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Universal Audio, Inc. 1700 Green Hills Road Scotts Valley, CA 95066-4926 Voice: +1-831-440-1176 Fax: +1-831-461-1550 www.uaudio.com

Customer Support (USA): 1-877-MY-UAUDIO (877-698-2834)

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Disclaimer

This manual provides general information, preparation for use, installation and operating instructions for the Universal Audio UAD Powered Plug-Ins. The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice.

Universal Audio, Inc. makes no warranties of any kind with regard to this manual, or the product(s) it refers to, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

Universal Audio, Inc. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material or the product(s).

Important Safety Instructions

Before using this unit, be sure to carefully read the applicable items of these operating instructions and the safety suggestions. Afterwards keep them handy for future reference. Take special care to follow the warnings indicated on the unit, as well as in the operating instructions.

Water and Moisture

Do not use the unit near any source of water or in excessively moist environments.

Object and Liquid Entry

Care should be taken so that objects do not fall, and liquids are not spilled, into the enclosure through openings.

Ventilation

When installing the unit in a rack or any other location, be sure there is adequate ventilation. Improper ventilation will cause overheating, and can damage the unit.

Heat

The unit should be situated away from heat sources, or other equipment that produces heat.

Power Sources

The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions, or as marked on the unit.

Power Cord Protection

AC power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit. Never take hold of the plug or cord if your hand is wet. Always grasp the plug body when connecting or disconnecting AC.

Cleaning

The external unit should be cleaned only with a damp cloth and mild soap if necessary. Chemical cleaners may damage the silkscreen and/or finish.

Nonuse Periods

The AC power supply cord of the unit should be unplugged from the AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

Damage Requiring Service

The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

• The AC power supply cord or the plug has been damaged;

• Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the unit;

• The unit has been exposed to rain;

• The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance;

• The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

Servicing

The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

FCC Compliance

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Universal Audio

could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

concepts are subject to copyright protection. No part of this document may be reproduced, in any form, without prior written permission of Universal Audio, Inc. Your rights to the software are governed by the accompanying End-User license agreement.

Trademarks

Powered Plug-Ins, UAD, UAD-1, UAD-1e, UAD-2, Xpander, LA-2A, LA-3A, 1176, EX-1, DM-1, RS-1, CS-1 Channel Strip, RealVerb Pro, DreamVerb, Helios, Precision Mastering Series, Precision Mix Series and the Universal Audio, Inc. logo are trademarks of Universal Audio, Inc. Other company and product names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective owners.

Universal Audio, Inc. End-User License Agreement

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING THIS SOFTWARE.

This Universal Audio, Inc. End-User License Agreement ("Agreement") is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity), as an enduser, and Universal Audio, Inc ("Universal Audio") for the software accompanying this Agreement, which includes computer software and any bug fixes subsequently delivered and associated media, printed materials and "online" or electronic documentation (collectively, the "Software"). The Software is licensed, not sold, by Universal Audio to the original end user for use only on the terms set forth here. By exercising your rights to install, copy and use the Software, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not install, copy or use the Software.

1 Limited Use License.

Universal Audio, as Licensor, grants you, as Licensee, a non-exclusive license to use the Software with a single computer unit at a single location.

2 Title.

The Software is owned by Universal Audio or its suppliers and is protected by copyright laws and international treaty provisions, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. Universal Audio retains title to and ownership of the Software and all copies thereof in any form. Universal Audio retains all rights in the Software not specifically granted to the Licensee. Nothing in this Agreement constitutes a waiver of Universal Audio's rights under United States copyright law or any other law.

3 Permitted Use and Restrictions.

You may install the Software into the memory of a single computer, but may not electronically transfer the Software to someone else's computer or operate it in a time-sharing or service-bureau operation. You may make one copy of the Software for backup purposes only (and replacement backup copies in the event of loss of or damage to a backup copy), provided you include all copyright notices contained on the original media on the backup copy. You may not modify, translate, adapt, reverse engineer, decompile, create other works from, or disassemble the Software or any portions thereof. Similarly, you may not copy, modify, adapt, transfer, or create other works based upon the printed materials and "online" or electronic documentation accompanying or published for use with the Software (the "Documentation").

4 Transfer.

You may not export, transfer, convey, rent, sublicense, or otherwise distribute the Software or any rights therein to any person or entity. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you may transfer this license to a transferee:

(i) for whom you have provided registration details (your name, hardware ID(s), user e-mail ID, buyer's name and buyer's e-mail address) to Universal Audio at info@uaudio.com in advance of such transfer; and

(ii) who has agreed to be bound by the terms of this license by registering with Universal Audio at my.uaudio.com and confirming such agreement during installation of the software. Any such permitted transferee may not subsequently transfer this license and the limited 90 day warranty set forth in the first two sentences of Section 5 shall expire upon such permitted transfer.

