UAD-2 PCIe DSP Accelerator Cards
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UAD-2 PCIe Cards
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T. Stockwell
UAD Octo Heaven
Just got my Octo and I love it. I should have added this power to my Pro Tools HD Native machine a long time ago.
First use I hit 70% of the processing power, and I haven't finished my shopping list. Needless to say the results sound fantastic.
I love the UAD plugs, they are being massively incorporated into sessions and the offload of the Host Processor has made PT HD Native much more responsive.
Thank you, Universal Audio ... you've always been a part of my HW arsenal, now you're a leading component of my Digital Arsenal as well.
J. Manes
Wow...
Working at 96k and up, I would suggest another. You can still get a great sound, but I like to be cleaner and I love using the UAD EQ's. 48k, this one card is all you need.
M. Scarafoni
Very good. advisable
Excellent. 8 DSP in a single PCIe slot. Many power.
For $ 399 option got Manley, Lexicon and Ampex.
T. Tobin
UAD2 Octo meets performance expectation
After replacing my two Solo cards with the Octo I launched the same song I'd been working on in Logic and noticed the UAD DSP meter that was previously running at about 90% dropped to around 18%. Better than expected. This will now give me the headroom to run additional instances of the more DSP intensive plug-ins, like the Fatso, Ampex, Studer, EP-34, etc. It might even inspire me to eventually bite on the uber-DSP hog Massive Passive.
R. Strassner
Wow just what the doctor ordered...Octo bandwidth!
Ok this was pricy but OMG. I finally have bandwidth! The Apollo is kewl but, the Duo just does not have the bandwidth for a lot of multitrack stuff in hi res audio. Sorry UA. Now I can finally load up the plug-ins, process music and not see those horrid red waring signs when you've run out of processing power. Weeehoo. I use a lot of software instruments so I like to put different effects on different tracks....but what's really great now is that UA can build a plug-in bandwidth hog and... I'm ready to run it. Great job UA..but pls don't come up with the 64 chip card too soon (aka mixing in Atmos 128 channel audio).Now how to market my first album on Google Play so I can afford more of your gear! Tips? Roger-aka theSusan Boyles of New Age
R. Strassner
Wow just what the doctor ordered...Octo bandwidth!
Ok this was pricy but OMG. I finally have bandwidth! The Apollo is kewl but, the Duo just does not have the bandwidth for a lot of multitrack stuff in hi res audio. Sorry UA. Now I can finally load up the plug-ins, process music and not see those horrid red waring signs when you've run out of processing power. Weeehoo. I use a lot of software instruments so I like to put different effects on different tracks....but what's really great now is that UA can build a plug-in bandwidth hog and... I'm ready to run it. Great job UA..but pls don't come up with the 64 chip card too soon (aka mixing in Atmos 128 channel audio).Now how to market my first album on Google Play so I can afford more of your gear! Tips? Roger-aka theSusan Boyles of New Age
J. Verbeeck
Impressive
I'm one of the lucky ones, i bought the Octo Ultimate package a few weeks ago and have been working with most of the plug-ins that come along, and i am verry impressed with the quality. i tought my mixes until now where nice, open and rich...Wel they where,... until i applied some UAD-2 treatment on some of my old mixes just for tries. I never knew what i've missed.
I can honnestly say that Universal Audio took me to the next level of professional mixing.
Worth every cent
Thank you UA
M. Axelsson
Pama Studios on Octo Core with Pro Tools HDX
We have just installed the new Octo DSP card, it's running perfect with our Pro Tools HDX system, a lot of power and stable. We have just starting out using the new Shadow hill plugin on a mastering session, using this together with UAD precision multi band compressor, sounds great !! Try it !!
UAD plugins is so near a real analog setup that It hard to tell when you do A/B and we're running on both Neve and SSL consoles in our studios. Not sure if you'll find any better plugins on this planet.
Maxe Axelsson / MD of Pama studios.
S. Bertolotti
UAD OCTO...
