Universal Audio has announced the release of UAD Software v8.0 for UAD-2 DSP Accelerator hardware and Apollo audio interfaces. They say that this powerful new "Apollo Expanded" software provides mix and match operation between Thunderbolt-equipped Apollo audio interfaces, new UAD plug-ins, and a reimagined Console 2.0 software with more than 25 user-requested features. Here's their press release with the details:

UAD Software v8.0 includes Apollo Expanded, allowing users of Thunderbolt-equipped Apollo Twin, Apollo DUO, Apollo QUAD, and Apollo 16 audio interfaces to freely combine up to four Apollos and six total UAD-2 devices -- adding I/O and DSP as their studio grows.

Apollo Expanded also marks the introduction of Console 2.0 software, giving Thunderbolt-equipped Apollo users dynamic new workflow options with more than 25 new user-requested features. Console 2.0 will also be coming to Apollo FireWire interfaces (Mac and Windows) in Fall 2015.

Apollo Expanded -- Key Features

• "Mix and Match" up to four Apollos (any model) over Thunderbolt (Mac)
• Simple Thunderbolt cable cascading between units
• Combine up to six UAD-2 devices per system
• New Console 2.0 -- High-resolution 64-bit software interface for Thunderbolt-equipped Apollos with over 25 new user-requested features
• New Flex Driver lets users customize Core Audio I/O -- name, save, and share presets for different hardware setups and DAWs
• Star clocking over Thunderbolt distributes high-quality clock to all Apollos
• Add an Apollo Twin for desktop monitor control as well as additional DSP and connectivity

New UAD Powered Plug-Ins
UAD Software v8.0 also adds Mac OS X Yosemite compatibility and all-new plug-in categories to the UAD Powered Plug-Ins platform:

Sound Machine® Wood Works® Plug-In -- $299

• Record your acoustic guitar direct, in real time with microphone quality sound using Apollo Twin, DUO, or QUAD
• Provides the rich resonance and vibrancy missing from unprocessed acoustic guitar pickups
• No time-consuming setup; provides consistent premium sound every time you monitor or record acoustic guitar
• Freedom to re-mic as you mix, changing and adding microphones as needed to fit your production

UA Distortion Essentials Plug-In Bundle -- $249

• Features the legendary Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808 (also sold separately for $129), Raw Distortion™ (based on the vintage early-80s Pro Co Rat), and Bermuda Triangle (based on the early 70s-era Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi) plug-ins*
• Harnesses Unison™ technology to precisely emulate the circuit interaction, gain range, and clip points of the original stompboxes

Friedman Amplifiers Plug-In Collection by Brainworx -- $249

• Faithful emulation of two modern boutique amps inspired by classic British tube amps, designed by legendary amp guru David Friedman
• FX Rack features lo-fi delay, noise gate, and filter controls
• 66 impulse responses for each amp, with multiple speaker cabinets recorded in a state of the art room with stellar gear
• Re-amp less than perfect DI guitar tracks, previously recorded with other guitar amp simulations
• Developed by Brainworx exclusively for UAD-2 hardware and Apollo audio interfaces

Pricing and Availability:
Download UAD Software v8.0 here.

More information:

• uaudio.com

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