Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite FireWire QUAD Core

Serious analog sound for FireWire-equipped Macs and PCs.

A simple FireWire connection is all it takes to plug your Mac or PC into the world’s finest analog hardware emulations. The UAD-2 Satellite DSP Accelerators offer full access to UAD Powered Plug-Ins, including exclusive titles from Studer,® Ampex,® Lexicon,® Neve,® Manley,® SSL® and more.

UAD-2 Satellite packages feature a sleek, ultra-portable FireWire 800-based processing unit, plus the Analog Classics plug-in bundle (VST/AU/RTAS/AAX 64), giving you massive analog character, right out of the box.

Key Features
    Run UAD Powered Plug-Ins via FireWire 800/400 connection
    Access over 90 plug-ins from Ampex, Lexicon, Roland, Studer, Neve, Manley, SSL, EMT, Empirical Labs, MXR and more (sold separately)
    Includes portable DSP Accelerator unit (FireWire format), plus a choice of Core, Custom or Ultimate UAD plug-in packages
    Available in QUAD models with 4 SHARC processors
    Gives native systems a DSP boost for running larger mixes, with rich, sonically complex plug-ins
    Allows taking UAD plug-ins “on the road,” mixing on Intel-based Macs and Windows PCs*
    Includes Analog Classics Plus (Satellite QUAD) plug-in bundles
    Compatible with Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Live, and more
    Combine with other UAD-2 devices, including UAD-2 PCIe card(s), and Apollo audio interfaces
    VST, AU, RTAS, and AAX 64 support; Mac OS X and Windows compatible

Run UAD Powered Plug-Ins via FireWire 800 connection
Access over 90 plug-ins from Ampex, Lexicon, Fender, Studer, Neve, Manley, SSL, EMT, API, MXR, and more
Get a massive DSP boost for running large professional mixes
Start mixing right away with the included Analog Classics or Analog Classics Plus plug-in bundles
Take UAD plug-ins “on the road” for mixing on FireWire-equipped Macs and PCs
Combine with other UAD-2 devices, including UAD-2 PCIe card(s), and Apollo 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 10 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 90 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.

Professional QUAD Processing Power, Wherever You Go
Featuring four individual Analog Devices SHARC processors, the UAD-2 Satellite DSP Accelerator's outboard processing “supercharges” your host computer — letting you run larger mixes, filled with rich, sonically complex plug-ins.
The UAD-2 Satellite can be integrated alongside UAD-2 PCIe DSP Accelerator cards and the UAD Apollo interface, for truly scalable mixing power. And because it’s portable, the UAD-2 Satellite lets you travel with your UAD plug-ins, wherever you mix on a FireWire-equipped Mac or PC.