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Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt - OCTO Core

Thunderbolt OCTO Core DSP Accelerator with eight SHARC processors - includes Analog Classics+ plug-in bundle
MFR# TBSATO-C

Product Description

The Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt - OCTO Core is Universal Audio’s most powerful DSP accelerator, giving producers and engineers high-powered access to award-winning UAD Powered Plug-Ins. This sleek desktop unit is compatible with all Thunderbolt-based Macs, and can supercharge Apollo interfaces and other UAD-2 DSP Accelerator systems to run larger mixes filled with rich analog emulation plug-ins.

In creating UAD plug-ins, Universal Audio’s DSP engineers work with the original hardware manufacturers — using their exact schematics, golden units, and experienced ears — to give you all the warmth of classic analog equipment. The UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt QUAD Core includes four SHARC processors, and its Thunderbolt 2 technology offers reduced plug-in latency compared to Firewire 800.

The UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt - OCTO Core includes UA’s “Analog Classics Plus” plug-in bundle, and provides access to more than 90 plug-ins from brands including Ampex, Manley, Lexicon, EMT, Empirical Labs, Neve, Roland, Fairchild, Pultec, Studer, SSL, and more (sold separately).

FEATURES:

  • Run UAD Powered Plug-Ins via Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 connection on new Macs
  • 8 SHARC processors offer a significant DSP boost for running large professional mixes
  • Access over 90 plug-ins from Ampex, Lexicon, Roland, Studer, Neve, Manley, SSL, EMT and more (sold separately)
  • Includes “Analog Classics Plus” plug-in bundle, featuring the UA 610-B Preamp & EQ and 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
  • Take UAD plug-ins “on the road” for mixing on Thunderbolt-equipped Macs
  • Dual Thunderbolt ports for convenient daisy-chaining of Thunderbolt peripherals
  • 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 interface
  • VST, AU, RTAS, AAX 64 support

System Requirements:

  • Apple Mac with available Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 port
  • Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion or 10.9 Mavericks
  • Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
  • Compatible VST, Audio Units, RTAS, or AAX 64 plug-in DAW software
  • 4 gigabytes available disk space

Analog Classics Plus Plug-In Suite Included Standard on all configurations

Right out of the box you receive a suite of incredible analog emulation plug-ins including the world’s only authentic Teletronix LA-2A, 1176LN, and Fairchild compressors, the legendary Pultec EQs, and the UA 610-B Tube Preamp. Developed by UA’s world-renowned team of algorithm engineers, these Realtime Analog Classics plug-ins set the standard by which all other hardware emulation plug-ins are judged.

From the tube warmth of the Pultec EQ on guitars, to the gentle limiting of the LA-2A on vocals, or the pump of a genuine Fairchild 670 compressor on drums, your recordings will take a giant leap forward in rich, sonically complex analog sound.

Product Specifications

Condition New
Package Contents UAD-2 QUAD Core hardware and Analog Classics Plus UAD plug-in suite
Width 7 in
Depth 6.75 in
Height 1.75 in
Unit Weight 2.2 lb
Computer Connection Thunderbolt

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works great. Love i

By Serenity c on March 11, 2019

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