Universal Audio UAD-2 QUAD Satellite Thunderbolt - Custom

The Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt - QUAD Custom combines a powerful desktop DSP Accelerator with a Custom software bundle that lets you choose any three UAD plug-in titles at registration.* 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 Custom includes four SHARC processors, and its Thunderbolt 2 technology offers reduced plug-in latency compared to FireWire 800.

The UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt - QUAD Custom comes with UA’s “Analog Classics Plus” plug-in bundle, and lets you select any three additional UAD plug-in titles from a world-renowned library that includes Ampex, Manley, Lexicon, EMT, Empirical Labs, Neve, Roland, Fairchild, Studer, SSL, and more (sold separately).

Features: 

• Run UAD Powered Plug-Ins via Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 connection on new Macs
• 4 SHARC processors offer a significant DSP boost for running large mixes
• Custom software bundle lets users “pick any 3” additional UAD plug-in titles within 45 days of registration*
• 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

Thunderbolt cable sold separately. Visit www.uaudio.com for complete list of supported Macs.

*Purchasers must select all 3 individual Custom Software Bundle plug-ins simultaneously, within 45 days of product registration. Purchasers failing to select all 3 plug-ins within 45 days of registration will automatically receive 3 UAD plugins of UA's choosing, free of charge (but no more than 3 Custom Software Bundle plug-ins total). See www.uaudio.com for complete details.

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