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Universal Audio UAD-2 OCTO Core PCIe DSP Accelerator Package

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Availability: 18 left in stock
Fulfilled by Alto Music
Arrives May 18 – May 23
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Features

  • Buy any new UAD-2 DSP Accelerator by 3-31-20 and get up to $1, 296 worth of UAD plug-ins from Avalon, Capitol Studios, Lexicon, and UA for FREE!
  • Flagship eight-processor DSP Accelerator Card (PCIe format) compatible with Intel-based Macs and Windows 7 PCs
  • Includes "Analog Classics Plus" plug-in bundle
  • Ideal for professional power-users running demanding mixing and mastering projects w/ high plug-in instances and/or high sample rates
  • Compatible with Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Live, Garage Band, and more
  • Can be combined with other UAD-2 devices, including UAD-2 PCIe card(s), UAD-2 Satellite, and Apollo audio interfaces and can connect to Thunderbolt-equipped Macs via a compatible chassis (sold separately)

Description

The UAD-2 OCTO Core DSP Accelerator is Universal Audio's most powerful PCIe processing card, giving audio producers and engineers massive power for running award-winning UAD plug-ins on Mac or PC. In creating UAD plug-ins, UA's DSP engineers work with the original hardware manufacturers - using their exact schematics, golden units, and experienced ears - to create fully authenticated plug-ins with all the warmth and harmonics of classic analog recording equipment. The UAD-2 OCTO Core features eight SHARC processors and is compatible with VST/AU/RTAS and AAX 64 and easily installs into a PCIe- equipped desktop computer or compatible expansion chassis (PCIe or Thunderbolt ), giving your workstation a significant boost in audio quality and mix processing power. The UAD-2 OCTO Core includes UA's "Analog Classics Plus" plug-in bundle, and provides access to popular UAD plug-in titles from Ampex, Manley, Lexicon, EMT, Empirical Labs, Neve, Roland, Fairchild, Harrison, Little Labs, Studer, SSL, and more (sold separately). Fully Mac and Windows 7-compatible, the UAD-2 OCTO Core is easy to use. Just install the software, install the PCIe card, and start mixing with some of the world's finest audio plug-ins. Thunderbolt connectivity is available for Mac only.

Brand: Universal Audio


Hardware Interface: Thunderbolt


Platform: Windows 7


Hardware Platform: PC


Surround Sound Channel Configuration: 5 1


Item Weight: 2 pounds


Product Dimensions: 9 x 12 x 2 inches


Item model number: PCIOCO


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: October 3, 2012


Hardware Interface: Thunderbolt


Hardware Platform: PC


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If you place your order now, the estimated arrival date for this product is: May 18 – May 23

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Top Amazon Reviews

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I was very hesitated to buy expensive electronics on Amazon because I doubt the quality as many people reported that they received their items not brand new as sellers claim. But it was different with this seller. And the reason I came to Amazon for this expensive item was that I bought one from Sweetwater brand new, but it came with two yellow seals and one of them is broken. So I guess my item from Sweetwater was opened even though they claim it brand new. So, I found this seller AltoMusic on Amazon and they offer Prime shipping. Thus, I took my chance as I also wanted to see if UAD usually pack double yellow seals like the one I got from Sweetwater. The item from AltoMusic came intact and seriously brand new. There was no double yellow tags as you can see in the photos. The seller also used air shipping which is super fast. I really appreciate it. I am very happy with my purchase and I may come back for another card very soon. I would DEFINITELY recommend this seller. About the card, it can work with any INTEL PCIe lane on your main board. It is reported that 4 cores and 2 cores cards don’t work with AMD motherboard, so you should read carefully before buying this type of card if you are using AMD motherboard. There is no report of trouble regarding 8 cores card with AMD motherboard, though, but I wouldn’t try it nevertheless. Installation: (1) turn off your computer, (2) plug the card into the PCIe slot and secure the screw, (3) turn on your computer, (4) the card will take you to UAD website where you register your card, (5) if you have two cards like I do, UAD will give you option to choose six free extra plugins, (6) restart your computer, (7) open UAD control panel, (8) authorize your plugins and that’s it. UAD plugins are top not. The card is expensive but when you hear the sound from UAD plugins, all your pains will go away. Hahaha. By the way, I have two Apollo x8 interfaces and two of this card. I’m using Pro Tools 2022.10 on Windows 11 with Intel i9-10980xe CPU. That’s my config. Hope this help. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2022 by TP TP
    • UAD
Excelente sonido, facil de instalar
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2018 by Javier Amadini
    • Five Stars
thank you
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2017 by o
    • Does its job
I love having maximum power for my beloved UAD plugins, and the UAD platform has always been extremely stable and reliable. But I think these cards are ridiculously overpriced, and resent the fact that I must have an Octo to run the power-hungry releases of the past few years. I'm not a conspiracy theorist, but I can't help but wonder if plugin efficiency is being back-burnered in order to spur hardware sales. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2019 by Sean Mccoy
    • great
nice
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2017 by Amazon Customer
    • Doesn't show picture of PCIe card (or anything)
For some reason, all pictures of the UAD card do not show the connection ports... and the user manual is mysteriously non-existent on the UAD website. Conspiracy? Or maybe this soundcard is hiding the fact that it doesn't have the port that I need? Maybe I should drop a thousand bucks just to peak at the real instruction manual, and then refund? OR, you could just put the information on the internet like reasonable human beings. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2023 by Viraj8

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