UAD-2 SOLO/Laptop

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The UAD-2 SOLO/Laptop is the must-have sonic upgrade for recording and mixing on a laptop. Whether you use Cubase, Nuendo, Logic, Digital Performer or Pro Tools, this simple, ExpressCard-based DSP accelerator puts all of Universal Audio’s award-winning Powered Plug-Ins at your fingertips — freeing up your laptop’s internal processor for other mixing duties.

World-class UAD-2 Powered Plug-Ins — finally on your laptop
Run large, professional mixes with dedicated DSP power, freeing up your laptop’s CPU
Includes UA 1176SE Compressor, Pultec EQP-1A, Realverb Pro, & CS-1 Channel Strip
Includes UAD$50 Voucher, good toward plug-in purchases via UA’s online store
Convenient ExpressCard format: No cables or external power supply needed
VST, AU, RTAS support; Mac OS X Tiger/Leopard and Windows XP/Vista compatible
Auto-Delay Compensation for Pro Tools LE via included Mellowmuse® ATA

With exacting emulations of the most revered studio processors of the past 50 years, the UAD-2 SOLO/Laptop is like having a rack full of vintage analog gear in your pocket. It comes with a versatile collection of Universal Audio’s most popular Powered Plug-Ins right out of the box, including the famed 1176SE Compressor/Limiter, Pultec EQP-1A Program Equalizer, RealVerb Pro Room Modeler, and CS-1 Channel Strip.

Better still, the UAD-2 SOLO/Laptop gives you access to UA’s full Powered Plug-Ins library online, including authentic emulations from Neve, Roland, SPL, Moog, Harrison, Little Labs, Empirical Labs, and more. These emulations offer a significant step up from run-of-the-mill audio plug-ins, thanks to UA’s renowned audio development team.

Mac- and Windows-compatible, with support for VST, Audio Units and RTAS, the UAD-2 SOLO/Laptop is easy to use. Just install the software, plug it in, and start mixing. Thanks to its Analog Devices SHARC Chip, and ExpressCard format, no cables or external power supply are required. Just plug and play.

For Pro Tools users, the UAD-2 includes Delay compensation via the Mellowmuse Auto Time Adjuster — perfect for latency-free mixing. And since its ExpressCard connection is three times faster than Firewire 800, the SOLO/Laptop frees up your Firewire bus for audio interfaces and hard drives.

The UAD-2 SOLO/Laptop is based upon Universal Audio’s UAD-2 — the same processing platform used by the world’s top recording engineers and multiple Grammy®-winning artists. A quick review of the UAD-2’s press coverage and artist testimonials will leave no doubts — this is the premier choice for serious mixing.

In addition to the bundled plug-ins noted above, the UAD-2 SOLO/Laptop comes with a $50 voucher, good towards the purchase of plug-ins on our online store. Taken together, we know of no better way to supercharge your laptop production than the UAD-2 SOLO/Laptop.

