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Universal Audio UAD SYSTEM User Manual ver.6.3.2

UAD S
OFTWARE
S
ERSION
V
YSTEM
6.3.2
M
ANUAL
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 (toll-free): 1-877-698-2834 International: +1-831-1176
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Disclaimer
This manual provides general information, preparation for use, installation and operating instructions for 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).
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.
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.
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.
Warranty
The Warranty for all Universal Audio hardware is one (1) year from date of purchase, including parts and labor.
Service & Support
Even the best-built audio equipment in the world will sometimes fail. In those rare instances, our goal here at UA is to get you up and running again as soon as possible. If you are experiencing problems with your UAD product, please visit the Universal Audio website at http://www.uaudio.com to validate compatibility, and read the FAQs regarding UAD products. If you still require service, contact UA Tech Support at 877-MY-UAUDIO, or visit http://www.uaudio.com/support/contact.html to create a help ticket, and we will help troubleshoot your system. (Canadian and overseas customers should contact their local distributor, which can be found using the Dealer Locator at http://www.uaudio.com.) When calling Tech Support for assistance, please have the product serial number available, and have your unit set up in front of you, turned on, and exhibiting the problem. This will help us diagnose and solve any problems as quickly as possible. Thank you.
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.
UAD System Manual
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Universal Audio, Inc. End User License Agreement
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This Universal Audio End-User License Agreement ("Agreement") is between Universal Audio, Inc. ("Universal Audio") and you. IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING THIS SOFTWARE. By using the Universal Audio software ("Universal Audio Software"), you accept these terms. The Universal Audio Software may be distributed with software or components from third-parties ("Third-Party Software"). Use of Third-Party Software is also subject to the terms of this EULA, although certain third parties may have additional terms found at: http://www.uaudio.com/eula. The Universal Audio Software and Third-Party Software shall be collectively referred as "Software" in this Agreement.
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1. Limited Use License. The Software is licensed, not sold, by Universal Audio or its Third-Party Software suppliers ("Suppliers") to the original end user for use only on the terms set forth in the Agreement. If and only if your Software is purchased through a Universal Audio Authorized Dealer or Distributor, Universal Audio, as Licensor, grants you, as an end user Licensee, a non­exclusive license to use the Software (which includes computer software, updates and any bug fixes subsequently delivered and associated media, printed materials and "online" or electronic documentation) with a single computer unit at a single location.
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(i) Permitted use and restrictions. You may install the Software into the memory of a single computer for your internal business use or your own personal enjoyment, but may not redistribute or electronically transfer the Software to someone else's computer or operate it in a time-sharing or service-bureau operation. Additionally, you may only use the Software on a computer that contains a maximum of eight (8) UAD Devices, specifically four UAD-1 devices and four UAD-2 devices. "UAD Devices" includes UAD-1 and UAD­2 cards, as well as the UAD-Xpander, UAD-2 Satellite and Apollo products. The sole exceptions are—if you are a licensee of the UAD-2 Solo/Laptop card, UAD-2 Satellite or Apollo, you may link those UAD Devices to an existing computer previously registered.
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4. Export, Renting and Transfer Restrictions. You may not export, convey, rent, sublicense, or otherwise distribute the Software or any rights therein to any person or entity. You may, however, transfer the Software license, but only under the following limited terms and conditions:
(i) Eligible transferees. You may transfer the license and remainder of the Limited Warranty to a transferee, only if (a) the Software license transfer is done in connection with a permitted Hardware transfer, as detailed at http://www.uaudio.com/support/uad/transfer-faq; (b) 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 the transfer; and (c) the transferee has agreed to be bound by the terms of this license by registering with Universal Audio at http://www.uaudio.com/my. Any permitted transferee may not subsequently transfer this license.
(ii) Eligible products. The Software may only be transferred in connection with up to four (4) UAD-1 devices and four (4) UAD-2 devices per user account. Special exceptions may arise where the use of more than eight (8) UAD Devices is required. These cases are generally related to areas of education and multi­room facilities, and require advanced approval if requesting to sell or transfer over eight (8) UAD Devices per account. If you have questions or are seeking an exception, please contact customer support at 877-MY-UAUDIO (877­698-2324).
