(AES) Universal Audio releases UAD-2 Quad and Omni Accelerator packages

Universal Audio has announced the release of the new flagship UAD-2 QUAD Omni 6 DSP Accelerator Packages.

The UAD-2 QUAD Omni 6 DSP Accelerator Packages — available in either PCIe card or Satellite FireWire unit formats — represent Universal Audio’s most powerful and flexible processing hardware, packaged with the most complete UAD plug-in bundles for professional users. Specifically, the UAD-2 QUAD Omni 6 gives producers and engineers all 53 UA-developed plug-ins up to and including UAD software v.6.0 – saving thousands of dollars versus buying the plug-ins individually. The Omni packages, like all UAD-2 DSP Accelerators, also feature full compatibility with newly announced Avid Pro Tools 10.

The UAD-2 QUAD Omni packages feature four Analog Devices SHARC chips to power the analog emulation plug-ins, including classics from Ampex, Lexicon, Studer, SSL, Neve, Manley, Roland, BOSS, dbx, Empirical Labs, EMT, Teletronix, and more.

Features of the UAD-2 QUAD Omni 6 DSP Accelerator Package include:

• High-bandwidth PCIe card or Satellite FireWire unit with (4) Analog Devices SHARC processors for running UAD Powered Plug-Ins on Mac or PC.
• Access the world’s finest emulations of analog classics: Ampex, Lexicon, Studer, SSL, Neve, Manley, Roland, BOSS, dbx, Empirical Labs, EMT, Teletronix and more.
• Includes all 53 UA-developed plug-ins up to and including UAD software v6.0*, plus a $100 Plug-In Voucher redeemable from UA’s Online Store.
• Fully compatible with Avid Pro Tools 10.

Price: $6,500, including additional $100 software voucher.