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- Page 1 UAD‑2 Live Rack MADI Effects Processor Operation Manual Manual Version 180518 www.uaudio.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents Tip: Click any section or page number to jump directly to that page. Chapter 1: Introduction ............... 13 16-channel MADI Effects Processor For Live Mixing With UAD Plug-Ins ......13 Realtime UAD Plug-In Processing .................. 13 Live Rack Application ....................13 Fail-Safe Features ...................... - Page 3 Rear Panel ...................... 21 (1) AC Power Inputs ......................21 (2) Power Switches ......................21 Automatic Failover ......................21 (3) Thunderbolt 3 Ports ....................... 22 (4) Word Clock Out ......................22 (5) Word Clock In ........................ 23 (6) Word Clock Termination Switch ..................23 (7) 1394b Ports (no function) ....................
- Page 4 UAD‑2 Live Rack Software Configuration ............38 Sample Rate......................... 38 Clock Source ........................ 38 MADI Bank........................38 Chapter 4: Live Rack Application ............39 Application Overview ..................39 Key Concepts ........................39 View Screens ........................ 39 Global Displays ......................40 Navigation ........................
- Page 5 Global Screen Elements ................... 49 View Elements ........................49 Main Column ........................50 Column Placement ......................50 View Menu ........................50 View Options ........................ 50 Bank Views ........................50 Quit ..........................50 Meter Bridge ........................51 Input Meters......................... 51 Meter Bridge Navigation ....................51 Channels Bar ........................
- Page 6 Inserts View ....................62 Current Bank Channels ......................62 Bank Size........................62 Channel Column ......................... 63 Insert Slots........................63 Channel Signal Flow ...................... 63 State Indication ......................63 Inserts Options Overview ...................... 64 Option Latch ........................ 64 Option Unlatch ......................64 Timeout Length ......................
- Page 7 Delay Groups View ................... 74 Bank View ........................74 Channel Column ......................74 Bank Channels ......................74 Delay Groups Overview ......................75 Upsampled UAD plug-ins ....................75 How Delay Groups work ....................75 When To Use Delay Groups .................... 75 System Latency ......................
- Page 8 PRESETS Tab ........................90 Presets Defined......................90 Channel Strip Defined ....................91 PRESETS Tab Columns ....................92 FILE Column ........................ 92 PRESETS Column ......................93 SUB-FOLDER Column ....................93 ASSIGN Tab ........................94 CATEGORY Buttons ....................... 94 Plug-In Categories ......................95 How To Assign Inserts ......................
- Page 9 Recall Panel ........................109 Active Snapshot Display ....................109 Primed Snapshot Display ..................... 109 Recall Snapshot Button ....................109 Up/Down Buttons ......................109 Universe View ........................110 Plug-In State Buttons ....................110 Navigating with Universe View ..................110 Settings View ....................111 Navigating to Settings View ....................
- Page 10 Chapter 5: UAD Meter & Control Panel ..........120 Launching the Application ................120 Using the UAD Meter ..................120 UAD Meter Window ..................121 Title Bar ........................... 121 Open Plug‑Ins Panel Button ....................121 UAD Resource Meters ....................... 121 Averaged Loads ......................
- Page 11 Configuration Panel ..................129 UAD‑2 DSP ........................129 Overview ........................129 Limit DSP Load ......................130 DSP LoadLock ......................130 (Extra Buffering) ......................130 (Host Compatibility Settings) ..................... 131 User Interface Settings ...................... 131 Controls Mode ......................131 Use Host Mode ......................131 Toggle initial value modifier..................
- Page 12 Repair Service ....................150 Maintenance ....................150 Compliance ....................151 Technical Support ................154 Universal Audio Knowledge Base ..............154 YouTube Support Channel ................154 Universal Audio Community Forums ..............154 Contact Universal Audio Support ..............154 Contact Soundcraft Support ..................154 UAD‑2 Live Rack Manual...
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Page 13: Chapter 1: Introduction
UAD Powered Plug‑Ins library. This sleek 1U rackmount processor is available in two bundled plug‑in configurations: UAD-2 Live Rack Core – Includes a generous suite of UAD plug‑ins, including legendary 1176 and Teletronix LA‑2A compressors, and Pultec EQs. UAD-2 Live Rack Ultimate – Includes over 90 UAD plug‑ins, with exclusive titles from SSL®, Studer,®... -
Page 14: Uad-2 Live Rack Features
UAD-2 Live Rack Features Hardware • Durable 1U Rack enclosure • 4 SHARC DSPs on‑board • Dual‑redundant internal power supplies with failover detection • Each UAD‑2 Live Rack unit processes up to 16 channels of a MADI stream • Add additional units for 32, 48, or 64 MADI channels •... -
Page 15: Uad-2 Live Rack System Overview
Typical UAD plug-in interface UAD Powered Plug‑Ins are developed by Universal Audio and also by Direct Developer (3rd‑party) partners. A wide range of titles are available that are suitable for nearly every application. The UAD Powered Plug‑In titles that are included with UAD‑2 Live Rack depend on the bundle included with the retail product package: UAD‑2 Live Rack Manual... -
Page 16: Uad Meter & Control Panel Software Application
