Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 QUAD Core DSP Accelerator

Manufacturer's Description

Get the rich analog sound of UAD plug-ins over Thunderbolt.

The UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt is a powerhouse DSP accelerator that gives Mac and Windows 10 users complete access to the world’s most detailed and authentic analog emulation plug-ins, available exclusively on the UAD platform.

Bolstered by next-generation connectivity, UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 lets you run large professional mixes with the rich analog character of award-winning UA-developed plug-ins, including exclusive titles from Neve, Fender, Lexicon, Studer, and many more. Plus, it’s backward-compatible with Thunderbolt 1 and 2 UA devices.

Now You Can:

• Run UAD Powered Plug-Ins on compatible Thunderbolt Mac or Windows 10 systems
• Get a massive DSP boost for powering large professional mixes
• Access over 100 plug-ins from Ampex,® Lexicon,® Helios,® Studer,® Neve,® Manley,® Capitol Studios,® API, and more
• Start mixing right away with the included Analog Classics Plus plug‑in bundle
• Get the sound of a professional analog studio “on the road,” courtesy of UAD plug‑ins
• Combine with other UAD-2 devices, including UAD-2 PCIe card(s) and Thunderbolt-equipped Satellites and UA 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 15 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 100 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.

Powerful, Expandable Processing

UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 is available in QUAD or OCTO models with either four or eight SHARC processors, respectively. It can also be integrated alongside UAD-2 PCIe DSP Accelerator cards and Thunderbolt-equipped UA Audio Interfaces, including Arrow, Apollo Twin, and Apollo X interfaces for truly scalable mixing power.

UAD Plug-In Craftsmanship: The Science Behind the Scenes

In developing UAD plug-ins, UA’s acclaimed engineers undertake intensive physical modeling of classic audio hardware — “rebuilding” vintage analog gear in the digital world, component by component. UAD plug-ins replicate the exact, sometimes quirky behavior of the most prized analog hardware in existence, bringing you rich, three-dimensional sound and harmonics "in the box.”

Upgrade to the Ultimate Collection of UAD Plug‑Ins

UAD Accelerators include a suite of plug-ins right out of the box, with Teletronix® LA‑2A and UA 1176 compressors, Pultec® EQs, and more. Upgrade to the UAD Ultimate Bundle to get a fully-stocked analog studio at huge savings, with over 100 exclusive titles from Neve,® Ampex,® Lexicon,® SSL,® Fender,® and more.

Features

• Run UAD Powered Plug-Ins via Thunderbolt 3 on modern Mac and Windows 10 systems (backwards compatible with Thunderbolt 1 and 2 devices)
• 4 (QUAD) or 8 (OCTO) SHARC processors provide a massive DSP boost for running large professional mixes
• Access over 100 plug-ins from Ampex, Lexicon, Studer, Neve, Manley, SSL, EMT, Helios, 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 & EQ, and more
• Compatible with Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, Cubase, Live, and more
• Combine with other Thunderbolt-equipped UAD-2 devices including PCIe card(s), UA Audio Interfaces, and additional Satellites
• Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for daisy-chaining of Thunderbolt peripherals
• Also available with Custom software packages featuring user-selectable plug-ins

