Want to shift your music production into high gear? The Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 will do just that. This is the OCTO model — eight SHARC processors deliver a massive level of DSP, enabling you to pack your mixes with the world's most authentic analog emulation plug-ins. What’s more, this DSP accelerator’s Thunderbolt 3 connectivity gives it sub-2ms latency and enough bandwidth to build massive daisy chains of Thunderbolt-equipped devices. The UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 includes UA’s Ultimate Bundle — over 90 UAD-developed plug-ins that are guaranteed to infuse your mix with the freakishly realistic sound of studio-standard analog gear. The UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 sports updated cosmetics with a convenient front-panel power switch and eye-catching backlit UA logo.
Portable UAD plug-in power
The UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 provides you access to more than 90 plug-ins from brands including Ampex, Manley, Lexicon, EMT, Empirical Labs, Neve, Roland, Fairchild, Pultec, Studer, SSL, and more. This desktop-friendly unit connects to your Thunderbolt 3-equipped computer, turbocharging your Thunderbolt-based studio with the most authentic analog emulation plug-ins on the planet.
Truly scalable mixing power
We know that when you've got a monster project with a suffocating deadline, it's what's under the hood that counts. That's why the Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 is available in QUAD or OCTO models (with either four or eight SHARC processors), letting you customize your studio horsepower to the demands of your workflow. They may also be integrated alongside UAD-2 PCIe cards and Thunderbolt-enabled Apollo interfaces for truly scalable mixing power.
Thunderbolt 3 — ultra-low latency and unrivaled bandwidth
When Thunderbolt technology burst onto the scene, UA was one of the first to adopt it. And now, thanks to Thunderbolt 3, this blazing-fast connectivity is better than ever. For starters, it offers lower latency and greater stability than USB or FireWire, clocking in with the speed and ultra-fast performance of a PCI Express system. In fact, the UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 runs projects with high track counts at latencies of less than 2ms! On top of that, its near-infinite bandwidth blows Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 out of the water, enabling you to place multiple Thunderbolt-equipped devices — even 4k or 5k monitors — at the end of your signal chain without issues. You don't even need a brand-new computer — the UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3’s two built-in Thunderbolt 3 ports are backward-compatible with Thunderbolt 1 and 2 (adapter sold separately).
Ultimate plug-in bundle included
From vintage EQs and compressors to spacious effects, studio-quality reverb, and tape saturation, the UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 OCTO Ultimate 8 equips you for practically any scenario. The Ultimate Bundle includes:
- AKG BX 20
- API 2500 Bus Compressor
- API Vision Channel Strip
- API 500 EQ Collection
- Brigade Chorus Pedal
- Cambridge EQ
- Cooper Time Cube
- CS-1 Channel Strip
- dbx 160 Compressor/Limiter
- Distortion Essentials Bundle
- DreamVerb
- Empirical Labs Distressor
- EMT 140 Reverb
- EMT 250 Reverb
- EP-34 Tape Echo
- Fairchild Tube Limiter Plug-In Collection
- FATSO JR & SR
- Fender '55 Tweed Deluxe Guitar Amp
- Galaxy Tape Echo
- Harrison 32C & 32C SE
- Korg SDD-3000 Delay
- Lexicon 224 Reverb
- Little Labs IBP
- Little Labs VOG
- Manley Massive Passive EQ Collection
- Manley Vari-Mu
- Neve 1073 Preamp & EQ Collection
- Neve 1081 EQ & SE EQ
- Neve 31102 EQ & SE EQ
- Neve 33609 & 33609SE Compressor
- Neve 88RS Channel Strip Collection
- Ocean Way Studios
- Oxide Tape Recorder
- Precision Buss Compressor
- Precision De-Esser
- Precision Enhancer kHz
- Precision Enhancer Hz
- Precision Equalizer
- Precision K-Stereo
- Precision Limiter
- Precision Mix Rack Collection
- Precision Maximizer
- Pultec Passive EQ Collection
- Pure Plate Reverb
- RealVerb Pro
- SPL Transient Designer
- SSL 4000 E Channel Strip Collection
- SSL 4000 G Bus Compressor Collection
- Manley Voxbox
- Moog Multimode Filter Collection
- MXR Flanger/Doubler
- Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder
- Studio D Chorus
- Teletronix LA-2A Leveler Collection
- Teletronix LA-3A Classic Audio Leveler
- Thermionic Culture Vulture
- Trident A-Range Classic Console EQ
- UA 1176 Classic Limiter Plug-in Collection
- UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection
Features:
- Portable DSP Accelerator unit plus UAD plug-in package
- Run UAD Powered Plug-Ins via the Thunderbolt 3 connection
- Juiced performance at higher sample rates with less than 2ms of latency
- 8 SHARC processors provide a massive DSP boost for running large professional mixes
- Includes over 90 plug-ins from Ampex, Lexicon, Studer, Neve, Manley, SSL, EMT, and more
- Compatible with Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Live, and more
- Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for convenient daisy-chaining of Thunderbolt peripherals
- Fan-free construction for quiet operation
- Great for mobile mixing with UAD plug-ins on your Thunderbolt 3-equipped computer
- Expands the DSP power of your Thunderbolt-equipped Apollo audio interface; can be combined with other UAD-2 DSP Accelerators
- Updated cosmetics with convenient front-panel power switch and eye-catching backlit UA logo
- Backward-compatible with Thunderbolt 1 and 2 (adapter sold separately)