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UAD-2 Satellite USB System Requirements

General Requirements

  • Windows PC with available built-in USB 3 or 4 port*
  • Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit editions)
  • 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

Windows Usage Notes

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 (Zen 2 or earlier) may have limited compatibility. See this article for additional details: PCIe to USB 3 Expansion Cards. *

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