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The top-of-the-line UAD-2 OCTO Ultimate 2 DSP Accelerator features Universal Audio' most powerful PCIe processing hardware, combined with an extensive collection of 73 UA-developed plug-ins. In creating UAD plug-ins, UA' DSP engineers work with the original hardware manufacturers ” using their exact schematics, golden units, and experienced ears ” to develop fully authenticated plug-ins with all the warmth and harmonics of classic analog equipment.

The UAD-2 OCTO Ultimate 2 features eight SHARC processors and easily installs into a PCIe-equipped desktop computer or compatible expansion chassis (PCIe or Thunderbolt*), giving your Mac or PC the ultimate boost in audio quality and mix processing power. With all 73 UA-developed** plug-in titles ” including Ampex, Manley, Lexicon, EMT, Empirical Labs, Neve, Roland, Fairchild, Harrison, Little Labs, Studer, SSL, and many more ” the Ultimate 2 offers extraordinary sonic possibilities.

Fully Mac and Windows 7-compatible, with support for VST, Audio Units, and RTAS, the UAD-2 OCTO Ultimate 2 is easy to use. Just install the software and PCIe card, and start mixing with some of the world' finest audio plug-ins.


*Thunderbolt connectivity is available for Mac only.

**The UAD-2 OCTO Ultimate 2 package does not include any Direct Developer (3rd party) plug-ins, nor plug-ins released after UAD software v7.3.
Universal Audio UAD-2 OCTO Ultimate 2 PCIe DSP Accelerator Package

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  • Flagship eight-processor DSP Accelerator Card (PCIe format) compatible with Intel-based Macs and Windows 7 PCs
  • Provides access to award-winning UAD Powered Plug-Ins library
  • Includes 73 UA-developed plug-ins up to and including UAD Software v7.3**
  • Ideal for professional power-users running demanding projects w/ high plug-in instances and/or high sample rates
  • Compatible with Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Live, and more
  • Can be combined with other UAD-2 devices, including UAD-2 PCIe card(s), UAD-2 Satellite, and Apollo / Apollo 16 audio interfaces
  • Connect to Thunderbolt-equipped Macs via a compatible chassis* (sold separately)
  • VST/AU/RTAS and 64-bit compatible
  • Also available as UAD-2 OCTO Core and UAD-2 OCTO Custom packages

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Ultimate 2 Software Bundle Contents
    Channel Strips
    • API Vision Channel Strip
    • CS-1 Channel Strip
    • Neve 88RS Channel Strip
    • SSL E Series Channel Strip
    Compressors/Limiters
    • dbx 160 Compressor / Limiter
    • EX-1 Equalizer/Compressor
    • Fairchild 670 Compressor
    • Neve 33609 Compressor
    • Neve 33609SE Compressor
    • Precision Buss Compressor
    • SSL G Series Bus Compressor
    • Teletronix LA-2 Classic Leveler
    • Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
    • Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
    • Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
    • Teletronix LA-3A Classic Leveler
    • UA 1176AE Classic Limiter
    • UA 1176LN Legacy Limiting Amplifier
    • UA 1176SE Legacy Limiting Amplifier
    • UA 1176 Rev A Classic Limiter
    • UA 1176LN Rev E Classic Limiter
    Delay & Modulation
    • BOSS CE-1 Chorus Ensemble
    • Cooper Time Cube MkII Delay
    • DM-1 Delay Modulator
    • DM-1L Long Delay Modulator
    • EP-34 Tape Echo
    • MXR Flanger/Doubler
    • Roland Dimension D
    • Roland RE-201 Space Echo
    Equalizers
    • API 550A Parametric EQ
    • API 560 Graphic EQ
    • Cambridge EQ
    • Harrison 32C Channel EQ
    • Harrison 32C SE Channel EQ
    • Helios Type 69 EQ
    • Neve 1073 Classic Console EQ
    • Neve 1073SE Classic Console EQ
    • Neve 1081 Classic Console EQ
    • Neve 1081SE Classic Console EQ
    • Neve 31102 Classic Console EQ
    • Neve 31102SE Classic Console EQ
    • Precision Equalizer
    • Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ
    • Pultec EQP-1A Passive EQ
    • Pultec HLF-3C Passive EQ
    • Pultec MEQ-5 Passive EQ
    • Pultec Pro Legacy EQ
    • Trident A-Range Classic Console EQ
    Mastering
    • Precision K-Stereo Ambience Recovery
    • Precision Maximizer
    • Precision Multiband
    • Precision Limiter
    • Manley Massive Passive EQ
    • Manley Massive Passive Mastering EQ
    Reverbs
    • DreamVerb Room Modeler
    • EMT 140 Classic Plate Reverb
    • EMT 250 Electronic Reverb
    • Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb
    • Ocean Way Studios
    • RealVerb Pro
    • RS-1 Reflection Engine
    Special Processing
    • Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape Recorder
    • FATSO Jr. Tape Sim. & Compressor
    • FATSO Sr. Tape Sim. & Compressor
    • Little Labs IBP Phase Alignment Tool
    • Little Labs Voice Of God Bass Resonance
    • Moog Multimode Filter
    • Moog Multimode Filter SE
    • Precision De-Esser
    • Precision Enhancer Hz
    • Precision Enhancer kHz
    • SPL Transient Designer Plug-In
    • Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder
    Minimum System Requirements
    • (Win) Windows 7 64-Bit Edition w/ SP1
    • (Mac) OS X 10.6.8 Snow Leopard, 10.7 Lion, or 10.8 Mountain Lion
    • 2 GB available disk space
    • Available PCI Express (PCIe) slot for each UAD-2 card
    • Available FireWire 800 port for UAD-2 Satellite, Apollo, or Apollo 16
    • 1024 x 800 minimum display resolution
    • Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
    • Compatible VST, Audio Units, or RTAS plug-in host application software