The UAD-2 Duo Core from Universal Audio consists of a short form PCIe (Express) card for use in either Mac- or Windows-based native audio workstations. The card supplements the DSP processing of these systems, giving the computer's CPU more headroom and freeing resources for other functions that can include additional tracks, heavier mix automation or the ability to use more native effects.
To get started, the included "Analog Classics" bundle features some of the company's most-popular plug-ins. Legacy editions of LA-2A Classic Audio Leveler, 1176LN / 1176SE Classic Limiting Amplifiers, Pultec EQP-1A, Pultec Pro, and Realverb Pro plug-ins capture the essence of the original hardware, and brings classic "analog" sound to the digital domain.
Additionally, the UAD-2 Duo supports the use of other manufacturers' Audio Units, AAX Native, RTAS or VST plug-ins when using the appropriate host software.
- Cross-platform (Mac/PC), high-bandwidth PCIe (Express) card provides dedicated DSP for native DAW applications
- Card features 2 Analog Devices SHARC 21369 floating-point processor that delivers 5 times the DSP power of the original UAD-1
- Fully PCIe 2.0 compliant x1 card that can be used in x1, x4, x8 and x16 slots
- Real-time and faster than real-time mix bounce processing supported
- High-speed memory bus improves the running of reverb/delay type effects
- Live Track (low latency mode) induces no added latency and allows the card to behave like a host based plug-in for monitoring, tracking and processing
- L.O.D.E. (live Optimizing DSP Engine) automatically balances plug-in instantiation to deliver maximum DSP allocation
- Load Lock reserves DSP for guaranteed plug-in loading
- Sampling rates from 44.1kHz to 192kHz supported
- "Analog Classics" plug-ins covering dynamics, EQ, reverb and processing
- Supports the use of third-party Audio Units, AAX Native, RTAS and VST plug-ins