High-bandwidth x1 ExpressCard 34 Card (can be used in ExpressCard 34 or 54 slots)
Form Factor:
- ExpressCard 34 (ExpressCard 54 adaptor included)
Bus-powered – no cables or power supplies needed
1 Analog Devices SHARC 21369 floating-point processor
2.5X the power of UAD-Xpander/UAD-1/UAD-1e*
- *UAD-2 individual plug-in instances per DSP chip will vary based on the plug-in combination selected with the average session being around 2.5x
Premier library of the world’s most accurate analog emulations authenticated by Neve®, Roland®, Moog®, SPL®, Harrison®, Little Labs® and more…
Multi-card support for up to 8 cards – mix and match up to 4 UAD-2’s and 4 UAD-1/1e/Xpanders in one system/group
Cross-Platform for Mac OS X Tiger(10.4), Leopard(10.5) and Windows XP/x64, Vista32/64
VST, AU, RTAS support
Auto-Delay Compensation for Pro Tools LE via Mellowmuse® ATA
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz sample rate support
Cutting edge drivers – optimized for modern multi-thread and multi-processor architectures
Real-time and faster than real-time processing for mix bounces (unlike some other DSP solutions)
High-speed memory bus for running reverb/delay type effects (unlike some other DSP solutions)
LiveTrack™ (Low-Latency Mode) allows UAD-2 plug-ins to behave just like host plug-ins with no additional latency added* – now you can use UAD-2 plug-ins for monitoring, tracking and instrument processing
- Only works on select hosts. See the compatibility page for more details.
SessionMap™ bi-directional UAD-1<>UAD-2 session compatibility* (via ID sharing) and in session multi-card DSP management – use your UAD-1 alongside your UAD-2, or work with other collaborators using UAD
- *Session recall is limited to availability of plug-in authorizations and available hardware
- *Nigel has been discontinued for UAD-2
L.O.D.E.™ (Live Optimizing DSP Engine) the UAD-2’s DSP engine automatically balances resources to maximize your plug-in instantiations
LoadLock™ reserves maximum DSP for guaranteed Plug-In loading
Redesigned Plug-In Toolbar and Meter & Control Panel application featuring…
- UAD-2/UAD-1 resource metering
- Improved preset management, with easy cut/copy/paste between SE and full versions
- Demo management, and plug-in purchase direct from the plug-in toolbar
- Simplified Registration/Authorization process – no more copying of card ID’s or serials
- Help and support tab to get you up and running and to keep you going
Featuring UAi™ UA’s unique modeling technology that captures the real magic of analog
14-day full function Demo for all plug-ins so you can try before you buy
Powered Plug-Ins™ available 24/7 @ uaudio.com
Easy and free plug-in license transfer for existing UAD-1/1e/Xpander users
Designed and Made in U.S.A.

Microsoft Windows XP (Home, Professional, or x64 Edition), Windows Server 2003, or Windows Vista (x86 or x64)

Mac OS X 10.4.x “Tiger” or 10.5.x “Leopard”
Processor upgrade cards are not officially supported

1 available ExpressCard 34 or 54 slot
256 MB RAM (512 MB is strongly recommended)
1024 x 768 or higher resolution monitor
CD-ROM drive or internet connection for software installation
125 MB available hard drive space for UAD-2 or UAD-1 installation
250 MB available hard drive space for combined UAD-2 plus UAD-1 installation
Internet connection required for registration and plug-in authorization
Compatible VST or Audio Units plug-in host application software. See compatibility page for more details.

See the UAD Instance Chart here

Andy Hong
(TapeOp)

"I'd have to say that the UAD plug-ins blow similar TDM plug-ins out of the water"

03/2008

Barry Rudolph
(Mix Magazine)

"The UAD-2 breaks all the UAD-1's limitations ... it's a dream come true for all DAW users.”

Review
10/2008

Future Publishing
(MusicRadar.com)

"Offering several times the power of the UAD-1, this powered plug-in system is very impressive."

Review
09/2008

Carmen Rizzo

"I make a living with the UA plug-ins, because I use them every single day on every session."

Charlie Clouser
(NIN, "Saw" Soundtracks)

"The UAD-2 provides so much DSP that I can really lay the plug-ins on thick without giving it a second thought"

Cian Ciaran
(Super Furry Animals)

"[With the UAD-2] It's like having the right tools to do the right job ... Because you know all the gear's quality."

12/2008

Craig Anderton
(EQ)

"It's the strikingly realistic, and musical, emulations of vintage (and not so vintage) gear [that hooks people on the UAD-2]."

10/2008

Craig Anderton
(EQ Magazine)

"The UAD concept [is] the 21st century equivalent of a rack of special-purpose processors ... maybe even an entire mixer."

Review
11/2008

Craig Anderton
(Keyboard)

"The UAD-2 is much more powerful than the original ... the UAD concept is no longer to just replace a few cool pieces of gear"

11/2008

Dave Bryson
(Counting Crows)

“Loving my SOLO/Laptop and my UAD plugs. They really do sound great.”

07/2009

David Grissom
(Mellencamp, Buddy Guy)

"The UAD-2 plug-ins have become the backbone of my mixes ... I've been able to eliminate my console altogether."

David Riggs

"There is a God and he uses the UAD plugins. The best set of plug-ins anywhere. Period."

12/2005

Eli Crews
(Electronic Musician)

"With the UAD-2, Universal Audio has made one of the most attractive plug-in families even harder to live without."

