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Customer Reviews

UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3

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E. Burnett

February 19, 2016

Makes mixing so easy I just may buy another one.

It's been said before and it's 100% true - there's no question that UAD plugins are simply best of breed. The DSP usage of some of the newer generation UAD2 plugins however makes you end up choosing between great plugins when you've just got an Apollo Twin. You can "freeze" tracks in Logic to save DSP but you cannot do that with buses - which is where I find I do most of my compression/limiting/eq. Being able to daisy chain multiple Thunderbolt satellites in my setup is a god send. Even with just a quad satellite it's opened the possibility of using multiple instances of MKII plugins that otherwise I would have had to disable, going with Legacy versions instead. I love it!

R. Stine

February 19, 2016

Completely changed the way I mix!

I have heard about UA stuff for a while now, but have been hesitant to take the plunge. I have to say that the satellite that I recently purchased is amazing and so are the plugs. My UAD has taken so much of the strain away from my computer that I can actually mix like I used to on an analog console. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this to my friends. Such a great addition to my mix room.

R. Wenz

February 19, 2016

Satellite Quad TB

Great tool, making fun to work with it.

S. Haelterman

February 15, 2016

This is a killing system !

I was a Creamware/SonicCore customer as I did believe in working with SHARC DSPs. I sold my 2 PowerPulsar cards as the software was not running on Mac OS X when I switched from PC and because they did not propose plugins replicas of the music industry standards, I discovered UAD2. So I did acquire the UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt OCTO Ultimate 4 together with the Apollo Twin Thunderbolt: 10 DSPs in total as the SonicCore XITE-1 but loaded with fabulous plugins and seamless integration with my DAW. Next level: bring in synthesizers like the Acces Virus for a much better integration than the TI Desktop. Thanks a lot: the quality of my productions has improved a lot.

M. Barnes

February 15, 2016

Loving my Satellite

Gives me the DSP power to comfortably utilise my UAD plugins in the right way. I was struggling to manage my resources using the Apollo on its own, I've just completed the best sounding remix I've ever made and UAD meter and CPU meter both only at 50%. This gives me far more power than upgrading my IMac would so the purchase was a no brainier. I see many people are moaning about Thunderbolt cables but I understand that Apple does not permit you to supply one, so it's not the fault of UAD. Keep coming with the deals on plugins and be happy to keep buying.... UAD has has seriously bridged the gap for me from being a bedroom producer to a professional one who receives regular radio play.

H. Morales

February 14, 2016

Excelent!

Performs better than expected. Universal Audio's care for quality and sound are top notch.

A. Johnson

February 11, 2016

THUNDER THUNDER THUNDERBOLT HOOOOOOO

As I stated in my Apollo Twin review , I grabbed a Satellite Quad UAD2 to use the heavier plug ins on the mix side and it works just as advertised. Five Sharc Chips is plenty enough DSP for what i'm doing, can't speak for others. I'm running a small home personal recording studio and it does what I need it to do when i need it to do it,lol. UAD plug ins "ARE" the best sounding plug ins in the business , point blank. For those individuals that are on a budget like myself, demo the plug ins and "ONLY" purchase the ones that you will most likely use daily like i did. The only downside is once again, it doesn't come with a thunderbolt cable, C'MON UA.........

M. Dugan

February 9, 2016

Love it

I ended up with a Quad through the December promo. I was already considering upgrading to the "next gen" Apollo - a free Quad forced my hand. I'm not sure the improvements to the Apollo are exactly night and day - but doubling my DSP has made a huge difference to my work flow. I don't have to worry about running out of juice anymore - Studers on every track!

J. Tocket

February 9, 2016

All the juice I need

So simple to set up, instant satisfaction.
Bought it for extra power to run alongside my Apollo Twin Duo on my laptop/travel rig.
I haven't been able to make it quit yet.

G. Vogelsang

February 8, 2016

Satellite 2 - Game Changer

Changed the way I record in my home studio. I run it on top of my Apollo 8 and I NEVER run out of DSP, I honestly can't believe how powerful this unit is. UAD fucking rocks, there's no other way to put it. I am new to the UAD world and am still getting blown away almost daily. In a world of thin, shitty, digital everything, it's refreshing to see a company doing it so right. Oh, and their customer service kicks ass too.

S. Xenokottas

February 5, 2016

Satelite Quad TB

Install software, plug it and play, so simple!
Extra power for my system with no problems!
But you better include the TB cable too ;)

A. Fischer

February 5, 2016

Good Gear

To have extra horse power for those thirsty plug-ins. I had hoped the additional DSP would be available while recording, but unfortunately that is not the case. And I aggree with others that a complimentary Thunderbolt cable would be nice and appropriate for a premium prodact and manudacturer.

J. Banfield

February 1, 2016

Revolutionary!

This is a stunning device. I added it to my Apollo Duo and the boost in horsepower is simply amazing. The two are a great pair. I have plenty of DSP for really intense multitrack AND mastering projects. I had been waiting ages for the audio industry to adopt Thunderbolt. I am so glad UA has blasted the trail. I'm running this system on a Mac mini and the power I have available is astounding.

v. souza

February 1, 2016

Great!

Wonderful! Married perfectly with my Apollo Twin!

S. ÖZER

January 30, 2016

The plane on pist...

I would like say thank you about all what I bought and your gift . I will recomend you to all my musician friends . Thank you for your cooperation ...

B. Dunn

January 29, 2016

Power Infusion

When is more horsepower a bad thing? NEVER. Got the quad satellite to add to my Twin Duo and I'm a happy camper. It's nice not to have to plan my plug in selections based on DSP limitations anymore. Love UA stuff, best out there and so easy to use. The satellite connected like a breeze (I did have to buy my own cable) and I was immediately ready for action.
Thanks UA. Forever a fan.

C. Leiria

January 27, 2016

UAD should include a thunderbolt cable for the price.

I just upgraded from 2 DSP to 10, and I got UAD liberated, my DSP breads. I don't need to calculate in advance what plug-ins I'm going to use. Really easy installation just like my Apollo, the only negative point: no Thunderbolt cable included, at this price you guys could make an effort and put, at least, a 30cm cable with it. 4 stars instead of 5 for it.

C. Yue

January 25, 2016

great if it have a thunderbolt cable with it

great if it have a thunderbolt cable with it!!

A. Stormo

January 20, 2016

Works perfectly with the apollo

I have my Thunderbolt Quad satellite daisy chained with my Apollo Twin. Easy to set up and ive been tracking with ease ever since:)

J. Johannsson

January 19, 2016

Satellite Octo

Fantastic piece of gear! I just wish it would show up in the console app.

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