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General| Plug-in Compatibility | UAD Powered Plug-Ins |
|---|---|
| Operating System Support | macOS |
| DSP | SHARC |
| Connectivity | 2x Thunderbolt 3 ports |
| Sample Rates | 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz |
| Form Factor | Rackmount |
| Latency | < 2 ms |
| Word Clock | BNC I/O |
| Software | UAD software |
| Processing Power | Quad SHARC processors |
| Plugin Instances | Varies depending on plug-in |
| Supported DAWs | Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Ableton Live |
Explains how UAD plug-ins enhance live mixes with analog emulations.
Details the software interface for engineers, featuring intuitive controls and GUI.
Highlights redundant power supplies and safe mode for reliable live sound operation.
Outlines the hardware and software capabilities of the UAD-2 Live Rack unit.
Provides a general description of the system's components and their functions.
Covers the application for authorizing plug-ins and configuring global system settings.
Information on purchasing optional UAD plug-in licenses and managing registrations.
Details integration with Soundcraft Vi consoles via MADI and Ethernet for snapshot control.
Compares the UAD-2 Live Rack with the Soundcraft Realtime Rack, noting differences.
Explains how UAD-2 Live Rack instructions are organized and where to find them.
Provides contact information and resources for Universal Audio support.
Describes the 1U rack device performing audio signal processing via MADI optical I/O.
Details the function of visual indicators and controls on the UAD-2 Live Rack front panel.
Explains the function of all switches and connectors on the UAD-2 Live Rack rear panel.
Explains the limited standalone functionality when the Thunderbolt connection is lost or power is cycled.
Outlines the primary procedures for UAD-2 Live Rack system setup.
Lists the necessary hardware, software, and storage for UAD-2 Live Rack operation.
Details interconnecting the hardware, host computer, and MADI device.
Illustrates connections for 2, 3, or 4 UAD-2 Live Rack units for up to 64 MADI channels.
Details using older Macs with Thunderbolt 1 or 2 ports with adapters.
Explains connections to SoundCraft Vi-series consoles with HiQnet™ wiring.
Illustrates connections for a single unit with SoundCraft Vi consoles.
Illustrates connections for multiple units with SoundCraft Vi consoles.
Guides through the UAD-2 Live Rack software installation process.
Covers registering the hardware and authorizing UAD plug-ins for system use.
Details the procedure for authorizing the system when the computer is not connected to the internet.
Guides through configuring macOS System Preferences for optimal Live Rack operation.
Details configuring system settings within the Live Rack application for proper communication.
Provides a global overview of the Live Rack software application and its functions.
Explains the core principles of Live Rack operation, focusing on navigation and parameter editing.
Introduces the six primary screens (Views) that display related visual and control elements.
Describes elements like Meter Bridge and Info Bar that provide navigation and visual feedback.
Explains how navigation is optimized for minimal mouse/keyboard motions using QWERTY keyboard.
Details how keyboard focus is indicated and used to manipulate screen elements.
Explains the two operating modes (Edit and Safe) for reducing unintended results during live performance.
Covers configuring the application without connected hardware for setup and sharing.
Discusses maintaining low input latency by running plug-ins on a single SHARC processor.
Guides on launching, managing display modes, hiding, and quitting the Live Rack application.
Defines key terms used throughout the chapter for describing Live Rack operations.
Introduces screen elements and navigational concepts for Live Rack.
Explains how Main Column, Meter Bridge, Channels Bar, and Info Bar aid navigation.
Introduces Banks as a fundamental navigational concept, being a subset of available MADI channels.
Displays vertical and horizontal scroll bars for navigation in various views when content exceeds screen resolution.
Details how keyboard focus is indicated by a yellow outline box for QWERTY control.
Lists essential keyboard shortcuts for navigation, saving, and application control.
Describes groups of elements appearing on all screens: Main Column, Current Bank, Meter Bridge, Channel Bar, Info Bar.
Used to choose the current View and navigate options, containing View Menu and View Options.
Displays Input Meters for all MADI channels and aids navigation within Live Rack.
Used for channel navigation and selecting channels for editing, displays Current Bank and Bank Bar.
Buttons representing Current Bank channels, used to quickly enter Channel View.
Always displayed, providing visual feedback and access to important options.
Explains the two switched modes: EDIT for setup/configuration and SAFE for live performance.
Lists view screen operations that cannot be executed in Safe mode to prevent changes.
