UAD-2 PCIe DSP Accelerator Cards
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Stunning analog sound for your PC or Mac.
UAD-2 DSP Accelerators super-charge your PC or Mac workstation with world-class UAD Powered Plug-Ins — including exclusive analog emulations from Studer, Ampex, Lexicon, Neve,® Manley,® Moog,® Marshall,® SSL® and more.
These popular UAD plug-in packages feature a user-installable DSP Accelerator Card for your desktop tower or PCIe expansion chassis, plus a choice of software bundles to give you vintage tone and character, right out of the box.Run UAD Powered Plug-Ins on Mac and PC towers and PCIe expansion chassis
Access over 90 plug-ins from Ampex, Lexicon, Fender, Studer, Neve, Manley, SSL, EMT, Eventide, MXR and more (sold separately)
Give your native systems a DSP boost for running larger mixes, with rich, award-winning, sonically complex plug-ins
Combine with other UAD-2 devices, including additional UAD-2 PCIe card(s), UAD-2 Satellite, and Apollo audio interfaces
UAD: The Industry’s Most Respected Collection of Audio Plug-Ins
From serious home recordists to multi-platinum mix engineers, UAD Powered Plug-Ins have been winning over audio professionals for more than 10 years. The reason is simple. No other plug-ins so faithfully capture the sound and behavior of classic analog equipment — from rare compressors and equalizers, to vintage reverb processors and tape machines.
The UAD library features over 90 plug-ins, co-developed with the biggest brands in audio. These plug-ins can be purchased with UAD-2 hardware from retailers as part of bundled packages, or you can buy UAD plug-ins à la carte from UA’s Online Store.
Available with QUAD and OCTO Core Power
UAD-2 DSP Accelerator cards are available in QUAD and OCTO configurations, with four or eight individual SHARC processors respectively. The four-processor UAD-2 QUAD is a workhorse of modern mixing, giving project studios the power to run medium-sized sessions. The eight-chip UAD-2 OCTO is perfect for UAD power users, allowing professionals to craft mixes filled with the rich analog sound of UAD plug-ins. Up to six UAD-2 devices can be combined in a single system.
UAD Plug-In Craftsmanship: The Science Behind the Scenes
In developing UAD plug-ins, UA’s engineering group undertakes a thorough physical modeling of classic audio hardware — “rebuilding” vintage analog gear in the digital world, component by component. That’s how UAD plug-ins replicate the exact, sometimes quirky, behavior of analog hardware — bringing its rich, three-dimensional sound and harmonics "in the box."
Customer Reviews
G. Bruins
October 20, 2024
New Octo Pci Card
Finaly i have a new Pci Card An Octo core , Runs ferry fast no latency notable The only thing i have , i was thinking i would get some plugings with it also there is no...
Read MoreR. Agmata
October 9, 2024
Cores, cores, cores galore!
Sweet, low latency recording while freeing up CPU. I was looking to add an OCTO satellite for more cores but The PCIe card is enough for my needs. Easy install, just plug and play.
Read MoreT. VELLY
June 30, 2024
UAD-2 PCIe Octo
I recently bought a second UAD2-Quad Sat (FireWire 800 on PC) and it was great to enjoy doubled plug-ins capacity. BUT for some reason my system has been crashing (once), each time I rename...
Read MoreM. Schneider
June 24, 2024
Octo Cards are simply the best
After many problems with all other UAD hardware solutions, eg. thunderbolt, Firewire, PCI-E Quad, are the Octo PCI-E simply the best available solution.
Read MoreR. Robertson
May 15, 2024
Second - UAD-2 DSP Quad Accelerator Card Added
Was happy with Apollo Twin USB and then I bought the DSP QUAD Card. OK that was good but then I found a second Quad DSP card that was used and it works very well. Now I can build the...
Read MoreR. Crane
March 20, 2024
PCIe cards still have a use,
This is about the third UAD 2 Quad card I just bought. Some people don't think the cards have any value anymore, due to UAD going Native, but for people who don't own a computer strong...
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Analog Classics Plus Bundle
With the Analog Classics Plus plug-in bundle, you’re ready to start mixing with legendary tube gear like the Fairchild® 670 and the Pultec® EQP-1A EQ. You also get a dedicated suite of powerful mixing plug-ins and UA’s landmark 610-B Tube Preamp and EQ plug-in.
