Universal Audio UAD1-PROJECT-PAK

The UAD-1 Project Pak brings UA’s revolutionary combination of DSP hardware and highly-prized software plug-ins within the reach of small PC or Mac project studios with a limited budget. It is also how existing users can inexpensively take advantage of even greater power, by using multiple UAD-1 cards (up to four per system). The UAD-1 Project Pak supports 44.1 to 192khz sessions and is the easiest way to upgrade your mixes and get that professional polished sound using your existing DAW software/hardware without needing a computer upgrade.

At heart of the UAD-1 Studio Pak is the same single unpartitioned, floating-point super-computing processor which allows for larger and more sophisticated processing algorithms offering a new level of power and complexity not found with host-based plug-ins. By greatly reducing the burden on your computer’s CPU, your host application can now deliver more tracks, automation and native effects.

Included Plug-Ins:

1176SE Limiting Amplifier Emulation
The 1176SE is derived from the 1176LN. Its algorithm has been revised in orderto provide sonic characteristics similar to the 1176LN but with significantly less DSP usage. It is provided to allow “1176LN-like sound” when DSP resources are limited.

CS-1 Channel Strip
The CS-1 Channel Strip provides all the tools you need for recording and mixing in one simple plug-in (using only one insert!) With a unique smoothing algorithm for all controls and DSP conserving bypass switches built-in, The CS-1 packs a whopping punch into a small package. Included in the CS-1 are the EX-1 EQ/Compressor, the DM-1 Delay Modulator, and the unique RS-1 Reflection Engine. Of course, if you don't need all that power, you can use each module within the CS-1 separately.

RealVerb Pro
What if you could put your sound right in the perfectly designed room? Based on our own unique set of algorithms, the world-class RealVerb Pro plug-in lets you design the room just as you hear it. Get beyond the barriers of simply big and small, dark or bright. RealVerb Pro gives you our trademark, distortion-free, smoothing diffusion control and ultra-long reverb tail. Driven by the processing power of the UAD-1, RealVerb Pro can run eight instances simultaneously, with ease. RealVerb Pro is the most flexible and natural sounding reverb plug-in in the industry.

Nigel
Nigel offers the latest generation of guitar processing technology integrated into a complete multi-effects plug-in solution. Utilizing Universal Audio's exclusive component modeling technology and intuitive design, Nigel delivers a complete pallet of guitar tones along with most every effect a guitar player might need, all with minimal latency and no load on your host computer's CPU. In addition, Nigel's Preflex™ advanced guitar amp modeling technology goes well beyond the usual pre-amp/amp/cabinet emulators. In addition to delivering a wide range of highly playable classic amp tones from the "Clean & Warm" California tube sound to more metal soaked "British" tones, a bevy of original timbres simply not possible on any other guitar system can be realized. Preflex also offers variable morphing between any two amp presets, truly bringing creative guitar voicing to the next level.

Pultec EQP-1A EQ Emulation
The Pultec EQP-1A Program Equalizer plug-in is a faithful electronic reproduction of the classic hardware equalizer. The Pultec EQ has long been a choice of recording and mastering engineers for its ability to bring out individual frequency ranges without significantly altering other frequencies. In addition, the Pultec is one of those magical pieces of gear that makes audio sound better - just by passing through it. The sophisticated modeling technology used in the Pultec EQP-1A plug-in captures both of these key characteristics.

Features:

• Single unpartitioned super-computer DSP Chip
• Bus mastering DMA for zero host load and maximumtransfer rate
• Fully PCI 2.1 compliant, supports 66MHz and fasterbus timing
• 7" form factor (PCI short card)
• Compatible with the Magma PCI Expansion Chassis
• More DSP headroom per plug-in than other multi-chipDSP cards
• Supported sampling Rates from 32 kHz - 192 kHz

Available for Mac and Windows.

Supports VST, DX, *RTAS and Audio Unit plug-in formats.

*The VST to RTAS Adapter is software that enables Pro Tools LE and TDM users to utilize the UAD-1 DSP card and Powered Plug-Ins in Pro Tools. Universal Audio has teamed up with British adapter specialists FXpansion to create a special version of their popular VST-RTAS Adapter for the UAD-1. Project, Flexi, Studio, and Ultra Pak owners are eligible for a free copy of the VST-RTAS Adapter, downloadable from the Universal Audio website.