Shows the filename of the Active Snapshot, a complete Live Rack configuration file.
Shows selected clock source, facilitates selection, and indicates if the signal is not detected.
Displays the tempo value in BPM and facilitates selection of a different tempo for time-based plug-ins.
Setting tempo from incoming MIDI data using macOS's Audio MIDI Setup.
Shows DSP, Program, and Memory loads in the Info Bar for visual feedback on UAD resources.
Provides an overview of all inserts within channels in the Current Bank, allowing plug-in management.
Overview of plug-in state for a channel and all channels in the bank, with output meter.
Options in the Main Column for performing operations on plug-ins within Inserts View.
Details the functions of each Insert Option button (Power, Remove, Move, Copy, Isolate).
Displays input/output gain controls, level meters, and allows stereo linking/unlinking.
Describes gain controls and indicators for each input and output channel.
Combines adjacent channels into stereo pairs or separates them; cannot be performed in SAFE mode.
Options in the Main Column to change views and perform operations within Gains View.
Latency compensation tools to maintain phase alignment across channels with upsampled plug-ins.
Explains upsampled plug-ins, how Delay Groups work, when to use them, and system latency.
Options to change displayed Delay Group buttons and available delay compensation amount.
Step-by-step instructions for setting up one or more Delay Groups for phase alignment.
Displays plug-ins, channel strips, I/O gains, and other settings within a single channel for editing.
Explains Single view for individual plug-ins and Channel Strip view for multiple plug-ins concurrently.
Identical options in Main Column for both Single and Channel Strip view modes.
Represents the eight insert slots in the Main Column for UAD plug-in processing within a channel.
Describes how audio signals flow serially through inserts, impacting sound based on plug-in location.
Allows changing plug-in location within the channel signal flow by dragging Insert Buttons.
Uses colors and italic names to indicate the state of each insert slot (selected, active, inactive, disabled, empty).
Button to enter Channel Strip view, combining all plug-ins in a channel for convenient editing.
Displays input/output gain faders and level meters for adjusting input/output levels.
Where the UAD plug-in interface is displayed and parameters are edited in Single or Channel Strip view.
Displays all inserted plug-ins' interfaces concurrently in the PLUG-INS tab.
Strip below plug-in interface showing operating exceptions like DEMO or DISABLED.
Deactivates selected plug-in, reducing UAD resource loads, indicated by red button and status.
Increases plug-in interface size for enhanced visual feedback and control manipulation.
Manages UAD plug-in settings after assignment to an Insert, performing preset management tasks.
A saved collection of plug-ins and parameters within a channel, recalled into the same or different channel.
Three columns (FILE, PRESETS, SUB-FOLDERS) used to manage and navigate preset files.
Used to assign or reassign plug-ins into empty inserts in a channel, unavailable in Channel Strip view.
Lists available plug-in categories and their corresponding contents.
Instructions for assigning, reassigning, and de-assigning plug-ins from any insert in Channel View.
A file management screen for saving, modifying, recalling, importing, and exporting Snapshot files.
A complete collection of all settings for the entire Live Rack configuration, saved as a disk file.
Keyboard commands for saving the current Snapshot in place or as a new Snapshot.
Explains the process of recalling Snapshots and potential actions to avoid audio artifacts.
Recommended workflow for creating Snapshot variants from a base Snapshot to minimize artifacts.
Displays Snapshot folders and files, used for loading and manipulating files.
Defines key terms used in the Snapshots section.
Methods to enter Snapshots View using the View Menu or Info Bar.
Focus targeting on Snapshots column and navigation using mouse or keyboard.
Displays a list of user-defined folders containing Snapshots, with color-coded states.
Displays a list of user-defined Snapshot files, with color-coded states.
Loading Snapshots using MIDI commands, correlating slot prefixes with MIDI numbers.
Operations for managing Snapshots and Folders (save, new, move, etc.).
Deletes the currently selected folder or Snapshot, cautioning that operations cannot be undone.
Provisions to simplify transporting Snapshot files and folders between computers and operators.
Displays Active and Primed Snapshots, with Recall button and navigation buttons for priming.
High-level overview of assigned plug-ins in the loaded snapshot, showing plug-in states via colored buttons.
Allows defining preferences, settings, and behaviors affecting hardware and Live Rack operation.
Settings related to the hardware unit and its clocking, sample rate, and MADI channels.
Settings for display preferences like bank size, column location, info bar location, and monitors.
