Universal Audio UAD‑2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3
DSP Accelerator for UAD Plug‑Ins – QUAD / OCTO Models
Product Description
The Universal Audio UAD‑2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 is a professional DSP accelerator that brings the power and sound of UAD’s world‑renowned analog‑modeled plug‑ins to Thunderbolt‑equipped Mac and Windows systems. Designed for mixing and post‑production workflows, it dramatically expands processing power, allowing large sessions to run UAD plug‑ins with near‑zero strain on your computer.
Featuring next‑generation Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, the UAD‑2 Satellite delivers ultra‑fast performance and low latency while remaining backward‑compatible with Thunderbolt 1 and 2 UA devices. Available in QUAD or OCTO configurations, it adds four or eight SHARC DSP processors, making it ideal for running complex chains of premium effects from legendary brands such as Neve, Studer, Lexicon, Ampex, Manley, API, Fender, and more.
Bundle‑ready out of the box, the UAD‑2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 includes the Analog Classics Plus plug‑in collection and integrates seamlessly with other UAD‑2 systems, including Apollo audio interfaces and UAD‑2 PCIe cards. It’s the perfect solution for producers and engineers who want authentic analog sound and scalable DSP power—whether in the studio or on the road.
Key Features
- Thunderbolt 3 DSP accelerator for UAD plug‑ins
- Available in QUAD (4‑DSP) or OCTO (8‑DSP) models
- Run large professional mixes with UAD Powered Plug‑Ins
- Access 100+ premium UAD plug‑ins (sold separately)
- Includes Analog Classics Plus plug‑in bundle
- Ultra‑low latency performance over Thunderbolt
- Backward‑compatible with Thunderbolt 1 and 2 UA devices
- Expandable with Apollo interfaces and UAD‑2 PCIe cards
- Ideal for professional studio and mobile mixing workflows
What’s in the Box
- UAD‑2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 DSP Accelerator
- External Power Supply
- Thunderbolt Cable
- Analog Classics Plus Plug‑In Bundle (software license)
- Documentation
