UAD-2 Satellite Firewire
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Serious analog sound for
FireWire-equipped Macs and PCs.
A simple FireWire connection is all it takes to plug your Mac or PC into the world’s finest analog hardware emulations. The UAD-2 Satellite DSP Accelerators offer full access to UAD Powered Plug-Ins, including exclusive titles from Studer,® Ampex,® Lexicon,® Neve,® Manley,® SSL® and more.
UAD-2 Satellite packages feature a sleek, ultra-portable FireWire 800-based processing unit, plus the Analog Classics plug-in bundle (VST/AU/RTAS/AAX 64), giving you massive analog character, right out of the box.Run UAD Powered Plug-Ins via FireWire 800 connection
Access over 90 plug-ins from Ampex, Lexicon, Fender, Studer, Neve, Manley, SSL, EMT, API, MXR, and more
Get a massive DSP boost for running large professional mixes
Start mixing right away with the included Analog Classics or Analog Classics Plus plug-in bundles
Take UAD plug-ins “on the road” for mixing on FireWire-equipped Macs and PCs
Combine with other UAD-2 devices, including UAD-2 PCIe card(s), and Apollo audio interfaces
UAD: The Industry’s Most Respected Collection of Audio Plug-Ins
From serious home recordists to multi-platinum mix engineers, UAD Powered Plug-Ins have been winning over audio professionals for more than 10 years. The reason is simple. No other plug-ins so faithfully capture the sound and behavior of classic analog equipment — from rare compressors and equalizers, to vintage reverb processors and tape machines.
The UAD library features over 90 plug-ins, co-developed with the biggest brands in audio. These plug-ins can be purchased with UAD-2 hardware from retailers as part of bundled packages, or you can buy UAD plug-ins à la carte from UA’s Online Store.
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Professional QUAD Processing Power, Wherever You Go
Featuring four individual Analog Devices SHARC processors, the UAD-2 Satellite DSP Accelerator's outboard processing “supercharges” your host computer — letting you run larger mixes, filled with rich, sonically complex plug-ins.
The UAD-2 Satellite can be integrated alongside UAD-2 PCIe DSP Accelerator cards and the UAD Apollo interface, for truly scalable mixing power. And because it’s portable, the UAD-2 Satellite lets you travel with your UAD plug-ins, wherever you mix on a FireWire-equipped Mac or PC.
Available as Core or Custom Software Packages
The Core package includes the Analog Classics plug-in bundle, while Custom includes the Analog Classics bundle, and a choice of any three individual UAD plug-ins at registration.
UAD Plug-In Craftsmanship: The Science Behind the Scenes
In developing UAD plug-ins, UA’s engineering group undertakes a thorough physical modeling of classic audio hardware — “rebuilding” vintage analog gear in the digital world, component by component. That’s how UAD plug-ins replicate the exact, sometimes quirky, behavior of analog hardware — bringing its rich, three-dimensional sound and harmonics "in the box."
Upgrade to the Ultimate Collection of UAD Plug‑Ins
UAD Accelerators include a suite of plug-ins right out of the box, with Teletronix® LA‑2A and UA 1176 compressors, Pultec® EQs, and more. Upgrade to the UAD Ultimate Bundle to get a fully-stocked analog studio at huge savings, with over 100 exclusive titles from Neve,® Ampex,® Lexicon,® SSL,® Fender,® and more.
See what’s included in Ultimate ›
“UAD plug-ins are amazing...
I’ve used them on all my projects
for the last few years.”
– Dan Auerbach The Black Keys
“UAD plug-ins are always my first choice. Now with the UAD-2 SatelIite, I can have them all the time.”
– Darrell Thorp (Beck, Radiohead, Charlotte Gainsbourg)
“I'm not sure what mathematical voodoo they do over there at UA, but I like it and I won't mix without it.”
– Ryan West (Eminem, Kid Cudi, Jay-Z)
“UAD is my new secret weapon in the studio. I get everything to sound the way I always wanted, way before the mixing. ”
– Ivan Barias (Musiq Soulchild, Jill Scott, Estelle)
“The UAD-2 Satellite gives the mobile producer their favorite UAD plug-ins without having to lug around a desktop.”
– The Glitch Mob
“My UAD-2 Satellite is quickly becoming a classic piece of outboard gear. I'm using it on every mix.”
– Joe Chiccarelli (Jason Mraz, Beck, The Strokes, Morrissey)
“The UAD-2 Satellite gives me access to the world-class plug-ins I've come to rely on, with way more power, and in a package that I can toss in my suitcase or backpack.”
– Ryan West (Eminem, Kid Cudi, Jay-Z)
“UAD-2 is the first plug-in set that replaces hardware I own – that's a big deal.”
