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Universal Audio System Requirements

This article lists the system requirements for all UA products. Click the product listed in the section below to be redirected to the desired product information.


UAD-2 DSP Plug-Ins

UAD-2 plug-ins require Apollo, Satellite, or UAD-2 PCIe hardware to run.

All UAD-2 plug-ins are installed by the UAD software installer, which is found in the Apollo panel in UA Connect.

You can refer to the latest UAD Software compatibility information here.

Note: UAD Software version 11.6.0 requires macOS Big Sur 11 as a minimum operating system on Apple computers. For complete release history information, visit the UAD Version History & Release Notes.

Audio Interfaces

Apollo X Series System Requirements (Thunderbolt)

For complete compatibility information, visit the Apollo X Series System Requirements page.

Apollo SOLO USB, Apollo Twin USB, Apollo Twin X USB System Requirements

For complete compatibility information, visit the Apollo Desktop USB System Requirements page.

Apollo Thunderbolt 2 System Requirements

Note: This section applies to all Thunderbolt Apollo models except Apollo X Series devices. For complete compatibility information, visit the Legacy Apollo System Requirements page.

Apollo SOLOArrow System Requirements

For complete compatibility information, visit the Apollo Solo & Arrow System Requirements page.

Volt System Requirements

For complete compatibility information, visit the Volt System Requirements page.

Apollo FireWire System Requirements

For complete compatibility information, visit the Legacy Apollo System Requirements page.

 

DSP Accelerators

UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 System Requirements

For complete compatibility information, visit the UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 System Requirements page.

 

UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 2 System Requirements

For complete compatibility information, visit the UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 2 System Requirements page.

 

UAD-2 Satellite USB System Requirements

For complete compatibility information, visit the UAD-2 Satellite USB System Requirements page.

UAD-2 Satellite FireWire System Requirements

For complete compatibility information, visit the UAD-2 Satellite FireWire System Requirements page.

 

UAD-2 PCIe System Requirements

  • (Windows) Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit editions)
  • (Mac) macOS Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14, or Sequoia 15
  • Note: UAD Software version 11.6.0 requires macOS Big Sur 11 as a minimum operating system on Apple computers.
  • Available PCI Express slot for each UAD-2 card
  • Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
  • Compatible plug-in DAW host software
  • 25 gigabytes available storage

Thunderbolt Option Cards

Thunderbolt 3 Option Card System Requirements

For complete compatibility information, visit the Apollo Thunderbolt 3 Option Card System Requirements page.

Thunderbolt 2 Option Card System Requirements

For complete compatibility information, visit the Apollo Thunderbolt 2 Option Card System Requirements page.

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