Note: UAD-2 Live Rack, like other UAD devices, can only use UAD Powered Plug- Ins which are developed specifically for the UAD DSP accelerator platform. Plug- ins developed for other hosts and platforms (VST, RTAS, AAX, Audio Units, native, etc) cannot be used with the UAD-2 Live Rack system. -
Page 17: Ua Store
“Chapter 7: UA Account & Store” beginning on page 140. Soundcraft Vi Series Consoles Note: UAD-2 Live Rack can be used with any compatible MADI system. Soundcraft Vi Series consoles are digital mixing/processing systems designed for use in a live sound environment. -
Page 18: Documentation Overview
The features and functionality of all individual UAD Powered Plug‑Ins is detailed in the UAD Plug‑Ins Manual. Refer to that document to learn about the operation, controls, and user interface of each plug‑in that is developed by Universal Audio. Direct Developer Plug-Ins UAD Powered Plug‑Ins includes plug‑ins from Direct Developer partners. -
Page 19: Chapter 2: Hardware
Chapter 2: Hardware PSU 2 100V-240V UNIVERSAL AUDIO 0.30A 50-60 Hz UAD-2 LIVE RACK UNIVERSAL AUDIO, INC. R-RMM-UAO-UAD-2 LIVE RACK WORD WORD CLOCK CLOCK Hardware Overview DESIGNED IN CALIFORNIA • MADE IN CHINA 1394b 1 1394b 2 The UAD‑2 Live Rack hardware is the 1U rack device that performs audio signal processing on digital audio streams via MADI optical I/O. -
Page 20: Psu Indicators
• It is normal for the PSU indicator to flash red upon power up of the hardware (3) POWER Indicator The Universal Audio text and logo are lit when the hardware unit is receiving proper operating voltages from one or both internal power supply units. -
Page 21: Rear Panel
PSU 2 100V-240V 100V-240V UNIVERSAL AUDIO 0.30A 50-60 Hz 0.30A 50-60 Hz UAD-2 LIVE RACK R-RMM-UAO-UAD-2 LIVE RACK DESIGNED IN CA (1) AC Power Inputs Connect standard detachable IEC power cables to the dual redundant internal power supply units here. -
Page 22: Thunderbolt 3 Ports
Rear Panel (continued) UNIVERSAL AUDIO, INC. A • MADE IN CHINA 1394b 1 1394b 2 MADI IN (3) Thunderbolt 3 Ports Connect a Thunderbolt cable (not included) between one of these ports and the Thunderbolt 3 port on the Mac host computer that is running the UAD‑2 Live Rack software application. -
Page 23: Word Clock In
If UAD‑2 Live Rack is the last device in the clock chain, the Termination switch (6) should be engaged. Note: UAD-2 Live Rack can be synchronized to an external “1x” clock signal only. Superclock, overclocking, and subclocking are not supported. -
Page 24: Standalone Behavior
Standalone Behavior UAD‑2 Live Rack supports limited standalone functionality in the event that the Thunderbolt 3 connection to the host computer is lost, or if the UAD‑2 Live Rack hardware unit is power cycled and no host computer is found upon re‑powering the hardware. -
Page 25: Chapter 3: System Setup
Chapter 3: System Setup Overview UAD‑2 Live Rack system setup requires these primary procedures, all of which are detailed in this chapter: • System connections (device wiring) • UAD‑2 Live Rack software installation • Hardware device registration and UAD plug‑in authorization •... -
Page 26: System Connections
Interconnect the UAD‑2 Live Rack hardware unit, the Live Rack software host computer, and the MADI device following the illustrations in this section. About UAD-2 Live Rack system connections • Do not connect any devices, including a computer, to the UAD‑2 Live Rack 1394b ports. -
Page 27: Multi-Unit Wiring
• One MADI optical cable between the last UAD‑2 Live Rack and Vi console for 1394b 1 1394b 2 MADI IN UAD-2 Live Rack Unit digital audio return • One MADI optical cable for each additional UAD‑2 Live Rack for unit interlinki Thunderbolt 3 MADI Optical SC UNIVERSAL AUDIO, INC. -
Page 28: Thunderbolt 1 And 2 Mac Wiring
UNIVERSAL AUDIO, INC. 1394b 1 1394b 2 MADI IN UAD-2 Live Rack Unit Thunderbolt 3 Thunderbolt 1 and 2 Mac Wiring UAD‑2 Live Rack is designed for a direct connection to a Thunderbolt 3 Mac. However, older Macs with Thunderbolt 1 or Thunderbolt 2 ports can be used via a Thunderbolt 2 MADI Optical SC cable and the Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter. -
Page 29: Soundcraft Vi-Series Console Connections
™ available on Vi consoles. Connect to the HiQnet port only. Connect UAD-2 Live Rack to the HiQnet port • Macs with Thunderbolt 1 or Thunderbolt 2 ports can be used with additional adapters. For details, see "Thunderbolt 1 and 2 Mac Wiring" on page •... -
Page 30: Single Unit Wiring With Soundcraft Vi Consoles
• One Cat 5 Ethernet cable between host Mac and Vi console for snapshot control 1394b 1 1394b 2 MADI IN UAD-2 Live Rack Unit • One Belkin USB‑C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter for Vi console Ethernet Thunderbolt 3 to • Apple store part number HJKF2ZM/A or MD463LL/A Thunderbolt 2 Adapter •... -
Page 31: Multi-Unit Wiring With Soundcraft Vi Consoles
64 MADI channels of UAD plug‑in processing (16 MADI channels for each UAD‑2 Live cable 1394b 1 1394b 2 MADI IN Rack unit). UAD-2 Live Rack Unit Thunderbolt 3 to Cables Required (not included): Thunderbolt 2 Adapter • One Thunderbolt 3 cable between UAD‑2 Live Rack and the computer for software control •... -
Page 32: Software Installation
UAD‑2 Live Rack hardware units, it is not necessary to remove or disconnect the previous installations. Software Installation Procedure To install the UAD-2 Live Rack software and UAD plug-ins: 1. Verify the UAD‑2 Live Rack hardware unit(s) is powered and properly connected to the host computer via Thunderbolt. -
Page 33: About Registration
To authorize a system that is not connected to the Internet, see the Offline Authorization Procedure on page To authorize UAD-2 Live Rack and UAD plug-ins: 1. Launch the UAD Meter & Control Panel. To open the application, click its icon (shown at right) in the macOS Dock. -
Page 34: Offline Authorization Procedure
UAD‑2 Live Rack computer. Important: If the UAD-2 Live Rack computer is not connected to the internet, you must manually transfer the exact registration URL into the browser of a web- enabled computer. - Page 35 URL as previously noted. • If you don’t already have a Universal Audio account, you are directed to create one. Follow the instructions online. • If you already have a UA account, login with your email address and password.