5. Limited Warranty. Universal Audio and its Suppliers grant 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 under this warranty (at Universal Audio's option) is to return and have replaced the inaccurate media containing the Software or receive a refund of the price paid. NEITHER UNIVERSAL AUDIO NOR ITS SUPPLIERS WARRANT THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR THAT ITS OPERATION WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED HEREIN, UNIVERSAL AUDIO AND ITS SUPPLIERS MAKE 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 OR SUPPLIER) ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR, OR CORRECTION. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
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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.
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Universal Audio, the Universal Audio "diamond" logo, UAD, UAD Series, UAD-1, UAD-2, UAD-2 SOLO, UAD-2 DUO, UAD-2 QUAD, "Powered Plug-Ins", 1176LN, 1176SE, Teletronix, LA-2A, LA-3A, LA-610, LA­610MkII, 2-1176, 2-610, 6176, 710 Twin-Finity, 2192, 4-710d, Cambridge EQ, DreamVerb, Plate 140, Precision Limiter, RealVerb Pro, Precision Buss Compressor, Precision De-Esser, Precision Maximizer, Satellite DUO, Satellite QUAD, Apollo and "Analog Ears | Digital Minds," are trademarks or registered trademarks of Universal Audio, Inc. Other company and product names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective owners.
Last Updated March 27, 2012
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Welcome! Features The UAD System Package Contents UAD Documentation Overview Online Documentation Customer Support
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Chapter 2. UAD Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview Install Videos System Requirements Supported Hosts Latest Information & Software Updates UAD Software Installation UAD Hardware Installation Authorization Authorize Plug-Ins Procedure Offline Authorization Verifying Installation Software Removal Using Unlicensed Plug-Ins (Demo Mode) Learn More
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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 Demo Mode UA Online Store Buying Plug-Ins Transferring UAD devices and licenses
UAD System Manual - 5 - Table of Contents
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Chapter 5. Using Multiple UAD Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview Plug-In License Policy Authorizing Multiple Devices Power Requirement Multidevice DSP Loading Device Info Display Disabling Devices Host CPU
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Chapter 6. UAD Meter & Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview Launching the UAD Meter & Control Panel Application Using the UAD Meter UAD Meter Elements UAD Control Panel System Information Panel Plug-Ins Panel Configuration Panel FireWire Panel Help & Support Panel
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Chapter 7. Using UAD Powered Plug-Ins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview Launching a UAD Powered Plug-In The UAD Plug-In Window UAD Toolbar LiveTrack Mode Adjusting Parameters Shortcuts DSP Loading Information Automation
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
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External MIDI Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Operating Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Chapter 8. Tempo Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Tempo Sync Plug-Ins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Available Note Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Range Limits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
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Entering Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Out of range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Modes with Tempo Sync. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Roland RE-201 Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Chapter 9. UAD Delay Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Latency & Delay Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Upsampled Plug-Ins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Upsampling Values Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Live Processing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Chapter 10. UAD-2 SOLO/Laptop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
UAD-2 SOLO/Laptop Details. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Important SOLO/Laptop Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Chapter 11. UAD-2 Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
UAD-2 Satellite Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
UAD-2 Satellite Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
UAD-2 Satellite Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Important UAD-2 Satellite Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
FireWire Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
FireWire Bandwidth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
FireWire Bandwidth vs. UAD DSP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
FireWire Bus Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Chapter 12. History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Bill Putnam Sr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Classic Compressors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Pros Talk UA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Thank You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
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CHAPTER 1