- UA 610‐B
- Fairchild 670 Legacy
- Teletronix LA‐2A Legacy
- UA 1176LN Legacy
- UA 1176SE Legacy
- Pultec EQP‐1A Legacy
- Pultec Pro Legacy
- Precision Channel Strip
- Precision Reflection Engine
- Precision Delay Modulation
- Precision Delay Modulation L
- UA Precision Enhancer Hz
- RealVerb‐Pro
UA 610-B Tube Preamp and EQ
Impart your tracks with the iconic warmth and character of the classic hardware used to track everyone from Duke Ellington to Coldplay. By emulating the entire signal path, including tube amplifiers, transformers, and circuit nonlinearities, the 610-B Tube Preamp and EQ plug-in injects organic detail and saturation to any signal.
Fairchild® 670 (Legacy)
The world’s most coveted compressor, the classic Fairchild 670 tube limiter will give your tracks and mixes unmistakable tube warmth and character. Whether you’re looking for subtle compression on a lead vocal, or grittier textures that can work on guitars, bass, or a drum bus, the Fairchild 670 plug-in adds a classic “glow” to anything you run through it.
Teletronix® LA-2A Classic Leveling Amplifier (Legacy)
With its gentle, program dependent optical compression and meticulously designed tube amplifier, the LA-2A is the go-to compressor for professional mixers around the world — especially for vocals. Incredibly easy-to-use Peak Reduction and Gain controls gives you the ideal optical compression sound for guitar, bass, drums, and more.
1176SE/LN® Classic Limiting Amplifiers (Legacy)
Get classic, ultra-fast FET compression from the world’s most recognized compressor. The 1176 will impart punch, presence, and character as well as its signature distortion overtones on drums, vocals, guitars, and bass. The 1176LN has graced countless recordings, from Led Zeppelin, to the White Stripes and Michael Jackson.
Pultec® Pro Equalizers (Legacy)
Mix with two of the most sought-after hardware EQs ever made — the MEQ-5 Midrange Equalizer and the EQP-1A Program Equalizer. Both of these tube-based icons deliver offer smooth and silky EQ curves with an abundance of warm analog character.
Precision Mix Rack Collection
Featuring the Precision Channel Strip, Precision Reflection Engine, and Precision Delay Modulation plug-ins, the Precision Mix Rack Collection offers four modern, high-fidelity plug-ins for recording and mixing. Powerful and intuitive, Precision Mix Rack Collection gives you an impressive tool set — perfect for beginners and seasoned professionals alike.
UA Precision Enhancer Hz
Expertly dial-in your music’s low-end frequencies with the Precision Enhancer Hz plug-in. Able to yield exacting results with minimal adjustment, the Precision Enhancer Hz can add weight to kick drum samples, fatten up a synth bass, or simply make the low-end of your tracks more audible on smaller speakers.
RealVerb Pro
RealVerb Pro is a flexible, natural sounding reverb based on UA’s own unique set of algorithms. Allowing you to design the room just as you hear it, the RealVerb Pro goes beyond simply big/small or dark/bright, giving your sources distortion-free, smoothing diffusion control and ultra-long reverb tail.
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Key Features
Run UAD Powered Plug-Ins on Mac and PC towers and PCIe expansion chassis
Access over 90 plug-ins from Ampex, Lexicon, Studer, Neve, Manley, SSL, EMT, Fender, and more (sold separately)
Includes DSP Accelerator Card (PCIe format), plus a choice of Core, Custom or Ultimate UAD plug-in packages
Available in QUAD, and OCTO models w/ 4 or 8 SHARC processors
Gives native systems a DSP boost for running larger mixes, with rich, sonically complex plug-ins
Includes Analog Classics Plus plug-in bundle
Compatible with Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Live, and more
Combine with other UAD-2 devices, including additional UAD-2 PCIe card(s), UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt, UAD-2 Satellite FireWire, and Apollo audio interfaces
VST, AU, RTAS , and AAX 64 support; Mac OS X and Windows 10 compatible
To see full system requirements, click here.
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Customer Reviews
UAD-2 PCIe Cards
G. Bruins
New Octo Pci Card
Finaly i have a new Pci Card An Octo core , Runs ferry fast no latency notable
The only thing i have , i was thinking i would get some plugings with it
also there is no plugings with the card however it was on the box also not on my system
I have mailt Uad but i didnt get a responseR. Agmata
Cores, cores, cores galore!
Sweet, low latency recording while freeing up CPU. I was looking to add an OCTO satellite for more cores but The PCIe card is enough for my needs. Easy install, just plug and play.
