Please note: this unit requires a Thunderbolt cable; one is not provided with the unit. Bolstered by next-generation connectivity, UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 lets you run large professional mixes with the rich analog character of award-winning UA-developed plug-ins, including exclusive titles from Neve, Fender, Lexicon, Studer, and many more. Plus, it’s backward-compatible with Thunderbolt 1 and 2 UA devices. Features Run UAD Powered Plug-Ins via Thunderbolt 3 on modern Mac and Windows 10 systems (backwards compatible with Thunderbolt 1 and 2 devices) 4 (QUAD) or 8 (OCTO) SHARC processors provide a massive DSP boost for running large professional mixes Access over 100 plug-ins from Ampex, Lexicon, Studer, Neve, Manley, SSL, EMT, Helios, and more Includes Analog Classics Plus bundle featuring Legacy editions of LA-2A Classic Audio Leveler, 1176 Classic Limiting Amplifiers, Pultec EQP-1A, Pultec Pro, and Fairchild 670 plug-ins, plus 610-B Tube Preamp & EQ, and more Compatible with Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, Cubase, Live, and more Combine with other Thunderbolt-equipped UAD-2 devices including PCIe card(s), UA Audio Interfaces, and additional Satellites Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for daisy-chaining of Thunderbolt peripherals Also available with Custom software packages featuring user-selectable plug-ins Specifications System Requirements ALL: Thunderbolt 3 cable (not included) Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins Compatible plug-in host DAW software 6 gigabytes available storage MAC: Available Thunderbolt 1, 2, or 3 port macOS 10.12 Sierra, 10.13 High Sierra, 10.14 Mojave, 10.15 Catalina, or 11 Big Sur Thunderbolt 1 and 2 connections require an Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter (not included) WINDOWS: Available Thunderbolt 3 port Windows 10 (64-Bit Edition)