Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 OCTO Core

Product Description

Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt OCTO Core

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.

Key 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

General Requirements

• Thunderbolt 3 or 4 cable (not included)
• Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
• Compatible plug-in host DAW software
• 25 gigabytes available storage
  Note: We highly recommend having at least 100 GB of free storage on your internal hard drive.

macOS

• Available Thunderbolt 1, 2, 3, or 4 port.
• macOS Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14, or Sequoia 15
• Note: UAD Software version 11.6.0 requires macOS Big Sur 11 as a minimum operating system on Apple computers.
• ‘Hackintosh’, and macOS computers not made by Apple are not supported.
• Thunderbolt 1 and 2 connections require an Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter (not included)

Windows

• Available Thunderbolt 3 or 4 port
• Windows 10 64-bit edition or Windows 11

Notes 

• Operating systems not listed above are untested. Although untested operating systems may work, they are not supported by Universal Audio. Prior UAD software for older operating systems and discontinued UAD products is available in the UAD software archives.
• Pre-release and beta versions of operating systems are not supported.
• AMD systems are untested with UAD Thunderbolt devices. Although untested systems may work, they are not supported by Universal Audio.
• ‘Hackintosh’ and ‘Mac computers’ not made by Apple are not supported.
• For updated details on macOS and Windows compatibility, click here.