5 Limited Warranty.

Universal Audio grants solely to you a limited warranty for a period of ninety (90) days from the original purchase date that the media on which the software is distributed shall be substantially free from material defects. Your exclusive remedy, at Universal Audio's option, is to return and have replaced the inaccurate media containing the software programs or receive a refund of the price paid within the warranty period. UNIVERSAL AUDIO DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR THAT ITS OPERATION WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED HEREIN, UNIVERSAL AUDIO MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE SOFTWARE, DOCUMENTATION, OR MEDIA, AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NONINFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. FURTHERMORE, UNIVERSAL AUDIO DOES NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION IN TERMS OF THEIR CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY,

OR OTHERWISE. NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY UNIVERSAL AUDIO OR A UNIVERSAL AUDIOAUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY. EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED HEREIN, SHOULD THE SOFTWARE PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU (AND NOT UNIVERSAL AUDIO OR A UNIVERSAL AUDIO-AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE) ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR, OR CORRECTION. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

6 Limitation of Liability.

UNIVERSAL AUDIO SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE OR PRODUCTS LIABILITY, FOR ANY CLAIM, LOSS, OR DAMAGE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS, LOSS OF USE, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOST DATA, OR LOST FILES, OR FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR NATURE WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION, OR THE PERFORMANCE OR OPERATION OF THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF UNIVERSAL AUDIO HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN NO EVENT SHALL UNIVERSAL AUDIO'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, AND CAUSES OF ACTION WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) OR OTHERWISE EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE SOFTWARE.

7 Term.

This Agreement is effective until terminated. You may terminate the license without recompense at any time by returning the Software and all Documentation and any copies thereof (whether or not the copying was authorized hereunder) to Universal Audio and by removing the Software from the memory of any computer into which the Software has been transferred by you or with your permission. In addition to any other rights of Universal Audio, this license may be terminated by Universal Audio immediately and without notice in the event you fail to comply with any term or condition hereof. Upon termination by Universal Audio, you will return to Universal Audio, at your expense, the Software and all Documentation and any copies thereof (whether or not the copying was authorized hereunder).

8 United States Government Rights.

The Software and Documentation are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013 or subparagraphs (c)(1) and (2) of the Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights at 48 CFR 52.227-19, as applicable. Manufacturer is Universal Audio, Inc., 1700 Green Hills Road, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066-4926 USA.

9 Miscellaneous.

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of California, as applied to agreements entered into and to be performed entirely within California between California residents. If for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of this License or portion thereof to be unenforceable, that provision of the License shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible so as to effect the intent of the parties, and the remainder of this License shall continue in full force and effect. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the use of the Software and Documentation, and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings or agreements, written or oral, regarding such subject matter. No amendment to or modification of this License will be binding unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of Universal Audio.

Contact.

Should you have any questions concerning this Agreement, please contact Universal Audio at 1700 Green Hills Road, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066-4926 USA, +1-831-440-1176 voice, +1-831-461-1550 fax, www.uaudio.com web.

Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Welcome! Features The UAD System Package Contents Documentation Overview Video Documentation - QuickStart DVD Online Documentation Customer Support

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Chapter 2. UAD Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Overview QuickStart DVD System Requirements Supported Hosts Latest Information & Software Updates UAD Software Installation Install Software First UAD Hardware Installation Authorization Authorize Plug-Ins Procedure Load Authorization File Offline Authorization Using Unlicensed Plug-Ins Verifying Installation Learn More Software Removal

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Chapter 3. UAD System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The UAD Environment The UAD Hardware The UAD Software The DAW Environment My.uaudio.com Authorization

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Chapter 4. My.uaudio.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Optional Plug-Ins Authorization Overview Authorization Notes

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Demo Mode UA Online Store Buying Plug-Ins Transferring UAD cards and licenses

Chapter 5. Using Multiple UAD Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Overview Mixed UAD System Plug-In License Policy Authorizing Multiple Cards Power Requirement Multicard DSP Loading Card Info Display Disabling Cards Host CPU

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Chapter 6. UAD Meter & Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Launching the UAD Meter & Control Panel Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Using the UAD Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

UAD Meter Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

UAD Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

System Information Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Plug-Ins Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Configuration Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Help & Support Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Chapter 7. Using UAD Powered Plug-Ins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Launching a UAD Powered Plug-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

The UAD Plug-In Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

UAD Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

LiveTrack Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Adjusting Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Shortcuts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

DSP Loading Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Automation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

External MIDI Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

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Chapter 8. Tempo Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Tempo Sync Plug-Ins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Available Note Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Range Limits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Entering Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Out of range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Modes with Tempo Sync. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Roland RE-201 Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Chapter 9. UAD Delay Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Latency & Delay Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Host PDC Implementation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

UAD Delay Compensator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

DelayComp Examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

UAD Track Advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

TrackAdv Examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Compensating Upsampled Plug-Ins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Upsampling Values Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Upsampled Compensation Examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Live Processing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Chapter 10. UAD-Xpander & UAD-Xtenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Xpander System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Xpander Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Xpander Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

UAD–Xtenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Xpander Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Important Xpander Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Chapter 11. LA-2A and 1176LN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Compressor Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Teletronix LA-2A Leveling Amplifier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