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Page 36: Operating System Software Configuration
Important: UAD-2 Live Rack is qualified when the computer is running on AC power, and using UAD-2 Live Rack with battery power is not a supported configuration. When using portable systems such as Macbook series notebook computers, always use the included power adapter for optimum results. -
Page 37: Required System Settings
System Sleep (either intentionally or unintentionally), the Mac will require a system restart or a disconnect/reconnect of the Thunderbolt cable to recover after waking from sleep Operating system configuration is complete. Proceed to UAD-2 Live Rack Software Configuration on page UAD‑2 Live Rack Manual Chapter 3: System Setup... -
Page 38: Uad-2 Live Rack Software Configuration
UAD-2 Live Rack Software Configuration To properly communicate with the hardware, software settings within the Live Rack application must be configured for the UAD‑2 Live Rack system. To configure the system settings: 1. Confirm that the UAD‑2 Live Rack hardware is properly connected and powered. -
Page 39: Chapter 4: Live Rack Application
Chapter 4: Live Rack Application Application Overview The Live Rack software application is the software interface for the UAD‑2 Live Rack hardware. The application is used to configure the UAD‑2 Live Rack hardware and control UAD plug‑ins. It can control up to four hardware units concurrently. All application operations are detailed in this chapter. -
Page 40: Global Displays
Global Displays Items that facilitate navigation and visual feedback that is crucial in performance environments are always displayed in the Meter Bridge and Info Bar. Banks of channels and individual channels can be quickly navigated with the Bank Bar and Channels Bar to quickly get to a channel for editing. -
Page 41: Entering & Exiting The Application
Entering & Exiting the Application Important: To communicate with the UAD-2 Live Rack hardware, software settings within the computer’s operating system and the Live Rack application must to be properly configured. For details, see “Chapter 3: System Setup” beginning on... - Page 42 Live Rack Terms For the purpose of describing Live Rack operations in this chapter, the following definitions are used. Screen – All elements currently visible on the computer display. Some displayed elements are common to all screens, while other elements depend on the active View and/or selected function.
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Page 43: Navigation Overview
Navigation Overview This section provides an introduction to the various screen elements and navigational concepts. Items in this section are explained in greater detail later in this chapter. Views Overview Live Rack has six primary screens called Views. Each View displays related visual and control elements. -
Page 44: Global Navigation Elements
Global Navigation Elements The Main Column, Meter Bridge, Channels Bar, and Info Bar can all be used to navigate to different View screens. The location of these elements are illustrated below. Main Bank Bar Current Column (blue) Bank Meter Bridge Channels Elements displayed in this area View... -
Page 45: Banks
Banks A fundamental navigational concept in Live Rack is the Bank. A Bank is a subset of all available MADI channels. Current Bank Current Bank is all the channels displayed in the Channels Bar. Channels contained within the Current Bank are represented by the Channel Select Buttons and the thin blue Bank Bar. -
Page 46: Navigation Scroll Bars
Navigation Scroll Bars Live Rack software displays vertical and horizontal scroll bars when needed in various views. Scroll bars are used for navigation in the following areas: • Channel View / Single view mode – For horizontal and/or vertical scrolling of a plug‑in interface that is too large for the current screen resolution to display. -
Page 47: Keyboard Focus
Keyboard Focus When elements on the screen have keyboard focus, they can be manipulated with the computer’s QWERTY keyboard. Focused items can typically be manipulated by using the up/down/left/right arrow keys and/or the Return/Enter keys. Focus Indication Keyboard focus in Live Rack is indicated by a yellow outline box around screen elements targeted for control with the QWERTY keyboard. -
Page 48: Keyboard Shortcuts
Keyboard Shortcuts In addition to keyboard focus/navigation methods, Live Rack supports the keyboard shortcuts listed in the table below. Shortcut Name Keyboard Command Description Save Snapshot COMMAND+S Saves the current snapshot in place Save Snapshot As... COMMAND+SHIFT+S Saves the current snapshot as a new snapshot and allows renaming Hide Application COMMAND+H... -
Page 49: Global Screen Elements
Global Screen Elements The Main Column, Current Bank, Meter Bridge, Channel Bar, and Info Bar are groups of elements appear on all screens. These global elements are described in this section. Refer to the illustration below for descriptions in this section. Main Bank Bar Current... -
Page 50: Main Column
Main Column Main Column The Main Column is used to choose the current View and navigate available options within the View. The Main Column contains the View Menu and the View Options, as shown at right. View Menu In the illustration at right, Inserts View is currently active. This is indicated by the INSERTS icon and title at the top of the Main Column. -
Page 51: Meter Bridge
Meter Bridge The Meter Bridge is always displayed across the top of all screens. The Meter Bridge contains Input Meters for all MADI channels in the system and can be used for navigation within Live Rack. Mono Stereo Signal Channel Channel Present Signal... -
Page 52: Channels Bar
Channels Bar The Channels Bar is used for channel navigation and to quickly select channels for editing. Refer to the illustration below for descriptions in this section. Current Bank (channels within the Bank Bar) Bank Bar (blue) Channel Select Buttons Selected Unselected Stereo... -
Page 53: Channel Select Buttons
Channel Select Buttons The Channel Select buttons represent all Current Bank channels. The Channel Select buttons are displayed in all Bank Views (Inserts, Gains, and Delay Groups). The Channel Select buttons can be used to quickly put any Current Bank channel into Channel View for loading, editing, and saving plug‑in settings. -
Page 54: Info Bar
Info Bar The Info Bar is always displayed in all screens, providing visual feedback and access to options that are important in performance environments. Refer to the illustration below for all Info Bar descriptions in this section. Active Snapshot Active Tempo (BPM) (italics = modified) Display &... -
Page 55: Operating Mode
Operating Mode Live Rack has two switched operating modes: EDIT and SAFE. EDIT Mode Edit mode is typically used for setup and configuration. Edit mode allows all functionality, no matter how potentially destructive, to be executed. Ideally, settings that can only be modified in Edit mode are set before a live performance to minimize the risk of level changes, clicks/pops, or other audio artifacts that could occur with some operations. -
Page 56: Safe Mode Constraints
