UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 OCTO Ultimate 8
Universal Audio

UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 OCTO Ultimate 8

Get the rich analog sound of UAD plug-ins over Thunderbolt.
Product Highlights
  • Eight Onboard SHARC DSP Processorsv
  • Includes Ultimate 6 Plug-In Bundle
  • For Thunderbolt-Equipped Computers
  • 95 UA-Developed Plug-Ins
  • Low Plug-In Latency
  • Dual Thunderbolt Ports
  • Desktop Design
  • Mac, Windows / AU, VST, RTAS, AAX 64

  • Overview
  • Tech Specs

Get the rich analog sound of UAD plug-ins over Thunderbolt.

The Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 OCTO Ultimate 8 is a desktop DSP accelerator that enables you to take your UAD plug-ins on the road for mixing on Thunderbolt-equipped Mac and Windows computers. Featuring eight SHARC processors, it supercharges your workstation and integrates with PCIe DSP accelerator cards or Thunderbolt-equipped Apollo interfaces, allowing you to run large professional mixes filled with rich analog emulation plug-ins, which are difficult or impossible to achieve with native recording systems.

The Ultimate 6 bundle comprises all 95 UA-developed plug-in titles up to UAD software v9.4. It features a library of authentic analog gear emulations developed in collaboration with iconic manufacturers such as Ampex, Lexicon, Neve, Manley, Fairchild, Studer, Fender, SSL, Empirical Labs, and more, using their exact original schematics and experienced ears. With its abundance of EQs, channels strips, compressors, delays, reverbs, and more, the collection brings the warmth of classic analog equipment into your DAW.

System Requirements macOS 10.12 Sierra, 10.13 High Sierra, or 10.14 Mojave
Quad-Core i7 or Faster Processor
Available Thunderbolt Port
Thunderbolt Cable (Available Separately)
6 GB Available Storage Space
Internet Connection to Download Software and Authorize UAD Plug-Ins

Windows 10 (64-Bit Edition)
Quad-Core i7 or Faster Processor
Available Thunderbolt 3 Port
Qualified Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt Adapter (Available Separately)
Thunderbolt Cable (Available Separately)
6 GB Available Storage Space
Internet Connection to Download Software and Authorize UAD Plug-Ins
Plug-In Compatibility Audio Units, AAX 64, RTAS, VST
Sample Rates Up to 192 kHz
Host Connectivity 2 x Thunderbolt 3 Port
Power Requirement 12 VDC, 4.5 A via Included Power Supply
Power Consumption 13 W
Security Kensington Security Slot
Dimensions (W x D x H) 7 x 6.8 x 1.8" / 17.8 x 17.1 x 4.4 cm
Weight 2.2 lb / 1 kg

Included Plug-Ins
Analog Classics Plus Bundle
With the Analog Classics Plus plug-in bundle, you’re ready to start mixing with legendary tube gear like the Fairchild 670 and the Pultec® EQP-1A EQ. You also get a dedicated suite of powerful mixing plug-ins and UA’s landmark 610-B Tube Preamp and EQ plug-in.
  • UA 610‐B
  • Fairchild 670 Legacy
  • Teletronix LA‐2A Legacy
  • UA 1176LN Legacy
  • UA 1176SE Legacy
  • Pultec EQP‐1A Legacy
  • Pultec Pro Legacy
  • Precision Channel Strip
  • Precision Reflection Engine
  • Precision Delay Modulation
  • Precision Delay Modulation L
  • UA Precision Enhancer Hz
  • RealVerb‐Pro