LA-2A Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

1176LN Solid-State Limiting Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

1176LN Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

1176SE “Special Edition”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

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Chapter 12. LA-3A Compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

LA-3A Screenshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

LA-3A Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Chapter 13. Fairchild 670. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Fairchild Screenshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

2 Compressors, 4 Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Controls Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Fairchild Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Chapter 14. Precision Multiband . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Precision Multiband Screenshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Precision Multiband Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Band Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Band Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

EQ Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Frequency Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Dynamics Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Global Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Precision Multiband Latency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Chapter 15. Precision Limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Precision Limiter Screenshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Controls Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Precision Limiter Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Precision Limiter Meters Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Precision Limiter Latency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Chapter 16. Precision Buss Compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Precision Buss Compressor Screenshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Precision Buss Compressor Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Extra Presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

WebZine Article . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

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Chapter 17. Neve 33609 Compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Neve 33609 Screenshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Neve 33609 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Limiter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Other Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Neve 33609SE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Neve 33609 Latency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Chapter 18. VCA VU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

VCA VU Screenshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

VCA VU Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

WebZine Articles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Chapter 19. Neve 88RS Channel Strip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Neve 88RS Screenshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Neve 88RS Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Dynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Gate/Expander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Limiter/Compressor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

Equalizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

Cut Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

Global . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

WebZine Article . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

Chapter 20. CS-1 Channel Strip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

EX-1 Equalizer and Compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

EX-1 Equalizer Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

EX-1 Compressor Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

EX-1M Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

DM-1 Delay Modulator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

DM-1 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

DM-1L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

RS-1 Reflection Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

RS-1 Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

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Chapter 21. Precision Equalizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

Precision Equalizer Screenshot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

Precision Equalizer Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

Control Grouping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

Band Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

Precision Equalizer Latency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

Chapter 22. Cambridge EQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

Cambridge EQ Screenshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

Cambridge EQ Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

Low Cut / High Cut Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

EQ Bands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204

Parametric EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205

Shelf EQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

Chapter 23. Pultec and Pultec-Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

Pultec Latency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

Pultec EQP-1A Screenshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

Pultec EQP-1A Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

Low Frequency Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

High Frequency Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

High Attenuation Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

Pultec MEQ-5 Screenshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

Pultec MEQ-5 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

Low Peak Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215

Dip Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215

High Peak Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215

MEQ-5 Response Curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215

Chapter 24. Neve 1073 Equalizer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219

Neve 1073 Screenshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219

Neve 1073 and 1073SE Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220

Neve 1073SE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222

Neve 1073 Latency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223

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Chapter 25. Neve 1081 Equalizer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224

Neve 1081 Screenshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224

Neve 1081 and 1081SE Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

Neve 1081SE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230

Neve 1081 Latency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230

Chapter 26. Helios Type 69 Equalizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231

Helios Type 69 Screenshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231

Helios Type 69 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232

Helios 69 Latency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235

WebZine Article . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235

Chapter 27. Roland CE-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237

Roland CE-1 Screenshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237

Roland CE-1 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238

Chapter 28. Roland Dimension D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241

Roland Dimension D Screenshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241

Roland Dimension D Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242

Chapter 29. Roland RE-201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243

Roland RE-201 Screenshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244

Roland RE-201 Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244

Roland RE-201 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244

Chapter 30. RealVerb Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250

RealVerb Pro Background. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251

Spectral Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252

Resonance (Equalization) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257

Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258

Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260

Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262

Morphing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262

RealVerb Pro Preset Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264

RealVerb Pro Preset List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264

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Chapter 31. DreamVerb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265

Signal Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266

Resonance (Equalization) Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267

Shape Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269

Materials Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271

Reflections Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273

Reverberation Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275

Positioning Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276

Levels Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278

DreamVerb Preset Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279

Spatial Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280

Preset Design Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281

Chapter 32. Plate 140 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283

Plate 140 Screenshot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283

Plate 140 Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284

Reverb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284

EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285

Hidden Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288

Chapter 33. Precision Maximizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290

Precision Maximizer Screenshot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291

Precision Maximizer Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291

Operating Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295

Precision Maximizer Latency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296

WebZine Article . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296

Chapter 34. Precision De-Esser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297

Precision De-Esser Screenshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297

Precision De-Esser Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298

Operating Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300

Chapter 35. Precision Enhancer kHz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301

Precision Enhancer kHz Screenshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302

Precision Enhancer kHz Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302

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Chapter 36. SPL Transient Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305

SPL Transient Designer Screenshot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305

SPL Transient Designer Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306

WebZine Article . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307

Acknowledgement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308

Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308

Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312

Chapter 37. Nigel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316

Introducing Nigel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316

Preflex Plug-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318

Preflex Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318

Gate/Comp Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319

Amp Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322

Amp Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323

Cabinet Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326

Phasor Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328

Mod Filter Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331

TremModEcho plug-in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335

Trem/Fade Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336

Mod Delay Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339

Echo Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343

Chapter 38. Moog Multimode Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345

Moog Filter Screenshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346

Moog Filter Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346

Moog Filter SE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352

Moog Filter Latency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353

Webzine Articles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353

Chapter 39. History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354

Bill Putnam Sr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354

Classic Compressors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358

Pros Talk UA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361

Thank You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365

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Welcome!

