Experiences?? - UAD Satellte & Digi 002r on MacBook Pro

NickFantastic

New Member
Hey all,

big big fan of the UAD plugs. I got the solo/laptop as a gift - one of the greatest gifts I've ever gotten :)

I'm working on my beloved 15" Macbook Pro 2,2 (C2D 2.16, 3GB RAM, express card slot, FW400 port, FW800 port, etc.) I use a 002 rack and Command|8, with PT LE 8.0.5 on OSX 10.6.6.

Basically, I'm wondering if anyone has tried a UAD Satellite on a similar setup, and if you've run into any issues - bandwidth limitations or otherwise. I would be running the 002 rack on the 400 port, Satellite on the 800 port, and Command|8 on the USB port - it seems all these ports would be sharing a certain bandwidth to the logic board (scary). I will then run my external audio drive on the USB port on the opposite side of the computer in hopes that it wont interfere with the bandwidth on the firewire side (futile attempt??). I guess I could also daisy chain the hard drive to the Satellite or 002R, but not sure I want to go that route.

Since I got the UAD Studer, I use it on 6 or 8 sub-groups and solo is maxed out! This leaves me unable to use the other plugs I've purchased. I NEED my 1073's, Pultec Pro's & Fatso's - you get me? :)

Either way, I think I'm sold on a Satellite purchase, and if it can't hang, I'll just return it. Just wanted to see if anyone could offer their experience, and persuade me one way or the other.

Many thanks. Be well.

Nick
 

NickFantastic

New Member
OK... well... this sucks. I didn't think to check the UAD Satellite Support Page before posting here - sorry. After reading up on that page - the 002/003 are not yet supported and the Satellite only runs at FW400 on my older MBP...

all plans out the window, pretty much!
 

UAsupport

Universal Audio Support
Moderator
NickFantastic said:
all plans out the window, pretty much!
Hi Nick,

Dan Becker from UA Customer Support here. No worries Nick, your plans are not 'out the window'! Come on back into the Control Room, shut the window, and let's get this UAD2 Satellite Party Started !!! ; )

I wanted to let you know that the 002 and 003 interfaces are now fully supported for use with UAD-2 Satellite as of UAD v5.9.0.
http://www.uaudio.com/support/uad/satel ... patibility

Just download and install the new UAD2 Software and then BAM.... back to rockin those mixes again with your UAD2 plugins!

Also if your particular laptop is known to run UAD-2 Satellite at FireWire 400 speeds only then you do have the option to purchase an ExpressCard/34 to 800 Firewire adapter. This would provide full 800 firewire bandwidth for maximum UAD plugin instance count!
http://www.uaudio.com/support/uad/satel ... -repeaters

I hope this information helps you out! And just remember... Summer is here! Sunny days and warm/lush sounding mixes with your UAD2 plugins are back again!

If you have any other questions please feel free to contact me directly.

Universal Audio Customer Support
Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm PST

Telephone Support
USA: 877-MY-UAUDIO [877-698-2834]
International: +1-831-440-1176

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Regards,

Dan Becker

Customer Service
Universal Audio
http://www.uaudio.com
 
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