The Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt QUAD Core is a powerful external DSP accelerator designed to run UAD plug-ins independently of your computer’s CPU. Equipped with four SHARC processors, it provides the extra processing power needed for large recording and mixing sessions.

Featuring Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, the Satellite delivers low-latency performance, improved efficiency at higher sample rates, and seamless integration with modern Mac and Windows systems. Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports also allow convenient daisy-chaining with other compatible devices.

The included Analog Classics Plus bundle provides a collection of legendary preamps, compressors, EQs, and effects to enhance your productions right away. It can also be combined with Apollo interfaces and other UAD-2 devices to create a scalable DSP-powered recording and mixing environment and Thunderbolt cable required and available separately.

Product Specifications:

Product Type: External DSP Accelerator.

DSP Processors: 4 x SHARC Processors.

Connection Type: Thunderbolt 3.

Thunderbolt Ports: 2 x Thunderbolt 3.

Compatibility: Mac and Windows Computers.

Backward Compatibility: Thunderbolt 1 & 2 (adapter required).

Included Software: Analog Classics Plus Bundle.

Supported DAWs: Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more.

System Expansion: Compatible with Apollo Interfaces, UAD-2 PCIe Cards.

Plug-In Support: UAD Powered Plug-Ins.

Product Weight: 2 lbs.

Product Dimensions (L x W x H): 6 ” x 6 ” x 3 “