Congratulations, and welcome to the UA Family! You now own the best sounding, most powerful sonic upgrade available for your DAW. The UAD-2 and version 5.0 software represents the culmination of a multi-year development effort delivering the latest in state-of-the-art audio processing technology and is the next evolution of the revolutionary, award-winning UAD-1 Powered Plug-Ins & DSP Card Platform

For many years our customers have been asking for a UAD with more power and the UAD-2 is all about putting more power in your hands – more power to track, mix and master. The UAD-2 Quad offers, on average, an incredible 10 times the power of the UAD-1, while the UAD-2 Duo offers 5 times, and UAD-2 Solo offers 2.5 times the power. The UAD-2 Quad supports an aweinspiring 128-channel Neve 88RS mixer at 44.1k. That’s a full console for the largest of professional mixes on ONE incredibly priced UAD-2 card!

The UAD-2 of course, seamlessly works alongside up to 4 UAD-1’s or UAD1e’s but also allows any 4 UAD-2 cards to be mixed and matched to conveniently scale the DSP power you want at the price you can afford. Start with a Nevana 32 and instantly run a 32 channel Neve 88RS console. Then, simply add more cards for additional outboard FX or more mix channels as your needs grow. Pro power-users can now use up to four UAD-2 Quads for the most demanding applications with equivalent potency to 40 UAD-1 cards! Now inside-the-box mixing is as powerful as outside.

Once you’re settled in with your new UAD-2 select from our ever growing Powered Plug-Ins Collection to custom build your own virtual mixing console, mastering console, mix sidecar, or inboard dream-FX-rack from UA’s exclusive collection of revered studio gear including classics from Neve®, Roland/BOSS®, Helios®, Fairchild, Pultec, SPL®, Moog® and of course UA’s own 1176LN, LA-2A, and LA-3A compressors, as well as our critically acclaimed line of Precision Mix Series and Mastering Series plug-ins. Digital recreations of other seminal analog studio gems from legendary analog manufacturers are on the way including the Empirical Labs® Fatso, the EQ from the famed Harrison® 4032c “Thriller” console, the Little Labs® IBP, and select Valley People® EQ’s, Compressors, and Gates.

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The UAD-2 also introduces version 5.0 of the UAD software, which includes major driver enhancements and an all-new unified UAD Meter & Control Panel for UAD-1 and UAD-2. Version 5.0 features multicore-aware drivers, LiveTrack™ for low-latency tracking and monitoring through UAD-2 plug-ins, and L.O.D.E.™ [Live Optimizing DSP Engine], which dynamically balances the load on the UAD-2. The new UAD Meter & Control Panel offers improved status monitoring, easy Quick-Click Plug Purchasing, Help and Support resources, Software Updates, and improved rollover help. There’s also a new streamlined web shopping experience via a completely re-designed UA website with integrated audio and video demo’s, tutorials, in-depth webzine articles, FAQ’s and enhanced support so you can really get the most out of your UAD-2.

Developing the UAD-2 as well as Universal Audio’s entire line of quality audio products designed to meet the needs of the modern recording studio while retaining the character of classic vintage equipment—has been a very special experience for me and for all who have been involved. We hope that you will enjoy using your UAD-2 and Powered Plug-Ins as much as we do.

Thanks for your support of Universal Audio.

Sincerely, Bill Putnam, Jr. CEO, Owner

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Features

• High-bandwidth x1 PCI Express card (PCIe 2.0 compatible)

• UAD-2 Solo: low-proﬁle, half-height, short PCIe card

• UAD-2 Duo/Quad: full-height, short PCIe card

• 1, 2 or 4 Analog Devices SHARC 21369 ﬂoating-point processors*

• Averages 2.5X(Solo), 5X(Duo), 10X(Quad) the power of UAD-1

• Multi-card support for up to 4 UAD-2’s and 4 UAD-1’s in one computer

• Cross-Platform for Mac OS X 10.4/10.5, Windows XP/x64, Vista32/64

• Supports VST, RTAS, and Audio Units plug-in formats

• 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz sample rate support for all plug-ins*

• Drivers optimized for modern multi-thread and multi-processor architectures

• Real-time and faster than real-time processing for mix bounces

• LiveTrack™ low-latency mode for monitoring, tracking and performance*

• SessionMap™ bi-directional UAD-1<>UAD-2 session compatibility

• L.O.D.E.™ (Live Optimizing DSP Engine) automatically balances DSP loads*

• LoadLock™ ensures resource availability on loaded plug-ins*

• Redesigned plug-in Toolbar includes improved preset management

• Redesigned UAD Meter & Control Panel application

• Simpliﬁed Registration/Authorization process via one button click

• Features UAi™, UA’s unique analog modeling technology

• World’s best plug-in library with premier titles from Neve®, Roland®, Moog®, SPL®, Pultec, and more

• 14-day full function demo for all plug-ins; try before you buy

• Powered Plug-Ins™ available 24/7 @ my.uaudio.com

• Easy license transfer for existing UAD-1/1e/Xpander users

• Generous launch upgrade promotions for all existing UAD-1 users

• UAD v5.x supports all existing UAD hardware

*UAD-2 Only • All UAD hardware and software designed and manufactured in U.S.A.

