Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite USB OCTO Core
The Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite USB OCTO Core is a powerful external DSP accelerator designed to expand the real-time processing capabilities of your studio system. Featuring eight SHARC DSP processors, the OCTO Core provides substantial additional power for running professional UAD plug-ins with near-zero latency.
Designed for Windows-based production systems using USB connectivity, the UAD-2 Satellite allows producers, engineers, and mixers to offload intensive plug-in processing from the computer CPU, enabling larger sessions and more complex mixes while maintaining system stability.
The Satellite gives access to Universal Audio’s acclaimed UAD plug-in ecosystem, including authentic emulations of legendary analog compressors, EQs, tape machines, reverbs, channel strips, and mastering processors from brands such as Neve, API, SSL, Studer, Manley, Lexicon, and many more.
Professional DSP Processing
With its OCTO Core architecture, the UAD-2 Satellite provides enough DSP power to handle demanding professional workflows including:
- Large mix sessions
- Real-time analog-style processing
- Mastering chains
- Tracking with low-latency monitoring
The external desktop design integrates seamlessly into professional studio setups while keeping your main computer resources available for DAW operation and virtual instruments.
Features
- External DSP accelerator for UAD plug-ins
- Eight SHARC processors (OCTO Core)
- USB connectivity for Windows systems
- Near-zero latency UAD plug-in processing
- Reduces CPU load during mixing and mastering
- Access to the UAD analog emulation ecosystem
- Compact desktop form factor
Applications
- Professional music production
- Mixing and mastering
- Hybrid analog/digital workflows
- Real-time plug-in processing
- Expanding UAD DSP systems
Technical Specifications
- Type: External DSP accelerator
- DSP: OCTO Core (8 SHARC processors)
- Connection: USB
- Compatibility: Windows systems with UAD software support
- Function: Real-time UAD plug-in processing
- Format: Desktop unit
