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Universal Audio, Inc.

1700 Green Hills Road

Scotts Valley, CA 95066-4926

Voice: +1-831-440-1176

Fax: +1-831-461-1550

www.uaudio.com

Customer Support (USA):

1-877-MY-UAUDIO (877-698-2834)

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Default Chapter2
- Fcc Compliance2
- Important Safety Instructions2
- Table of Contents5
Chapter 1. Introduction18
- Welcome18
- Features20
- The UAD System21
- Package Contents21
- Documentation Overview21
- Online Documentation23
- Customer Support23
Chapter 2. UAD Installation25
- Overview25
- Install Videos25
- System Requirements26
- Supported Hosts26
- Latest Information & Software Updates27
- UAD Software Installation28
- UAD Hardware Installation30
- Authorization32
- Authorize Plug-Ins Procedure33
- Offline Authorization34
- Using Unlicensed Plug-Ins (Demo Mode)35
- Verifying Installation35
- Learn more37
- Software Removal37
Chapter 3. UAD System Overview38
- The UAD Environment38
- The UAD Hardware38
- The UAD Software42
- The DAW Environment44
- My.uaudio.com46
- Authorization46
Chapter 4. My.uaudio.com47
- Optional Plug-Ins47
- Authorization Overview48
- Demo Mode51
- UA Online Store52
- Buying Plug-Ins53
- Transferring UAD Devices and Licenses54
Chapter 5. Using Multiple UAD Devices55
- Overview55
- Plug-In License Policy55
- UAD Link Licensing56
- Authorizing Multiple Devices57
- With UAD-257
- Power Requirement57
- Multidevice DSP Loading58
- Device Info Display59
- Disabling Devices59
- Host CPU59
Chapter 6. UAD Meter & Control Panel61
- Overview61
- Launching the UAD Meter & Control Panel Application62
- Using the UAD Meter62
- UAD Meter Elements63
- UAD Control Panel64
- System Information Panel65
- Plug-Ins Panel68
- Configuration Panel71
- Firewire Panel78
- Help & Support Panel84
Chapter 7. Using UAD Powered Plug-Ins85
- Overview85
- Launching a UAD Powered Plug-In85
- The UAD Plug-In Window86
- UAD Toolbar87
- Livetrack Mode89
- Adjusting Parameters91
- Shortcuts92
- DSP Loading Information93
- Automation94
- External MIDI Control95
Chapter 8. Tempo Sync96
- Overview96
- Tempo Sync Plug-Ins96
- Available Note Values97
- Range Limits98
- Entering Values98
- Out of Range99
- Modes with Tempo Sync99
- Roland RE-201 Sync100
Chapter 9. UAD Delay Compensation101
- Latency & Delay Compensation101
- Host PDC Implementation101
- UAD-1 Delay Compensator103
- UAD-1 Track Advance106
- Compensating Upsampled Plug-Ins108
- Upsampling Values Table110
- Upsampled Compensation Examples111
- Live Processing113
Chapter 10. UAD Expresscard Products114
- Overview114
- UAD-2 Solo/Laptop Details116
- Important Solo/Laptop Notes119
- UAD-Xtenda120
- UAD-Xpander Details121
- UAD-Xpander Connections123
- Xpander Operation123
- Important Xpander Notes127
Chapter 11. UAD-2 Satellite128
- Overview128
- UAD-2 Satellite Details129
- UAD-2 Satellite Installation130
- UAD-2 Satellite Operation133
- Important UAD-2 Satellite Notes135
- Firewire Basics137
- Firewire Bandwidth141
- Firewire Bandwidth Vs. UAD DSP143
- Firewire Bus Power144
Chapter 12. Ampex ATR-102146
- Mastering Tape Recorder146
- Ampex ATR-102 Screenshots147
- Operational Overview148
- Primary Controls151
- Secondary Controls159
- Manual Calibration Procedure167
- Manual Calibration Notes170
- Parameter Dependencies171
Chapter 13. Cambridge EQ173
- Overview173
- Cambridge EQ Screenshot173
- Cambridge EQ Controls174
- Low Cut / High Cut Filters177
- EQ Bands178
- Parametric EQ179
- Shelf EQ182
Chapter 14. Cooper Time Cube184
- Dual Mechanical Delay Line184
- Cooper Time Cube Screenshot184
- Design Overview185
- Cooper Time Cube Controls185
- Channel Controls188
- Cooper Time Cube Hardware189
Chapter 15. CS-1 Channel Strip190
- Overview190
- EX-1 Equalizer and Compressor191
- EX-1 Equalizer Controls191
- EX-1 Compressor Controls192
- EX-1M Overview193
- DM-1 Delay Modulator194
- DM-1 Controls194
- DM-1L196
- Reflection Engine197
- RS-1 Controls198
Chapter 16. Dbx 160 Compressor/Limiter200