Safe Mode Constraints View screen operations that cannot be executed in Safe mode are detailed in the table below. Caution: When Safe mode is active, Snapshots can still be recalled, which can potentially overwrite current plug-in assignments and cause audio artifacts during a live performance. -
Page 57: Clock Display
Important: Only one device in a digital audio system can be the master clock source. The UAD-2 Live Rack clock setting, and the sample rate, must match the MADI device settings or audio artifacts could occur. No Hardware Detected If the UAD‑2 Live Rack hardware unit(s) is not properly connected... -
Page 58: Tempo Display
Tempo Display This area displays the tempo value of the Active Snapshot in BPM (beats per minute) and facilitates selection of a different tempo. The tempo value is used by time‑based UAD plug‑ins (such as delays and echos) that are set to use their Tempo Sync features. -
Page 59: Changing Tempo Values Via Midi
Changing tempo values via MIDI Tap tempo can be used to set a new tempo from incoming MIDI that is received via the macOS operating system. This method requires any external MIDI hardware and/or MIDI software that is recognized by Audio MIDI Setup, which is macOS’s MIDI routing utility application (located in /Applications/Utilities). -
Page 60: Resource Display
Resource Display UAD plug‑in loads are shown in the Resource Display at the far right of the Info Bar. These three meters (DSP, PGM, and MEM) provide important visual feedback in realtime, by helping to determine which plug‑ins to load if available UAD resources are limited. Program Memory Meter DSP Meter Memory Meter... -
Page 61: Dsp
UAD Plug-Ins Loads The amount of UAD resources used by UAD plug‑ins vary with each individual plug‑in; more complex algorithms require more resources. The amount of DSP used by each individual UAD plug‑in is available in the UAD instance count chart. The chart can help determine which to plug‑ins to assign with available resources. -
Page 62: Inserts View
Inserts View Inserts View displays an overview of the current state of all inserts within all channels within the Current Bank. An insert is a single slot, within a single channel, where UAD plug‑ins are instantiated. This view is where plug‑ins can be very rapidly disabled, moved, removed, copied, and isolated using the Inserts Options. -
Page 63: Channel Column
Channel Column The channel column provides an overview of the plug‑in state of a single channel, and all channels in the bank are displayed concurrently. All UAD plug‑ins loaded in the channel are displayed here, along with an output meter for the channel. Note: The number of displayed channel columns is defined by the bank size setting in Settings View. -
Page 64: Inserts Options Overview
Output Meter – This meter displays the signal level at the output of the channel (after all plug‑in processing in the channel). Inserts Options Overview The Inserts Options (in the Main Column, below the View Menu) enable various operations to be performed on the plug‑ins displayed within Inserts View. -
Page 65: Inserts Option Descriptions
Inserts View showing the modifiers that appear when the move option is latched. Swipe across channels and/or insert slots to rapidly perform the function on many inserts. Inserts Option Descriptions The functions of each Insert Option are detailed below. The descriptions and screenshots are applicable when the option button is latched (blue). -
Page 66: Power
Power The Power option deactivates an individual plug‑in within a single insert slot. When deactivated, the plug‑in no longer uses UAD DSP resources. Click the modifier to change the power state. When Power is latched, deactivated plug‑ins are indicated by a red modifier, and active plug‑ins have a green modifier. -
Page 67: Copy
Copy The Copy option is used to duplicate an individual plug‑in (modifier on plug‑in insert) or complete channel strip (modifier above inserts), and their active settings. Copy can be performed from one insert slot to another insert slot (on the same or a different channel), or from one channel to another channel, within the Current Bank. -
Page 68: Isolate
Isolate Isolate prevents a channel’s active settings from being modified when a Snapshot (a Live Rack configuration file) is loaded. Isolate is typically used to prevent channel adjustments made during a live performance from being overwritten by Snapshot changes. When Isolate is latched, click any column modifier to isolate the channel. Click again to de‑isolate the channel. -
Page 69: Gains View
Gains View Gains View displays input/output gain level controls, and signal input/output level meters, for all channels within the Current Bank. Channels can also be stereo linked and unlinked in this view. Refer to the illustration below for all Gains View functions detailed in this section. Unlinked Linked Channel... -
Page 70: Gain Elements
Gain Elements Each input and output channel has its own set of gain controls and indicators. Refer to the illustration below for descriptions of the elements that follow. Unlinked Linked Channel Channel (mono) (stereo) Gain Type Value Display Display Fader Gain Fader Handle &... -
Page 71: Fader Handle
Input Faders The input faders adjust the level of the MADI signal before plug‑in processing. Tip: By adjusting the input gain, different sonics can be obtained with UAD plug- in emulations that have (desirable) non-linear input distortion characteristics. Output Faders The output faders adjust the level of the MADI signal after plug‑in processing. -
Page 72: Gains Options
Activating Link Stereo pairs are created by clicking the LINK button between two adjacent channels. Important: When Link is activated, all channel and plug-in settings in the right channel are overwritten by the plug-ins and gains in the left channel. This operation cannot be undone. -
Page 73: Inputs
Inputs When the Inputs option is active (when the button is blue), only the input gains are displayed. This option enables increased resolution of the gain faders and level meters by increasing the vertical space devoted to the input channels (versus the Both option). Outputs When the Outputs option is active (when the button is blue), only the output gains are displayed. -
Page 74: Delay Groups View
Delay Groups View Delay Groups are latency compensation tools used to maintain phase alignment across multiple channels when upsampled UAD plug‑ins are used in Live Rack. Refer to the illustration below for element descriptions in this section. Channel Active Inactive Active Column Delay Group... -
Page 75: Delay Groups Overview
Delay Groups Overview Upsampled UAD plug-ins Some UAD plug‑ins are upsampled, meaning their internal sample rate is increased to achieve sonic design goals. When upsampled UAD plug‑ins are loaded in Live Rack, additional latency delay is induced in the channel(s) using the plug‑in(s). Although the delay added by each upsampled UAD plug‑in is negligible (typically between 0‑140 samples, depending on the plug‑in and sample rate), this extra delay can affect output phase coherency. -
Page 76: Delay Groups Options
Delay Groups Options The Delay Groups Options (in the Main Column, below the View Menu) change which Delay Group buttons are displayed and changes the amount of delay compensation that is available. Delay Group Button Selectors These buttons determine which Delay Group buttons are displayed in the main screen area. -
