The Universal Audio UAD-Xpander Xpress is the world's first ExpressCard audio DSP expansion system for Mac OS X and Windows XP/X64/Vista laptops.
ExpressCard is the new expansion standard in the latest laptops, such as the MacBook Pro, using an ultra-fast ExpressCard 34 connection (2.5Gbps differential serial link).. The Universal Audio UAD-Xpander Xpress has identical DSP power as the best-selling UAD-1 & UAD-1e PCI/PCIe series of desktop products, and is fully compatibily with all Powered Plug-Ins. Like its desktop siblings, the UAD-Xpander can mix sessions from 44.1khz to 192k. The Universal Audio UAD-Xpander Xpress conveniently leaves slower, USB & Firewire connections free for dongles, AudioI/O, and hard-drives while it operates at full PCI Express bandwidth.
The main features of the Universal Audio UAD-Xpander Xpress include:
- Noiseless, Fanless, Alumi-cool chassis design
- Ultra-fast (2.5Gbps) Expresscard 34 interface
- 44.1-192k DSP Audio Accelerator for Laptops
- Same potent DSP power as UAD-1 & UAD-1e
- Base set of 14 plug-ins: 1176SE compressor, Pultec EQP-1A EQ, Realverb Pro, CS-1 Plug-in Suite channel strip and Nigel Guitar Plug-in Suite.
- $500 voucher to choose from the premium collection of mixing and mastering plug-ins on the Universal Audio website
- Laptop not included
The System Requirements are:
- Available PCI ExpressCard slot
- Microsoft Windows XP (Home, Pro, or x64 Edition), Windows Server 2003, or Windows Vista (32-bit or 64-bit versions)
- Mac OS X version 10.4.0 or higher
- 256 MB of RAM (512 MB is strongly recommended)
- 125 MB of available disk space
- CD drive or internet connection for software installation
- 1024 x 768 or higher resolution monitor
- VST, RTAS, or Audio Units host software, such as Steinberg Nuendo, Digidesign Pro Tools, or Apple Logic Pro
- An AGP graphics video adapter (PCI graphics is not recommended)
- Internet connection required for registration and obtaining optional plugins
