Universal Audio UAD-2 PCIe OCTO Core｜Eight-Core DSP Accelerator Card for Professional Mixing
The UAD-2 PCIe OCTO Core is a high-performance DSP accelerator card designed by Universal Audio for professional mixing and mastering environments. Featuring eight powerful SHARC processors, it runs UAD Powered Plug-Ins efficiently on Mac or Windows desktop systems, offloading your computer’s CPU to handle large and complex sessions with stability and low latency. Whether you’re mixing, mastering, or producing, this PCIe-based DSP solution delivers authentic analog sound and world-class plug-in processing power.
Key Features
- Eight-Core SHARC DSP power: Delivers massive processing performance to run more UAD plug-ins simultaneously.
- Designed for UAD Powered Plug-Ins: Access over 100 renowned analog emulations from Neve, Studer, Lexicon, Manley, Ampex, Capitol Studios, API, and more.
- Professional DSP acceleration: Reduces CPU load while maintaining ultra-stable, low-latency operation at 44.1–192 kHz sample rates.
- PCIe expansion ready: Installs in any available PCIe slot or external Thunderbolt PCIe chassis for flexible studio setups.
- Includes Analog Classics Plus bundle: Features legendary plug-ins like LA-2A, 1176LN, Pultec EQP-1A, Fairchild 670, and 610-B Tube Preamp.
- Combine with other UAD-2 devices: Works seamlessly with Apollo interfaces, UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt, FireWire, and other PCIe cards.
- Cross-platform compatibility: Supports macOS and Windows 10/11 with VST, AU, and AAX 64-bit plug-in formats.
- Works with major DAWs: Fully compatible with Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Ableton Live, and Studio One.
- Effortless integration: Simple setup and authorization through your UA account and UAD software.
Included Plug-In Bundle — Analog Classics Plus
- UA 610-B Tube Preamp & EQ
- Fairchild® 670 (Legacy)
- Teletronix® LA-2A Classic Leveling Amplifier (Legacy)
- 1176SE / 1176LN Classic Limiting Amplifiers (Legacy)
- Pultec® Pro Equalizers (Legacy)
- Precision Channel Strip
- Precision Reflection Engine
- Precision Delay Modulation / L
- UA Precision Enhancer Hz
- RealVerb-Pro
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Universal Audio |
| Model | UAD-2 PCIe OCTO Core |
| Product Type | DSP Accelerator Card (PCIe format, no audio I/O) |
| DSP Cores | 8 SHARC DSP processors |
| Interface | PCI Express (compatible with x1, x4, x8, x16 slots) |
| Supported Sample Rates | 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz |
| System Compatibility | macOS and Windows desktop computers with available PCIe slots (see latest UAD software requirements) |
| Supported DAWs | Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Ableton Live, Studio One, and other 64-bit DAWs |
| Expandability | Combine with other UAD-2 / Apollo devices (multiple units supported per system) |
| Included Items | UAD software & driver, Analog Classics Plus plug-in bundle, Quick Start Guide (contents may vary) |
| Authorization | Activate and manage through your UA account within UAD software |
| Form Factor | Standard PCIe card (full-height, half-length; dimensions per UA specifications) |
| Warranty | Limited manufacturer warranty (varies by region) |
