UAD-2..

[Black neon bob]

I'll keep it short, has anyone tried it? ayone else really interested?

I have no idea to be honest, im about to ask my best mate google what this is all about and how good the plugins are that come with the card:

http://www.uaudio.com/uad-2/

Im going to get a new PC pretty soon, i wanted a simple soundcard plus all the usual stuff i have now, but i think i might have to save some cash and see what this is all about now.

 

[SpewChunks]

I was just checking this out, it seems to be no different to the UAD-1 other than more DSP processing power (2.5x, 5x, or 10x power). So all of the quality plugins from the UAD-1 are cross compatible with the UAD-2. But the best UAD-2 @ $1800 @ sweetwater with 10x of the power of UAD-1 would be pretty sweet.

 

[fistula]

I saw the tests - in real life UAD-2 quad is like 5 or 6 UAD-1 on many plugs - but I think it worth it - one card as 5 cards - thats good

 

[greyskull]

i want it!

 

[Sloan]

Wtf.
The Peavey VYPYR amps use SHARC processors too.

 

[fistula]

Duende uses SHARCs too - ow its common processor....

 

[Machinated]

Pods also use SHARC chips....

The UAD cards look cool, and I'd love to try the plugins but frankly I have more than enough processing power (never even gone close to 25% with a TON of gearbox's, URS CSP's, IR reverbs, delays, everything) and it kind of solves a problem that I don't have right now.

It would be cool if they did them native but don't think thats going to happen......I'll just have to stick to other plugs.

 

[Brett - K A L I S I A]

Still waiting for my Quad to arrive, those bastards didn't expect such a success and ran out of stock pretty quickly.

 

[jangoux]

Just a Q : Those things on iMacs = ?

 

[Sloan]

ok sweet, i wasn't aware of the SHARC attack

 

[J.DavisNJ]

Anyone care to explain in retard terms what these do? Is it just card processing similar to Pro Tools HD? Or just more I/O? Sorry for dumb questions!

-Joe

 

[Machinated]

Its plugins that are powered off its internal DSP instead of your computers processor, so if you are on a computer that is struggling it can conserve some power for you.

The plugin's generally get a pretty good rep.

 

[J.DavisNJ]

Ah very cool...Thanks for the explanation.

-Joe

 

[MetallyGuitarded]

Just looked on Sweetwater.com
:zombie: :zombie: $$$$$ :zombie: :zombie:

Probably worth every dime though if the plug-ins sound as good as any other top brands... two-fold with the extra horsepower it'll give you.

Speaking of which, does TC Electronic still make their PCI cards?

 

[musickey]

O i see how it works around here, if Bob post's a thread he gets takers. http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/equipment/429997-powercore-x8-vs-uad-2-nevana-64-a.html just playing, but yeah im going to pick up the uad 2 nevana. the neve plugs are supposed to sound great. (i hope $)

 

[crillemannen]

I know people that owns PT HD, with all waves,tc electronics plugins etc and they actually prefer the uad plugins