Lexicon® 480L Digital Reverb and Effects
• Ocean Way Studios
• Precision Reflection Engine
• Pure Plate Reverb
• RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler

Special Processing (15)

• Ampex® ATR-102 Mastering Tape Recorder
• FATSO® Jr. Tape Sim. & Compressor
• FATSO® Sr. Tape Sim. & Compressor
• Little Labs® IBP Phase Alignment Tool
• Little Labs® Voice Of God Bass Resonance
• Moog® Multimode Filter
• Moog® Multimode Filter SE
• Moog® Multimode Filter XL
• Oxide Tape Recorder
• Precision De-Esser
• Precision Enhancer Hz
• Precision Enhancer kHz
• SPL® Transient Designer
• Studer® A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder
• Thermionic Culture Vulture