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Universal Audio UAD-2 (DUO Core)

Item ID: UAD2Duo

PCIe DSP Card with 2 x SHARC 21469 Floating-point Coprocessors Chips and the Analog Classics UAD-powered Plug-in Bundle - VST, AU, RTAS (Mac/PC)

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Put UAD-powered Plug-ins to Work in Your DAW!

Plug Universal Audio's amazing UAD-2 DUO Core PCIe card into your computer and find out what your mixes have been missing! Turbocharged with two Analog Devices SHARC chips, this UAD-2 DUO gives you the awesome DSP power you need to take the load off your CPU, plus the Analog Classics collection - a killer bundle of UAD-powered plug-ins that will infuse your mix with the freakishly realistic sound of studio-standard analog gear. Any way you look at it, the Universal UAD-2 DUO is a major upgrade to any studio.

Universal Audio UAD-2 DUO Core DSP Plug-in Acceleration System at a Glance:
  • Experience the power of SHARC chip technology
  • Flexible operation modes for tracking and mixing
  • Analog Classics starts you off with five killer UAD plug-ins

Experience the power of SHARC chip technology
Universal Audio's UAD-2 cards take advantage of state-of-the-art DSP technology, adding serious horsepower to your music-production system. Both of the SHARC chips onboard boast 32-bit floating-point architecture, for the ultimate in precision and performance. When put to the test, the power potential of even a single UAD-2 system is more than impressive. Better still, you can mix and match up to four UAD-2 PCIe cards or Satellites, allowing you to meet the processing needs of even the most demanding sessions.

Flexible operation modes for tracking and mixing
Using UAD-2 DUO's LiveTrack mode, you can reduce latency on active UAD-2 plug-ins to the lowest amount possible. That's just what you need for monitoring processed audio during the live tracking stages. On the mixing side, Universal Audio gave the UAD-2 DUO a handy LoadLock feature. This useful tool lets you automatically reserve the maximum DSP load that each of your active UAD-2 plug-ins could ever demand, so you'll be certain you have enough DSP to engage features, such as writing automation, later.

Analog Classics starts you off with five killer UAD plug-ins
Universal Audio's Analog Classics collection starts off with a couple of classic UA dynamics processors: the iconic LA-2A audio leveler and 1176LN/SE limiting amplifiers. It's almost unfair how realistic these plug-ins sound, let alone the fact that your UAD-2 card has more than enough power to run several instances of both at once. Then there's a dead-on recreation of Pultec's legendary EQP-1A program EQ, plus the outstanding RealVerb Pro room modeler and CS-1 channel strip plug-ins. And if that's not enough, you can always pick up more plug-ins a la carte at the UAD store.

Universal Audio UAD-2 DUO Core DSP Plug-in Acceleration System Features:
  • Powerful DSP-accelerator PCIe card for UAD-powered plug-ins loaded with 2 x Analog Devices SHARC 21469 floating-point coprocessors for DSP plug-in acceleration
  • Includes Analog Classics plug-in bundle, featuring LA-2A, 1176LN/SE, Pultec EQP-1A, and RealVerb Pro plug-ins
  • Additional UAD plug-ins available at the UAD online store
  • UAD plug-ins made in partnership with top gear makers including Manley, Empirical Labs, Neve, Roland, BOSS, EMT, Fairchild, Harrison, Helios, Little Labs, Pultec, SPL, Teletronix, and many others
  • Run complex mix processing in Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Nuendo, Digital Performer, and more - without taxing host computer CPU
  • Free UAD software upgrades, plus access to more plug-ins at UA's online store
  • VST, AU, RTAS support
  • Linkable to existing UAD groups/systems - use up to 4 UAD-2s in one system
  • 1-year limited warranty

Universal Audio's UAD-2 DUO card puts amazing plug-ins - and processing power - to work in your DAW!
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Manufacturer Part Number U2CD

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Universal Audio UAD-2 DUO

by Charles Huguley from Atlanta, GA
July 9, 2012
Music Background: Musician
I've been happily using UAD-1 plug-ins for several years, but have resisted making the investment in the UAD-2 hardware. The two cards I had generally filled my needs, although I occasionally ran up a... read more [+]gainst their processing limit. When Universal Audio made the offer I couldn't refuse by ending support for the old cards and offering a nice discount for upgrading, I realized the time had come.

Since installing the new cards ( which was a painless procedure) I haven't reached their limit, though I should mention that I haven't yet purchased any of the UAD-2 plug-ins, which I expect would make greater demands of the hardware.

I consider the UAD hardware a reasonable cost of admission to the UAD software; the processing power is an added bonus. Installation was simple and performance is perfect. I remain a happy UAD user. close [-]

This Is The One To Have!

by Mike Moore from Detroit, MI USA
April 25, 2012
Music Background: Mix Engineer/Producer
I've been cutting and mixing records since the 80's and I was brought up on a Neve 8048 and an SSL 4000E, so naturally these were the first two plugins I checked out. The 1081EQ seemed a little smooth... read more [+]er than I expected, but other than that it seemed dead on to me. The SSL strip was killer also! Back in the 80's I used actual LA2A's and 1176's and the ones that come with this card sound great. My signal flow was from the mic into the Neve through the LA2A and into a Studer A800, now I can re-create this using my UA gear. The card was also a breeze to install into my Mac Pro.
Universal Audio is the Real Deal! close [-]

The best!

by Chris Pickenpaugh from Southern California, USA
October 31, 2008
Music Background: Musician / Composer
A UAD-2 card is the number one "must-have" for any DAW system. Their plug-in emulations of analog hardware standards (e.g., LA-2A, Neve 1073, EMT Plate 140, Roland Space Echo, others) are unparallele... read more [+]d. Believe the hype on this one. Highly recommended. close [-]

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