- Overview200
- Dbx 160 Screenshot200
- Dbx 160 Controls201
- Webzine Articles202
Chapter 17. Dreamverb203
- Overview203
- Signal Flow204
- Resonance (Equalization) Panel205
- Shape Panel207
- Materials Panel209
- Reflections Panel211
- Reverberation Panel213
- Positioning Panel214
- Levels Panel216
- Dreamverb Preset Management217
- Spatial Characteristics218
- Preset Design Tips219
Chapter 18. Empirical Labs EL7 FATSO221
- Introduction221
- FATSO Screenshots222
- FATSO Functional Overview222
- FATSO Controls225
- Channel Controls226
- Global Controls229
- FATSO Sr. Controls230
- Webzine Article233
Chapter 19. EMT 140 Plate Reverb234
- Overview234
- EMT 140 Screenshot234
- EMT 140 Controls235
- Reverb Controls236
- Stereo Controls237
- EQ Controls237
- Modulation Controls238
- Blend Controls239
Chapter 20. EMT 250 Electronic Reverberator241
- Introduction241
- EMT 250 Screenshot242
- Functional Overview242
- Program Mode Controls245
- Global Controls252
- Webzine Article253
Chapter 21. EP-34 Classic Tape Echo255
- EP-34 Overview255
- EP-34 Tape Echo Screenshot256
- EP-34 Controls256
- EP-34 Hardware History260
- Webzine Article261
Chapter 22. Fairchild262
- Overview262
- Fairchild Screenshot263
- Compressors, 4 Modes263
- Controls Overview264
- Fairchild Modes265
- Controls266
Chapter 23. Harrison 32C EQ270
- Overview270
- Harrison 32C EQ Screenshot270
- Harrison 32C EQ and Harrison 32C SE Controls271
- Harrison 32C SE273
- Harrison 32C Latency274
- Webzine Article274
Chapter 24. Helios Type 69 Equalizer275
- Overview275
- Helios Type 69 Screenshot275
- Helios Type 69 Controls276
- Helios 69 Latency279
- Webzine Article279
Chapter 25. LA-2A and 1176LN281
- Overview281
- Compressor Basics281
- Teletronix LA-2A Leveling Amplifier284
- LA-2A Controls285
- 1176LN Solid-State Limiting Amplifier286
- 1176LN Controls287
- 1176SE "Special Edition289
Chapter 26. LA-3A Compressor290
- Overview290
- LA-3A Screenshot290
- LA-3A Controls291
Chapter 27. Lexicon292
- Classic Digital Reverb292
- Lexicon 224 Screenshot294
- Operational Overview295
- Primary Controls299
- Hidden Controls306
- Program Descriptions309
Chapter 28. Little Labs IBP312
- Overview312
- Little Labs IBP Screenshot312
- Little Labs IBP Controls313
- Little Labs IBP Latency314
- Webzine Article314
Chapter 29. Little Labs VOG315
- Bass Resonance Processor315
- Little Labs VOG Screenshot316
- Operational Overview316
- Little Labs VOG Parameters317
Chapter 30. Manley Massive Passive EQ319
- Overview319
- Massive Passive Screenshots320
- Unusual EQ Conventions320
- Massive Passive Mastering EQ321
- Standard Vs. Mastering Versions322
- Massive Passive Band Controls322
- Channel Controls326
- Other Controls328
- Massive Passive Latency329
- Notes from Manley Laboratories329
- Additional Information331
Chapter 31. Moog Multimode Filter332
- Overview332
- Moog Filter Screenshot333
- Moog Filter Controls333
- Moog Filter SE339
- Moog Filter Latency340
- Webzine Articles340
Chapter 32. MXR Flanger/Doubler341
- Classic Electronic Flanging341
- MXR Flanger/Doubler Screenshot342
- Operational Overview342
- MXR Flanger/Doubler Controls343
- MXR Flanger/Doubler Latency348
Chapter 33. Neve 1073 Equalizer349
- Overview349
- Neve 1073 Screenshot349
- Neve 1073 and 1073SE Controls349
- Neve 1073SE352
- Neve 1073 Latency353
Chapter 34. Neve 1081 Equalizer354
- Overview354
- Neve 1081 Screenshot354
- Neve 1081 and 1081SE Controls355
- Neve 1081SE360
- Neve 1081 Latency360
Chapter 35. Neve 31102 Console EQ361
- Overview361
- Neve 31102 Screenshot361
- Neve 31102 and 31102SE Controls362
- Neve 31102SE365
- Neve 31102 Latency366
Chapter 36. Neve 33609 Compressor367
- Overview367
- Neve 33609 Screenshot368
- Operation368
- Neve 33609 and 33609SE Controls369
- Limiter369
- Compressor370
- Other Controls371
- Neve 33609SE376
- Neve 33609 Latency376
Chapter 37. Neve 88RS Channel Strip377
- Overview377
- Neve 88RS Screenshot378
- Neve 88RS Controls379
- Dynamics379
- Gate/Expander380
- Limiter/Compressor383