Introduction

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 6 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 Powered Plug-Ins & DSP Device 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 OCTO offers, on average, an incredible 20 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 device!
Up to four UAD-2 devices can 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 devices 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-the­box 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. UA’s exclusive collection of revered studio gear includes classics from Neve®, Ro­land/BOSS®, Helios®, Fairchild, Pultec, SPL®, Moog®, Empirical Labs®, Manley Laboratories®, dbx®, Studer®, Ampex®, SSL®, Harmon/Lexicon®, and others, plus of course UA’s own 1176, LA-2A, and LA-3A compressors, and our critically acclaimed Precision Series lineup. Digital recreations of other seminal analog studio gems from other legendary analog manufactur­ers are always on the way.
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The UAD-2 also includes version 6 of the UAD software, which has major driver enhancements and an all-new UAD Meter & Control Panel. Version 6 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/OCTO: full-height, short PCIe card
• UAD-2 Satellite: DUO or QUAD in FireWire enclosure w/power supply
• 1, 2, 4, or 8 Analog Devices SHARC floating-point processors
• Multi-device support for up to four UAD-2’s in one system
• Cross-Platform* for Mac and PC
• Supports VST, RTAS, and Audio Units plug-in formats
• 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz 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 (PCIe devices only)

*UAD-2 Satellite and Apollo are Mac Only

• L.O.D.E.™ (Live Optimizing DSP Engine) automatically balances DSP loads*
• LoadLock™ ensures resource availability on loaded plug-ins
• UAD Meter & Control Panel application
• UAD Toolbar for preset management
• Simple Registration/Authorization process via one button click
• World’s best plug-in library with premier titles from Neve®, Roland®, Moog®, SPL®, Manley®, Empirical Labs®, SSL®, Pultec, and more
• 14-day full function demo for all plug-ins; try before you buy
• UAD Powered Plug-Ins™ available at the my.uaudio.com online store
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The UAD System

Package Contents

UAD Powered Plug-Ins is a hardware-plus-software system that consists of one or more UAD-2 DSP accelerator devices combined with the Powered Plug-Ins software. Various UAD-2 products are available to accommodate your par­ticular computer system, processing needs, and budget. For the complete product lineup, visit our website at:
• www.uaudio.com
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:
• Printed Information Sheet
• UAD DSP hardware device
• UAD Software Installer CD-ROM (with PDF user documentation)
• UAD-2 Satellite has additional contents (see Chapter 11, “UAD-2 Satellite”)

UAD 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 may not be

available 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, and it is installed to:
Windows • Start Menu>All Programs>UAD Powered Plug-Ins Mac • Startup Disk/Applications/Powered Plug-Ins Tools
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Operation Manuals

Documentation for UAD-2 and Powered Plug-Ins are separated by areas of functionality, as described below. The user manuals are on the software CD­ROM, and also placed inside the Powered Plug-Ins Documentation folder on the hard drive during software installation.
UAD System Manual
The UAD System Manual (PDF only) is the operation manual for overall UAD functionality and applies to the entire UAD product line. It contains detailed information about installing and configuring UAD devices, the UAD Meter & Control Panel application, how to use UAD Powered Plug-Ins within a DAW, obtaining optional plug-in licenses at the UA online store, and more. It in­cludes everything about UAD except Apollo-specific information and individ­ual UAD Powered Plug-In descriptions.
UAD Plug-Ins Manual
The features and functionality of all the individual UAD Powered Plug-Ins are detailed in the UAD Plug-Ins Manual (PDF only). Refer to this document to learn about the operation, controls, and interface of each plug-in.
Direct Developers
UAD Powered Plug-Ins includes plug-ins from our Direct Developer partners. Documentation for these 3rd-party plug-ins are separate files that are written and provided by the plug-in developers themselves. The filenames for these plug-ins are the same as the plug-in names.
Installed Locations
The UAD and Direct Developer 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>Documentation Mac • Startup Disk/Applications/Powered Plug-Ins Tools/Documentation

Manual Conventions

UAD Powered Plug-Ins is a cross-platform solution for both Windows and Mac computers.* The UAD hardware device 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.
*UAD-2 Satellite and Apollo are Mac only.
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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. Mac Instructions specific to the Mac platform use this red Mac heading.

UAD Nomenclature

Unless specified otherwise, for descriptive purposes within this manual, “UAD-2” and “UAD” means all UAD-2 family products (SOLO, DUO, QUAD, OCTO, Satellite, Apollo).

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

sion 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.
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.

