Universal Audio

Get the rich analog sound of UAD plug-ins over Thunderbolt.
The UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt DSP Accelerator is a sleek, powerful way for Thunderbolt-equipped Mac and Windows 10 users to "supercharge" their systems and run larger mixes filled with acclaimed UAD plug-ins. This convenient desktop unit gives you full access to UA's award-winning plug-in library, including exclusive titles from Studer, Lexicon, Neve, and more. With improved performance and reduced plug-in latency versus FireWire, UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt makes the perfect introduction to UAD plug-ins, or ideal DSP expander for Apollo audio interfaces.

The included UAD-2 Custom Plugin package includes the Analog Classics Plus bundle, plus a choice of any three individual UAD plug-ins at registration.

Features:
• Run UAD Powered Plug-Ins via Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 connection on Mac and Windows 10
• 4 (QUAD) SHARC processors provide a massive DSP boost for running large professional mixes
• Access over 90 plug-ins from Ampex, Lexicon, Marshall, Studer, Neve, Manley, SSL, EMT, Empirical Labs, MXR and more
• Includes Analog Classics Plus bundle featuring Legacy editions of LA-2A Classic Audio Leveler, 1176 Classic Limiting Amplifiers, Pultec EQP-1A, Pultec Pro, and Fairchild 670 plug-ins, plus 610-B Tube Preamp, and more
• Compatible with Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Live, and more
• Take UAD plug-ins "on the road" for mixing on Thunderbolt-equipped Macs
• Combine with other UAD-2 devices, including additional UAD-2 PCIe card(s) and Thunderbolt-equipped Apollo interfaces
• Dual Thunderbolt 2 ports for convenient daisy-chaining of Thunderbolt peripherals

Specifications:
• Fan-less Thunderbolt 2 external enclosure w/ external power supply
• Desktop dimensions: 7" wide x 6 3/4" long x 1 3/4" high
• Weight: 2.24 lbs (1.02 kg)
• 4 or 8 Analog Devices SHARC floating-point processors
• Compatible with VST, RTAS, Audio Units, and AAX 64 plug-in formats
• 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192 kHz sample rate support

System Requirements:
Mac:
• Apple Mac computer with available Thunderbolt port
• macOS 10.10 Yosemite, 10.11 El Capitan, 10.12 Sierra, or 10.13 High Sierra

Windows:
• PC computer with built-in Thunderbolt 3 via USB-C port
• Windows 10 w/ Anniversary Update, (64-Bit Edition)
• Qualified Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter (sold separately)

General:
• Thunderbolt 2 cable (sold separately)
• 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
• Quad Core i7 or better processor recommended