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The UAD System

Package Contents

The UAD Powered Plug-Ins package is a hardware-plus-software system that consists of one or more UAD DSP cards combined with the Powered Plug-Ins software. Multiple UAD package types are available in the product line to accommodate your particular hardware system, processing needs, and budget.

The difference between each package are the UAD card type and the selection of plug-ins that are bundled with the card. Each bundle has either a set of included plug-ins, or a voucher system that you use to specify the particular plug-ins you want at our online store.

For a detailed overview about the UAD Powered Plug-Ins system and how it operates, see Chapter 3, “UAD System Overview.”

Each UAD retail package includes:

• UAD DSP hardware card

• UAD Software Installer CD-ROM (with PDF user documentation)

• UAD QuickStart DVD (video tutorials)

• UA Product Catalog DVD (video demonstrations)

• UAD plug-in voucher (if applicable; redeemable at UA online store)

• UAD-Xpander has additional contents (see Chapter 10, “UAD-Xpander &

UAD-Xtenda”)

Documentation Overview

This section describes the various instructional and technical resources that are available for installing, using, and troubleshooting UAD Powered PlugIns. Documentation for the product line is available in written, video, and online formats.

ReadMe The ReadMe contains important, late-breaking information that is not avail-

able in other locations. Please review all the information in the ReadMe before installing or using UAD Powered Plug-Ins. The ReadMe file is presented for viewing during the software installation process.

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User Manual This complete user manual for the product (the document you are reading

now) is included in the software bundle. The filename of the manual is UADManual.pdf.

The User Manual is the primary product user documentation. It is on the software CD-ROM, and is also placed inside the Powered Plug-Ins Tools folder on the hard drive during software installation.

Installed Locations

The ReadMe and Manual files are copied to the hard drive by the software installer to the following locations:

Windows • Start Menu>All Programs>UAD Powered Plug-Ins Macintosh • Startup Disk/Applications/Powered Plug-Ins Tools

Manual Conventions

UAD Powered Plug-Ins is a cross-platform solution for both Windows and Macintosh computers. The UAD hardware card can be installed into either platform; it is the exact same hardware for both platforms. Operation of the plug-ins is practically identical regardless of the host system platform and application. However, certain platform-specific instructions will differ according to the host system you are using.

Platforms Instructions in this guide that are platform-specific are indicated with a head-

ing in red letters. Instructions that are identical regardless of platform are not differentiated.

Windows Instructions specific to the Windows platform use this red Windows heading. Macintosh Instructions specific to the Mac platform use this red Macintosh heading.

UAD Nomenclature

Unless specified otherwise, for descriptive purposes within this manual, “UAD-2” means all UAD-2 family products (Solo, Duo, Quad); “UAD-1” means all UAD-1 family products (UAD-1, UAD-1e, and UAD-Xpander); and “UAD” means all UAD-2 and UAD-1 family products.

Screen Shots Screenshots in this manual may be taken from the Windows and/or Macin-

tosh version of the software, and are used interchangeably when the content and functionality of the screenshot is the same on both platforms. Slight variations in the appearance of a screenshot between operating systems are inevitable.

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When the content of and function of the software represented in a screenshot is identical on both platforms, no differentiation is made in the screenshot title. If there is a significant difference between platforms, screenshots from both platforms are included.

Video Documentation - QuickStart DVD

Online Documentation

The technical support pages on our website offer a wealth of helpful information that is not included in the documentation contained within the software bundle. Please visit our support pages for important technical information including the latest release notes, host application notes, and more. The main UAD Powered Plug-Ins support website is:

The QuickStart DVD provided in the retail package contains numerous helpful video movies that explain how to install the hardware and software, register and authorize your product, obtain optional plug-ins, and more. The QuickStart DVD can be viewed in a standard DVD player or computer. Many of the videos are online on our support website.

Support Website • http://uaudio.com/support/uad

Webzine Our online magazine is published regularly and contains lots of useful and in-

teresting information. How-to pages, artist/producer/engineer interviews, support Q & A, detailed scientific notes, and other fascinating articles make the Webzine a great place to routinely visit:

• http://www.uaudio.com/webzine

Users Forum The unofficial UAD Powered Plug-Ins users forum, for the exchange of tips and

information, is on the world wide web at:

• http://www.chrismilne.com/uadforums

Customer Support

Customer support is provided by Universal Audio staff to all registered UAD Powered Plug-Ins users. See “Registration” on page 47 for details.

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Support Hours Our support specialists are available to assist you via email and telephone

during our normal business hours, which are from 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday, Pacific Standard Time.

Email Support • Windows: pcsupport@uaudio.com

• Macintosh: macsupport@uaudio.com

• Online purchases & store support: onlinesupport@uaudio.com

Phone Support Customer Service & Technical Support

USA toll-free: 877-MY-UAUDIO (1-877-698-2834)

International: +1-831-440-1176

Fax Number +1-831-461-1550

Factory Address Universal Audio, Inc.

