The Universal Audio UAD 2 Duo Flexi PCIe DSP Card combines Universal Audio’s revolutionary new DSP acceleration hardware with a customizable selection of UA’s premier plug-ins. If you need the best sounding collection of plug-ins for your DAW but want the flexibility to “pick and mix” and build your plug-in collection gradually, the UAD-2 Flexi Family is for you.

Use the included UAD$500 plug-in voucher at the UA online store 24/7 to select from UA’s entire library of world-class plug-ins and customize your own UAD-2 plug bundle while saving $150 vs. buying a card and plug-ins separately. Preview the current lineup of plug-ins via fully functional 14-day demos. Audition each one to hear how it works for your music and buy the plug-ins you really want.

Universal Audio UAD 2 Duo Flexi PCIe DSP Card Features

• 5X the DSP power of UAD-1
• Includes UA Mix Essentials II
• Auto-Delay Compensation for Pro Tools LE via Mellowmuse® ATA
• LiveTrack™ Low-latency live monitoring/tracking mode
• Use up to 4 UAD-2 and 4 UAD-1 cards in one system
• High-bandwidth PCI Express x1 DSP accelerator card

• High-bandwidth x1 PCI Express (PCIe) card (can be used in x1/x4/x8 and x16 slots, PCIe 2.0 compatible)
• Form Factor:
  • UAD-2 SOLO Low-Profile, Half-Height, Short PCIe card designed to fit modern small form factor systems
  • UAD-2 DUO/Quad Full-Height, Short PCIe card for easy installation even in compact PC cases
• 1, 2 or 4 Analog Devices SHARC 21369 floating-point processors
• 2.5X(Solo), 5X(DUO), 10X(Quad) the power of UAD-1*
  • *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.

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

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

General:
•1 available PCIe (PCI Express) x1/x4/x8 or x16 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.

Multi-Card (Add More DSP!)
Need more raw DSP horsepower to run more UAD plugs in your mixes or simply want to run all your sessions at higher sample rates? The UAD was designed as a multi-card system allowing up to 4 UAD-2 cards and 4 UAD-1 cards to run on an OSX Mac/Win XP/Vista computer/expansion chassis system. Your existing plug-in licenses can be used across cards after registering a new card to your my.uaudio.com account and downloading the new plug authorization file. 

• Easily expand your DSP power with extra cards (up to 4 UAD-1/1e/Xpander, and 4 UAD-2 Cards per system)
• L.O.D.E. (Live Optimizing DSP Engine) the UAD-2’s DSP engine automatically balances resources to maximize your plug-in instantiations
• Plug-In Licenses Valid for up to 4 UAD-2 and 4 UAD-1 cards in a system ( no need to re-purchase)
• Use any combination of cards (PCI or PCIe)

Universal Audio Inc. is a worldwide leader in audio recording products, including classic, hand-built analogue hardware based on the pioneering work of Bill Putnam Sr., and ultra-modern UAD Powered Plug-Ins for Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Digital Performer and more for Mac and PC.