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 information including the latest software, release notes, updated technical news, and more. The main UAD Powered Plug-Ins support link is:

Support Website • www.uaudio.com/support

Videos Our website also contains many helpful videos that explain how to install

UAD hardware and software, register and authorize the products, obtain op­tional plug-ins, and more:
• www.uaudio.com/videos

Blog Our blog is published regularly and contains lots of useful and interesting in-

formation. How-to pages, artist/producer/engineer interviews, support Q & A, detailed scientific notes, and other fascinating articles make the our blog a great place to routinely visit:
• www.uaudio.com/blog
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Users Forum The unofficial UAD Powered Plug-Ins users forum, for the exchange of tips and

information, is on the world wide web at:
• www.studionu.com/uadforums

Customer Support

Customer support is provided by Universal Audio staff to all registered UAD Powered Plug-Ins users (see “Registration” on page 41 for details).

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.

Phone Support Customer Service & Technical Support

USA toll-free: 877-MY-UAUDIO (1-877-698-2834) International: +1-831-440-1176 FAX: +1-831-461-1550

Online Support To request online support, please visit our support page, then click the blue

“Submit Support Ticket” button in the right column to create a help ticket:
• www.uaudio.com/support

Factory Address Universal Audio, Inc.

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

Main Website • 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
Follow the instructions in this chapter.
• UAD device registration
Add your device to your my.uaudio.com Account.
• UAD plug-in authorization
Download and apply UAD authorization file.
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.

Install Videos

UAD-2 Satellite
This UAD product has its own set of hardware connection and operation in­structions. Refer to Chapter 11, “UAD-2 Satellite” for complete details.
UAD-2 SOLO/Laptop
This UAD product has its own set of hardware connection and operation in­structions. Refer to Chapter 10, “UAD-2 SOLO/Laptop” for complete details.
Our website contains many helpful support videos that explain how to install the hardware and software, register and authorize the product, obtain op­tional plug-ins, and more:
• www.uaudio.com/videos
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System Requirements

UAD Powered Plug-Ins require the following hardware and software
Windows (32-bit and 64-bit):
• Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate Edition
Mac OS X (32-bit and 64-bit):
• Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, 10.7 Lion, or 10.8 Mountain Lion
All Platforms:
• 2GB available hard drive space
• Available PCI Express (PCIe) slot for each UAD-2 card
• Available Firewire 800 or Firewire 400 port for UAD-2 Satellite
• 1024 x 800 minimum display resolution
• Internet connection or CD-ROM drive for software installation
• Internet connection required for registration and plug-in authorization

Supported Hosts

• Compatible VST, RTAS, or Audio Units plug-in host application software (see Table 1 on page 17)
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 17 below for compatibility with UAD Powered Plug-Ins. 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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Table 1. Supported UAD Host Applications
Supported UAD Hosts
Avid Pro Tools LE, 9, & 10 (Mac & PC)
Avid Pro Tools HD (Mac & PC)
Steinberg Cubase/Nuendo (Mac & PC)
Ableton Live (Mac & PC)
Apple Logic Pro (Mac)
Cakewalk Sonar (PC)
MOTU Digital Performer (Mac)
For detailed technical information about using UAD Powered Plug-Ins with these supported hosts, please review the Host Application Notes pages on the UAD website:
• www.uaudio.com/support/uad/compatibility

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:
• www.uaudio.com/support
The CD-ROM in the retail package may not contain the latest UAD software. Check our website for software updates:
• www.uaudio.com/downloads
If the UAD software is already installed, the UAD Meter & Control Panel ap­plication has a convenient button that checks for the most recent version (see
“Check for Updates” on page 52).
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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 device(s). This is particularly important on Windows systems for plug-and-play functionality. If you are updating to a newer version of the software or installing additional UAD devices, 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 devices.
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).

Install Options The UAD software is comprised of many components, and the version of all

the components must match for proper operation. When the UAD installer is run, all existing UAD components are deleted to avoid version mismatch. Therefore, it is necessary to select all the desired driver and plug-in format op­tions during each UAD installation. Partial installations are not possible.
Important: Select all desired options each time the UAD installer is run. Pre-
viously installed components are deleted during installation.