Review
04/2009

Elliot Mazer
(Neil Young)

"I can mix anyplace with my UAD-2 SOLO/Laptop. I get to use the same UAD plug-ins on my portable that I use on my big MacPro."

Elliot Mazer
(Neil Young, Janis Joplin)

"Since the UAD-2 SOLO/Laptop card fits in a pocket, I was able to do more work on the plane"

07/2009

Frank Filipetti
(James Taylor, Rod Stewart)

“I wish more companies paid attention to what you guys are doing at UA ... it's right on the money."

Frank Filipetti
(Carly Simon)

"I go to my UAD plug-ins just as naturally as I do any hardware ... UAD is now an essential part of my mixing arsenal"

Frank Filipetti
(Carly Simon, Korn)

"I don't need anything else to mix with, other than the UAD plug-ins. Everything else I use is hardware."

Gavin Monaghan
(The Twang)

"I'd never even think of tackling a session without UAD plug-ins."

Geoff Sanoff
(Pro Sound News)

"I keep saying to people that plug-ins are only going to get better, and UAD keeps proving me right."

Hank Shocklee
(Public Enemy)

"I can surely say that working with the UAD family of plug-ins has greatly increased the sound of my projects"

Jason Blum
(Remix Magazine)

"The only thing better than UAD plug-ins is more of them."

Review
12/2008

Joe Chiccarelli
(Frank Zappa, U2)

"The [UAD2] SOLO/Laptop has proven to be one of the best signal processing devices available."

John Baccigaluppi
(TapeOp Magazine)

"[With the UAD-2] ... everything worked perfectly with the sonic quality we’ve come to expect from the UAD series."

Review
10/2008

Jono Buchanan
(Future Music UK)

"It's now possible to turn your DAW into a full Neve console, for a fraction of the cost of a real desk."

10/2008

Just Blaze
(Jay-Z, Kanye West)

"[The SOLO/Laptop] is perfect ... it takes the processing load off of my computer ... I'm thoroughly happy with it"

Justin Niebank
(Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts)

“[W]hen you came out with the UAD-2, I jumped on that, even before the software came out. I adore it.”

08/2009

Matt Boudreau
(Keith Urban)

"The bottom line is, it's got so much more power ... it allowed me to use whatever plug-in I wanted, whenever I wanted"

Matt Knobel
(Lenny Kravitz)

"With the UAD-2 , you put it on and it sounds like a Fairchild. It makes it so much easier to get what you're looking for."

Mike Senior
(Sound on Sound)

"The UAD-2 gives access to some of the best-sounding analogue emulation plug-ins available ... a mouth-watering prospect."

Mike Senior
(Sound on Sound)

"Universal Audio are a force to be reckoned with in terms of the quality of their audio processing"

11/2008

Nathaniel Kunkel
(Sting)

"I use my UAD cards every time I mix ... the quality of the plug-ins make mixing 'in the box' not only easier, but really fun."

Nathaniel Kunkel
(James Taylor, Lyle Lovett)

"The thing that I feel no one's really talking about is that this [the UAD-2] is a paradigm shift."

Paul Vnuk Jr.
(Recording Magazine)

"The UAD-2 ... is a huge improvement over everything that made the UAD-1 the leader in its class."

Review
11/2008

Mike Senior
(Sound On Sound)

"UAD-2 is an enormous leap forward from the UAD-1"

Review
11/2008

Peter Frampton

"I just love this SOLO/Laptop widget, thingy to death. It was so worth the wait... Multiple Fairchilds on a buss? Now that's too cool.”

Rik Simpson
(Coldplay)

"The sound of the UAD software is the closest thing in analog modeling ... it actually sounds like the real gear."

Rob James
(Resolution Magazine)

"[UAD Powered Plug-Ins] have more character than many native or TDM plug-ins, while being a great deal more affordable."

10/2008

Stuart Price
(The Killers)

"You judge [the UAD-2] by how many people you recommend it to, and everyone I have worked with has now gone and got one."

Review

Ulrich Wild
(Pantera)

"The new UAD-2 cards are extremely powerful ... I completely abandoned analog gear for mixing and I rely heavily on this system"

Frederick Norén
(Sound on Sound)

"[For DSP-based systems]...the UAD2 platform is a good alternative, with great-sounding, humanely priced plug-ins."

