Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite TB3 Octo

The UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt DSP Accelerator is a sleek, powerful way for Thunderbolt-equipped Mac 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 is a professional solution for UAD plug-ins, and an ideal DSP expander for Apollo audio interfaces.

Features:

• Run UAD Powered Plug-Ins via blazing fast Thunderbolt 2 connection

• Access over 90 plug-ins from Ampex, Lexicon, Roland, Studer, Neve, Manley, SSL, EMT, MXR and more (sold separately)

• Allows taking UAD plug-ins “on the road,” mixing on Macs with Thunderbolt 1 or 2 connection

• Available in QUAD and OCTO models w/ 4 or 8 SHARC processors

• Gives native systems a DSP boost for running larger mixes, with rich, sonically complex plug-ins

• Available in Core, Custom & Ultimate packages

• All packages include Analog Classics Plus plug-in bundle, featuring:

  • UA 610-B Tube Preamp and Equalizer

  • 1176LN/SE Classic Limiting Amplifiers (Legacy)

  • Fairchild 670 Tube Limiter (Legacy)

  • Pultec Pro Equalizers (Legacy)

  • Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveling Amplifier (Legacy)

  • UA Precision Enhancer Hz

  • CS-1 Precision Channel

  • RealVerb Pro Room Modeler

• 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

• Compatible with VST, AU, RTAS, and AAX 64 plug-in formats

• Compatible with Thunderbolt-equipped Macs

• Fan-free design for silent operation

System Requirements

• Apple Mac computer with available Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 port

• Mac OS X 10.8.5 Mountain Lion, 10.9.x Mavericks, or 10.10.x Yosemite

• 4 gigabytes available disk space

• Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins

• Compatible VST, Audio Units, RTAS, or AAX 64 plug-in host DAW software

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)

• 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

• 14-day full function demo for all plug-ins; try before you buy