General Requirements
- Windows PC with available built-in USB 3 or 4 port*
- Windows 10 64-bit edition or Windows 11
Note: UAD Software v11.8.3 and newer requires Windows 10 April 2018 Update (v1803) and newer. We recommend the latest available versions for optimal performance.
- Intel or AMD* processor
- USB 3.0 SuperSpeed cable (included)
- Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
- Compatible plug-in host DAW software
- 25 gigabytes available storage.
Note: We highly recommend having at least 100 GB of free storage on your internal hard drive.
Important Notes
- See these articles for additional info on USB cables and connections:
- Quad core CPU or better is recommended for optimum DAW performance.
- Satellite USB models are not compatible with macOS. For Mac computers, please see Satellite Thunderbolt 3.
Windows Usage Notes
- Certain Windows settings are necessary for optimum performance. See this article for details: Optimizing Windows for UA Devices.
Windows Compatibility Notes
- 2-in-1 systems (notebook/tablet hybrid) are not recommended.
- For information regarding legacy compatibility with older Windows versions, refer to the UAD Software Archives.
- Windows operating systems running on Virtual Machines are untested and not supported.
- Connect into a USB port that uses an Intel USB host controller, or one that complies with Intel xHCI 1.1 specification or higher. See this article for additional details: USB Connection Info for UA Devices. *
- USB host controllers made by AMD on earlier AM4 platforms may have limited compatibility. See this article for additional details: PCIe to USB 3 Expansion Cards. *