Review
08/2009

Ryan West
(Kanye West, T.I., T-Pain)

"I'm not sure what mathematical voodoo they do over there [at UA], but I like it and I won't mix without it."

Jim Dalyrmple
(Macworld)

"While there are a lot of plug-in choices [on the market], I have found none better than Universal Audio."

05/2009

Craig Anderton
(EQ Mag)

"A game-changer ... the UAD-2 [SOLO/Laptop's] DSP lets you save your computer's precious CPU power for other functions"

10/2009

JR Hutson
(Jill Scott, Musiq Soulchild)

"[Once] I got the UAD Powered Plug-Ins, I can get things so much closer to what they're supposed to sound like."

09/2009

Eli Janney
(Wilco, Wheat)

"I’m heavily into the [UAD-2] cards. They just sound really, really good ... the new cards give you a lot of horsepower."

Interview on "Sonic Scoop"
05/2009

Paul White
(Sound On Sound)

"UA has given their UAD-2 platform extra appeal with yet more accurate recreations of classic studio hardware ..."

10/2009

Jim Dalrymple
(The Loop)

"I find that the UA plug-ins allow me to control that [dynamic] range of frequencies better than anything else."

Review
09/2009

Jim Dalrymple
(The Loop)

"[I use] the Fairchild Compressor, Neve 1081, Neve 1073, LA-2A and the 1176 Compressor. They all give you something different."

Review
09/2009

Paul White
(Sound On Sound)

"[Cooper Time Cube, EMT 250, or FATSO] ... for the real vintage character, I don't think UA have any rivals at the moment."

10/2009

Ed MacFarlane
(Friendly Fires)

"[I use] the 6176 as my preamp & compressor, and I've been using the UAD plug-ins once the track's in the computer."

Source Distribution Interview
10/2009

J.J. Blair
(Rod Stewart, George Benson)

"I was never into mixing completely in the box until I started using UAD cards ... I'm loving it more and more."

10/2009

J.J. Blair
(Rod Stewart, George Benson)

"Way to go, Universal Audio! Thanks for helping me achieve the sounds in the box that I really want to hear."

10/2009

Roy Davis Jr.

"A mix is not complete without UAD Powered Plug-Ins on it!!!"

08/2009

Gino Robair
(Electronic Musician)

"Whether mixing or mastering, the SOLO/Laptop is the best addition you can make to your system for less than 5 bills."

12/2009

Gino Robair
(Electronic Musician)

"UA has come to the rescue: The SOLO/Laptop gives you travel-friendly access to the marvelous range of UAD Plug-Ins."

12/2009

Nathaniel Kunkel
(Lyle Lovett, Nirvana)

"With the UAD-2, UA has provided something that I have been missing from my plugs for a long time: inspiration."

12/2009

Vance Powell
(The Raconteurs, Jars of Clay)

"The UAD-2 is the first plug-in set that replaces gear I own, hardware-wise, and that's a big deal."

03/2009

Future Music
(Future Music UK)

"Genuinely allows you to turn each channel of your DAW into a virtual Neve channel strip."

02/2010

John Paterno
(Los Lobos, Bonnie Raitt)

"This [UAD-2] is a 'game changer' for me ... The sound, responsiveness, and detail [of the plug-ins] are great!"

01/2010

John Paterno
(Los Lobos, Bonnie Raitt)

"The sound of these [UAD Powered Plug-Ins] will definitely change the way I approach mixing in the computer."