1700 Green Hills Road Scotts Valley, CA 95066-4926 USA

• http://www.uaudio.com

Feedback Your feedback on the performance and features of UAD Powered Plug-Ins is

very important to us. Please send your comments and suggestions to us. Comments (not technical support issues) may be sent to info@uaudio.com.

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CHAPTER 2

UAD Installation

Overview

UAD Powered Plug-Ins installation and configuration consists of four steps:

• UAD software installation

Insert the enclosed CD-ROM and run the installer.

• UAD hardware installation

UAD-1 requires PCI slot, UAD-1e/UAD-2 works in all size PCIe slots.

• UAD card registration

Add your card to your my.uaudio.com Account.

• UAD plug-in authorization

Download and apply UAD authorization file. UAD vouchers can be redeemed and optional plug-in licenses can be purchased anytime.

QuickStart DVD

These steps are detailed in this chapter. Your host computer must meet the hardware and software requirements to operate properly, and you need a supported VST, RTAS, or Audio Units host application to run the UAD Powered Plug-Ins.

The QuickStart DVD provided in the retail package contains helpful videos guide you through the software and hardware installation process. The videos are also on our website:

• http://uaudio.com/support/UAD

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System Requirements

UAD Powered Plug-Ins require the following hardware and software:

Windows: • Microsoft Windows XP (Home, Professional, or x64 Edition), or Windows

Vista (x86 or x64)

Macintosh • Mac OS X 10.4.x “Tiger” or 10.5.x “Leopard”

(Processor upgrade cards are not ofﬁcially supported)

All Platforms: • Available PCIe x1/x4/x8/x16 slot for each UAD-2 and UAD-1e card

• Available PCI or PCI-X slot for each UAD-1 card

• ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54 expansion slot for each UAD-Xpander

• Available PCIe (PCI Express) slot for each optional UAD–Xtenda card

• 256 MB RAM (512 MB is strongly recommended)

• 125 MB available hard drive space for UAD-2 or UAD-1 install

• 250 MB available HD space for combined UAD-2 plus UAD-1 install

• 1024 x 768 or higher resolution monitor

Supported Hosts

• CD-ROM drive or internet connection for software installation

• Internet connection required for registration and plug-in authorization

• Compatible VST, RTAS, or Audio Units plug-in host application software (see Table 1 on page 22)

• AGP or PCIe graphics video adapter card (PCI graphics not supported)

UAD Powered Plug-Ins, when combined with a plug-in host application, is a technically complex system with many variables. Because the host application environment is integral to the system but is completely out of our control, we cannot claim compatibility with all hosts that may claim to support the use of VST, RTAS, and/or Audio Units plug-ins.

We test the specific host applications listed in Table 1 on page 22 for com- patibility with UAD Powered Plug-Ins, and only these hosts are supported by our technical staff. We recommend the latest versions of these host applications for optimum performance. Host applications that are not listed may work with UAD Powered Plug-ins, but compatibility with them cannot be guaranteed.

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For detailed technical information about using UAD Powered Plug-Ins with these supported hosts, please review the Host Application Notes pages on the UAD support website.

Table 1. Supported Host Applications

Windows VST Macintosh VST Win & Mac RTAS

Steinberg Cubase SX Steinberg Cubase SX Digidesign Pro Tools

Steinberg Nuendo Steinberg Nuendo

Steinberg Wavelab 6 BIAS Peak

Ableton Live Ableton Live

Cakewalk Sonar DSP Quatro Pro

Mackie Tracktion Mackie Tracktion

Magix Samplitude

Magix Sequoia Macintosh Audio Units

Image-Line FL Studio MOTU Digital Performer (4.5+)

Adobe Audition Apple Logic 7, 8

Sony Vegas Apple Final Cut Pro

Sony Acid Pro Apple Soundtrack

Sony Sound Forge Apple Garage Band

Audiofile Wave Editor 1.3

Latest Information & Software Updates

Technical Updates

Software Updates

Updated UAD technical information is regularly posted to the UA website. Please visit the UAD support pages for the latest bulletins:

• http://www.uaudio.com/support/uad

The CD-ROM in the retail package may not contain the latest UAD software. Check our website for software updates:

• http://www.uaudio.com/downloads.html

If the UAD software is already installed, the UAD Meter & Control Panel has a convenient button that links to the updates page (“Check for Updates” on

page 58).

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UAD Software Installation

Install Software First

If you are installing UAD Powered Plug-Ins for the first time, install the software before installing the UAD card(s). This is particularly important on Windows systems. If you are updating the software or installing additional UAD cards, it is not necessary to remove the previous UAD software or hardware from the system, but you should still install the newer software before adding new cards.

Note: The UAD Powered Plug-Ins software installer is identical for all UAD

hardware (there are only two UAD installers, one each for Win & Mac).

Win & Mac Software installation and removal for Windows and Macintosh platforms

have their own particular procedures; each are described below.

