What does UAD-2 satellite do?

UAD-2 Satellite is a FireWire 800/400 DSP accelerator that runs the growing library of UAD Powered Plug-Ins. UAD plug-ins are widely recognized as the highest quality tools for mixing and mastering, with an emphasis on emulations of classic analog gear.

How many plugins can you run on a UAD-2?

Absolutely. You can combine up to six UAD-2 DSP Accelerators within the same system, depending on your available Thunderbolt/FireWire/USB ports and/or PCIe slots bandwidth. Doing so will let you run even more UAD‑2 Powered Plug‑Ins at the same time.

Are Universal Audio plugins worth it?

Universal Audio interfaces are worth it because of their onboard DSP processors. Not only does this cut your computer’s CPU some slack, but it also allows us to record using digital effects in real-time (zero-latency).

What is a UAD-2 device?

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.

Can you use a UAD satellite without an interface?

Unfortunately, no. UAD plugins are only processed by Apollo/UAD-2 DSP Accelerator inside of UAD devices.

Can you run UAD plugins without hardware?

Here’s the list of all the UAD plugins without hardware you can run: Brainworx Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor. Softube’s Eden WT800 Bass Amplifier. Softube’s ChandlerLimited Curve Bender Mastering EQ.

Do Universal Audio plugins require hardware?

Our List Of UAD DSP Powered Plug-ins That No Longer Require UA Hardware And Work Natively In Any DAW. Universal Audio provide an impressive range of hardware solutions for the demands of today’s digital audio recording studio.

Is UAD Apollo solo worth?

UAD Apollo Value I think the Apollo Solo is a solid value. It’s certainly many times more expensive than an entry level audio interface, but it’s also worth every penny. For those that are looking for more processing power, though, you can always purchase an external UAD Satellite to run your plugins.

Can I use UAD plugins without a UAD interface?

How big is the uad2 satellite hard drive?

For all its power, the UAD2 Satellite Quad is only a little larger than a typical external hard drive, measuring one inch high, six inches wide and eight inches deep. It comes with a universal-voltage external power supply with interchangeable connectors.

Where can I buy UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3?

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. UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 is available in QUAD or OCTO models with either four or eight SHARC processors, respectively.

Can a uad2 satellite connect to a Mac?

The UAD2 Satellite is currently Mac‑only and connects via Firewire 800 or 400, supporting any fairly current Mac that has a Firewire port. Running version 5.9 of the UAD software, the unit supports VST, Audio Units and RTAS hosts.

What do I need to know about the UAD-2?

UAD-2 Core packages include the Analog Classics Plus plug-in bundle, while Custom packages include the Analog Classics Plus bundle, plus a choice of any three individual UAD plug-ins at registration.