Comments on: UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt Quad Core Review

By: Gabriel

Gabriel — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 03:50:24 +0000

Perfect addition to my apolo twin duo. Adds crucial dsp needed for mixing my tracks.

By: Darren Jones

Darren Jones — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 11:30:37 +0000

Does EXACTLY what its meant to do! I have a UAD Apollo Solo audio interface with an 8GB Mac mini M1. Before this addition to my setup, I was only able to run a small amount of UAD plugins in a session before exhausting my memory. I was extremely disappointed due to all of the money I'd shelled out between the audio interface, additional plugins, and thunderbolt 3 cable (that wasn't originally included); so giving up wasn't an option for me.

I stumbled across this on their website and was very reluctant to purchase. But after a few days passed by, I decided to buy it. LIFE CHANGING!!!!! If you buy an Apollo Solo / Twin from Universal Audio, please do yourself a favor and add this to your cart as well. It will save you!

By: michael ayley

michael ayley — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:10 +0000

Such nice build quality. I really like how I can control my Arrow with a switch now. I used to have to unplug my arrow every time, this solves that.

Monster DSP in small gorgeous package.

Recommend it

By: michael ayley

michael ayley — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 18:36:45 +0000

The UAD 2 satellite Thunderbolt quad Tripled my DSP! I have a dual core Apollo twin x as my interface. I love it but after 8 months of learning and recording, I determined I needed to add this satellite And increase the limits of where my recordings can go!

Installation seemed to be easier than it was for the interval too. A handful of new Plug-ins that were on my list were included with the purchase.

By: Takudzwanashe Rushwaya

Takudzwanashe Rushwaya — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 18:49:01 +0000

Love it. I just wish Amazon sold more music equipment. Like analogue synths.

By: Kungfuthug

Kungfuthug — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 23:10:45 +0000

Nothing to dislike

By: Michael Wouters

Michael Wouters — Sun, 19 Nov 2023 02:37:28 +0000

UA products are just bang for your buck. The plugins are Def amazing and the cpu of my Mac stays mostly unused, runs great, sounds great

By: Laurence Anslow

Laurence Anslow — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 05:34:45 +0000

I'm a huge fan of UAD plugins. I love them. They're my favorite brand to use. They haven't got the Satellite right however since the Thunderbolt 2 version. I have 4 of these out of necessity (it's my profession) because the latest Macs of course require Thunderbolt 3. The boxes crash frequently when changing sessions or activating or deactivating plugins. My hunch is that the majority of UAD RnD is now geared towards the Apollo series or Luna, and these wonderful satellites (which I used to love) have been neglected.

They seem a little better on Big Sur, a common problem on Catalina was causing kernel errors (colloquially known as the black screen of death) during a mix. Don't let me put you off UAD, but I would recommend looking into their other hardware choices before parting with your hard earn cash for one of these.

I do hope they improve.

By: Pritam Singh

Pritam Singh — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 20:06:03 +0000

Bam! Now I got power to run some UAD plugins.

By: MooseMalarkey

MooseMalarkey — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 10:38:34 +0000

I had been watching the Apollo line for a number of years and finally got the Apollo Duo last year, because it had more processing than Arrow.

A year later, after investing hundreds into these plugins, I can only use a 3-6 at a given time. What's the fun if you can't mix a full song with this significant investment?

Adding the OCTO Core gives you the freedom to add multiple instances of your fav UAD plugins for a real world mix. Amazing!