Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt OCTO Core – Desktop DSP Accelerator

Universal Audio OCTO Core Overview

The UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt OCTO Core from Universal Audio is a DSP accelerator that allows for accessing UAD plug-ins within any DAW software running on Thunderbolt 3 equipped Mac and Windows computers. It’s also backwards compatible with Thunderbolt 1 or 2 if you have the appropriate cable.

Powered by eight SHARC processors, the standalone DSP accelerator provides extensive plug-in instantiation for large mixes without taxing the host computer, and while delivering world-class analog emulation.

Other benefits of the Thunderbolt 3 equipped DSP accelerator include greater UAD plug-in instances (the interface requires less of its own DSP to function when compared with previous versions), improved performance at higher sample rates, and reduced UAD plug-in latency. Additionally, the unit can supercharge existing Apollo interfaces and other UAD-2 DSP Accelerator systems by creating expanded systems for running complex mixes.

Included with the unit is the company’s Analog Classics bundle, featuring the UA 610-B Preamp and EQ, along with 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.

Note: Thunderbolt cable required and available separately.

• Run UAD Powered plug-ins via Thunderbolt 3 connections on new Macs
• Run UAD Powered Plug-Ins via Thunderbolt 1 and 2 connections with an Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter (available separately)
• 8 SHARC processors offer a substantial DSP boost for running large mixes
• Includes Analog Classics Plus plug-in bundle
• Access over 100 plug-ins from Ampex, Lexicon, Roland, Studer, Neve, Manley, SSL, EMT, and more (sold separately)
• Take UAD plug-ins on the road for mixing on Thunderbolt-equipped Macs
• Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for convenient daisy-chaining of Thunderbolt peripherals
• Combine with other UAD-2 devices, including UAD-2 PCIe card(s), Apollo audio interfaces, and additional Satellites
• Compatible with Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Live, and more

Key Features

• UAD Powered Plug-Ins via Thunderbolt 3
• 8 SHARC Processors
• Includes Analog Classics Plug-In Bundle
• Access Another 100+ Optional Plug-Ins
• AAX Native, RTAS
• Audio Units
• VST
• Mac OS X