Win & Mac Software installation and removal for Windows and Mac 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 UAD host applications 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 at the root of 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. Take care to select
the proper component package(s) for your system.
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3. When installation has completed, power down your computer to install the
UAD devices(s) following the instructions on page 20. If the UAD device is already installed or you are updating, simply restart the system.
4. After restarting, the New Hardware Wizard will try to locate the new driv-
ers. Follow these steps:
• a) Select the “Install the software automatically (Recommended)” option, and click “Next.”
• b) The UAD device driver will be installed, click “Finish” when it is complete.
Software installation is now complete. Proceed to the Authorization section (page 22).
You can use the UAD Meter & Control Panel to verify installation (see “Verify-
ing Installation” on page 26.)
Note: If you want to install the UAD plug-ins into another application, run the
installer again.
Mac Install Software Installation Procedure for Mac 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 UAD Powered Plug-Ins Installer ap­plication.
2. The installer will guide you through the installation procedure. Take care to
select the proper component package(s) for your system.
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 22).

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

ing Installation” on page 26.)
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Installed Locations

The UAD Meter & Control Panel application and UAD documentation is cop­ied to these locations on the hard drive during installation:
Windows • C:\Program Files\Universal Audio\Powered Plug-Ins
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.
Mac • 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

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

UAD-2 SOLO/Laptop

UAD-2 SOLO/Laptop is a UAD product designed for use with the Express­Card expansion slot typically found on notebook computers. It has its own set of hardware connection and operation instructions. Refer to Chapter 10,
“UAD-2 SOLO/Laptop” for complete details.

UAD-2 Satellite The UAD-2 Satellite is a UAD product that is designed for use with the Firewire

port. This product has its own set of hardware connection and operation in­structions. Refer to Chapter 11, “UAD-2 Satellite” for complete 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 21).
UAD-2 SOLO, DUO, and QUAD cards are all PCIe cards. They will ONLY work in PCI Express (PCIe) slots. Be careful to only install the UAD-2 card into a PCIe slot.
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PCI/PCI-X
PCI Express (PCIe)
Figure 1. PCI and PCIe connectors are incompatible.

UAD-2 PCIe Speed

Installing the UAD Cards

UAD-2 cards are “x1” PCIe cards. Although these cards can be installed into any speed PCIe slot (x1/x4/x8/x16), putting a them in any PCIe slot faster than x1 will not improve UAD performance.
After installing the UAD Powered Plug-Ins software, install the UAD DSP card(s). Hardware installation is the same for all platforms.
Note: If necessary, refer to the computer manufacturer’s documentation for
instructions about installing PCIe cards.
To install the UAD DSP card(s):
1. Install the UAD software first (page 18).
2. Power down the computer system.
3. Open the computer case.
4. Remove the rear screw and cover of an available PCIe expansion slot.
5. Before handling the UAD card, discharge any static electricity by touching
the metal 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-2 card installation in PCIe slot.
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.

Authorization

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.
Your UAD device must be registered at my.uaudio.com to download an au­thorization file, and you need a my.uaudio.com account to register the de­vice. These steps are detailed in the“Authorize Plug-Ins Procedure” on
page 23.
Important: All UAD plug-ins must be authorized before they can be used
(unauthorized plug-ins can be used in demo mode for 14 days without autho­rization). Authorization is accomplished by clicking the “Authorize Plug-Ins” button in the UAD Meter & Control Panel application. The procedure is in the next section.
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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.”
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” on page 24.

