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Universal Audio UAD-2 Octo Ultimate 8 PCIe DSP Accelerator

Super-charge your workstation with the rich analog sound of UAD Powered Plug-Ins — featuring the entire library of all 104 World-Class UAD plug-ins.

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The ultimate collection of UAD Plug-Ins, powered by UA’s flagship eight-processor DSP Accelerator.

The UAD-2 OCTO Ultimate 8 DSP Accelerator package features Universal Audio’s most powerful PCIe processing hardware, combined with a flagship collection of over 100 UAD Powered Plug-Ins. This package features eight SHARC processors, and easily installs into a PCIe-equipped Mac, Windows, or compatible expansion chassis (PCIe or Thunderbolt) — giving you a huge boost in mix processing power and authentic analog sound.

UAD-2 OCTO Ultimate 8 includes 104 UA-developed plug-ins from a world-renowned library that includes titles from Ampex, Lexicon, Helios, Neve, Manley, Avalon, Studer, Fender, Capitol Studios, and many more.* In creating UAD plug-ins, Universal Audio’s DSP engineers work with the original hardware manufacturers — using their exact schematics, golden units, and experienced ears — to give you all the warmth of classic analog equipment in your DAW.

Mac and Windows compatible, UAD-2 cards are easy to use. Just install the software, install the PCIe card, and start mixing with an endless collection of the world's finest analog emulation plug-ins.

Key Features

♦ Powerful OCTO Core PCIe Card for running UAD Powered Plug-Ins on Mac and Windows 10 systems

♦ Includes UAD Ultimate 8 plug-in bundle, featuring more than 100 UA-developed plug-ins from Ampex, Lexicon, Studer, Neve, Avalon, Fender, SSL, Capitol Studios, and more

♦ Ideal for professional power users running demanding projects with high plug-in instances and/or high sample rates

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

♦ Can be combined with other UAD-2 devices, including UAD-2 Satellites, UA audio interfaces, and additional PCIe cards

♦ Connect to Thunderbolt-equipped computers via a compatible PCIe chassis (sold separately)

♦ VST, AU, RTAS, and AAX 64 compatible

* Ultimate 8 package includes 104 UA-developed plug-ins up to and including UAD Software v9.11.0. Does not include Direct Developer (3rd party) plug-ins, nor plug-ins released after UAD software v9.11.0.

UAD-2 OCTO Ultimate 8 DSP Accelerator PCIe Card System Requirements

For complete compatibility information, visit help.uaudio.com

Windows 10 (64-Bit Edition)

macOS 10.12 Sierra, 10.13 High Sierra, or 10.14 Mojave

Available PCI Express (PCIe) slot for each UAD-2 card

6 gigabytes available storage

Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins

Compatible plug-in host DAW software

In the interest of product improvement, all specifications subject to change without notice.

Ultimate 8 Software Bundle Contents

Channel Strips (14): API® Vision Channel Strip

NEW* Avalon® VT-737sp Channel Strip

Century Tube Channel Strip

CS-1 Channel Strip

Manley® VOXBOX Channel Strip

Neve® 88RS Channel Strip

Neve® 88RS Legacy Channel Strip

Neve® Preamp

Precision Channel Strip

SSL® E Series Channel Strip

SSL® E Series Channel Strip Legacy

UA 610-A Preamp & EQ

UA 610-B Preamp & EQ

NEW* V76 Preamplifier

Compressors/Limiters (24): API® 2500 Stereo Bus Compressor

dbx® 160 Compressor / Limiter

Empirical Labs Distressor™

Fairchild® 670 Compressor

Fairchild® 660 Compressor

Fairchild® 670 Legacy Compressor

Manley Variable Mu® Limiter Compressor

Neve® 33609 Compressor

Neve® 33609SE Compressor

Precision Buss Compressor

SSL® G Series Bus Compressor

SSL® G Series Bus Compressor Legacy

Teletronix® LA-2 Classic Leveler

Teletronix® LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler

Teletronix® LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier

Teletronix® LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler

Teletronix® LA-3A Classic Leveler

UA 1176AE Classic Limiter

UA 1176LN Legacy Limiting Amplifier

UA 1176SE Legacy Limiting Amplifier

UA 1176 Rev A Classic Limiter

UA 1176LN Rev E Classic Limiter

NEW* UA 175B Tube Compressor

NEW* UA 176 Tube Compressor

Delay & Modulation (9): Brigade Chorus Pedal

Cooper® Time Cube MkII Delay

EP-34 Tape Echo

Galaxy Tape Echo

KORG® SDD-3000 Digital Delay

MXR® Flanger/Doubler

Precision Delay Modulation

Precision Delay Modulation Long

Studio D Chorus

Equalizers (21): API® 550A Parametric EQ

API® 560 Graphic EQ

Cambridge EQ

Harrison® 32C Channel EQ

Harrison® 32C SE Channel EQ

Helios® Type 69 Legacy EQ

Helios® Type 69 Preamp and EQ

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® 31102 Classic Console EQ

Neve® 31102SE Classic Console EQ

Precision Equalizer

Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ

Pultec EQP-1A Passive EQ

Pultec HLF-3C Passive EQ

Pultec MEQ-5 Passive EQ

Pultec Pro Legacy EQ

Trident® A-Range Classic Console EQ

Guitar (4): Bermuda Triangle

Fender® ’55 Tweed Deluxe

Raw Distortion

TS Overdrive Pedal

Mastering (6): Precision K-Stereo Ambience Recovery

Precision Maximizer

Precision Multiband

Precision Limiter

Manley® Massive Passive EQ

Manley® Massive Passive Mastering EQ

Reverbs (11): AKG® BX 20 Spring Reverb

NEW* Capitol Chambers

DreamVerb Room Modeler

EMT® 140 Classic Plate Reverb

EMT® 250 Electronic Reverb

Lexicon® 224 Digital Reverb

Lexicon® 480L Digital Reverb and Effects

Ocean Way Studios

Precision Reflection Engine

Pure Plate Reverb

RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler

Special Processing (15): Ampex® ATR-102 Mastering Tape Recorder

FATSO® Jr. Tape Sim. & Compressor

FATSO® Sr. Tape Sim. & Compressor

Little Labs® IBP Phase Alignment Tool

Little Labs® Voice Of God Bass Resonance

Moog® Multimode Filter

Moog® Multimode Filter SE

Moog® Multimode Filter XL

Oxide Tape Recorder

Precision De-Esser

Precision Enhancer Hz

Precision Enhancer kHz

SPL® Transient Designer

Studer® A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder

Thermionic Culture Vulture

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