Universal Audio PCI2O-C UAD-2 OCTO Core

Transform Your Studio with UAD-2 OCTO Core
The Universal Audio UAD-2 OCTO Core is an essential PCIe card designed to supercharge Mac and Windows-based audio workstations. Equipped with eight SHARC processors, this powerful card significantly enhances your system's DSP capacity. This allows your main CPU to focus on other critical tasks, leading to smoother sessions with more tracks, more effects, and comprehensive mix automation.

Enhanced Processing Power at Your Fingertips
By offloading DSP processing to the UAD-2 OCTO Core, audio professionals can run larger, more complex mixes without taxing their computer’s built-in resources. This card is perfect for studios looking to achieve professional-grade sound without upgrading their entire system. The immediate benefit is noticeable in projects with high track counts and intensive plugin usage.

Classic Analog Sound with Analog Classics Bundle
Included with the UAD-2 OCTO Core is the Analog Classics bundle, featuring some of Universal Audio’s most acclaimed plugin emulations. This bundle includes the LA-2A Classic Audio Leveler, 1176LN Classic Limiting Amplifier, and the Pultec EQP-1A Program Equalizer—each providing the warmth and depth of their analog counterparts. Also included is RealVerb Pro, offering customizable and realistic reverb textures.

Scalability and Compatibility
The UAD-2 OCTO Core is designed for scalability. Users can install up to four UAD-2 cards in a single system, combining them with other UAD-2 devices like the UAD-2 Satellite and Apollo audio interfaces for even greater processing power. This card supports Audio Units, RTAS, and VST plugins, making it compatible with a wide range of host software including Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, and more.

Broad Plugin Support Beyond UAD
Aside from Universal Audio’s own plugins, the UAD-2 OCTO Core enables the use of many third-party Audio Units, RTAS, or VST plugins, further expanding its utility. Whether you’re mixing music, editing audio for video, or working on demanding sound design projects, the UAD-2 OCTO Core provides the necessary power and flexibility to meet all your needs.