Online Authorization

To download and apply the UAD authorization file when connected to the internet:
1. Install the UAD Powered Plug-Ins software and the UAD hardware using the
procedures detailed in this chapter (the system must be operating properly).
2. Launch the UAD Meter & Control Panel application (see page 49) and
open the Plug-Ins panel (see page 51).
3. Click the “Authorize Plug-Ins” button (page 55). The my.uaudio.com online
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 device will be automatically registered and added to your “My Sys-
tems” computer group, and your authorization file is generated.
5. Click the “Download Authorization” button at the bottom of the registration
page to download the “auth.uad2” file. The authorization file is down­loaded by the browser to the location specified in the browser preferences.
6. Double click the auth.uad2 file. The authorization is loaded onto the UAD
device(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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Figure 3. The authorization successful window
Offline Authorization
Note: 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 Powered Plug-Ins software and the UAD hardware using the
2. Launch the UAD Meter & Control Panel application (see page 49) and
3. Click the “Authorize Plug-Ins” button (page 55). The default web browser
4. You must enter this URL into a web-connected computer, so either:
procedures detailed in this chapter (the system must be operating properly).
open the Plug-Ins panel (see page 51).
opens with the registration URL in the address bar (and you may get an er­ror that the computer is not connected to the internet).
a) Drag the URL icon to the Desktop to create a weblink shortcut (preferred,
Figure 4 on page 25) then transfer the weblink shortcut to the internet com-
puter via a storage device or network, 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.
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•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.
6. Your device will be automatically registered and added to your “My Sys-
tems” 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 via a storage device or
network.
9. Double-click the authorization file. The authorization is loaded onto the
UAD device(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.
1. Click + hold this URL icon in the browser’s address bar, then...
2. Drag the icon to the Desktop and release to create a weblink shortcut for easier transfer.
Figure 4. To authorize a system that is not connected to the internet, create a weblink shortcut on the UAD system for easier transfer of the URL to an online system.
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Verifying Installation

The UAD Meter & Control Panel displays the current resource loads of the UAD DSP hardware device in realtime. It also contains the System Information panel, where UAD software and hardware installation can be verified to en­sure the system is working properly.
To confirm proper UAD installation and operation:
1. Launch the UAD Meter & Control Panel application (see page 49).
2. Open the System Information panel (see page 51).
3. When the UAD device is displayed in the Hardware area and its status is
“OK” then the UAD driver is communicating with the UAD device and the system is operating properly.

UAD-2 LED The UAD-2 has an LED indicator. This LED provides certain indications about

the operational state of the UAD-2. The location of the LED depends on the UAD-2 product. On UAD-2 PCIe cards, the LED is on the mounting bracket of the card. On the SOLO/Laptop, the LED is next to the UA logo on the black housing. On UAD-2 Satellite, the LED is on the rear panel.
Alternating red and green
When the LED alternates between solid red and solid green, the device is powered up properly but the UAD driver is not yet loaded or communicating with the device. This is the expected state if the device is installed but the soft­ware is not yet installed, or when booting the system and the UAD driver is not yet loaded.
Solid green
When the LED is solid green, the UAD driver is loaded and properly commu­nicating with the device. This is the normal state when using UAD Powered Plug-Ins.
Solid red or other blinking patterns
When the LED is producing any pattern other than the two conditions above, there is a problem with communication between the driver and the device. Try a cold reboot (complete power down) and/or reinstalling the UAD software before contacting customer support.
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Software Removal

To remove all UAD software from the computer:
Windows 1. From the Windows Start Menu at, select:
• Start>All Programs>UAD Powered Plug-Ins>Remove UAD Powered Plug-Ins
2. The UAD software is removed.
Mac 1. Launch the UAD Powered Plug-Ins Installer application. Click through the
splash screen and license agreement.
2. When you get to the install screen, select “Uninstall” from the drop menu.
3. Click the “Uninstall” button. The UAD software is removed.
4. Drag the UAD Meter & Control Panel icon out of the Dock.
UAD software removal is complete.
Important: Power down the computer before removing any UAD cards.

Using Unlicensed Plug-Ins (Demo Mode)

To run unlicensed UAD plug-ins after authorization, see “Demo Mode” on
page 40. To redeem vouchers or coupons, or purchase additional UAD
plug–in licenses, see “UA Online Store” on page 41.

Learn More

After installation, registration, and authorization, you’re ready to use UAD Powered Plug-Ins. We especially recommend reading chapters 3, 4, 6, and 7 in this manual to gain important insights about using the product.
Visit our support site for the latest technical information and additional infor­mation not included with the software, or to contact technical support about any technical difficulties:
• www.uaudio.com/support
Our website also contains many helpful videos that explain how to install the hardware and software, register, authorize, and use the product, obtain op­tional plug-ins, and more:
• www.uaudio.com/videos
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CHAPTER 3

UAD System Overview

The UAD Environment

The complete UAD Powered Plug-Ins environment consists of many compo­nents. These components are:
• One or more UAD DSP hardware accelerator devices
• The UAD device drivers
• The UAD plug-ins
• The host computer system
• The plug-in host application software (DAW)
• An audio hardware input/output interface and its drivers
All these components operate together simultaneously within one computer to form the complete audio processing system.