Important: Close all open files and applications before starting the instal-

lation procedure. Specifically, make sure the UAD Meter & Control Panel and all host applications using UAD Powered Plug-Ins are not running.

Windows Install Software Installation Procedure for Windows Systems

Important: Verify the computer system date and time are set correctly be-

fore installing the software and/or launching the UAD Meter & Control Panel application for the first time.

1. Launch the software installer.

• To install from CD-ROM, insert the UAD Powered Plug-Ins CD. If the installer doesn’t automatically run, double click the Setup.exe application located on the CD

• To install from a download, double-click the downloaded software archive, which is an executable application. The installer will run automatically.

2. Setup will guide you through the installation procedure.

3. When installation has completed, power down your system to install the

UAD card(s) following the instructions on page 25. If the UAD card is already installed or you are updating, restart the system.

4. After restarting, the New Hardware Wizard will try to locate the new driv-

ers. Follow these steps:

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• a) Select the “Install the software automatically (Recommended)” option, and click “Next.”

• b) The UAD card driver will be installed, click “Finish” when it is complete.

• c) (UAD-1 only) The New Hardware Wizard will run again to look for the second UAD-1 driver. Select the “Install the software automatically (Recommended)” option, and click “Next.” The second UAD-1 driver will be installed; click “Finish” when it’s complete.

Software installation is now complete. Proceed to the Authorization section (page 27).

You can use the UAD Meter & Control Panel to verify installation (see “Verify-

ing Installation” on page 31.)

Note: If you want to install the UAD plug-ins into another application, run the

installer again.

Macintosh Install

Software Installation Procedure for Macintosh Systems

Important: Verify the computer system date and time are set correctly be-

fore installing the software and/or launching the UAD Meter & Control Panel application for the first time.

1. Launch the software installer.

• To install from CD-ROM, insert the UAD Powered Plug-Ins CD. Open the CD window, then double-click the application named “UAD Powered Plug-Ins Installer.”

• To install from a download, ﬁrst decompress the downloaded .zip archive by double-clicking it. Then double-click the resulting .dmg ﬁle to mount the disk image. Double-click the disk image to open its window, then doubleclick the application named “UAD Powered Plug-Ins Installer.”

2. The installer will guide you through the installation procedure.

3. Restart the computer after the software is installed.

Software installation is now complete. Proceed to hardware installation or if that is done already, proceed to the Authorization section (page 27).

You can use the UAD Meter & Control Panel to verify installation (see “Verify-

ing Installation” on page 31.)

Installed Locations

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The ReadMe, UADManual.pdf, and UAD Meter & Control Panel application are copied to these locations on the hard drive during installation:

Windows • C:\Program Files\Universal Audio\Powered Plugins

You can access these files from the Windows Start Menu at:

• Start>All Programs>UAD Powered Plug-Ins

The VST plug-in files are installed to the location specified during installation.

Macintosh • Startup Disk/Applications/Powered Plug-Ins Tools

The plug-in files are installed to the standardized OS X locations:

• VST: Startup Disk/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST/Powered Plug-Ins

• Audio Units: Startup Disk/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components

• RTAS: Startup Disk/Library/Application Support/Digidesign/Plug-Ins

UAD Hardware Installation

The UAD software should be installed before installing the UAD DSP card(s). See the previous section for software installation instructions.

UAD-Xpander The UAD-Xpander has its own set of hardware connection and operation in-

structions. Refer to Chapter 10, “UAD-Xpander & UAD-Xtenda” for details.

About PCI and PCI Express

PCI and PCI-X should not be confused with PCI Express (also known as PCIe). PCIe is not compatible with PCI or PCI-X because PCIe uses a completely different connector (see Figure 1 on page 26).

However, if a computer system has both PCI/PCI-X and PCIe slots, the UAD–1, UAD–1e, and UAD-2 can all be installed and used simultaneously as a multicard system. See Chapter 5, “Using Multiple UAD Cards.”

Important: The UAD-1 will ONLY work in PCI and PCI-X slots, and the UAD-

1e, UAD-2, and UAD-Xtenda will ONLY work in PCI Express (PCIe) slots. Be extremely careful to only install the UAD card(s) into a compatible slot!

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PCI/PCI-X:

UAD-1 only

PCI Express (PCIe):

UAD-1e UAD-2 UAD-Xtenda

Figure 1. PCI and PCIe connectors are incompatible

PCIe x1 UAD-2, UAD-1e, and UAD-Xtenda are “x1” PCIe cards. Although these cards

can be installed in any x1/x4/x8/x16 PCIe slot, putting a them in any PCIe slot faster than x1 will not improve performance.

Installing the UAD Cards

After installing the UAD Powered Plug-Ins software, install the UAD DSP card(s). Hardware installation is the same for all platforms.

To install the UAD DSP and/or UAD-Xtenda card(s):

1. Install the UAD software ﬁrst (page 23).

2. Power down the computer system.

3. Open the computer case. If necessary, refer to the computer manufacturer’s

documentation for instructions.

4. Remove the rear slot cover and screw of an available expansion slot.

5. Before handling the UAD card, discharge any static electricity by touching

the outer casing of the power supply.

