Universal Audio has unveiled the latest software for their UAD audio DSP accelerators and Apollo audio interfaces. In addition to three new optional plug-ins, UAD v9.0 includes major features for Windows 10 users and Apollo FireWire users.
Perhaps the biggest news in this release is Thunderbolt compatibility for Windows 10. Now, Thunderbolt-equipped Apollo Twin (Solo and Duo), Apollo 8 (DUO and QUAD), Apollo 8p, Apollo 16, and Apollo FireWire audio interfaces, as well as UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt devices, can all be connected to Windows 10 computers that include a Thunderbolt 3 connection (qualified Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt adapter required).
- All Thunderbolt-equipped Apollo and UAD-2 devices now available to Windows 10 users with Thunderbolt 3 PCs
- Allows current PC-based Apollo and Apollo 16 FireWire users to upgrade their rigs to Thunderbolt speed and stability with UA’s Thunderbolt Option Card
- Compatible with Windows 10 64-bit only
- PCs must be equipped with Thunderbolt 3 via USB-C
In addition, UA has included Console 2 for Apollo and Apollo 16 FireWire interfaces in v9.0:
- High-resolution resizable software interface for all Apollo models
- Channel Strip presets let users see, save, and recall UAD plug-in chains
- New UAD plug-in categories and individual show/hide functionality
- Enhanced plug-in features such as preset auditioning and drag and drop functionality
- Per-input Record/Monitor effect switching
- Multi-level undo and redo for plug-in assignments and parameters