Page 77: Delay Groups Elements
Delay Compensation Exceeded If the maximum available delay compensation amount is exceeded on a channel when inserting an upsampled plug‑in, a notification dialog appears. To maintain phase alignment if this occurs, either increase the Compensation Menu value or reduce upsampled plug‑ins usage on the channel. Delay Groups Elements Refer to the illustration on page 74... -
Page 78: Output Meter
Output Meter The Output Meter displays the MADI channel’s output level after plug‑in processing but before the output fader (post plug‑ins, pre‑fader). The channel number and name are also displayed here. The channel name’s proximity to the Samples display facilitates confirmation that related channels are being delay compensated by the same amount. -
Page 79: Delay Groups Example
Delay Groups Example The screenshot below shows an example of a properly configured Delay Group. The TOM and OH channels are assigned to the same Delay Group (Delay Group #1 in this example), and the Samples value is identical for both channels. Note that the Bass channel is not in the Delay Group. -
Page 80: Channel View
Channel View Channel View displays the plug‑ins, channel strips, I/O gains, and other settings within a single channel. Channel View is used to assign and edit UAD plug‑ins and manage plug‑ ins preset settings. The channel that is currently being viewed can be navigated with the Channel Bar. The currently selected channel is highlighted in blue in the Channel Bar. -
Page 81: Two View Modes: Single View & Channel Strip View
Two View Modes: Single View & Channel Strip View Channel View has two fundamental modes of operation: Single view mode and Channel Strip view mode. Single mode facilitates the viewing, editing, and management of individual plug‑ins within a channel, while Channel Strip mode facilitates the concurrent viewing, editing, and management of all serially stacked plug‑ins within a channel. -
Page 82: Channel View Options
PLUG‑IN Selected Channel View Options Channel (blue) In Channel View, the View Options in the Main Column is identical in both Single and Channel Strip view modes. The options in Channel Channel View are the Channel Name button, the Insert buttons, and the Name Channel Strip button. -
Page 83: Insert Buttons
Insert Buttons The Insert Buttons are located in the Main Column. Each Insert Button represents one of the eight insert slots for available for UAD plug‑in processing within a single channel. Populated inserts contain the plug‑in name and empty inserts contain the plus “+”... -
Page 84: Channel Signal Flow
Channel Signal Flow Audio signals in a channel flow through the inserts serially from top to bottom. Therefore, if more than one plug‑in is inserted in a channel, the location of a plug‑in within the inserts can impact the sound of the channel. Insert Reordering Inserts can be reordered to change the location of a plug‑in within the channel signal flow. -
Page 85: Channel Strip Button
Channel Strip Button The Channel Strip button is used to enter Channel Strip view. Channel Strip view combines all plug‑ins in a channel into a single view for convenient editing and settings management. Activating Channel Strip View To enter Channel Strip view, click the CHANNEL STRIP button at the bottom of the Main Column. -
Page 86: Plug-In Tab
PLUG-IN Tab The PLUG‑IN Tab is where the UAD plug‑in interface is displayed and plug‑in parameters are edited. In Single view, the PLUG‑IN Tab displays the plug‑in interface of the currently selected Insert Button in the Main Column. In Channel Strip view, the interfaces of all plug‑in in the channel are displayed concurrently. -
Page 87: Channel Strip View
Channel Strip View If Channel Strip view is active, the interfaces all inserted plug‑ins in the channel are displayed in the PLUG‑INS tab concurrently. In Channel Strip view, the Tab name is PLUG‑INS (plural) to reflect that multiple plug‑in interfaces are displayed in Channel Strip view concurrently. -
Page 88: Status Bar
Status Bar The Status Bar is a horizontal strip below the plug‑in interface that appears when there is an exception to the usual operational state of the plug‑in. The status bars are described below. The Status Bar appears beneath the plug-in interface to indicate operating exceptions •... -
Page 89: Power Button
Power Button The Power button deactivates the selected plug‑in and reduces UAD resource loads. When a plug‑in is deactivated with this button, the button is red and POWERED OFF appears in the Status Bar under the plug‑in interface. The Power button is located between the Tabs and the ZOOM slider in Channel View when the PLUG‑IN Tab is active. -
Page 90: Presets Tab
PRESETS Tab The PRESETS tab is where UAD plug‑in settings are managed after a plug‑in is assigned to an Insert. Preset management tasks are performed on the currently selected Insert. The PRESETS tab displays 3 columns with the currently selected plug-in’s presets, sub- folders (if applicable), and the FILE menu for creating user-defined presets and folders. -
Page 91: Channel Strip Defined
Factory Presets Factory presets are plug‑in settings created by the plug‑in developers for typical use case scenarios. All UAD plug‑ins developed by Universal Audio include a batch of factory presets. They can be used as‑is, or modified as desired. All factory presets are read‑only; they cannot be overwritten, renamed, deleted, or moved. -
Page 92: Presets Tab Columns
Channel Strip Folder Location All Channel Strip files are stored at the following location within the macOS file system: • Macintosh HD/Library/Application Support/Universal Audio/Presets/Channel Strip Channel Strip Sub-Folders The Channel Strip folder can contain a maximum of one nested sub‑folder for additional channel strip organization capability. -
Page 93: Presets Column
DELETE Presents the DELETE PRESET dialog overlay so the currently selected item can be permanently deleted. Note: The Delete operation cannot be undone. MOVE Presents the MOVE dialog overlay so the currently selected item can be moved to another location within the plug‑in’s preset folder. PRESETS Column When the PRESETS tab is selected, the PRESETS column is visible and all items... -
Page 94: Assign Tab
ASSIGN Tab The ASSIGN tab is used to assign (load) plug‑ins into empty inserts and reassign (replace) existing plug‑ins that are already assigned in a channel insert. Actions in the ASSIGN tab are performed on the currently selected insert. Note: The ASSIGN tab is unavailable in Channel Strip view. The ASSIGN tab showing typical selections within the Category menu CATEGORY Buttons UAD plug‑ins that have similar processing functionality are grouped... -
Page 95: Plug-In Categories
Plug-In Categories Available plug‑in categories are listed in the table below. Note: Some plug-ins are in multiple categories (when applicable). CATEGORY CONTENTS Indicates that no plug‑in is assigned. If a plug‑in is already assigned, NONE the button can be used to unload the plug‑in. DELAY Delay and echo plug‑ins DYNAMICS... -
Page 96: Reassign Insert
Reassign Insert 1. Single‑click any populated insert button in any View screen to switch into Channel view and select the insert. The PLUG‑IN tab is selected and the plug‑in interface is displayed. 2. Single‑click the ASSIGN tab. The CATEGORY button of the current plug‑in is selected, along with the PRESET column (and SUB‑FOLDER column, if any). -