Settings for remotely recalling Snapshots via MIDI and setting tempo for Tempo Sync feature.
Contains plug-in management and behavior utilities, displaying installed plug-ins and their status.
Displays authorization and demo state of plug-ins, mirroring UAD Meter & Control Panel.
Determines how plug-in parameter knobs respond to adjustment (Circular, Relative Circular, Linear).
Details recalling Snapshots from a Soundcraft Vi-series Console, storing data on the console.
Explains the application for authorizing plug-ins, monitoring resources, and configuring system parameters.
Window displaying current DSP, program, and memory status of UAD hardware.
Window with panels for modifying system, plug-in, and configuration parameters.
Methods to open the UAD Meter & Control Panel application from the macOS Dock or Applications folder.
Details window elements like Title Bar, Plug-Ins Panel button, and resource meters.
Explains how plug-in resource usage varies and where to find DSP usage charts.
Accesses UAD Control Panels and Always On Top mode via a drop menu in the UAD Meter window.
Displays system information and modifies global UAD plug-in settings across four panels.
Displays detailed UAD software and hardware information, including DSP load and plug-in counts.
Displays detailed information about each UAD-2 Live Rack unit and its DSP.
Displays authorization and demo status of all installed UAD plug-ins.
Where most global UAD settings and preferences are specified for all UAD devices.
Settings for how UAD plug-in parameter knobs respond to adjustment.
Describes the graphical user interface (GUI) of UAD plug-ins, including controls and meters.
Strip below plug-in interface showing operating exceptions like DEMO or DISABLED.
How to adjust parameter settings using sliders, knobs, buttons, or menus.
Selecting controls for keyboard control to finely adjust values, especially in circular mode.
Lists keyboard shortcuts for modifying parameter values, including fine and coarse control.
Information on DSP usage, load balancing, sample rate proportionality, and resource conservation.
Synchronizing time-based plug-in parameters to the Live Rack software tempo using the Tempo Sync feature.
Explains limitations on accessing the entire note range due to plug-in parameter constraints.
Methods for entering Tempo Sync values using parameter knob, arrow keys, or text entry.
How Tempo Sync affects delay time and modulation rate in Precision Delay Mod plug-ins.
Notes on tempo sync for these plug-ins, where note values can be imprecise due to tape head relationships.
Explains the Universal Audio account for registering products, managing plug-ins, and accessing support.
Covers the automatic process triggered when a new UAD device is recognized by the software.
How to view account pages by clicking the "MY ACCOUNT" link at www.uaudio.com.
Pages available when logged in, showing registered devices, licensed plug-ins, and preferences.
Information about the Universal Audio online store for purchasing licenses and redeeming coupons.
Overview of the UAD authorization system, covering hardware, plug-ins, and system management.
Free 14-day trial evaluation period for unlicensed plug-ins, activated once without restart.
Guidance on obtaining optional UAD plug-in licenses, browsing the store, and completing purchases.
Manual authorization process for plug-ins purchased from the UA store when connected to the internet.
Procedure for authorizing plug-ins when the computer is not connected to the internet, involving file transfer.
Details I/O specifications including Thunderbolt 3, Word Clock, MADI Optical Ports, Sample Rates, Bit Depth, and Latency.
Specifies MADI connector type, format (AES10), and supported modes at different sample rates.
Specifies Word Clock connector type, lock range, input termination, and synchronization sources.
Lists available sources for synchronization: Internal, Word Clock, and MADI.
Details power supplies, AC connector type, requirements, and maximum power consumption.
Specifies operating and storage temperature ranges, and operating humidity.
Details chassis dimensions, height (1U), and weight of the unit.
Lists the items included with the UAD-2 Live Rack hardware unit and accessories.
Provides information on the limited warranty for UA hardware products and user rights.
Guides users on troubleshooting and seeking repair service through the UA Knowledge Base.
States the unit has no user-replaceable parts and internal calibration is done at the factory.
Provides important safety information and instructions for using the unit safely and correctly.
FCC compliance statement for Class B digital devices, regarding potential radio frequency interference.
Statement regarding Class B equipment and potential interference with radio or television receivers.
Lists various EMC and safety standards the device complies with.
States information in the manual is subject to change and disclaims warranties for errors or damages.
Directs users to the accompanying End User License Agreement for software rights.
Provides information on UA trademarks and where to find more details.
Copyright notice for the manual and associated software, artwork, and designs.
Resources for technical assistance, including Knowledge Base, YouTube channel, and forums.
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