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The UAD-2 SOLO/Laptop is the must-have sonic upgrade for recording and mixing on a laptop. Whether you use Cubase, Nuendo, Logic, Digital Performer or Pro Tools, this simple, ExpressCard-based DSP accelerator puts all of Universal Audio's award-winning Powered Plug-Ins at your fingertips -- freeing up your laptop's internal processor for other mixing duties.
With exacting emulations of the most revered studio processors of the past 50 years, the UAD-2 SOLO/Laptop is like having a rack full of vintage analog gear in your pocket. It comes with a versatile collection of Universal Audio's most popular Powered Plug-Ins right out of the box, including the famed 1176SE Compressor/Limiter, Pultec EQP-1A Program Equalizer, RealVerb Pro Room Modeler, and CS-1 Channel Strip.
Better still, the UAD-2 SOLO/Laptop gives you access to UA's full Powered Plug-Ins library online, including authentic emulations from Neve, Roland, SPL, Moog, Harrison, Little Labs, Empirical Labs, and more. These emulations offer a significant step up from run-of-the-mill audio plug-ins, thanks to UA's renowned audio development team.
Mac- and Windows-compatible, with support for VST, Audio Units and RTAS, the UAD-2 SOLO/Laptop is easy to use. Just install the software, plug it in, and start mixing. Thanks to its Analog Devices SHARC Chip, and ExpressCard format, no cables or external power supply are required. Just plug and play.
For Pro Tools users, the UAD-2 includes Delay compensation via the Mellowmuse Auto Time Adjuster -- perfect for latency-free mixing. And since its ExpressCard connection is three times faster than Firewire 800, the SOLO/Laptop frees up your Firewire bus for audio interfaces and hard drives.
The UAD-2 SOLO/Laptop is based upon Universal Audio's UAD-2 -- the same processing platform used by the world's top recording engineers and multiple Grammy(R)-winning artists. A quick review of the UAD-2's press coverage and artist testimonials will leave no doubts -- this is the premier choice for serious mixing.
In addition to the bundled plug-ins noted above, the UAD-2 SOLO/Laptop comes with a $50 voucher, good towards the purchase of plug-ins on our online store. Taken together, we know of no better way to supercharge your laptop production than the UAD-2 SOLO/Laptop.
Features
- World-class UAD-2 Powered Plug-Ins -- finally on your laptop
- Run large, professional mixes with dedicated DSP power, freeing up your laptop's CPU
- Includes UA 1176SE Compressor, Pultec EQP-1A, Realverb Pro, & CS-1 Channel Strip
- Includes UAD$50 Voucher, good toward plug-in purchases via UA's online store
- Convenient ExpressCard format: No cables or external power supply needed
- VST, AU, RTAS support; Mac OS X Tiger/Leopard and Windows XP/Vista compatible
- Auto-Delay Compensation for Pro Tools LE via included Mellowmuse(R) ATA
* APPLE MACBOOK UPDATE (6/09): Apple recently announced a new line of Macbook Pro computers, and while the new lower priced 15" model will not have an ExpressCard slot, we are pleased to see that the larger and more powerful 17" Macbook Pro -- which is more suitable for pro audio work -- retains the ExpressCard slot. This, combined with the reduced price on the 17" model, make us very comfortable recommending the 17" Macbook Pro for UAD-2 SOLO/Laptop customers.
High-bandwidth x1 PCI Express (PCIe) card (can be used in x1/x4/x8 and x16 slots, PCIe 2.0 compatible)
Form Factor:
- UAD-2 Solo Low-Profile, Half-Height, Short PCIe card designed to fit modern small form factor systems
- UAD-2 Duo/Quad Full-Height, Short PCIe card for easy installation even in compact PC cases
1, 2 or 4 Analog Devices SHARC 21369 floating-point processors
2.5X(Solo), 5X(Duo), 10X(Quad) the power of UAD-1*
- *UAD-2 individual plug-in instances per DSP chip will vary based on the plug-in combination selected with the average session being around 2.5x
Premier library of the world's most accurate analog emulations authenticated by Neve(R), Roland(R), Moog(R), SPL(R), Harrison(R), Little Labs(R) and more...
Multi-card support for up to 8 cards - mix and match up to 4 UAD-2's and 4 UAD-1/1e/Xpanders in one system/group
Cross-Platform for Mac OS X Tiger(10.4), Leopard(10.5) and Windows XP/x64, Vista32/64
VST, AU, RTAS support, cross-platform Mac OS X Tiger/Leopard, Windows XP/Vista
Auto-Delay Compensation for Pro Tools LE via Mellowmuse(R) ATA
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz sample rate support
Cutting edge drivers - optimized for modern multi-thread and multi-processor architectures
Real-time and faster than real-time processing for mix bounces (unlike some other DSP solutions)
High-speed memory bus for running reverb/delay type effects (unlike some other DSP solutions)
LiveTrack(TM) (Low-Latency Mode) allows UAD-2 plug-ins to behave just like host plug-ins with no additional latency added* - now you can use UAD-2 plug-ins for monitoring, tracking and instrument processing
*Only works on select hosts. See the compatibility page for more details.
SessionMap(TM) bi-directional UAD-1<>UAD-2 session compatibility* (via ID sharing) and in session multi-card DSP management - use your UAD-1 alongside your UAD-2, or work with other collaborators using UAD
*Session recall is limited to availability of plug-in authorizations and available hardware
*Nigel has been discontinued for UAD-2
L.O.D.E.(TM) (Live Optimizing DSP Engine) the UAD-2's DSP engine automatically balances resources to maximize your plug-in instantiations
LoadLock(TM) reserves maximum DSP for guaranteed Plug-In loading
Redesigned Plug-In Toolbar and Meter & Control Panel application featuring...
- UAD-2/UAD-1 resource metering
- Improved preset management, with easy cut/copy/paste between SE and full versions
- Demo management, and plug-in purchase direct from the plug-in toolbar
- Simplified Registration/Authorization process - no more copying of card ID's or serials
- Help and support tab to get you up and running and to keep you going
Featuring UAi(TM) UA's unique modeling technology that captures the real magic of analog
14-day full function Demo for all plug-ins so you can try before you buy
Powered Plug-Ins(TM) available 24/7 @ uaudio.com
Easy license transfer for existing UAD-1/1e/Xpander users
Great launch upgrade promotions for all existing UAD-1/1e/Xpander users
Designed and Made in U.S.A.
Minimum System Requirements:
Windows:
Microsoft Windows XP (Home, Professional, or x64 Edition), Windows Server 2003, or Windows Vista (x86 or x64)
Macintosh:
Mac OS X 10.4.x "Tiger" or 10.5.x "Leopard"
Processor upgrade cards are not officially supported
General:
256 MB RAM (512 MB is strongly recommended)
1024 x 768 or higher resolution monitor
CD-ROM drive or internet connection for software installation
125 MB available hard drive space for UAD-2 or UAD-1 installation
250 MB available hard drive space for combined UAD-2 plus UAD-1 installation
Internet connection required for registration and plug-in authorization
Compatible VST or Audio Units plug-in host application software. See compatibility page for more details.
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