6. Remove the UAD card from its protective anti-static bag. Do not touch the

gold edge connector contacts.

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7. Hold the card gently by the top edges, and line up its connector with the slot

inside the computer.

Figure 2. UAD-1 card installation in PCI slot. UAD-2 in PCIe is similar.

8. When the connector and slot are aligned, press the card into the slot with

ﬁrm, even pressure. The card should “pop” into place. The top of the slot on the motherboard should be ﬂush and parallel with the edge of the UAD card.

9. Secure the card with the previously removed screw.

10. Replace the computer case

Hardware installation is now complete. Proceed to Authorization in the next section.

Authorization

Your UAD card must be registered at my.uaudio.com to download an authorization file, and you need a my.uaudio.com account to register the card. As of UAD v5.0, these procedures are significantly simplified, and are detailed in the“Authorize Plug-Ins Procedure” on page 27.

Important: All UAD plug-ins must be authorized before they can be used.

Authorization is accomplished by clicking the “Authorize Plug-Ins...” button in the UAD Meter & Control Panel. The procedure is in the next section.

Authorize Plug-Ins Procedure

This procedure provides only the step-by-step process for UAD authorization. A complete overview of UAD authorization, my.uaudio.com, and the UA online store is in Chapter 4, “My.uaudio.com.”

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Note: The following procedure requires an internet connection on the UAD

host computer. To authorize from a system that is not online, see Ofﬂine Au-

thorization.

Online Authorization

To download and apply the UAD authorization ﬁle when connected to the internet:

1. Install UAD v5.0 (or higher) software and the UAD hardware using the pro-

cedures detailed in this chapter (the system must be operating properly).

2. Launch the UAD Meter & Control Panel application (see page 55) and

open the Plug-Ins panel (see page 57).

3. Click the “Authorize Plug-ins...” button (page 61). The my.uaudio.com on-

line store opens in the default web browser.

• If you don’t already have a my.uaudio.com account, you are directed to create one. Follow the instructions online.

• If you already have a my.uaudio.com account, login with your email address and password. If your password is lost, the store can email it to you.

4. Your card will be automatically registered and added to your “My Systems”

Computer group, and your authorization ﬁle is generated.

5. The authorization ﬁle should begin downloading automatically. Click the

“Download Authorization” link to download the auth ﬁle if not. The authorization ﬁle is downloaded by the browser to the location speciﬁed in the browser preferences.

6. “Drag and drop” the authorization ﬁle onto any UAD Meter & Control

Panel application icon/shortcut/alias. Drag and drop means click then hold the downloaded authorization ﬁle with the mouse, drag it on top of any UAD Meter & Control Panel application icon until the icon is highlighted, then release the mouse (see Figure 3 on page 29).

7. The authorization is loaded onto the UAD card(s) and after a few seconds

the “Authorizations Updated Successfully” window appears (Figure 3).

Online UAD authorization is now complete, and UAD Powered Plug-Ins are ready for use.

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Load Authorization File

Figure 3. Drag-and-drop to load the UAD authorization file.

Ofﬂine Authorization

If the UAD computer is not connected to the internet, you will need to manually transfer the registration URL into the browser of a web-enabled computer.

To download and apply the UAD authorization ﬁle if not connected to the internet:

1. Install UAD v5.0 (or higher) software and the UAD hardware using the pro-

cedures detailed in this chapter (the system must be operating properly).

2. Launch the UAD Meter & Control Panel application (see page 55) and

open the Plug-Ins panel (see page 57).

3. Click the “Authorize Plug-ins...” button (page 61). The default web browser

opens with the registration URL in the address bar (and you may get an error that the computer is not connected to the internet).

4. You must enter this URL into a web-connected computer, so either:

a) Drag the URL icon to the Desktop to create a weblink shortcut then transfer the weblink shortcut to the internet computer (preferred, Figure 4), OR b) Carefully write down the URL, EXACTLY as it appears.

5. Go to the URL using a web browser on an internet-connected computer.

Double-click the transferred weblink shortcut, or enter the URL as noted.

•If you don’t already have a my.uaudio.com account, you are directed to

create one. Follow the instructions online.

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•If you already have a my.uaudio.com account, login with your email address and password. If your password is lost, the store can email it to you.

6. Your card will be automatically registered and added to your “My Systems”

Computer group, and your authorization ﬁle is generated.

7. The authorization ﬁle should begin downloading automatically. Click the

“Download Authorization” link to download the auth ﬁle if not.

8. Transfer the authorization ﬁle to the UAD computer.

9. “Drag and drop” the authorization ﬁle onto any UAD Meter & Control

10. The authorization is loaded onto the UAD card(s) and after a few seconds

the “Authorizations Updated Successfully” window appears (Figure 3).

Online UAD authorization is now complete, and UAD Powered Plug-Ins are ready for use.

Drag this URL icon in the browser’s address bar...

...to the Desktop to create a weblink shortcut for easier transfer.

Figure 4. Creating the URL shortcut

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