Universal Audio UAD-2 PCIe OCTO Core｜Eight-Core DSP Accelerator Card — Unleash Mixing Power
UAD-2 PCIe OCTO Core is a professional-grade DSP accelerator card for desktop workstations, featuring eight high-performance processors dedicated to powering Universal Audio's UAD plug‑ins. It lets you load more classic emulations and effects during mixing and mastering workflows while significantly reducing host CPU load, maintaining stable, low-latency performance at sample rates from 44.1–192 kHz.
Key Product Features
- Eight SHARC DSP cores, greatly increasing the number of UAD plug‑ins that can run simultaneously
- Designed for UAD Powered Plug‑Ins, covering top-tier processing such as classic compressors, EQs, tape, and reverbs
- Significantly offloads host CPU, maintaining smooth editing and playback for large projects
- PCIe card form factor, installs in desktop computers or workstations with an available PCIe slot
- Supports 44.1–192 kHz sample rates, suitable for mixing and mastering
- Can be flexibly expanded with multiple UAD-2/Apollo devices; a single system supports multiple units concurrently
- Compatible with major DAWs: Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Ableton Live, Studio One, etc.
- Installation, updates, and license management via UA software make workflows simple and reliable
- Includes a basic plug‑in bundle and UAD software (actual contents may vary by manufacturer)
Specifications
| Brand | Universal Audio |
| Model | UAD-2 PCIe OCTO Core |
| Product Type | DSP accelerator PCIe card (does not include audio interface functionality) |
| DSP Cores | 8 SHARC DSP cores |
| Connection 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 (requires an available PCIe slot; refer to the latest UAD software system requirements for exact versions) |
| Compatible DAWs | Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Ableton Live, Studio One and other major 64‑bit DAWs |
| Expandability | Can be used alongside other UAD-2/Apollo devices (a single system can use multiple units simultaneously) |
| Included | UAD software and drivers, starter plug‑in bundle, quick start guide (actual contents as per manufacturer) |
| Licensing / Management | Activation and installation are completed via UA account login and within the UAD software |
| Physical Specifications | Standard PCIe card (full-height, half-length; actual dimensions per manufacturer) |
| Warranty | Limited manufacturer's warranty (may vary by region) |