– Vance Powell (The Raconteurs, Jars of Clay)
“UA gear really helps bring the tradition of classic recording to the modern workflow.”
– Fab Dupont (Shakira, Santigold, Jennifer Lopez)
“The sonic quality of UAD plug-ins is unrivaled
— I use them in every mix.”
– Jaycen Joshua (Beyonce, Michael Jackson, Jay Z)
“With the UAD-2 Satellite I can travel to any studio in the world and get straight to work.”
– GrievesCustomer Reviews
I. Law
September 21, 2023
Monster Beats Publishing; The UAD Satellite Firewire a Dependable source of DSP.
The UAD Satellite Firewire provides a dependable source of DSP, once connected fast registration. I was surprised, as soon as I powered the unit the website recognized the Satellite 2. Boom...
Read MoreL. PATRICK
September 9, 2023
UAD-2 Satellite FireWire Duo
Nice sturdy unit , helps relive my computer on processing UAD plugins . Just not fond of the table top unit, like all other equipment needs to be rack mounted....
Read MoreS. Prunner
September 7, 2023
A different Dimension
Bought the Satellite Quad as it was on sale with expectations not hanging very high as most „true analog“ emulations truly...
Read MoreM. Kozlowsky
May 25, 2023
Good product
It’s a really good and efficient product if still using older Mac computer with Catalina OS , it’s small and stylish also. UA should update this satellite to work on newest version...
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Analog Classics Plus Bundle
With the Analog Classics Plus plug-in bundle, you’re ready to start mixing with legendary tube gear like the Fairchild® 670 and the Pultec® EQP-1A EQ. You also get a dedicated suite of powerful mixing plug-ins and UA’s landmark 610-B Tube Preamp and EQ plug-in.
- UA 610‐B
- Fairchild 670 Legacy
- Teletronix LA‐2A Legacy
- UA 1176LN Legacy
- UA 1176SE Legacy
- Pultec EQP‐1A Legacy
- Pultec Pro Legacy
- Precision Channel Strip
- Precision Reflection Engine
- Precision Delay Modulation
- Precision Delay Modulation L
- UA Precision Enhancer Hz
- RealVerb‐Pro
UA 610-B Tube Preamp and EQ
Impart your tracks with the iconic warmth and character of the classic hardware used to track everyone from Duke Ellington to Coldplay. By emulating the entire signal path, including tube amplifiers, transformers, and circuit nonlinearities, the 610-B Tube Preamp and EQ plug-in injects organic detail and saturation to any signal.
Fairchild® 670 (Legacy)
The world’s most coveted compressor, the classic Fairchild 670 tube limiter will give your tracks and mixes unmistakable tube warmth and character. Whether you’re looking for subtle compression on a lead vocal, or grittier textures that can work on guitars, bass, or a drum bus, the Fairchild 670 plug-in adds a classic “glow” to anything you run through it.
Teletronix® LA-2A Classic Leveling Amplifier (Legacy)
With its gentle, program dependent optical compression and meticulously designed tube amplifier, the LA-2A is the go-to compressor for professional mixers around the world — especially for vocals. Incredibly easy-to-use Peak Reduction and Gain controls gives you the ideal optical compression sound for guitar, bass, drums, and more.
1176SE/LN® Classic Limiting Amplifiers (Legacy)
Get classic, ultra-fast FET compression from the world’s most recognized compressor. The 1176 will impart punch, presence, and character as well as its signature distortion overtones on drums, vocals, guitars, and bass. The 1176LN has graced countless recordings, from Led Zeppelin, to the White Stripes and Michael Jackson.
Pultec® Pro Equalizers (Legacy)
Mix with two of the most sought-after hardware EQs ever made — the MEQ-5 Midrange Equalizer and the EQP-1A Program Equalizer. Both of these tube-based icons deliver offer smooth and silky EQ curves with an abundance of warm analog character.
Precision Mix Rack Collection
Featuring the Precision Channel Strip, Precision Reflection Engine, and Precision Delay Modulation plug-ins, the Precision Mix Rack Collection offers four modern, high-fidelity plug-ins for recording and mixing. Powerful and intuitive, Precision Mix Rack Collection gives you an impressive tool set — perfect for beginners and seasoned professionals alike.
UA Precision Enhancer Hz
Expertly dial-in your music’s low-end frequencies with the Precision Enhancer Hz plug-in. Able to yield exacting results with minimal adjustment, the Precision Enhancer Hz can add weight to kick drum samples, fatten up a synth bass, or simply make the low-end of your tracks more audible on smaller speakers.
RealVerb Pro
RealVerb Pro is a flexible, natural sounding reverb based on UA’s own unique set of algorithms. Allowing you to design the room just as you hear it, the RealVerb Pro goes beyond simply big/small or dark/bright, giving your sources distortion-free, smoothing diffusion control and ultra-long reverb tail.