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!...............................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
T. Brignall
Plugs sound amazing and customer service unmatched
It seems like a costly investment but I think it is worth every penny. After recording in studios early in my career I got spoiled recording on Neve, API, Trident, and SSL boards. No matter how I tried, my DAW, outboard eqs just couldn't replicate what I wanted to hear. Then I bought the UAD-1 and that was pretty good. I got mad when they released the UAD-2 and thought there would be little difference in the cards except I could buy the new plugs. Boy was I wrong, these new cards are extremely powerful and the plugs just sound better. I went on to buy several neve eqs and my mixes are night and day. My friends the other day were amazed at my mixes and could not believe I wasn't using analog gear. Amazing product
J. Martin
Quad Core=tons of power !!!
I had decided to take the plung and do them UAD-1 to UAD-2 card trade program to make use of the extra power that the Quad core would provide . I have always run my sessions at 24/96 so my 2 UAD-1's would get maxxed out quite quickly . Now with my new quad card the amount of power is huge !! I'll be able to run more plug ins as well buy some of the newer plug ins as I won't have an issue with not enough juice . And of course the sound quality is amazing . Looking fwd to new and enhanced plug ins . Great job UAD !
R. Edwards
If only they made instruments, too.
This plug-ins are the best sounding plugs in my arsenal, by far. I've had a UAD-2 Quad card in my Mac Pro since 2009. Just made the leap to Pro Tools HDX, which meant my Waves Mercury TDM quit working. Instead of worrying about that, I bought another UAD-2 Quad so I could run more UA plugs. Now, if they'd only make some virtual instruments so I could quit taxing the CPU...
Thanks, UA, for these tools. I highly recommend them to anybody and everybody.
M. Julien
The leader!
I couldn't do music on computer without UAD2 anymore.
Tracking, mixing, mastering or creating effects.
For me, most of the plugins are simply the best ones on the market.
Studer A800, Ampex ATR, 1176 Classic collection, EMT140, Neve EQ etc...
And my processor is always safe, what else...
M. Bogdanski
A fine DSP card
I am running this card just a month and i am amazed how it works and how the plug-ins sounds! The installation was quite simple and the authorisation works just fine. A must have for every Studio!
G. Terzhumanov
UAD-2 DUO DSP Accelerator Card
Proffesional products for professional Minds !
The DSP Accelerator Card is one of the best gears on my Studio,
indispensable part for great results.
George Telman
B. Thompson
UA Plug-ins are awesome
This is my third UAD DSP card. I bought the original "Mackie" branded UAD-1 not long after they came out, and I used the heck out of it. I was actually a little saddened when they dropped it, but I took advantage of the very generous offer to upgrade, and purchased a second UAD-2/Solo. If I'd been able to swing it I'd have gotten a Quad.
I have yet to find a plug-in I didn't like. Some are more useful for my work than others, but they all sound great. My personal favorites - heck, it's most of them! I really can not imagine working without them!
D. Mazurek
Quad card
This is my first experience with UAD plugins after many years as a Pro Tools user. I am now asking myself why the heck did I wait so long?!?!?! The install and usage of this product with my aging PTHD rig has been flawless, breathing new life into my studio. I've only used the stock plugs, which are great, and have added the 1081 EQ and Ampex ATR, which are fantastic. These tools have had a HUGE impact on the quality of my work and I am very pleased so far.
C. Bailey
Great!
All the plugins sound great! I used it almost exclusively on my last project.
S. Mccoy
Seamless Expansion
Had to take advantage of the UAD-1 trade-in offer so I bought a UAD-2 Solo to add to my existing Duo. Installation and use have been seamless, and I'm enjoying the power boost.
S. Mcclure
Replacement Duo Card
Service department was incredibly helpful in solving my problems with my card. They replaced it immediately. I swear by my card. I can't live without it! It brings my mixes to life. It's like having 10 racks full of processing at you fingertips. How did we ever do without this?
Universal Audio ROCKS!!!!!