Page 97: Snapshots View
Finder when the “Show all filename extensions” option is checked in the macOS Finder’s Preferences window. Snapshots Folder Location All Snapshot files are stored at the following location within the macOS file system: • Macintosh HD/Users/[account name]/Documents/Universal Audio/Snapshots UAD‑2 Live Rack Manual Chapter 4: Live Rack Application... -
Page 98: Snapshot Versus System Contents
Snapshot Versus System Contents The table details the information that is stored in a Snapshot file and the differences between a Snapshot and what is stored within the system. Settings Stored In Snapshots Settings Stored In System (changed when Snapshot is recalled) (persist when Snapshot is recalled) Snapshot name Clock Source setting... -
Page 99: Recalling Snapshots
Recalling Snapshots Recalling a Snapshot can cause destructive actions such as building and/or reordering of plug‑in chains. Therefore, when a Snapshot is recalled, channels may be muted to avoid audio artifacts. If a Snapshot is loaded that has the same plug‑in configuration as the currently loaded Snapshot, the plug‑ins are not rebuilt and only parameter values are changed, enabling a (mostly) artifact‑free Snapshot recall workflow. -
Page 100: File Columns
File Columns The upper middle section of the Snapshots View screen shows two columns that display the Snapshot folders and the Snapshot files contained within the folders. Similar to how plug‑in and channel strip presets are managed, these folders and files are used to load and manipulate the files in various ways. -
Page 101: Snapshots Term Definitions
Snapshots Term Definitions The following terms are used in this section: Folders Column – The left column in Snapshots View containing the snapshot folders Snapshots Column – The right column in Snapshots View containing the snapshot files Slot – A three‑digit prefix number automatically used by every Snapshot and Snapshot folder. -
Page 102: Folders Column
Folders Column The Folders column displays a list of user‑defined folders that contain the user‑defined Snapshots. If no folders exist (for example, if no Snapshots have ever been saved), new folders can be created with the SAVE AS option button. To learn more about creating new snapshots and folders, see “Snapshots Options”... -
Page 103: Snapshots Column
Snapshots Column The Snapshots column displays a list of user‑defined Snapshot files. If no Snapshots exist (for example, if no Snapshots have ever been saved), new Snapshots can be created with the NEW or SAVE AS option buttons. To learn more about creating new snapshots and folders, see “Snapshots Options”... -
Page 104: Midi Bank & Program Change Recall
MIDI Bank & Program Change Recall Snapshots can be loaded using MIDI Bank/Program change commands. The three‑digit slot prefixes in the Snapshot and Snapshot folder names correspond to received MIDI bank and program numbers that will select the folders and recall the Snapshots. Snapshot folder slot numbers –... -
Page 105: Save As Button
Save As Button Saves the currently loaded Snapshot as a new Snapshot file with a new name and the new Snapshot becomes the currently loaded Snapshot. To save the Snapshot as a different file: Navigate to Snapshots View. 2. Click the SAVE AS button. The SAVE SNAPSHOT AS dialog overlay appears. The name field is highlighted, and the currently selected folder is used as the default destination in the FOLDER drop menu. -
Page 106: Delete Button
Delete Button Deletes the currently selected folder or Snapshot. Important: When a folder is deleted, all Snapshots contained within the folder are also deleted. Caution: Delete operations permanently remove user data and cannot be undone. To delete a folder or Snapshot: Navigate to Snapshots View. -
Page 107: Move Shuffle
Exported Data Location – Startup Volume Specified • Macintosh HD/Users/[account name]/Documents/Universal Audio/Exported Snapshots/[user‑defined folder name] Exported Data Location – Alternate Volume Specified • [Volume Name]/Universal Audio/Exported Snapshots/[user‑defined folder name] To export all Snapshots: Navigate to Snapshots View. 2. Click the EXPORT ALL button in the Main Column. The EXPORT ALL SNAPSHOTS dialog overlay appears. -
Page 108: Import All
If the same destinations exist, options are provided to Append, Replace, or Cancel the import operation. Imported Data Location Imported data uses the same location used by Snapshots that aren’t imported: • Macintosh HD/Users/[account name]/Documents/Universal Audio/Exported Snapshots/[user‑defined folder name] To import all Snapshots: Navigate to Snapshots View. -
Page 109: Recall Panel
Recall Panel The Recall Panel displays the Active Snapshot and the Snapshot that is primed and ready to be loaded. It also contains the Recall button to load the primed Snapshot, and navigation buttons for priming Snapshots. Active Snapshot Display The Active (currently loaded) Snapshot is displayed in the blue CURRENT panel along with its MIDI Program Change slot number prefix. -
Page 110: Universe View
Universe View The Universe view displays a high‑level overview of assigned plug‑ins in the currently loaded snapshot while in Snapshot View. Universe view (the boxes beneath the Snapshot folders and Snapshot files display) provides a simple way of knowing that a plug‑in has been loaded and if the plug‑in is active, powered off, and/or disabled. -
Page 111: Settings View
Settings View Settings view allows the user to define various preferences, settings, and behaviors that affect the hardware and operation of Live Rack. Most of the settings made in the Settings view are global to the system and are not stored in Live Rack snapshot files. -
Page 112: Hardware Tab
Hardware Tab Each setting in the Hardware tab is described below. Sample Rate Menu Sets the sample rate of the UAD‑2 Live Rack system. To change the sample rate, click the SAMPLE RATE drop menu and choose a new value from the menu. UAD‑2 Live Rack supports the following sample rates (kHz): 44.1, 48, 88.2, and 96. -
Page 113: Device Buttons
Device Buttons Buttons displayed in this area depend on the number of UAD‑2 Live Rack units that are connected. The screenshot at shows a two unit system, where one of the systems (in italics) is offline. Identify Unit Buttons The Identify Unit buttons (shown as “MADI 1‑16” and MADI 17‑32” in the screenshot at right) display which MADI channels are being processed by the Realtime rack unit(s). -
Page 114: Display Tab
Display Tab Each setting in the Display tab is described below. Bank Size Menu Sets the number of channels displayed in the Channels Bar and the blue Bank Bar. To change the bank size, click the BANK SIZE drop menu and choose a new value from the menu. -
Page 115: Midi Tab
MIDI Tab Live Rack supports the ability to remotely recall Snapshots via MIDI Bank/Program change commands, and set the tempo used for the Tempo Sync feature. MIDI data is received by Live Rack via the macOS operating system. To verify and/or configure MIDI devices, use the Audio MIDI Setup application included with the OS at: •... - Page 116 MIDI note numbers by note name and octave UAD‑2 Live Rack Manual Chapter 4: Live Rack Application...