01/2010

High-bandwidth x1 ExpressCard 34 Card (can be used in ExpressCard 34 or 54 slots)
Form Factor:
- ExpressCard 34 (ExpressCard 54 adaptor included)
Bus-powered – no cables or power supplies needed
1 Analog Devices SHARC 21369 floating-point processor
2.5X the power of UAD-Xpander/UAD-1/UAD-1e*
- *UAD-2 individual plug-in instances per DSP chip will vary based on the plug-in combination selected with the average session being around 2.5x
Premier library of the world’s most accurate analog emulations authenticated by Neve®, Roland®, Moog®, SPL®, Harrison®, Little Labs® and more…
Multi-card support for up to 8 cards – mix and match up to 4 UAD-2’s and 4 UAD-1/1e/Xpanders in one system/group
Cross-Platform for Mac OS X Tiger(10.4), Leopard(10.5) and Windows XP/x64, Vista32/64
VST, AU, RTAS support
Auto-Delay Compensation for Pro Tools LE via Mellowmuse® ATA
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz sample rate support
Cutting edge drivers – optimized for modern multi-thread and multi-processor architectures
Real-time and faster than real-time processing for mix bounces (unlike some other DSP solutions)
High-speed memory bus for running reverb/delay type effects (unlike some other DSP solutions)
LiveTrack™ (Low-Latency Mode) allows UAD-2 plug-ins to behave just like host plug-ins with no additional latency added* – now you can use UAD-2 plug-ins for monitoring, tracking and instrument processing
- Only works on select hosts. See the compatibility page for more details.
SessionMap™ bi-directional UAD-1<>UAD-2 session compatibility* (via ID sharing) and in session multi-card DSP management – use your UAD-1 alongside your UAD-2, or work with other collaborators using UAD
- *Session recall is limited to availability of plug-in authorizations and available hardware
- *Nigel has been discontinued for UAD-2
L.O.D.E.™ (Live Optimizing DSP Engine) the UAD-2’s DSP engine automatically balances resources to maximize your plug-in instantiations
LoadLock™ reserves maximum DSP for guaranteed Plug-In loading
Redesigned Plug-In Toolbar and Meter & Control Panel application featuring…
- UAD-2/UAD-1 resource metering
- Improved preset management, with easy cut/copy/paste between SE and full versions
- Demo management, and plug-in purchase direct from the plug-in toolbar
- Simplified Registration/Authorization process – no more copying of card ID’s or serials
- Help and support tab to get you up and running and to keep you going
Featuring UAi™ UA’s unique modeling technology that captures the real magic of analog
14-day full function Demo for all plug-ins so you can try before you buy
Powered Plug-Ins™ available 24/7 @ uaudio.com
Easy and free plug-in license transfer for existing UAD-1/1e/Xpander users
Designed and Made in U.S.A.

Microsoft Windows XP (Home, Professional, or x64 Edition), Windows Server 2003, or Windows Vista (x86 or x64)

Mac OS X 10.4.x “Tiger” or 10.5.x “Leopard”
Processor upgrade cards are not officially supported

1 available ExpressCard 34 or 54 slot
256 MB RAM (512 MB is strongly recommended)
1024 x 768 or higher resolution monitor
CD-ROM drive or internet connection for software installation
125 MB available hard drive space for UAD-2 or UAD-1 installation
250 MB available hard drive space for combined UAD-2 plus UAD-1 installation
Internet connection required for registration and plug-in authorization
Compatible VST or Audio Units plug-in host application software. See compatibility page for more details.

See the UAD Instance Chart here

Andy Hong
(TapeOp)

"I'd have to say that the UAD plug-ins blow similar TDM plug-ins out of the water"

03/2008

Barry Rudolph
(Mix Magazine)

"The UAD-2 breaks all the UAD-1's limitations ... it's a dream come true for all DAW users.”

Review
10/2008

Future Publishing
(MusicRadar.com)

"Offering several times the power of the UAD-1, this powered plug-in system is very impressive."

Review
09/2008

Carmen Rizzo

"I make a living with the UA plug-ins, because I use them every single day on every session."

Charlie Clouser
(NIN, "Saw" Soundtracks)

"The UAD-2 provides so much DSP that I can really lay the plug-ins on thick without giving it a second thought"

Cian Ciaran
(Super Furry Animals)

"[With the UAD-2] It's like having the right tools to do the right job ... Because you know all the gear's quality."

12/2008

Craig Anderton
(EQ)

"It's the strikingly realistic, and musical, emulations of vintage (and not so vintage) gear [that hooks people on the UAD-2]."

10/2008

Craig Anderton
(EQ Magazine)

"The UAD concept [is] the 21st century equivalent of a rack of special-purpose processors ... maybe even an entire mixer."

