UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 OCTO Ultimate 8
Universal Audio

Universal Audio UAD-2 OCTO Ultimate 8

Stunning analog sound for your PC or Mac.
Product Highlights
  • For PCIe-Equipped Mac/Windows Computers
  • Eight Onboard SHARC DSP Processors
  • Includes Ultimate 8 Plug-In Bundle
  • 95 UA-Developed Plug-Ins
  • Low Plug-In Latency
  • Mac, Windows / AU VST, RTAS, AAX 64

  • Overview
  • Tech Specs

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.

Software Type UAD Ultimate 8 Plug-in Bundle
Supported Computer Format Mac, PC
Bit Depth 64-bit
Supported Plug-In Formats AAX 64, VST, AU, RTAS
Processor 8 x SHARC Processors
Connectivity Type PCIe
Hardware Requirements - Mac Quad Core i7 or higher, 6GB Disk Space
Hardware Requirements - PC Quad Core i7 or higher, 6GB Disk Space
OS Requirements - Mac OS X 10.10 or later
OS Requirements - PC Windows 7, 8.1, 10
Width 4.2"
Depth 6.6"

System Requirements

macOS 10.12 Sierra, 10.13 High Sierra, or 10.14 Mojave
Available PCI Express (PCIe) Slot for Each UAD-2 Card
6 GB Available Storage Space
Internet Connection to Download Software and Authorize UAD Plug-Ins

Windows 7, 8.1, or 10 (64-bit Editions)
Available PCI Express (PCIe) Slot for Each UAD-2 Card
6 GB Available Storage Space
Internet Connection to Download Software and Authorize UAD Plug-Ins