Universal Audio has announced the new line of UAD-2 Satellite USB DSP Accelerators, shipping Q2 2016. Here's the story in UA's own words...

UAD-2 Satellite USB DSP Accelerators are a sleek, powerful way for professional producers and engineers to supercharge their Windows-based workstations and run larger mixes filled with rich, DSP-intensive plug-ins. These desktop-friendly units provide full access to UAD Powered Plug-Ins, including exclusive plug-ins from Studer, Ampex, Lexicon, Neve, Manley, SSL, and more.

Available in QUAD or OCTO models with a choice of four or eight SHARC processors, UAD-2 Satellite USB DSP Accelerators can also be integrated alongside UAD-2 PCIe cards, UAD-2 Satellite FireWire, and the Apollo Twin USB desktop interface for unparalleled mixing power.

For an immediate out-of-the-box mixing experience, UAD-2 Satellite USB DSP Accelerators are available in Core, Custom, and Ultimate software packages. The Core package includes the Analog Classics Plus plug-in bundle, while Custom adds a choice of any three additional UAD plug-ins at registration. The Satellite USB OCTO Ultimate is UA's flagship package, and includes more than 83 UA-developed plug-ins -- up to and including UAD software v8.4.

Key Features

• Run UAD Powered Plug-Ins via USB 3 on Windows-based PCs for improved performance at higher sample rates, and reduced plug-in latency versus FireWire
• 4 (QUAD) or 8 (OCTO) SHARC processors provide a massive DSP boost for running large professional mixes
• Access over 90 plug-ins from Ampex, Lexicon, Studer, Neve, Manley, SSL, EMT, MXR, and more
• Includes Analog Classics Plus plug-in bundle, featuring:
  UA 610-B Preamp & EQ
  LA-2A Classic Audio Leveler (Legacy)
  1176LN / 1176SE Classic Limiting Amplifier (Legacy)
  Fairchild 670 Tube Limiter (Legacy)
  Pultec Pro Equalizer (Legacy)
  Precision Enhancer Hz
  Precision Mix Rack Collection
  RealVerb Pro
• Available in Core, Custom, and Ultimate software packages
• Combine with other UAD-2 devices, including UAD-2 PCIe cards, UAD-2 Satellite FireWire, and Apollo Twin USB desktop interface
• Fan-free construction for quiet operation
• Compatible with Pro Tools, Cubase, Live, and more

Pricing and Availability:
UAD-2 Satellite USB - QUAD Core ($999)
UAD-2 Satellite USB - QUAD Custom ($1,399)
UAD-2 Satellite USB - OCTO Core ($1,499)
UAD-2 Satellite USB - OCTO Custom ($1,899)
UAD-2 Satellite USB - OCTO Ultimate ($5,999)

More information:

• UAD-2 Satellite USB DSP Accelerator

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