The UAD-2 Satellite QUAD Flexi ($2,249) includes the “Analog Classics” plug-in bundle and a $500 UAD plug-in voucher. The UAD-2 Satellite QUAD ($1,899) includes the “Analog Classics” plug-in bundle (the LA-2A, 1176LN/1176SE, Pultec EQP- 1A, and Realverb Pro plug-ins) and a $50 UAD plug-in voucher.

Each package is built around the same box but with different plug-in collections. There are three variations of the UAD-2 Satellite QUAD. All of the UA plug-ins support both real-time and faster-than-real-time processing for mix bounces.

The UA drivers are optimized for modern multi-thread and multi-processor architectures and the Satellite supports VST, AU and RTAS formats at sample rates from 44.1 to 192 kHz, allowing it to complement virtually any DAW (whether Pro Tools, Cubase, Mixbus, Nuendo, Logic, Digital Performer, etc.) by allowing the user to utilize Universal Audio’s huge selection of classic hardware emulation plug-ins. In addition to an available FireWire 800 or 400 port, it requires 512 MB RAM (1GB recommended), 200 MB available harddrive space (400 MB for UAD-1 and UAD-2 combined installation), and an Internet connection for registration, plug-in authorization and software updates. It is compatible with most Intel-based iMacs and MacBook Pros (check the Universal Audio website for current compatibility specs). The device utilizes four Analog Devices SHARC floating-point processors (or two in the case of the Satellite DUO) and supports Mac OS X 10.6.4 Snow Leopard or higher, including Mac OSX Lion (32-bit or 64-bit mode). While retaining the classic Universal Audio vintage flair, the box’s design makes it look perfect alongside a new MacBook Pro or iMac. and utilizes an external wall-wart power supply. The UAD-2 Satellite QUAD Accelerator is a 6-inch-wide x 8-inch-long x 1-inch-high box that weighs approximately 2 lbs. This means desktop computers without open card slots, laptops, Mac minis and iMacs can all share in the ability to utilize Universal Audio’s wonderful selection of plug-ins yet avoid taxing the computer’s processor. These FireWire devices provide the processing power previously only available in an internal card to Macintosh laptop and desktop computers through a card mounted in an external chassis accessible via FireWire 400 or 800 connections.

A year ago, Universal Audio changed the shape of high-quality audio processing with its release of the UAD-2 Satellite DUO and Satellite QUAD FireWire Accelerator mobile cards.

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