The Authentic Sound of Analog.

The UAD-2 Powered Plug-Ins platform offers the world’s most authentic analog hardware emulations and award-winning audio plug-ins for Mac and PC. Powered by our popular DSP Accelerator hardware, UAD-2 plug-ins deliver rich, analog sound quality that would be difficult or impossible to achieve with native recording systems.

In developing UAD-2 plug-ins, UA’s software engineering group — which includes some of the world’s leading DSP authorities — undertake a thorough physical modeling of classic audio hardware. This process means that we essentially “rebuild” vintage analog gear in the digital world, giving you a noticeable improvement in warmth and character — whether tracking, mixing, or mastering in Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Live, Performer, and more.

Learn why UAD-2 Powered Plug-Ins are the choice of the world’s top musicians, producers and engineers. Read the UAD-2 Frequently Asked Questions here.


Find a UAD DSP Accelerator Card in-store or online »

UAD-2 DSP Accelerators (FireWire)

Sleek, portable DUO- and QUAD-core FireWire 800/400 processor units, for use with Intel-based Macs.

Audio Interface (FireWire/Thunderbolt)

High-Resolution audio interface with Realtime UAD Processing, for use with modern Macs and PCs.