Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite QUAD Omni Firewire DSP Accelerator

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The top-of-the-line UAD-2 Satellite QUAD Omni (v.5.7) provides a collection of 50 of the world’s finest analog emulation plug-ins, now within easy reach of Firewire 800 and 400-equipped Macs — including Intel-based iMacs and MacBook Pros. In developing these UAD-2 plug-ins, UA’s DSP engineers work with leading hardware manufacturers, using their exact schematics, golden units, and experienced ears, to give your mixes all the warmth and harmonics of classic analog recordings. Powered by four SHARC processors, the flagship UAD-2 Satellite QUAD Omni gives you a giant collection of stellar UAD plug-ins, plus the power to run large, complex mixes — all without taxing your host computer.

The UAD-2 QUAD Omni (v.5.7) is the most powerful and complete UAD-2 Satellite package available, and includes 50 popular UAD Powered Plug-Ins from Manley, SSL, Empirical Labs, Neve, Roland, BOSS, EMT, dbx, Fairchild, Harrison, Helios, Little Labs, Pultec, SPL and many more, up to and including UAD software version 5.7.

Compatible with select iMac and MacBook Pros, with support for VST, Audio Units and RTAS, the UAD-2 Satellite QUAD Omni features wide compatibility. Whether you use Pro Tools, Cubase, Nuendo, Logic Pro, Digital Performer and more, UAD-2 plug-ins can inject the character and quality of classic hardware into your mixes. Just install the software, connect the unit to an available Firewire 800 or 400 port, power up and start mixing.

Developed by the industry’s premier engineering team, and backed by frequent new software and plug-in releases, the UAD-2 is the processing platform of choice for many of the world's top musicians, producers and engineers.

UAD-2 Satellite QUAD Features

• External Firewire 800 and 400 DSP accelerator unit, compatible with select Intel-based iMacs, MacBook Pros and Mac minis
• Access the complete UAD Powered Plug-Ins library, including: Studer, SSL, Manley, Empirical Labs, Neve, Roland, BOSS, EMT, Fairchild, Harrison, Helios, Little Labs, Pultec, SPL, and more (sold separately)
• Includes UA’s most complete bundle: 50 plug-ins from UAD software releases up to and including v5.7, plus SSL plug-ins (v.5.8)
• Run complex, professional mixes in Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Nuendo, Digital Performer and more — without taxing host computer CPU
• VST, AU, RTAS support; Mac OS X Snow Leopard compatible
• Combine UAD-2 Satellite devices with UAD-1 and UAD-2 PCI/PCIx/PCIe cards in a single system
• High-bandwidth Firewire DSP Accelerator w/ (4) Analog Devices SHARC processors
• Includes $100 voucher for plug-in purchases via UA’s Online Store
• 1-year Limited Warranty

Minimum System Requirements:

Macintosh:
Mac OSX 10.6.x “Snow Leopard” (No PowerPC support)

General:
Select Intel-based iMacs, Macbook Pros, and more. Detailed hardware compatibility list to be announced
1 available 1394a or 1394b port (Greater instance counts achieved at Firewire 800 versus Firewire 400)