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Dear UAD-1 User--
We made a number of significant UAD announcements at the recent AES show so we thought we’d drop you a line to tell you about them and give you the low down on a special offer Mackie and Universal Audio are extending only to registered UAD-1 users. We unveiled a new version of the UAD-1, the UAD-8 I/O, which features an ADAT Lightpipe digital interface that supports sample rates ranging from 44.1kHz to 192kHz. The UAD-8 I/O, which will have a US retail price of $1,295, will allow users to interface
directly with external devices, which support the ADAT standard without purchasing a separate audio I/O card for their PCs. In addition, the UAD-8 I/O can turn an old PC into a standalone up to 192kHz digital effects processor able to run ultra-low latency effects for any ADAT enabled digital recorder
or mixer.
Before ya’ll get all mad that you bought the original UAD-1, we also announced software version 3.0, which supports the use of
up to four UAD cards inside a single PC (depending on your system’s capabilities),
so you existing users can buy a second card and add the ADAT I/O capabilities at the same time. Software version 3.0 will be a free download.
Version 3.0 will also support the new "Cambridge" EQ plug-in that we debuted at AES. Cambridge features five-bands of fully
parametric/shelving EQ and a high and low cut with a wide variety of filter types and curves based on several classic console EQs. Cambridge uses complex latice filters and a special algorithm to achieve a warm analog sound without oversampling. An A/B function allows for quick comparison of two different settings. Cambridge also features a graphic display of the EQ curve, which
also has "edit handles" for click and drag control of the EQ parameters.
Cambridge’s surgical EQ is the perfect compliment to the wide, warm and
comfortable Pultec. Cambridge will be the first UAD plug-in to be sold separately. It will have a US retail price of $299.
In addition to Cambridge, we also previewed a new reverb, DreamVerb. In addition to being a monster room simulator with far more shapes, surfaces and control than RealVerb, DreamVerb is capable of sounds that you wouldn’t find in nature. DreamVerb will also be sold separately for a US retail price of $399.
Version 3.0, Cambridge, DreamVerb and the UAD-8 I/O are all slated to begin shipping in January. Version 3.0 for the Macintosh
will also ship in January and will include support for Cambridge and DreamVerb,
but it is not clear yet whether multi-card support will be part of the 3.0 release for the Mac. Getting multi-card support for the Mac to work reliably in OS-9 may not be feasible. If this is the case, multi-card for the Mac will be released as part of the OS-X release later in Q1 2003.
As we get closer to the ship date, we will be posting more information on Cambridge and DreamVerb, including screenshots. Keep
an eye on
http://www.uaudio.com for more
details.
The Great UAD-1 User Rebate.
Up to this point we have not charged for the plug-ins we’ve developed for the UAD-1, but for some reason, the brilliant DSP gurus
and UI programmers here at UA have insisted that they be paid. While we can’t justify the future development of more great sounding plug-ins without receiving revenue from them, we feel compelled to thank all of you who
bought the card and we’d like to try to take the sting out of having to pony up for the new goodies, so here’s the deal: All registered UAD-1 users (if you haven’t yet registered yet, send that card in or register online
at
http://uaudio.com/support/registration.html
) who purchase their cards prior to December 15th, 2002 can buy Cambridge direct from UA for $89?a 70% discount. Registered UAD-1 users who purchase their cards prior to December 15th, 2002 and then purchase and register a second card prior to February 28th,
2003 will get Cambridge and DreamVerb free. Yeah, that’s right, free.
To read more check out the press releases at
http://www.uaudio.com/PPI/news.html
To download the latest versions go to
http://www.uaudio.com/PPI/support_downloads.html Thank you again for your support!
The Universal Audio Team
