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 Analog Classics Plus plug-in bundle; plus, you can access over 90 optional plug-ins from Ampex, Lexicon, Studer, Neve, and more. The UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 sports updated cosmetics with a convenient front-panel power switch and eye-catching backlit UA logo.

Powerful, Expandable Processing

UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 is available in QUAD or OCTO models with either four or eight SHARC processors, respectively. It can also be integrated alongside UAD-2 PCIe DSP Accelerator cards and Thunderbolt-equipped UA Audio Interfaces, including Arrow, Apollo Twin, and Apollo X interfaces for truly scalable mixing power.

Includes the Analog Classics Plus Plug-in Bundle:

• UA 610-B

• Fairchild 670 Legacy

• Precision Enhancer Hz

• UA 1176LN Legacy

• UA 1176SE Legacy

• Pultec EQP-1A Legacy

• Pultec-Pro Legacy

• Teletronix LA-2A Legacy

• Precision Channel Strip (Precision Mix Rack Collection)

• Precision Reflection Engine (Precision Mix Rack Collection)

• Precision Delay Mod (Precision Mix Rack Collection)

• Precision Delay Mod L (Precision Mix Rack Collection)

• RealVerb Pro

Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 OCTO Core 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

• Access over 90 plug-ins (sold separately) 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)

*Note: The Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 can daisy-chain and provide bus power for a Universal Audio Arrow interface via one of its Thunderbolt 3 ports.

Tech Specs

• Computer Connectivity:Thunderbolt 3

• Form Factor:Desktop DSP Accelerator

• Built In DSP/FX:8 x SHARC Processors - Realtime UAD processing

• Thunderbolt:2 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 3) , backwards compatible for TB1 and TB2

• Software:UAD Analog Classics Plus Plug-in Bundle: Fairchild, UA, Pultec, Precision, Teletronix, RealVerb Pro

• OS Requirements - Mac:OS X 10.12 or later

• OS Requirements - PC:Windows 10 Anniversary Update or later

• Power Supply:12V DC power supply (included)

• Manufacturer Part Number:TB3SATO-C