Maximum UAD plug-in power for large, professional mixes. The Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 OCTO Core is a desktop DSP accelerator with eight SHARC processors. It runs UAD Powered Plug-Ins on modern Mac and Windows computers, keeping your CPU free for tracks and virtual instruments.
Why customers choose it
Who it is for
Mix and mastering engineers, producers and studios running large sessions with many UAD plug-ins, and Apollo users who need more DSP inside their DAW.
What’s in the box
- 1 x Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 OCTO Core
- 1 x External 12VDC power supply with region-specific AC cable
- 1 x Getting started URL card
Specifications
| Type | DSP accelerator (UAD-2 Satellite) |
|---|---|
| DSP | 8 SHARC processors (OCTO) |
| Connection | Thunderbolt 3 (2 ports), backward compatible with Thunderbolt 1/2 |
| Platforms | Mac and Windows 10 |
| Included software | Analog Classics Plus |
| Expansion | Up to 6 UAD-2 devices per system |
| DSP Processors | 8 SHARC (OCTO) |
| Connectivity | Thunderbolt 3 x 2 |
| Compatibility | Mac, Windows 10 |
| Max UAD-2 Devices | 6 per system |
Good to know
- Satellites run UAD-2 plug-ins only, not third-party plug-ins.
- It does not add DSP to the Apollo Console app; it powers plug-ins in your DAW.
- A Thunderbolt 3/4 cable is needed; Thunderbolt 1/2 Macs need an Apple adapter (not included).
FAQ
QUAD or OCTO?
OCTO has 8 SHARC processors – twice the plug-in power of QUAD.
Does it work with Windows?
Yes, on compatible Windows 10 systems with Thunderbolt 3.
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