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Page 117: Plug-Ins Tab
Plug-Ins Tab The plug‑ins tab contains various plug‑in management and behavior utilities. All currently installed plug‑ins are displayed, with one plug‑in in each row. Use the vertical scroll bars to view the plug‑ins that are not visible. PLUG-INS tab in Settings View Hide Button HIDE prevents the plug‑in from being visible in the ASSIGN tab in Channel View. -
Page 118: Status Column
Status Column The authorization status and/or demo state of the plug‑in is displayed. The info shown here mirrors the status shown in the Plug‑Ins panel within the UAD Meter & Control Panel application. Tip: To start a plug-in demo, use the START DEMO button in the Plug-In panel’s Status Column within the UAD Meter &... -
Page 119: Soundcraft Snapshot Recall
Soundcraft Snapshot Recall When Snapshots are being recalled from a Soundcraft Vi‑series Console, the majority of the features on the Snapshots page are not used. Instead, all Snapshot data is stored and recalled from the Soundcraft Vi Console. Complete workflows within Vi Console systems is detailed in Soundcraft’s documentation, but a general outline is provided below. -
Page 120: Chapter 5: Uad Meter & Control Panel
Note: If “No Devices Found” appears in the UAD Meter window instead of the expected buttons and gauges, the UAD-2 Live Rack drivers are not communicating with the UAD-2 Live Rack hardware. If this occurs, double-check the hardware and software installations, make sure the hardware is powered and connected to the computer, and/or contact customer support. -
Page 121: Uad Meter Window
UAD Meter Window Refer to the illustration below for descriptions in this section. Minimize DSP Load Meter Program Memory Meter Meter Menu Quit Averaged Open Loads Plug-Ins Panel Memory Meter UAD Meter window elements Title Bar The Title Bar (the strip across the top of the UAD Meter window) contains buttons to quit the UAD Meter &... -
Page 122: Uad Plug-In Loads
Compensation engine. Therefore, the meters will indicate loads when UAD‑2 Live Rack is connected, even if UAD plug‑ins are not currently inserted. Note: UAD-2 Live Rack’s Delay Compensation engine can be disabled in Delay Groups View to slightly reduce UAD loads when delay compensation is not needed. -
Page 123: Meter Menu Button
Meter Menu Button The Meter Menu button can be used to access the UAD Control Panels and Always On Top mode. To view the Meter Menu, click the menu button in the UAD Meter window title bar as shown below. After clicking the menu button, select an available function from the drop menu. -
Page 124: Uad Control Panels
Note: Some controls and/or displays in the UAD Control Panels do not apply with UAD-2 Live Rack and can be ignored. These elements are used with Universal Audio’s audio interfaces and DSP accelerators, which also use the UAD Meter &... -
Page 125: System Information Panel
(Plug-In Latency Section) Latency displayed in this section does not apply with UAD‑2 Live Rack and can be ignored. Note: Overall system throughput latency with UAD-2 Live Rack is 73 samples when no plug-ins are assigned. See “Channel View” on page 80 for related information. -
Page 126: Hardware Section
Hardware Section Detailed information about each UAD‑2 Live Rack unit and its DSP is displayed in the Hardware area. If several units are installed, use the scroll bar to see the other devices if they are out of view. Device Status For each installed unit, its status and a small hardware icon are displayed. -
Page 127: Plug-Ins Panel
Plug-Ins Panel The Plug‑Ins panel displays the current authorization and demo status of all installed UAD plug‑ins. Use the scroll bar to view plug‑ins that are not visible in the list. Refer to the screenshot below for descriptions in this section. Tip: Some of the functionality of the Plug-Ins panel is duplicated/available in the Settings page within the Live Rack application. -
Page 128: Plug-In Column
Plug-In Column All currently installed UAD Powered Plug‑Ins are displayed in the Plug‑In column. Plug‑ Ins are listed by release order, with newest plug‑ins at the top of the column. Use the scroll bar to view the entire list if necessary. Status Column The Status column reflects the current authorization state of each UAD plug‑in. -
Page 129: Configuration Panel
Configuration Panel The Configuration Panel is where most of the global UAD settings and preferences are specified for all UAD devices. Refer to the screenshot below for descriptions in this section. Configuration panel UAD-2 DSP Overview Without UAD plug‑ins, overloading the host computer system with native (host CPU based) plug‑ins can cause audio dropouts and other system issues. -
Page 130: Limit Dsp Load
Note: Changes to this setting do not take effect until Live Rack is quit and reopened. (Extra Buffering) Note: This setting does not apply to UAD-2 Live Rack and can be ignored. UAD‑2 Live Rack Manual Chapter 5: UAD Meter & Control Panel... -
Page 131: (Host Compatibility Settings)
(Host Compatibility Settings) Note: Both settings in this area do not apply to UAD-2 Live Rack and can be ignored. (Release all DSP resources on Audio Unit bypass) (Force Logic to use “live mode” for tracks with UAD plug‑ins) User Interface Settings Controls Mode This setting determines how UAD Powered Plug‑In parameter knobs respond to... -
Page 132: Info Display
Table of Contents or the PDF reader’s search feature. View Documentation is the only button that doesn’t link to the internet. Instead, clicking this button opens the Documentation folder containing all the PDF user manuals at / Applications/Universal Audio (see “Documentation Overview” on page 18). -
Page 133: Chapter 6: Using Uad Plug-Ins
Chapter 6: Using UAD Plug-Ins Note: This chapter provides a global overview of UAD plug-in operation. Complete operating instructions for individual plug-ins are in the UAD Plug-Ins Manual. The UAD Plug-In Interface A typical UAD plug‑in window is shown below. The graphical user interface (GUI) typically contains several control parameters for modifying the behavior of the plug‑in, and display elements such as meters, for visual feedback. -
Page 134: Adjusting Parameters
The status bar states are as follows: Not shown – The plug‑in is authorized and operating normally. Not Authorized – The plug‑in authorization is not current or the demo is not yet started. Demo – The demo period is active; days remaining in the demo are displayed. Powered Off –... -
Page 135: Keyboard Control
