UAD-2 PCIe DSP Accelerator Cards
Customer Reviews
UAD-2 PCIe Cards
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T. Phan
Must Have
So, I was going back and forth between PCIe and USB versions of the accelerator. With USB version, I can take it anywhere and it means I can use UAD plugins wherever I go. Yet the downside of the USB version is space: you need space for USB connection, an adaptor, and the USB box itself (and one day when I turn it on and off too often, then the switch may break). With the PCIe card, I can save space and have no worries about the switch. I just can't use it anywhere (and I don't know whether it will be compatible when I upgrade my computer). Finally, I decided to go with the PCIe card because each system can only have the maximum of two USB accelerators, but more than two PCIe cards if needed. This card is a champion. I can save a lot of space and have no worries about setting up the optimal USB setting for the USB version. Since it connects straight to the mainboard, it is very quick in action. I got two of them in my system and plan to buy a third one as I still have one more PCIe slot. In short, I love this item.
E. Hasselberg
Does what it says on the tin
I built a new studio PC and this one was really a no brainer as I have 79 UAD plugins to choose from.
R. Catcheside
Audio awesomeness
Bought mainly for the Studer A800 and Ampex mastering tape plugins.
Really happy with the results - as close to tape as you’re going to get without using tape. And it doesn’t weigh 400 kilos.
Really impressed with the Ocean Way plugin too.
I like the platform, the activation process is pretty good. It’d be better if unregistered plugins could be de-selected from the UA console so that they wouldn’t show in your DAW without manual intervention.
I love being able to purchase outright, and not on a subscription model.
UA plugins are awesome!
J. Forry
Another level
This accelerator card can handle shed loads of plugins. A real work horse. Great product well worth the buy.
R. Appleton
User Friendly
The install and activation process of the UAD PCIe cards is so easy and user friendly. I'm a musician, not a tech, and it was such a stress free experience to get up and running. And obviously, the plug ins are top of the range in sound, look and usability. I'm a very happy member of the Universal Audio family!
A. Nelson
Very nice
I dont use a lot of plugins and the ones I do use are either stock ones for surgical things or plugins by Acustica. Mainly GOLD.
I found everything about installing this pcie card extremely easy, even either than trying to install one Waves plugin.
If I can afford to buy more UAD plugins in the future (ie. The Precion Limiter) then I will. Wink wink nudge nudge
I like the stock plugins it came with. I dont understand why the input on the 1176 is turned up so far to start this, that is slightly annoying because i never start there with the real 1176LN that I own, but it works great. Love the Pultecs but I need to get the mid range unit too.
Q. Phùng
Good
Fits my job
D. Baker
UAD 2 Pcie card Bought used from Reverb
Been using the Softube Console 1 / Fader system and have been really wanting to get into UAD plugins as they integrate into that ecosystem . Finally picked up a UAD -2 Quad Card and am really happy . The sound of the plugins are amazing, and the reduction of load on my computers CPU makes a huge difference in the way my system runs. I was a first skeptical abought buying a used piece of computer hardware but UAD made transfer of ownership seamless.
P. Cavanaugh
Expanded Power
Mixing is faster, smoother, easier! I don't have to worry about my cpu load as much, and my plugins sound amazing! My mixes are big and often times contain many virtual instruments. UAD has really helped save me time and CPU load, allowing me to just focus on mixing.
J. Rouse
Great hardware, and good software deals-if you pay attention.
I have had Octo cards before in a different system, so to buy two more to run UAD-2 plugins was a no-brainer.
It is rare that anyone claims that another vender's plugin is better than a specific UAD plugin. In most cases, I don't agree with them.
The caveat I would add to this is that when you are purchasing plugins (whether individually, in bundles, on sale or whatever) be sure that you are buying a plugin that is offered in a bundle or collection. It's easy to buy something without checking it out first just to discover that you were a few dollars away from additional items. Been there, done that.
Other than that, UAD has jam up hardware and their plugins are first rate.
J. Van Diest&Duchesne
UAD Quad
I can Not say enough about the Quad and Octo cards.. I added the Quad to My X4 interface/setup instant on track effects adding additional power You ... cant beat it !
b. chamberland
Awesome
Shure and i wanna get more pcie processor
K. Wu
Good Value
Bought solo card at about $100. It enable me to buy UAD-2 plugins during holiday sales!
t. an
Good
Very good
B. Sokolovic
8 more chips
Install was simple and functions as advertised. Plays just fine in the ecosystem.
M. Perno
Pratique
J'utilise Reaper et c'est pratique et facile d'intégrer les plugins uad dans mes sessions et de garder l'interface libre pour track'er en même temps.
R. Stokes
Great starter card
Great starter card to get yourself into the uad package. I would of got the octo if I could do it over.
A. Wilkinson
Recording at 96kHz
No more issues with UA plugins being limited or shut off when mixing at 96KHz using the Octo PCIe card.
K. Reid
UAD SUPERCOMPANY STATUS
All plugins and equipment are crazy good have not been disappointed yet legggooo !!!
A. Salganik
Stable better than thunderbolt
Stable better than thunderbolt