Universal Audio Thunderbolt Satellite QUAD - UAD-2 DSP Accelerator (Thunderbolt)
Universal Audio Thunderbolt Satellite QUAD - UAD-2 DSP Accelerator (Thunderbolt)
Please note: this unit requires a Thunderbolt cable; one is not provided with the unit.
The UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt is a powerhouse DSP accelerator that gives Mac and Windows 10 users complete access to the world’s most detailed and authentic analog emulation plug-ins, available exclusively on the UAD platform.
Bolstered by next-generation connectivity, UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 lets you run large professional mixes with the rich analog character of award-winning UA-developed plug-ins, including exclusive titles from Neve, Fender, Lexicon, Studer, and many more. Plus, it’s backward-compatible with Thunderbolt 1 and 2 UA devices.
From serious home recordists to multi-platinum mix engineers, UAD Powered Plug-Ins have been winning over audio professionals for more than 15 years. The reason is simple. No other plug-ins so faithfully capture the sound and behaviour of classic analog equipment — from rare compressors and equalizers, to vintage reverb processors and tape machines. The UAD library features over 100 plug-ins, co-developed with the biggest brands in audio. In developing UAD plug-ins, UA’s acclaimed engineers undertake intensive physical modelling of classic audio hardware — “rebuilding” vintage analog gear in the digital world, component by component. UAD plug-ins replicate the exact, sometimes quirky behaviour of the most prized analog hardware in existence, bringing you rich, three-dimensional sound and harmonics "in the box.”
This is the QUAD version of the UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3, meaning it includes four SHARC processors. It can also be integrated alongside UAD-2 PCIe DSP Accelerator cards and Thunderbolt-equipped UA Audio Interfaces, including Arrow, Apollo Twin, and Apollo X interfaces for truly scalable mixing power.
Features
Run UAD Powered Plug-Ins on compatible Thunderbolt Mac or Windows 10 systems
Get a massive DSP boost for powering large professional mixes
Start mixing right away with the included Analog Classics Plus plug‑in bundle
Get the sound of a professional analog studio “on the road,” courtesy of UAD plug‑ins
Combine with other UAD-2 devices
Access over 100 plug-ins from Ampex, Lexicon, Helios, Studer, Neve, Manley, Capitol Studios, API, and more
| Brand | Universal Audio |
| SKU / MPN | 930011014701 |
| GTIN / Barcode | 819937002670 |
| Condition | Brand new, in original manufacturer packaging |
| Availability | In stock — ready to dispatch |
| Dispatch | 1–2 business days after payment confirmation |
| Delivery | Free tracked shipping Australia-wide, typically 1–5 business days in transit (2–7 days total); remote areas may take longer. We ship within Australia only. |
| Returns | 14-day returns — see our Return & Refund Policy. Consumer guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law apply. |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty terms vary by brand. If warranty coverage matters for this purchase, contact us before ordering and we will confirm what applies to this item. |