Review
11/2008

Craig Anderton
(Keyboard)

"The UAD-2 is much more powerful than the original ... the UAD concept is no longer to just replace a few cool pieces of gear"

11/2008

Dave Bryson
(Counting Crows)

“Loving my SOLO/Laptop and my UAD plugs. They really do sound great.”

07/2009

David Grissom
(Mellencamp, Buddy Guy)

"The UAD-2 plug-ins have become the backbone of my mixes ... I've been able to eliminate my console altogether."

David Riggs

"There is a God and he uses the UAD plugins. The best set of plug-ins anywhere. Period."

12/2005

Eli Crews
(Electronic Musician)

"With the UAD-2, Universal Audio has made one of the most attractive plug-in families even harder to live without."

Review
04/2009

Elliot Mazer
(Neil Young)

"I can mix anyplace with my UAD-2 SOLO/Laptop. I get to use the same UAD plug-ins on my portable that I use on my big MacPro."

Elliot Mazer
(Neil Young, Janis Joplin)

"Since the UAD-2 SOLO/Laptop card fits in a pocket, I was able to do more work on the plane"

07/2009

Frank Filipetti
(James Taylor, Rod Stewart)

“I wish more companies paid attention to what you guys are doing at UA ... it's right on the money."

Frank Filipetti
(Carly Simon)

"I go to my UAD plug-ins just as naturally as I do any hardware ... UAD is now an essential part of my mixing arsenal"

Frank Filipetti
(Carly Simon, Korn)

"I don't need anything else to mix with, other than the UAD plug-ins. Everything else I use is hardware."

Gavin Monaghan
(The Twang)

"I'd never even think of tackling a session without UAD plug-ins."

Geoff Sanoff
(Pro Sound News)

"I keep saying to people that plug-ins are only going to get better, and UAD keeps proving me right."

Hank Shocklee
(Public Enemy)

"I can surely say that working with the UAD family of plug-ins has greatly increased the sound of my projects"

Jason Blum
(Remix Magazine)

"The only thing better than UAD plug-ins is more of them."

Review
12/2008

Joe Chiccarelli
(Frank Zappa, U2)

"The [UAD2] SOLO/Laptop has proven to be one of the best signal processing devices available."

John Baccigaluppi
(TapeOp Magazine)

"[With the UAD-2] ... everything worked perfectly with the sonic quality we’ve come to expect from the UAD series."

Review
10/2008

Jono Buchanan
(Future Music UK)

"It's now possible to turn your DAW into a full Neve console, for a fraction of the cost of a real desk."

10/2008

Just Blaze
(Jay-Z, Kanye West)

"[The SOLO/Laptop] is perfect ... it takes the processing load off of my computer ... I'm thoroughly happy with it"

Justin Niebank
(Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts)

“[W]hen you came out with the UAD-2, I jumped on that, even before the software came out. I adore it.”

08/2009

Matt Boudreau
(Keith Urban)

"The bottom line is, it's got so much more power ... it allowed me to use whatever plug-in I wanted, whenever I wanted"

Matt Knobel
(Lenny Kravitz)

"With the UAD-2 , you put it on and it sounds like a Fairchild. It makes it so much easier to get what you're looking for."

Mike Senior
(Sound on Sound)

"The UAD-2 gives access to some of the best-sounding analogue emulation plug-ins available ... a mouth-watering prospect."

Mike Senior
(Sound on Sound)

"Universal Audio are a force to be reckoned with in terms of the quality of their audio processing"

11/2008

Nathaniel Kunkel
(Sting)

"I use my UAD cards every time I mix ... the quality of the plug-ins make mixing 'in the box' not only easier, but really fun."

Nathaniel Kunkel
(James Taylor, Lyle Lovett)

"The thing that I feel no one's really talking about is that this [the UAD-2] is a paradigm shift."

Paul Vnuk Jr.
(Recording Magazine)

"The UAD-2 ... is a huge improvement over everything that made the UAD-1 the leader in its class."

Review
11/2008

Mike Senior
(Sound On Sound)

"UAD-2 is an enormous leap forward from the UAD-1"

Review
11/2008

Peter Frampton

"I just love this SOLO/Laptop widget, thingy to death. It was so worth the wait... Multiple Fairchilds on a buss? Now that's too cool.”

Rik Simpson
(Coldplay)

"The sound of the UAD software is the closest thing in analog modeling ... it actually sounds like the real gear."