T. VELLY
UAD-2 PCIe Octo
I recently bought a second UAD2-Quad Sat (FireWire 800 on PC) and it was great to enjoy doubled plug-ins capacity. BUT for some reason my system has been crashing (once), each time I rename my Cubase files (weird). Then I just bought a PCIe OCTO (-50% from Thomann) and no more issues… It works perfectly !!
M. Schneider
Octo Cards are simply the best
After many problems with all other UAD hardware solutions, eg. thunderbolt, Firewire, PCI-E Quad, are the Octo PCI-E simply the best available solution.
o. berglund
Think twice before comitting...
UA told me the Quad is not a current product anymore and wont help with any support even though it's still mentioned on their UAD page on their site. (this was 4 months ago.)
Beware if you think of buying a Quad system.
Otherwise a great environment and good plugins, but with everything now going native and sold cheap I wonder how long this will last... Already spent way to much money on UA and by the looks of it they are abandoning their loyal customers. Not a happy camper here.R. Robertson
Second - UAD-2 DSP Quad Accelerator Card Added
Was happy with Apollo Twin USB and then I bought the DSP QUAD Card.
OK that was good but then I found a second Quad DSP card that was used and
it works very well.
Now I can build the mixes I have wanted to do with-out resource concerns.
Happy recording!R. Crane
PCIe cards still have a use,
This is about the third UAD 2 Quad card I just bought. Some people don't think the cards have any value anymore, due to UAD going Native, but for people who don't own a computer strong enough to process these plugs, that's just not true. Im running a 2012
12 core Mac Pro with Pro Tools 2019.6 ( by the way, theres an app that disables Hyper Threading and it made a HUGE difference in processing errors/crashing for PT on this machine) with 64G Ram and I have no interest in upgrading from here. Im not alone. My system is stable, it handles all the VIs I use AND with 12 processors, I can run a ton of my 61 UAD plugs without issue. Im set!M. Sesek
Oldie But Goodie
Bought it secondhand for cheap. It's my second one. I don't know why, but plugins powered by sharc dsp sounds better to my ears. And my i7 cpu is happier than ever.
C. Livingston
UAD-2 PCIe Octo
Easy install. Works flawlessly!!! A+++++
R. Rockenschaub
UAD-2 PCIe - funktioniert einwandfrei
Alles Gut! Karte rein in den Computer und neue DSP Power am Start!
D. Lo
Problems with apollo X4 and pcie
It seems that there is an imcompatibility with these two units. When the pcie is plugged in I can’t see my apollo X4. When I unplugged the pcie I see it. I’m using windows 11pro on a motherboard asus Rog Maximus XIII Hero with Thunderbolt 4.
R. Gallow
Upgraded my 4 core to 8 core
I've been using UAD-2 cards, Apollo interfaces, and UAD plug-ins for over 10 years and love them. I originally bought a Quad card, then another... I'm upgrading the card from 4 core to 8 card for some of my massive mixes so I don't have to render. I'll be replacing another 4 core card in the near future,
d. yang
It's an excellent product.
UAD DSP-powered plugins have a more transparent and textured sound, which I really love
R. Maurat
Must Have
Extra DSP power with easy installation and the best plugins.
R. Fred
Impressive
Best DPS EVER
G. Christiansen
Badly needed!
I already have the Apollo 8 quad, and I really love the dsp plugins both for realtime proscessing and for mixing. Got the quad card to increase the horsepowers for more perverse usage of realtime effects. Especially for using the marshall and Diezel plugins as Impulse response plugins on post mixes then the dsp amount is badly needed! Thnx again Universal Audio for making my creative realm even bigger!
Using it with a Asys Egpu chassis connected to my Apple silicone setup and works flawlesslyM. Cook
Great Card
Great card,. Although I’m having a slight issue as I have to boot the computer twice for it to load drivers. I haven’t contacted support as yet as maybe something simple. Excellent bandwidth and better than my previous FireWire satellites . So far so good , would recommend .
M. Ackert
The extra portion power during the mix session
The PCIe Quad Accelorator delivers the extra amount of DSP power for mixing and mastering songs. Very happy with that!
U. Juhl
Love it!
My second Pci card. Just doubled my production power. Now I can have a eq on all my channels, without using my cpu.
M. Sesek
UAD-2 Pcie Duo
Just bought this card secondhand, so I can use my non UADx plugins. It is my third one. So far, excellent✌️
