Shift your music production into serious high gear with the Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3. 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 daisy-chain Thunderbolt-equipped devices to your heart's content. The UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 includes UA’s Ultimate Bundle — 67 plug-in titles containing 107 individual 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 also 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 with 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 really 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 9 equips you for practically any scenario. The Ultimate Bundle includes:
*New in Ultimate 9
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)