Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 OCTO Core

The world’s most authentic analogue emulation plug-ins

The Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 is a powerful DSP accelerator with eight SHARC processors, allowing users to create high-quality analogue emulation plug-ins. Its Thunderbolt 3 interface offers sub-2ms latency and enough bandwidth to support large Thunderbolt-equipped devices. The UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 OCTO Core UA includes the Analogue Classics Plus plug-in package and access to over 90 more from Ampex, Lexicon, Studer, and Neve. The device now features a simple front-panel power switch and an illuminated UA logo.

Portable UAD plug-in power

The UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 OCTO Core features not only UA’s Analogue Classics Plus plug-in bundle, but also over 90 plug-ins from companies including as Ampex, Manley, Lexicon, EMT, Empirical Labs, Neve, Roland, Fairchild, Pultec, Studer, SSL, and others (sold separately). This desktop-friendly gadget connects to your Thunderbolt 3-enabled computer, boosting your Thunderbolt-based studio with the most genuine analogue emulation plug-ins on the market.

Truly scalable mixing power.

knows that when you have a big project with a stifling deadline, what’s behind the hood is important. That’s why the Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 comes in QUAD or OCTO configurations (with four or eight SHARC processors), allowing you to tailor your studio horsepower to the needs of your workflow. They may also be used with UAD-2 PCIe cards and Thunderbolt-enabled Apollo interfaces for genuinely scalable mixing power.

Thunderbolt 3: ultra-low latency and unrivalled bandwidth

UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 OCTO Core has significantly improved the speed and reliability of communication, reducing latency and enhancing the performance of PCI Express systems. The UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 can execute large track counts at latencies as low as 2ms and has near-infinite bandwidth, outperforming Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2, allowing for the deployment of multiple Thunderbolt-equipped devices. Its built-in Thunderbolt 3 ports are backwards compatible with Thunderbolt 1 and 2 (adapter supplied separately), eliminating the need for a new computer.

UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 OCTO Core Includes the Analog Classics Plus Plug-in Bundle:

• UA 610-B
• Fairchild 670 Legacy
• Precision Enhancer Hz
• UA 1176LN Legacy
• UA 1176SE Legacy
• Pultec EQP-1A Legacy
• Pultec-Pro Legacy
• Teletronix LA-2A Legacy
• Precision Channel Strip (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
• Precision Reflection Engine (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
• Precision Delay Mod (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
• Precision Delay Mod L (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
• RealVerb Pro

Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 OCTO Core Features:

• Portable DSP Accelerator device with UAD plug-in package.
• Run UAD Powered Plug-Ins via Thunderbolt 3 connection.
•  Improved performance at high sample rates with less than 2ms of lag.
•  8 SHARC processors offer significant DSP increase for big professional mixes.
•  Use over 90 plug-ins (available separately) from Ampex, Lexicon, Studer, Neve, Manley, SSL, EMT, and others.
• Compatible with Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, and Live.
• Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports provide easy daisy-chaining of Thunderbolt accessories.
• Quiet operation with fan-free architecture.
•  Use UAD plug-ins on Thunderbolt 3 computers for mobile mixing.
• Maximizes the DSP power of your Thunderbolt-equipped Apollo audio interface and may be paired with other UAD-2 DSP accelerators.
• Improved looks with a front-panel power switch and a prominent lighted UA logo.
• Compatible with Thunderbolt 1 and 2 (adapter available separately).