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Key Features
Run UAD Powered Plug-Ins via FireWire 800/400 connection
Access over 90 plug-ins from Ampex, Lexicon, Roland, Studer, Neve, Manley, SSL, EMT, Empirical Labs, MXR and more (sold separately)
Includes portable DSP Accelerator unit (FireWire format), plus a choice of Core, Custom or Ultimate UAD plug-in packages
Available in QUAD models with 4 SHARC processors
Gives native systems a DSP boost for running larger mixes, with rich, sonically complex plug-ins
Allows taking UAD plug-ins “on the road,” mixing on Intel-based Macs and Windows PCs*
Includes Analog Classics Plus (Satellite QUAD) plug-in bundles
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 interfaces
VST, AU, RTAS, and AAX 64 support; Mac OS X and Windows compatible
To see full system requirements, click here.Product Specifications
FireWire 800/400 external enclosure w/ power supply
Desktop dimensions: 6” wide x 8” long x 1” high (weight: 2 lbs)
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz sample rate support
14-day full function demo for all plug-ins; try before you buy
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Customer Reviews
UAD-2 Satellite FireWire
I. Law
Monster Beats Publishing; The UAD Satellite Firewire a Dependable source of DSP.
The UAD Satellite Firewire provides a dependable source of DSP, once connected fast registration. I was surprised, as soon as I powered the unit the website recognized the Satellite 2. Boom registration is complete. The website appeared automatically. being able to run up to 37 stereo plug-ins with UAD plus My own CPU. Great addition to any project studio
L. PATRICK
UAD-2 Satellite FireWire Duo
Nice sturdy unit , helps relive my computer on processing UAD plugins . Just not fond of the table top unit, like all other equipment needs to be rack mounted.
S. Prunner
A different Dimension
Bought the Satellite Quad as it was on sale with expectations not hanging very high as most „true analog“ emulations truly sucked compared to the real stuff I own. So after trying the included bundle (it sucks, compared to the Big Name’s emulations) I decided to buy the Fairchild collection as it was on sale too and I was always keen for hearing something close to that unit. Well, it blew me out of my pants. That sound is as close to the real gear as software can get. Already thinking about getting an Apollo to use the Unison slot for a nice 1084 Jam session with my Guitar
h. mayanja
Entry level satellite
More dsp and more dsp in please
h. mayanja
Entry level satellite
The satellite duo will have you screaming
M. Kozlowsky
Good product
It’s a really good and efficient product if still using older Mac computer with Catalina OS , it’s small and stylish also. UA should update this satellite to work on newest version OS.
L. PATRICK
Nice Unit.
Works well reliving my old computer of some of its processing power. Just wish they were ears to be racked mounted. Not to fond of the table top style.
M. Brandäo
Amazing!
robusta e estável! funciona perfeitamente com o Protools!
C. Scroope
Nice!!
Has a few odd quirks and the damn lightbulb on the front pooched but works exceptionally well.
G. Tully
More DSP
Works to provide more DSP and Ticks this box without any fuss.
C. Scroope
Good unit.
Happy with the included plugins but had a lot of difficulty figuring out which ones they were and were not out of a massive list. I keep getting told I’m starting a demo on plugins I thought were included. 3 weeks later and I’m still trying to not use plugins in Logic .
R. Ghiran
Good for beginners
It's good for people who just started to use UAD. The firewire connections limit the number of used plugins very much without having the cores full. I've noticed that with the FW Satellite the projects with a lot of UAD plugins need more time to open but with the Thunderbolt or PCI-E they open way much faster.
b. cheung
Build like a tank
love this little to boost my power to run a few more plugins!
G. Udvarhelyi
Cool unit
Works great, built like a tank, love it!
c. coccia
good
good
R. White
Great power!!!
This is just what I needed to add more power to my production. I love it!!!
R. White
Great power!!!
This is just what I needed to add more power to my production. I love it!!!
H. Nery
I bought back in.
Maybe a little too late. It's a great piece of gear and I do love UA plugins but they are expensive. The advent of UA Spark is a bit of a downer. I don't know if they will even make the plugins in UADx that I purchased. Here's hoping.
S. Thomas
Great product
I enjoy all the Apollo gear that I have. Was a little upset with the the bundle I purchased because it didn't state up front that the very plugins that I was purchasing it for would not work on my system. I know that's a consumer problem, but I think that should be listed. Not just in the fine print after you can't get it to work. And no one responded to my request to get a credit or apply it to another plugin. All in all though, very happy with my UA gear.
J. RIVEROS FANDIÑO
The best weapon for your computer
It is one of the best purchases, my UAD Satellite allows me to work on mixes without further CPU suffering. I can load UAD plugins without fear of crashing my computer. It's brutal.
