UNIVERSAL AUDIO / UAD2 SATELLITE TB3 OCTO ULTIMATE 8

The flagship UAD2 model, equipped with 104 effect plug-ins simulating vintage outboard gear. Compatible with Mac/Win, Thunderbolt 3 connectivity.

■DSP Plug-in System

Universal Audio's most powerful DSP plug-in system. Equipped with eight DSPs, it includes licenses for 104 UAD plug-ins up to V9.11.0, excluding third-party plug-ins. Thunderbolt 3 connection type.

Key Features of the UAD-2 OCTO Ultimate 8
- Equipped with eight SHARC chips, this DSP accelerator boasts the highest processing power.
- Boost your music production system and mix/master with a rich, award-winning collection of plug-ins.
- Available in PCIe card and Thunderbolt 3 (also compatible with Thunderbolt 1 or 2).
- Includes 104 UA-developed plug-ins certified by top brands like Ampex, Lexicon, Neve, Helios, Fender, SSL, and more.*
- Works with Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Ableton Live, and other major DAWs (64-bit).
- Simultaneous use with other UAD-2 devices and Apollo audio interfaces.
- Supports VST, AU, RTAS, AAX64, and 64-bit DAWs.
*The Ultimate 8 package includes 104 Universal plug-ins. This includes plug-ins developed by UAD-2 OCTO Ultimate 8. Third-party and upcoming plug-ins are not included (sold separately in the UA Online Store).
*For compatibility information when using PCIe-type UAD-2 with a Thunderbolt expansion chassis, please visit help.uaudio.com.

○List of plug-ins included in UAD-2 OCTO Ultimate 8 (104 plug-ins in total)
*Does not include UAD-2 plug-ins up to v9.11.0 or third-party plug-ins.

・Channel Strips (14 types)
API Vision Channel Strip
Avalon VT-737sp Channel Strip [New]
Century Tube Channel Strip
CS-1 Channel Strip
Manley VOXBOX Channel Strip
Neve 88RS Channel Strip
Neve 88RS Legacy Channel Strip
Neve Preamp
Precision Channel Strip
SSL E Series Channel Strip
SSL E Series Channel Strip Legacy
UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
UA 610-B Preamp & EQ
V76 Preamplifier【New】

・Compressor/Limiter (24 types)
API 2500 Stereo Bus Compressor
dbx 160 Compressor/Limiter
Empirical Labs Distressor
Fairchild 670 Compressor
Fairchild 660 Compressor
Fairchild 670 Legacy Compressor
Manley Variable Mu Limiter Compressor
Neve 33609 Compressor
Neve 33609SE Compressor
Precision Bus Compressor
SSL G Series Bus Compressor
SSL G Series Bus Compressor Legacy
Teletronix LA-2 Classic Leveler
Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
Teletronix LA-3A Classic Leveler
UA 1176AE Classic Limiter
UA 1176LN Legacy Limiting Amplifier
UA 1176SE Legacy Limiting Amplifier
UA 1176 Rev A Classic Limiter
UA 1176LN Rev E Classic Limiter
UA 175B Tube Compressor [New]
UA 176 Tube Compressor [New]


・Delay & Modulation (9 types)
Brigade Chorus Pedal
Cooper Time Cube MkII Delay
EP-34 Tape Echo
Galaxy Tape Echo
KORG SDD-3000 Digital Delay
MXR Flanger/Doubler
Precision Delay Modulation
Precision Delay Modulation Long
Studio D Chorus

・Equalizer (21 types)
API 550A Parametric EQ
API 560 Graphic EQ
Cambridge EQ
Harrison 32C Channel EQ
Harrison 32C SE Channel EQ
Helios Type 69 EQ
Helios Type 69 Preamp and EQ
Neve 1073 Preamp & EQ
Neve 1073 Legacy Classic Console EQ
Neve 1073SE Legacy Classic Console EQ
Neve 1081 Classic Console EQ
Neve 1081SE Classic Console EQ
Neve 31102 Classic Console EQ
Neve 31102SE Classic Console EQ
Precision Equalizer
Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ
Pultec EQP-1A Passive EQ
Pultec HLF-3C Passive EQ
Pultec MEQ-5 Passive EQ
Pultec Pro Legacy EQ
Trident A-Range Classic Console EQ

Guitar (4 types)
Bermuda Triangle
Fender '55 Tweed Deluxe
Raw Distortion
TS Overdrive

Mastering (6 types)
Precision K-Stereo Ambience Recovery
Precision Maximizer
Precision Multiband
Precision Limiter
Manley Massive Passive EQ
Manley Massive Passive Mastering EQ

Reverb (11 types)
AKG BX 20 Spring Reverb
Capitol Chambers [New]
DreamVerb Room Modeler
EMT 140 Classic Plate Reverb
EMT 250 Electronic Reverb
Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb
Lexicon 480L Digital Reverb and Effects
Ocean Way Studios
Precision Reflection Engine
Pure Plate Reverb
RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler

・Special processing (15 types)
Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape Recorder
FATSO Jr. Tape Sim. & Compressor
FATSO Sr. Tape Sim. & Compressor
Little Labs IBP Phase Alignment Tool
Little Labs Voice Of God Bass Resonance
Moog Multimode Filter
Moog Multimode Filter SE
Moog Multimode Filter XL
Oxide Tape Recorder
Precision De-Esser
Precision Enhancer Hz
Precision Enhancer kHz
SPL Transient Designer
Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder
Thermionic Culture Vulture

*Brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

""UAD2 SATELLITE TB3 OCTO ULTIMATE 8 Minimum System Requirements (v9.11.0 software)
- macOS 10.12 Sierra, 10.13 High Sierra, or 10.14 Mojave (for Macintosh computers)
- 64-bit version of Windows 10 (for Windows computers)
- Thunderbolt 1, 2, or 3 connector* (for Macintosh computers) or Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C port) connector (for Windows computers)
*For Thunderbolt 1 or 2, an Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter (sold separately) is required.
- 6GB or more of free hard disk space
- Internet connection (for software installation, product registration, and additional plug-in purchases)
- VST, Audio Units, RTAS, or AAX Host application compatible with 64 plug-ins.

*Thunderbolt/Thunderbolt 3 cable and Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter sold separately.
*Quad Core i7 or higher processor recommended.