The Universal Audio UAD-2 Sat Thunderbolt Quad Ultimate 3 is a DSP accelerator with 8 processors and additional plugins.

The UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt DSP Accelerator is a sleek, powerful way for Thunderbolt-equipped Mac users to "supercharge" their systems and run larger mixes filled with rich, DSP-intensive plug-ins. UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt also provides full access to UAD Powered Plug-Ins, including exclusive plug-ins from Studer, Ampex, Lexicon, Neve, Manley, SSL, and more. Offering improved performance at higher sample rates, and reduced plug-in latency versus FireWire, UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt is compatible with all Thunderbolt-equipped Macs.

The main features of the Universal Audio UAD-2 Sat Thunderbolt Quad Ultimate 3 include:

• Run UAD Powered Plug-Ins via blazing fast Thunderbolt 2 connection
• Access over 90 plug-ins from Ampex, Lexicon, Roland, Studer, Neve, Manley, SSL, EMT, MXR and more (sold separately)
• Allows taking UAD plug-ins "on the road," mixing on Macs with Thunderbolt 1 or 2 connection
• 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
• Available in Core, Custom & Ultimate packages
• All packages include Analog Classics Plus plug-in bundle, featuring:
• UA 610-B Tube Preamp and Equalizer
• 1176LN/SE Classic Limiting Amplifiers (Legacy)
• Fairchild 670 Tube Limiter (Legacy)
• Pultec Pro Equalizers (Legacy)
• Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveling Amplifier (Legacy)
• UA Precision Enhancer Hz
• CS-1 Precision Channel
• RealVerb Pro Room Modeler
• Compatible with Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Live, and more
• Combine with other UAD-2 devices, including UAD-2 PCIe card(s), and Apollo audio interface
• Compatible with VST, AU, RTAS, and AAX 64 plug-in formats
• Compatible with Mac OS X 10.8.5 Mountain Lion and 10.9.x Mavericks
• Fan-free design for silent operation
• Fan-less Thunderbolt 2 external enclosure w/ external power supply
• Desktop dimensions: 7" wide x 6 3/4" long x 1 3/4" high (weight: 2.24 lbs)
• 4 or 8 Analog Devices SHARC floating-point processors
• Compatible with VST, RTAS, Audio Units, and AAX 64 plug-in formats
• 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192 kHz sample rate support
• 14-day full function demo for all plug-ins; try before you buy