Rob James
(Resolution Magazine)

"[UAD Powered Plug-Ins] have more character than many native or TDM plug-ins, while being a great deal more affordable."

10/2008

Stuart Price
(The Killers)

"You judge [the UAD-2] by how many people you recommend it to, and everyone I have worked with has now gone and got one."

Review

Ulrich Wild
(Pantera)

"The new UAD-2 cards are extremely powerful ... I completely abandoned analog gear for mixing and I rely heavily on this system"

Frederick Norén
(Sound on Sound)

"[For DSP-based systems]...the UAD2 platform is a good alternative, with great-sounding, humanely priced plug-ins."

Review
08/2009

Ryan West
(Kanye West, T.I., T-Pain)

"I'm not sure what mathematical voodoo they do over there [at UA], but I like it and I won't mix without it."

Jim Dalyrmple
(Macworld)

"While there are a lot of plug-in choices [on the market], I have found none better than Universal Audio."

05/2009

Craig Anderton
(EQ Mag)

"A game-changer ... the UAD-2 [SOLO/Laptop's] DSP lets you save your computer's precious CPU power for other functions"

10/2009

JR Hutson
(Jill Scott, Musiq Soulchild)

"[Once] I got the UAD Powered Plug-Ins, I can get things so much closer to what they're supposed to sound like."

09/2009

Eli Janney
(Wilco, Wheat)

"I’m heavily into the [UAD-2] cards. They just sound really, really good ... the new cards give you a lot of horsepower."

Interview on "Sonic Scoop"
05/2009

Paul White
(Sound On Sound)

"UA has given their UAD-2 platform extra appeal with yet more accurate recreations of classic studio hardware ..."

10/2009

Jim Dalrymple
(The Loop)

"I find that the UA plug-ins allow me to control that [dynamic] range of frequencies better than anything else."

Review
09/2009

Jim Dalrymple
(The Loop)

"[I use] the Fairchild Compressor, Neve 1081, Neve 1073, LA-2A and the 1176 Compressor. They all give you something different."

Review
09/2009

Paul White
(Sound On Sound)

"[Cooper Time Cube, EMT 250, or FATSO] ... for the real vintage character, I don't think UA have any rivals at the moment."

10/2009

Ed MacFarlane
(Friendly Fires)

"[I use] the 6176 as my preamp & compressor, and I've been using the UAD plug-ins once the track's in the computer."

Source Distribution Interview
10/2009

J.J. Blair
(Rod Stewart, George Benson)

"I was never into mixing completely in the box until I started using UAD cards ... I'm loving it more and more."

10/2009

J.J. Blair
(Rod Stewart, George Benson)

"Way to go, Universal Audio! Thanks for helping me achieve the sounds in the box that I really want to hear."

10/2009

Roy Davis Jr.

"A mix is not complete without UAD Powered Plug-Ins on it!!!"

08/2009

Gino Robair
(Electronic Musician)

"Whether mixing or mastering, the SOLO/Laptop is the best addition you can make to your system for less than 5 bills."

12/2009

Gino Robair
(Electronic Musician)

"UA has come to the rescue: The SOLO/Laptop gives you travel-friendly access to the marvelous range of UAD Plug-Ins."

12/2009

Nathaniel Kunkel
(Lyle Lovett, Nirvana)

"With the UAD-2, UA has provided something that I have been missing from my plugs for a long time: inspiration."

12/2009

Vance Powell
(The Raconteurs, Jars of Clay)

"The UAD-2 is the first plug-in set that replaces gear I own, hardware-wise, and that's a big deal."

03/2009

Future Music
(Future Music UK)

"Genuinely allows you to turn each channel of your DAW into a virtual Neve channel strip."

02/2010

John Paterno
(Los Lobos, Bonnie Raitt)

"This [UAD-2] is a 'game changer' for me ... The sound, responsiveness, and detail [of the plug-ins] are great!"

01/2010

John Paterno
(Los Lobos, Bonnie Raitt)

"The sound of these [UAD Powered Plug-Ins] will definitely change the way I approach mixing in the computer."

01/2010

UAD Manual.pdf

UA 2010 Catalog.pdf

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