UNIVERSAL AUDIO Thunderbolt Satellite Octo Ultimate

Product Information

The World's Most Authentic Analog Emulation Plug-ins

Shift your music production into serious high gear with the Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3. This is the OCTO model — eight SHARC processors deliver a massive level of DSP, enabling you to pack your mixes with the world's most authentic analog emulation plug-ins. What’s more, this DSP accelerator’s Thunderbolt 3 connectivity gives it sub-2ms latency and enough bandwidth to daisy-chain Thunderbolt-equipped devices to your heart's content. The UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 includes UA’s Ultimate Bundle — 67 plug-in titles containing 107 individual plug-ins that are guaranteed to infuse your mix with the freakishly realistic sound of studio-standard analog gear. The UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 also sports updated cosmetics with a convenient front-panel power switch and eye-catching backlit UA logo.

Note: The Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 requires a Thunderbolt 3 cable (not included).

Portable UAD plug-in power

The UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 provides you with access to more than 90 plug-ins from brands including Ampex, Manley, Lexicon, EMT, Empirical Labs, Neve, Roland, Fairchild, Pultec, Studer, SSL, and more. This desktop-friendly unit connects to your Thunderbolt 3-equipped computer, turbocharging your Thunderbolt-based studio with the most authentic analog emulation plug-ins on the planet.

Truly scalable mixing power

Sweetwater knows that when you've got a monster project with a suffocating deadline, it's what's under the hood that really counts. That's why the Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 is available in QUAD or OCTO models (with either four or eight SHARC processors), letting you customize your studio horsepower to the demands of your workflow. They may also be integrated alongside UAD-2 PCIe cards and Thunderbolt-enabled Apollo interfaces for truly scalable mixing power.

Thunderbolt 3 — ultra-low latency and unrivaled bandwidth

When Thunderbolt technology burst onto the scene, UA was one of the first to adopt it. And now, thanks to Thunderbolt 3, this blazing-fast connectivity is better than ever. For starters, it offers lower latency and greater stability than USB or FireWire, clocking in with the speed and ultra-fast performance of a PCI Express system. In fact, the UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 runs projects with high track counts at latencies of less than 2ms! On top of that, its near-infinite bandwidth blows Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 out of the water, enabling you to place multiple Thunderbolt-equipped devices — even 4k or 5k monitors — at the end of your signal chain without issues. You don't even need a brand-new computer — the UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3’s two built-in Thunderbolt 3 ports are backward compatible with Thunderbolt 1 and 2 (adapter sold separately).

Ultimate plug-in bundle included

From vintage EQs and compressors to spacious effects, studio-quality reverb, and tape saturation, the UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 OCTO Ultimate 9 equips you for practically any scenario. The Ultimate Bundle includes:

AKG BX 20 Spring Reverb

Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape Recorder

API 2500 Stereo Bus Compressor

API 550 Parametric EQ

API 560 Graphic EQ

API Vision Channel Strip

Avalon VT-737sp Tube Channel Strip

Bermuda Triangle

Brigade Chorus Pedal

Cambridge EQ

Capitol Chambers

Century Tube Channel Strip

Cooper Time Cube Mk II Delay

CS-1 Channel Strip

dbx 160 Compressor / Limiter

DreamVerb Room Modeler

Empirical Labs Distressor

Empirical Labs FATSO Jr. Tape Sim. & Compressor

Empirical Labs FATSO Sr. Tape Sim. & Compressor

EMT 140 Classic Plate Reverberator

EMT 250 Classic Electronic Reverb

EP-34 Tape Echo

Fairchild 660 Compressor

Fairchild 670 Compressor

Fairchild 670 Legacy Compressor

Fender '55 Tweed Deluxe

Galaxy Tape Echo

Harrison 32C Channel EQ

Harrison 32C SE Channel EQ

Helios Type 69 Legacy EQ

Helios Type 69 Preamp and EQ

KORG SDD-3000 Digital Delay

Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb

Lexicon 480L Digital Reverb and Effects

Little Labs IBP Phase Alignment Tool

Little Labs Voice Of God Bass Resonance

Manley Massive Passive EQ

Manley Massive Passive Mastering EQ

Manley Variable-Mu Limiter Compressor

Manley VOXBOX Channel Strip

Moog Multimode Filter

Moog Multimode Filter SE

Moog Multimode Filter XL

MXR Flanger/Doubler

Neve 1073 Preamp & EQ

Neve 1073 Legacy Classic Console EQ

Neve 1073SE Legacy Classic Console EQ

Neve 1081 Classic Console EQ

Neve 1081SE Classic Console EQ

Neve 1084 Preamp and EQ*

Neve 2254/E Compressor*

Neve 2254/E Dual Compressor*

Neve 31102 Classic Console EQ

Neve 31102SE Classic Console EQ

Neve 33609 C Compressor

Neve 33609SE Compressor

Neve 88RS Channel Strip

Neve 88RS Legacy Channel Strip

Neve Preamp

Ocean Way Studios Dynamic Room Modeling

Oxide Tape Recorder

Precision Buss Compressor

Precision Channel Strip

Precision De-Esser

Precision Delay Modulation

Precision Delay Modulation Long

Precision Enhancer Hz

Precision Enhancer kHz

Precision Equalizer

Precision K-Stereo Ambience Recovery

Precision Limiter

Precision Maximizer

Precision Multiband

Precision Reflection Engine

Pultec EQP-1A Passive EQ

Pultec MEQ-5 Passive EQ

Pultec HLF-3C Passive EQ

Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ

Pultec-Pro Legacy EQ

Pure Plate Reverb

Raw Distortion

RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler

SPL Transient Designer

SSL E Series Channel Strip

SSL E Series Channel Strip Legacy

SSL G Series Bus Compressor

SSL G Series Bus Compressor Legacy

Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder

Studio D Chorus

Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler

Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler

Teletronix LA-2 Classic Leveler

Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier

Teletronix LA-3A Classic Audio Leveler

Thermionic Culture Vulture

Trident A-Range Classic Console EQ

TS Overdrive Pedal

UA 175B Tube Compressor

UA 176 Tube Compressor

UA 1176LN Legacy Limiting Amplifier

UA 1176SE Legacy Limiting Amplifier

UA 1176 Rev A Classic Limiter

UA 1176AE Classic Limiter

UA 1176LN Rev E Classic Limiter

UA 610-A Preamp & EQ

UA 610-B Preamp & EQ

V76 Preamplifier

*New in Ultimate 9

Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 OCTO Ultimate 9 Features:

Portable DSP Accelerator unit plus UAD plug-in package

Run UAD-powered plug-ins via the Thunderbolt 3 connection

Juiced performance at higher sample rates with less than 2ms of latency

8 SHARC processors provide a massive DSP boost for running large professional mixes

Includes over 90 plug-ins from Ampex, Lexicon, Studer, Neve, Manley, SSL, EMT, and more

Compatible with Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Live, and more

Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for convenient daisy-chaining of Thunderbolt peripherals

Fan-free construction for quiet operation

Great for mobile mixing with UAD plug-ins on your Thunderbolt 3-equipped computer

Expands the DSP power of your Thunderbolt-equipped Apollo audio interface; can be combined with other UAD-2 DSP Accelerators

Updated cosmetics with convenient front-panel power switch and eye-catching backlit UA logo

Backward compatible with Thunderbolt 1 and 2 (adapter sold separately)

*Note: The Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 can daisy-chain and provide bus power for a Universal Audio Arrow interface via one of its Thunderbolt 3 ports.

Specifications

Computer Connectivity:Thunderbolt 3

Form Factor:Desktop DSP Accelerator

Built In DSP/FX:8 x SHARC Processors - Realtime UAD processing

Thunderbolt:2 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 3)

Software:UAD Powered Ultimate 9 Plug-in Bundle

OS Requirements - Mac:OS X 10.12 or later

OS Requirements - PC:Windows 10 Anniversary Update or later

Power Supply:12V DC power supply (included)

Manufacturer Part Number:TB3SATO-U9