- Cut Filters389
- Global390
- Webzine Article391
Chapter 38. Nigel392
- Introduction392
- Preflex Plug-In394
- Preflex Modules394
- Gate/Comp Module395
- Amp Module398
- Amp Controls399
- Cabinet Module402
- Phasor Module404
- Mod Filter Module407
- Tremmodecho Plug-In411
- Trem/Fade Module412
- Mod Delay Module415
- Echo Module419
Chapter 39. Precision Buss Compressor421
- Overview421
- Precision Buss Compressor Screenshot422
- Precision Buss Compressor Controls422
- Extra Presets426
- Webzine Article426
Chapter 40. Precision De-Esser427
- Overview427
- Precision De-Esser Screenshot427
- Precision De-Esser Controls428
- Operating Tips430
Chapter 41. Precision Enhancer Hz431
- Overview431
- Precision Enhancer Hz Screenshot431
- Precision Enhancer Hz Controls432
- Precision Enhancer Hz Usage Notes435
Chapter 42. Precision Enhancer Khz436
- Overview436
- Precision Enhancer Khz Screenshot437
- Precision Enhancer Khz Controls437
Chapter 43. Precision Equalizer440
- Overview440
- Precision Equalizer Screenshot440
- Precision Equalizer Controls441
- Control Grouping441
- Modes441
- Band Controls443
- Precision Equalizer Latency445
Chapter 44. Precision Limiter446
- Overview446
- Precision Limiter Screenshot447
- Controls Overview447
- Precision Limiter Controls447
- Precision Limiter Meters Overview448
- Precision Limiter Latency453
Chapter 45. Precision Maximizer454
- Overview454
- Precision Maximizer Screenshot455
- Precision Maximizer Controls455
- Operating Tips459
- Precision Maximizer Latency459
- Webzine Article460
Chapter 46. Precision Multiband461
- Overview461
- Precision Multiband Screenshot461
- Precision Multiband Interface462
- Band Controls463
- Band Parameters464
- EQ Display468
- Frequency Controls470
- Dynamics Meters471
- Global Controls472
- Precision Multiband Latency474
Chapter 47. Pultec and Pultec-Pro475
- Overview475
- Pultec Latency476
- Pultec EQP-1A Screenshot476
- Pultec EQP-1A Controls476
- Low Frequency Controls477
- High Frequency Controls478
- High Attenuation Controls478
- Pultec MEQ-5 Screenshot479
- Pultec MEQ-5 Controls479
- Low Peak Controls480
- Dip Controls480
- High Peak Controls480
- MEQ-5 Response Curves480
Chapter 48. Realverb Pro484
- Overview484
- Realverb Pro Background485
- Spectral Characteristics486
- Resonance (Equalization)491
- Timing492
- Positioning494
- Levels495
- Morphing496
- Realverb Pro Preset Management498
- Realverb Pro Preset List498
Chapter 49. Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble499
- Overview499
- Boss CE-1 Screenshot499
- Boss CE-1 Controls500
Chapter 50. Roland Dimension D503
- Overview503
- Roland Dimension D Screenshot503
- Roland Dimension D Controls504
Chapter 51. Roland RE-201 Space Echo505
- Overview505
- Roland RE-201 Screenshot506
- Roland RE-201 Interface506
- Roland RE-201 Controls506
Chapter 52. SPL Transient Designer512
- Overview512
- SPL Transient Designer Screenshot512
- SPL Transient Designer Controls513
- Webzine Article514
- Acknowledgement515
- Applications515
- Technology519
Chapter 53. SSL E Channel Strip523
- Large Format MIX Module523
- SSL E Channel Strip Screenshot524
- SSL E Channel Strip Controls524
- Filters525
- Dynamics526
- Compressor/Limiter526
- Gate/Expander527
- Global534
- Usage Notes535
- Webzine Article536
Chapter 54. SSL G Bus Compressor537
- Large Format Console Dynamics537
- SSL G Bus Compressor Screenshot537
- SSL G Bus Compressor Controls538
- General Usage Notes540
- Webzine Article541
Chapter 55. Studer A800542
- Multichannel Tape Recorder542
- Studer A800 Screenshot543
- Operational Overview543
- Primary Controls546
- Secondary Controls549
- Studer A800 Latency555
Chapter 56. Trident A-Range EQ557
- Overview557
- Trident A-Range EQ Screenshot557
- Operational Overview558
- Trident A-Range EQ Controls559
- Trident A-Range Latency561
- Webzine Article561
Chapter 57. History563
- Bill Putnam Sr563
- Classic Compressors567
- Pros Talk UA570
- Thank You574

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