Keyboard Control If you control‑click a control it selects that control for keyboard control. This is useful for when you’re in circular mode, and you want to finely adjust a value. Normally, clicking on a control in circular mode makes the value jump to the location clicked. -
Page 136: Dsp Loading Notes
DSP Loading Notes • Each UAD‑2 Live Rack hardware unit features four on‑board SHARC DSP cores for UAD plug‑in processing. • Multi‑unit UAD‑2 Live Rack systems use sophisticated load balancing routines. UAD plug‑ins are always allocated as efficiently as possible, which is not necessarily on the DSP with the lowest resource usage. -
Page 137: Tempo Sync
Tempo Sync The time‑based parameters of numerous UAD plug‑ins can be synchronized to the tempo of the Live Rack software using the Tempo Sync feature. Tempo Sync is supported in UAD plug‑ins that have a control labeled “Sync” within the plug‑in interface. Note: The tempo used by UAD plug-ins that are set to Tempo Sync is specified in the Info Bar or the Settings>MIDI panel within the Live Rack application. -
Page 138: Range Limits
3, which is 1/4 note (i.e., two 8th notes) later. Note: The tempo BPM value in UAD-2 Live Rack’s tempo setting always refers to a quarter note, independent of time signature. -
Page 139: Arrow Keys
Arrow Keys After clicking the parameter to select it, the arrow keys can be used to scroll through available note values. Text Entry Direct text entry is also available (see “Shortcuts” on page 135). Any notation values can be entered (fraction or decimal), and the values are automatically converted to the nearest appropriate setting. -
Page 140: Chapter 7: Ua Account & Store
UAD device is recognized by the UAD software. The UA web pages guide you through the registration process. To begin the registration process, visit: www.uaudio.com/register Note: To trigger the process with UAD-2 Live Rack if the software is already installed, open the UAD-2 Meter & Control Panel application. Accessing Your Account To view your account pages, click the MY ACCOUNT link at the top of web of pages at www.uaudio.com. -
Page 141: Account Details
Click an item in the menu to view that account page. Store Overview The Universal Audio online store is where optional UAD plug‑in licenses are purchased and UA coupons are redeemed. Bundled Plug-Ins UAD plug‑ins that are bundled (included) with UAD‑2 Live Rack are automatically issued to your UA account when the device is registered. -
Page 142: Uad Authorization Overview
UAD Authorization Overview Note: This section is an overview of the UAD authorization system. For step-by- step authorization instructions, see the UAD Authorization Procedure. My Hardware The UAD devices (UAD‑2 Live Rack is a UAD device) and UAD plug‑ins that you own are found on your MY HARDWARE page at www.uaudio.com/my/account/hardware. -
Page 143: Demo Mode
Demo Mode All unlicensed UAD plug‑ins include a free 14‑day trial evaluation period. When the demonstration mode is activated, the plug‑in runs without functional limitations for 14 days. Demo mode can be activated once only. After the demo trial period has expired, demo mode cannot be activated again on the same UAD device. -
Page 144: Buying Uad Plug-Ins
Buying UAD Plug-Ins To obtain optional UAD plug‑in licenses, visit www.uaudio.com, browse the available plug‑ins at the secure UA store, complete your purchase with several payment options, and authorize the new plug‑in(s). You can also apply any coupon credit that is available from promotional offers. -
Page 145: Uad Authorization Procedure
UAD Authorization Procedure The UAD‑2 Live Rack system must be manually authorized whenever a plug‑in is purchased from the UA store. This procedure applies when the UAD‑2 Live Rack hardware is connected to the computer and the computer is connected to the Internet. See “Offline UAD Authorization”... -
Page 146: Offline Uad Authorization
Offline UAD Authorization Important: UAD devices must be registered and UAD plug-ins must be authorized before they can be used. UAD plug‑ins are automatically authorized each time the computer is started if the system is connected to the Internet. If the UAD computer is not connected to the Internet, you will need to: •... - Page 147 5. In a web browser on an Internet‑connected computer, double‑click the transferred weblink shortcut, or enter the URL as previously noted. Make sure you are logged into the correct UA account. 6. The UA authorization servers automatically generate an authorization file. The authorization file named “auth.uad2”...
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Page 148: Chapter 8: Specifications
Chapter 8: Specifications Note: All specifications are subject to change without notice. SYSTEM I/O Complement Thunderbolt 3 Dual ports (Thunderbolt 1 & 2 compatible) Word Clock One input, one output MADI Optical Ports One input, one output 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 (one or two units) Supported Sample Rates (kHz) 44.1, 48 (up to four units) Bit Depth... - Page 149 ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature Range 0º Celsius to +45º Celsius Storage Temperature Range ‑40º Celsius to 80º Celsius Operating Humidity Range 60% Maximum MECHANICAL Dimensions 431.8 mm (17”) x 304.8 mm (12”) x 33.8 mm Chassis (W x D x H) (1.3”) Height Weight...
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Page 150: Chapter 9: Notices
Chapter 9: Notices Warranty Universal Audio provides a limited warranty on all UA hardware products. To learn more, visit help.uaudio.com. The limited warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary by state or country. -
Page 151: Compliance
Compliance Important Safety Information Before using this unit, be sure to carefully read the applicable items of these operating instructions and the safety suggestions. Afterwards, keep them handy for future reference. Take special care to follow the warnings indicated on the unit, as well as in the operating instructions. - Page 152 United States Class B Manual Statement NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Page 153: End User License Agreement
Audio, Inc. makes no warranties of any kind with regard to this manual, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Universal Audio, Inc. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. -
Page 154: Technical Support
UA products. UA YouTube Support Channel Universal Audio Community Forums The unofficial UA discussion forums are a valuable resource for all Universal Audio product users. This website is independently owned and operated. www.uadforum.com Contact Universal Audio Support To contact the UA support team for UAD‑2 Live Rack technical or repair assistance, visit:...
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