Specifications

• Apollo X Series System Requirements
• All
• Thunderbolt 3 cable (not included)
• Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
• 10 gigabytes available storage
• Mac
• Available Thunderbolt 1, 2, or 3 port
• macOS 10.14 Mojave, 10.15 Catalina, or 11 Big Sur
• Thunderbolt 1 and 2 connections require an Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter (not included)
• PC
• Available Thunderbolt 3 port
• Windows 10 64-bit edition
• Apollo Thunderbolt System Requirements (All Thunderbolt Apollo models except Apollo X Series)
• All
• Thunderbolt 2 cable (not included)
• Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
• 10 gigabytes available storage
• Mac
• Available Thunderbolt 1, 2, or 3 port
• macOS 10.14 Mojave, 10.15 Catalina, or 11 Big Sur
• Thunderbolt 3 connections require an Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter (not included)
• PC
• Available Thunderbolt 3 port
• Windows 10 64-bit edition
• Qualified Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt adapter (not included)
• Apollo SOLO System Requirements
• Mac or Windows computer with available Thunderbolt 3 port
• Thunderbolt 3 cable (sold separately)
• (Mac) macOS 10.14 Mojave, 10.15 Catalina, or 11 Big Sur
• (PC) Windows 10 64-bit edition
• Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
• 10 gigabytes available storage
• Apollo SOLO USB System Requirements
• PC with available built-in* USB 3 SuperSpeed (Type-A or Type-C port)
• Intel Core i-Series or Xeon processor*
• Windows 10 64-bit edition
• USB 3 Type-C cable (not included)*
• Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
• 10 gigabytes available storage
• *Notes
• IF-certified USB 3 SuperSpeed cable (Type-A to Type-C, or Type-C to Type-C)
• Quad Core i7 or better recommended for optimum DAW performance
• USB 3 adapters (such as PCIe-to-USB 3 expansion cards) are not tested
• 2-in-1 systems (notebook/tablet) are not recommended
• Volt System Requirements
• Mac & PC
• Available USB 2.0 (or higher) port
• USB cable (included)
• Intel, AMD, or Apple Silicon processor
• (PC) Windows 10 64-bit edition
• (macOS) 10.14 Mojave or later
• Internet connection for software downloads
• iPad & iPhone
• iPadOS / iOS 14 or later
• Arrow System Requirements
• Mac or Windows computer with available Thunderbolt 3 port
• Thunderbolt 3 cable (sold separately)
• (Mac) macOS 10.14 Mojave, 10.15 Catalina, or 11 Big Sur
• (PC) Windows 10 64-bit edition
• Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
• 10 gigabytes available storage
• Apollo FireWire System Requirements
• (PC) Windows 10 64-bit edition
• (Mac) macOS 10.14 Mojave or 10.15 Catalina
• Available FireWire 800 port*
• FireWire 800 cable (included)
• Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
• 10 gigabytes available storage
• *On Windows systems, a qualified PCIe-to-FireWire adapter card is required
• DSP Accelerators
• UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 System Requirements
• All
• Thunderbolt 3 cable (not included)
• Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
• Compatible plug-in host DAW software
• 10 gigabytes available storage
• Mac
• Available Thunderbolt 1, 2, or 3 port
• macOS 10.14 Mojave, 10.15 Catalina, or 11 Big Sur
• Thunderbolt 1 and 2 connections require an Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter (not included)
• PC
• Available Thunderbolt 3 port
• Windows 10 64-bit edition
• UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 2 System Requirements
• All
• Thunderbolt 2 cable (not included)
• Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
• Compatible plug-in host DAW software
• 10 gigabytes available storage
• Mac
• Available Thunderbolt 1, 2, or 3 port
• macOS 10.14 Mojave, 10.15 Catalina, or 11 Big Sur
• Thunderbolt 3 connections require an Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter (not included)
• PC
• Available Thunderbolt 3 port
• Windows 10 64-bit edition
• Qualified Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter (not included)
• UAD-2 Satellite USB System Requirements
• PC with available built-in* USB 3 SuperSpeed port
• Windows 10 64-bit edition
• Intel Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, or Xeon processor*
• USB 3.0 SuperSpeed cable (included)
• Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
• Compatible plug-in host DAW software
• 10 gigabytes available storage
• *Notes
• Quad Core i7 or better recommended
• 2-in-1 systems (notebook/tablet) are not recommended
• USB 3 adapters (such as PCIe-to-USB 3 expansion cards) are not tested for Apollo Twin USB connection
• UAD-2 Satellite FireWire System Requirements
• (PC) Windows 10 64-bit edition
• (Mac) macOS 10.14 Mojave or 10.15 Catalina
• Available FireWire 800 port*
• FireWire 800 cable (included)
• Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
• Compatible plug-in host DAW software
• 10 gigabytes available storage
• *On Windows systems, a qualified PCIe-to-FireWire adapter card is required
• UAD-2 PCIe System Requirements
• (PC) Windows 10 64-bit edition
• (Mac) macOS 10.14 Mojave, 10.15 Catalina, or 11 Big Sur
• Available PCI Express (PCIe) slot for each UAD-2 card
• Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
• Compatible plug-in DAW host software
• 10 gigabytes available storage
• Thunderbolt Option Cards
• Thunderbolt 3 Option Card System Requirements
• All
• Apollo Audio Interface (Rack Model)
• Thunderbolt 3 cable (not included)
• Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
• 10 gigabytes available storage
• Mac
• Available Thunderbolt 1, 2, or 3 port
• macOS 10.14 Mojave, 10.15 Catalina, or 11 Big Sur
• Thunderbolt 1 and 2 connections require an Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter (not included)
• PC
• Available Thunderbolt 3 port
• Windows 10 64-bit edition
• Thunderbolt 2 Option Card System Requirements
• All
• Apollo Audio Interface (Rack Model)
• Thunderbolt 2 cable (not included)
• Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
• 10 gigabytes available storage
• Mac
• Available Thunderbolt 1, 2, or 3 port
• macOS 10.14 Mojave, 10.15 Catalina, or 11 Big Sur
• Thunderbolt 3 connections require an Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter (not included)
• PC
• Available Thunderbolt 3 port
• Windows 10 64-bit edition
• Qualified Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt adapter (not included)