What does a DSP Accelerator do?
The UAD-2 Satellite USB DSP Accelerator is a sleek, powerful way for Windows-based PC users to “supercharge” their systems and run larger mixes filled with acclaimed UAD plug-ins.
How do I get more DSP for UAD?
If you are using an Apollo Twin and are not using the ADAT inputs, you can head to Console > Settings > Hardware panel > Options, and switch the “DIGITAL INPUT” mode to SPDIF from ADAT to conserve some additional DSP. Keep in mind that UAD plug-ins require more DSP when working at higher sample rates.
Which UAD plugins use the most DSP?
Quickly view DSP usage for all UAD Powered Plug-Ins. The following table indicates DSP usage for UAD Powered Plug-Ins….About This Chart.
| UAD Powered Plug-In | DSP % | |
|---|---|---|
| Mono | Stereo | |
| AKG BX 20 Spring Reverb | 33.8% | 34.4% |
| Ampeg B-15N Bass Amplifier | 25.7% | 26.1% |
| Ampeg SVT-3 PRO Bass Amplifier | 23.2% | 23.6% |
What is universal audio DSP?
DSP (digital signal processing) is a way to offload the processing power of plug-ins from your computer’s processor to the processor built into the Apollo or Satellite. So depending on which plug-in you use will determine how many UAD plug-ins can be used simultaneously per track.
How does UAD DSP work?
DSPs in Apollo interfaces are also used to enable realtime UAD-2 processes, meaning you can use plug-ins with virtually no latency while recording. In addition, the realtime DSP processes can be recorded to disk or monitored through without recording and that’s available on a track-by-track basis.
Do Universal Audio plugins require hardware?
Our List Of UAD DSP Powered Plug-ins That No Longer Require UA Hardware And Work Natively In Any DAW. Universal Audio provide an impressive range of hardware solutions for the demands of today’s digital audio recording studio.
How many UAD plugins can Apollo solo?
Absolutely. You can combine up to six UAD-2 DSP Accelerators within the same system, depending on your available Thunderbolt/FireWire/USB ports and/or PCIe slots bandwidth. Doing so will let you run even more UAD‑2 Powered Plug‑Ins at the same time.
Can I use UAD plugins without hardware?
Unfortunately, no. UAD plugins are only processed by Apollo/UAD-2 DSP Accelerator inside of UAD devices.
What is a DSP plug in?
DSP stands for digital signal processor, so a DSP-powered plugin, as the name suggests, runs on a separate processor from your computer’s CPU: a separate, dedicated accelerator card or audio interface equipped with its own processing chips.
Can you use UAD plugins without interface?
What does UAD-2 octo core PCIe DSP accelerator do?
Turbocharged with eight Analog Devices SHARC chips, this UAD-2 OCTO gives you the awesome DSP power you need to take the load off your CPU, plus the Analog Classics Plus collection — a killer bundle of UAD powered plug-ins that will infuse your mix with the freakishly realistic sound of studio-standard analog gear.
Are there any UAD accelerators for a Mac?
Stunning analog sound for your PC or Mac. UAD-2 DSP Accelerators super-charge your PC or Mac workstation with world-class UAD Powered Plug-Ins — including exclusive analog emulations from Studer, Ampex, Lexicon, Neve, ® Manley, ® Moog, ® Marshall, ® SSL ® and more.
Which is the most powerful Universal Audio DSP card?
The UAD-2 OCTO Core DSP Accelerator is Universal Audio’s most powerful PCIe processing card, giving audio producers and engineers massive power for running award-winning UAD plug-ins on Mac or PC.
Is the Octo ultimate 3 a UAD Plug in?
The OCTO Ultimate 3 is UA’s flagship package, and includes over 90 UA-developed plug-ins plug-ins up to and including UAD software v8.0. In developing UAD plug-ins, UA’s engineering group undertakes a thorough physical modeling of classic audio hardware — ‘rebuilding’ vintage analog gear in the digital world, component by component.