• High-bandwidth x1 ExpressCard 34 Card (can be used in ExpressCard 34 or 54 slots)
• Form Factor: o ExpressCard 34 (ExpressCard 54 adaptor included)
• Bus-powered – no cables or power supplies needed
• 1 Analog Devices SHARC 21369 floating-point processor
• 2.5X the power of UAD-Xpander/UAD-1/UAD-1e* o *UAD-2 individual plug-in instances per DSP chip will vary based on the plug-in combination selected with the average session being around 2.5x
• Premier library of the world’s most accurate analog emulations authenticated by Neve®, Roland®, Moog®, SPL®, Harrison®, Little Labs® and more…
• Multi-card support for up to 8 cards – mix and match up to 4 UAD-2’s and 4 UAD-1/1e/Xpanders in one system/group
• Cross-Platform for Mac OS X Tiger(10.4), Leopard(10.5) and Windows XP/x64, Vista32/64
• VST, AU, RTAS support
• Auto-Delay Compensation for Pro Tools LE via Mellowmuse® ATA
• 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz sample rate support
• Cutting edge drivers – optimized for modern multi-thread and multi-processor architectures
• Real-time and faster than real-time processing for mix bounces (unlike some other DSP solutions)
• High-speed memory bus for running reverb/delay type effects (unlike some other DSP solutions)
• LiveTrack™ (Low-Latency Mode) allows UAD-2 plug-ins to behave just like host plug-ins with no additional latency added* – now you can use UAD-2 plug-ins for monitoring, tracking and instrument processing o Only works on select hosts. See the compatibility page for more details.
• SessionMap™ bi-directional UAD-1<>UAD-2 session compatibility* (via ID sharing) and in session multi-card DSP management – use your UAD-1 alongside your UAD-2, or work with other collaborators using UAD o *Session recall is limited to availability of plug-in authorizations and available hardware o *Nigel has been discontinued for UAD-2
• L.O.D.E.™ (Live Optimizing DSP Engine) the UAD-2’s DSP engine automatically balances resources to maximize your plug-in instantiations
• LoadLock™ reserves maximum DSP for guaranteed Plug-In loading
• Redesigned Plug-In Toolbar and Meter & Control Panel application featuring… o UAD-2/UAD-1 resource metering o Improved preset management, with easy cut/copy/paste between SE and full versions o Demo management, and plug-in purchase direct from the plug-in toolbar o Simplified Registration/Authorization process – no more copying of card ID’s or serials o Help and support tab to get you up and running and to keep you going
• Featuring UAi™ UA’s unique modeling technology that captures the real magic of analog
• 14-day full function Demo for all plug-ins so you can try before you buy
• Powered Plug-Ins™ available 24/7  uaudio.com
• Easy and free plug-in license transfer for existing UAD-1/1e/Xpander users
• Designed and Made in U.S.A.

Minimum System Requirements:

Windows:

• Microsoft Windows XP (Home, Professional, or x64 Edition), Windows Server 2003, or Windows Vista (x86 or x64)

Macintosh:

• Mac OS X 10.4.x “Tiger” or 10.5.x “Leopard”
• Processor upgrade cards are not officially supported

General:

• 1 available ExpressCard 34 or 54 slot
• 256 MB RAM (512 MB is strongly recommended)
• 1024 x 768 or higher resolution monitor
• CD-ROM drive or internet connection for software installation
• 125 MB available hard drive space for UAD-2 or UAD-1 installation
• 250 MB available hard drive space for combined UAD-2 plus UAD-1 installation
• Internet connection required for registration and plug-in authorization
• Compatible VST or Audio Units plug-in host application software. See compatibility page for more details.