Get the Rich, Analog Sound of UAD Plug-Ins via USB 3.0

The UAD-2 Satellite USB DSP Accelerator is a fast and powerful way to supercharge PC systems equipped with USB 3.0, allowing for larger mixes using acclaimed UAD plug-ins. This solid desktop device gives you full access to the award-winning UA plug-in library, including exclusive titles like Studer, Lexicon, Neve, and more. Compared to the FireWire version, performance has been increased and latency reduced. The UAD-2 Satellite USB is a professional solution for running UAD plug-ins and the perfect expansion for Apollo audio interfaces.

UAD: The Industry's Most Respected Collection of Audio Plug-Ins

From serious home recording enthusiasts to multi-platinum record producers, UAD plug-ins are an essential tool for audio professionals. The reason is simple. No other plug-ins replicate the sound and behavior of classic analog gear so faithfully—whether they are boutique compressors and equalizers or vintage reverbs and tape echoes. The UAD library offers over 90 plug-ins, co-created with top audio brands. These plug-ins can be purchased with UAD-2 hardware, as part of bundles from retailers, or à la carte from the UA online store.

Scalable Processing Power from QUAD to OCTO

The UAD-2 Satellite USB is available as a QUAD or OCTO model, with four or eight SHARC processors, respectively. It can also be integrated with UAD-2 PCIe DSP Accelerator cards and Apollo interfaces with USB, such as Apollo Twin, DUO, QUAD, and 16, providing fully scalable mixing power.

Available in Core, Custom, and Ultimate Software Packages

The Core package includes the Analog Classics Plus bundle, while the Custom package includes the Analog Classics Plus bundle and three additional UAD plug-ins of your choice at registration. The OCTO Ultimate package is the flagship and includes all 79 UA-developed plug-ins compatible with UAD software version 7.8.

The Craftsmanship of UAD Plug-Ins: The Science Behind the Scenes

Creating UAD plug-ins involves precise physical modeling of classic audio gear—reconstructing vintage analog equipment in the digital world, component by component. This is how UAD plug-ins capture the exact, often unique behavior of analog hardware, delivering its rich, three-dimensional sound and harmonics in-the-box.

Key Features

• Run UAD plug-ins via USB 3.0 on Windows PCs.
• 4 (QUAD) or 8 (OCTO) SHARC processors, providing massive DSP power for large professional mixes.
• Access to over 90 plug-ins: Ampex, Lexicon, Roland, Studer, Neve, Manley, SSL, EMT, Empirical Labs, MXR, and more.
• Includes the Analog Classics Plus bundle, featuring 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 and more.
• Compatible with Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, and more.
• Take UAD plug-ins "on the road" for mixing on a USB 3.0-equipped laptop.
• Also available in Custom and Ultimate software packages, offering a wide selection of additional plug-ins.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Features and Specifications of the UAD-2 Satellite USB

• Run UAD plug-ins via high-speed USB 3.0
• Access to over 90 plug-ins: Ampex, Lexicon, Roland, Studer, Neve, Manley, SSL, EMT, MXR, and more (sold separately)
• Take UAD plug-ins "on the road", mix on a laptop with USB 3.0
• QUAD and OCTO models with 4 or 8 SHARC processors
• DSP support for native systems, enabling larger mixes with rich-sounding plug-ins.
• Available in Core, Custom, and Ultimate packages.
• 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
• Compatible with Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, and more.
• Works with other UAD-2 devices, including UAD-2 PCIe cards and Apollo audio interfaces
• Compatible with VST, AU, RTAS, and AAX 64 plug-in formats
• Compatible with Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64-bit)
• Fanless design, ensuring quiet operation.

Specification:

• External device, fanless, with USB 3.0 connection and external power supply.
• Dimensions: 17.8 cm (W) x 17.1 cm (D) x 4.5 cm (H) (weight: 1 kg)
• 4 or 8 floating-point Analog Devices SHARC processors
• Compatible with VST, Audio Units, RTAS, and AAX 64 plug-in formats
• Supports sample rates of 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192 kHz