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Universal Audio UAD-Xpander Xpert - DSP System for Notebook Computers

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Universal Audio UAD-Xpander Xpert - DSP System for Notebook Computers
Key Features
  • Express Card Controller
  • DSP Chassis
  • 5 UA Plug-Ins
  • VST
The UAD-Xpander Xpert from Universal Audio provides identical DSP expansion for notebook computers (running under Mac OS X and Windows Vista) as can be found on Universal Audio's enhanced PCI desktop computer systems.

The notebook system consists of an ultra-fast ExpressCard/34 controller card that fits into laptops supporting the ExpressCard/34 standard (such as the MacBook Pro), and this in turn is connected to a fan-less, small format external DSP chassis.

The UAD-Xpander Xpert supports session sample rate of 44.1 to 192kHz and ships with five bundled plug-ins that range from dynamic processors through EQs, to reverbs. Additionally, a voucher with the equivalent value of 1,000 dollars, can be used to purchase additional plug-ins of the user's choice from UA's web site.

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Universal Audio UAD-Xpander Xpert Overview

The UAD-Xpander Xpert from Universal Audio provides identical DSP expansion for notebook computers (running under Mac OS X and Windows Vista) as can be found on Universal Audio's enhanced PCI desktop computer systems.

The notebook system consists of an ultra-fast ExpressCard/34 controller card that fits into laptops supporting the ExpressCard/34 standard (such as the MacBook Pro), and this in turn is connected to a fan-less, small format external DSP chassis.

The UAD-Xpander Xpert supports session sample rate of 44.1 to 192kHz and ships with five bundled plug-ins that range from dynamic processors through EQs, to reverbs. Additionally, a voucher with the equivalent value of 1,000 dollars, can be used to purchase additional plug-ins of the user's choice from UA's web site.

DSP expansion system for notebook computers with ExpressCard/34 interface
Includes ultra-fast (2.5Gb/s) ExpressCard 34 controller card and noiseless, fan-less, alumi-cool DSP chassis
Provides 44.1 to 192kHz DSP audio acceleration with the same DSP power as Universal Audio's UAD-1 and UAD-1e systems
The UAD-Xpander leaves slower, USB and FireWire connections free for dongles, audio I/O and hard-drives, while it operates at full PCI Express bandwidth
Five bundled UA plug-ins covering dynamics, EQ, reverb and processing
Purchasers can obtain further plug-ins from UA's web site, up to the value of 1,000 dollars, using an included voucher
Optional UAD-Xtenda Kit with 3m cable and PCIe desktop adapter for use with desktop computers

Universal Audio UAD-Xpander Xpert Specs

Form
ExpressCard/34 controller card and external DSP chassis
DSP
Single unpartitioned super-computer DSP Chip
Expansion Chassis Support
Not applicable
Plug-In Support
VST
Audio Units
System Requirements
Mac:
Mac notebook computer with ExpressCard/34 slot
OS X 10.4 or higher
256MB of RAM (512MB strongly recommended)
130MB hard disk space
CD drive or Internet connection for software installation
Internet connection required for registration and obtaining optional plug-ins
VST or Audio Units compatible host software (RTAS supported via optional wrapper)

PC:
Windows notebook computer with ExpressCard/34 slot
Windows Vista
256MB of RAM (512MB strongly recommended)
130MB hard disk space
CD drive or Internet connection for software installation
Internet connection required for registration and obtaining optional plug-ins
VST compatible host software (RTAS supported via optional wrapper)

Specialties
Optional UAD-Xtenda Kit allows the DSP chassis to be used with a desktop machine (availabe through Universal Audio only)

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