Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Firewire Quad Core DSP Accelerator

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The Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Firewire Quad Core DSP Accelerator offers serious analog sound for FireWire equipped Macs and PCs.

A simple FireWire connection is all it takes to plug your Mac or PC into the world’s finest analog hardware emulations. The UAD-2 Satellite DSP Accelerators offer full access to UAD Powered Plug-Ins, including exclusive titles from Studer, Ampex, Lexicon, Neve, Manley, SSL and more. UAD-2 Satellite packages feature a sleek, ultra-portable FireWire 800-based processing unit, plus the Analog Classics plug-in bundle (VST/AU/RTAS/AAX 64), giving you massive analog character, right out of the box.

  • Run UAD Powered Plug-Ins via FireWire 800 connection
  • Start mixing right away with the included Analog Classics or Analog Classics Plus plug-in bundles
  • Access over 90 plug-ins from Ampex, Lexicon, Fender, Studer, Neve, Manley, SSL, EMT, API, MXR, and more
  • Take UAD plug-ins “on the road” for mixing on FireWire-equipped Macs and PCs
  • Get a massive DSP boost for running large professional mixes
  • Combine with other UAD-2 devices, including UAD-2 PCIe card(s), and Apollo audio interfaces

UAD: The Industry’s Most Respected Collection of Audio Plug-Ins
From serious home recordists to multi-platinum mix engineers, UAD Powered Plug-Ins have been winning over audio professionals for more than 10 years. The reason is simple. No other plug-ins so faithfully capture the sound and behavior of classic analog equipment — from rare compressors and equalizers, to vintage reverb processors and tape machines. The UAD library features over 90 plug-ins, co-developed with the biggest brands in audio. These plug-ins can be purchased with UAD-2 hardware from retailers as part of bundled packages, or you can buy UAD plug-ins à la carte from UA’s Online Store.

Professional QUAD Processing Power, Wherever You Go
Featuring four individual Analog Devices SHARC processors, the UAD-2 Satellite DSP Accelerator's outboard processing “supercharges” your host computer — letting you run larger mixes, filled with rich, sonically complex plug-ins. The UAD-2 Satellite can be integrated alongside UAD-2 PCIe DSP Accelerator cards and the UAD Apollo interface, for truly scalable mixing power. And because it’s portable, the UAD-2 Satellite lets you travel with your UAD plug-ins, wherever you mix on a FireWire-equipped Mac or PC.

UAD Plug-In Craftsmanship: The Science Behind the Scenes
In developing UAD plug-ins, UA’s engineering group undertakes a thorough physical modeling of classic audio hardware — “rebuilding” vintage analog gear in the digital world, component by component. That’s how UAD plug-ins replicate the exact, sometimes quirky, behavior of analog hardware — bringing its rich, three-dimensional sound and harmonics "in the box."

Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Firewire Quad Core DSP Accelerator Features

  • Run UAD Powered Plug-Ins via FireWire 800/400 connection
  • Access over 90 plug-ins from Ampex, Lexicon, Roland, Studer, Neve, Manley, SSL, EMT, Empirical Labs, MXR and more (sold separately)
  • Includes portable DSP Accelerator unit (FireWire format), plus a choice of Core, Custom or Ultimate UAD plug-in packages
  • Available in QUAD models with 4 SHARC processors
  • Gives native systems a DSP boost for running larger mixes, with rich, sonically complex plug-ins
  • Allows taking UAD plug-ins “on the road,” mixing on Intel-based Macs and Windows PCs*
  • Includes Analog Classics Plus (Satellite QUAD) plug-in bundles
  • 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 interfaces
  • VST, AU, RTAS, and AAX 64 support; Mac OS X and Windows compatible

Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Firewire Quad Core DSP Accelerator System Requirements

  • (Win) Windows 7, 8.1, or 10 (64-Bit Editions)
  • (Mac) macOS 10.12 Sierra, 10.13 High Sierra, or 10.14 Mojave
  • Available FireWire 800 port*
  • On Windows systems, a qualified PCIe-to-FireWire adapter card is required
  • 6 gigabytes available storage
  • Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
  • Compatible VST, Audio Units, RTAS, or AAX 64 plug-in host DAW software

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  • 5
    Amazing
    Andrew Murphy

    Great product. Was really surprised by the power of firewire and this product had no problem working with my Apogee Ensemble. The UAD plugins sound great and have made a massive difference to my studio work flow. Andy