The UAD Hardware

The other UAD component is your account at my.uaudio.com (page 36) and the UA online store, where UAD devices are registered, UAD coupons are re­deemed, and UAD plug-in licenses and authorizations are obtained. Al­though my.uaudio.com is not required during normal system use, it is essen­tial for initializing the overall UAD system because authorization is required to use UAD-Powered Plug-Ins (see “Authorization Overview” on page 37).
The UAD DSP (Digital Signal Processing) hardware accelerator devices pro­vide the “power” behind UAD Powered Plug-Ins. Most UAD plug-ins use ex­tremely complex algorithms to provide the quality sound and accurate mod­eling Universal Audio is famous for. The UAD processor engines are signifi­cantly more optimized to perform the complex DSP routines required for these algorithms than a standard desktop computer CPU can deliver.
All UAD-2 devices are Mac and Windows compatible unless stated other­wise; the hardware is identical for both OS platforms.
Note: Multiple UAD hardware types can be used concurrently in the same
computer. For details, see Chapter 5, “Using Multiple UAD Devices.”
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UAD-2 Family UAD-2 is our second-generation UAD product line that offers

many improvements over the original UAD-1; most notable is significantly increased DSP horsepower. Each UAD-2 DSP pro­vides approximately 2.5x the processing power of the UAD-1, therefore one UAD-2 OCTO offers approximately 20 times the processing power of UAD-1.
A variety of UAD-2 models are available to suit various processing and pro­tocol needs. Each model is defined by its number of DSP chips (1, 2, 4, or 8) and its connection protocol (PCIe or Firewire). Up to four UAD-2 devices can be run concurrently in one system.
Note: UAD-1 is a discontinued product.

SOLO/DUO/ QUAD/OCTO

UAD-2 PCIe Cards

UAD-2 SOLO/Laptop

UAD-2 devices are designated as SOLO, DUO, QUAD, or OCTO which indicates the number of SHARC® DSP chips in each device. SOLO devices have one DSP, DUO devices have two DSPs, QUAD devices have four DSPs, and OCTO devices have eight DSPs.
UAD-2 PCI-Express (PCIe) cards are available in SOLO, DUO, QUAD, and OCTO configurations. All UAD-2 PCIe cards use the PCIe “x1” architec-
ture, which offers plenty of data bandwidth for even the most demanding audio processing requirements, such as four UAD-2 OCTOs (32 DSPs) in the same system.
The UAD-2 SOLO/Laptop is a self-contained UAD-2 Solo device housed entirely within an Express­Card/34 expansion card for use with notebook sys­tems. No external cables or power is required, for the ultimate in mobile DSP capability. UAD-2 SOLO/Lap­top has special instructions for installation, connectiv­ity, and use. See Chapter 10, “UAD-2 SOLO/Laptop” for complete details.
Note: UAD-2 SOLO/Laptop is a discontinued product.
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UAD-2 Satellite The UAD-2 Satellite is available in DUO and

QUAD versions and is enclosed in an attractive housing that uses an external power supply. It connects via Firewire, enabling Powered
Plug-Ins on Mac systems that don’t have PCIe or
ExpressCard slots. See Chapter 11, “UAD-2
Satellite” for complete details.

Apollo Apollo is UA’s high-resolution 18 x 24 audio interface with class-leading

sound quality, Realtime UAD Processing, FireWire/Thunderbolt connectivity, and elegant hardware design and workflow.
The UAD functionality of Apollo’s built-in UAD-2 processor is documented in this manual. However, functionality that is unique to Apollo is documented seperately in the Apollo hardware and software manuals.

UAD-2 Products UAD-2 devices are available in a variety of retail configurations to best ac-

commodate your budget and processing requirements. The products have various DSP counts (Solo/Duo/Quad), form factors (PCIe, FireWire), and plug-in bundles. For complete details about all available products, visit:
• www.uaudio.com
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