The UAD-Xpander is the world's first ExpressCard audio DSP expansion system for Mac OS X and Windows XP/X64/Vista laptops. Using an ultra-fast ExpressCard 34 connection (2.5Gbps differential serial link). ExpressCard is the new expansion standard in the latest laptops, such as the MacBook Pro. The UAD-Xpander has identical DSP power as the best-selling UAD-1 & UAD-1e PCI/PCIe series of desktop products, and is fully compatibile with all Powered Plug-Ins. Like its desktop siblings, the UAD-Xpander can mix sessions from 44.1khz to 192k. The UAD-Xpander conveniently leaves slower, USB & Firewire connections free for dongles, AudioI/O, and hard-drives while it operates at full PCI Express bandwidth.

The UAD-Xpander comes in three bundles: Xpress, Xpert, and Xtreme. Like UA’s existing UAD-1e Express & Expert PAK’s, the difference is only in the bundled UAD$ vouchers. Each UAD-Xpander comes free with UA’s base set of 14 Powered Plug-Ins, plus the Xpander Xpress includes a $500 voucher, and the Xpander Xpert a $1000 voucher which allows uses complete flexibility in choosing from UA’s premium collection of mixing and mastering plug-ins available 24/7 at my.uaudio.com. The UAD-Xpander Xtreme includes every Powred Plug-In up to and including those available in UAD software version 4.5.x

Features

• Noiseless, Fanless, Alumi-cool chassis design
• Ultra-fast (2.5Gbps) Expresscard 34 interface
• 44.1-192k DSP Audio Accelerator for Laptops
• Same potent DSP power as UAD-1 & UAD-1e
• Optional UAD-Xtenda Kit: 3m cable & PCIe desktop adapter

System Requirements

PC

• Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP (Pro and Home only), or Windows Server 2003
• VST compatible host application software, such as Steinberg Cubase or Nuendo
• 98 MB of available hard disk space
• 256 MB of RAM (512 MB is strongly recommended)
• Available PCI or PCI-X slot for each UAD-1 card
• Available PCI Express (PCIe) slot for each UAD-1e card
• 1024 x 768 or higher resolution monitor
• CD drive or internet connection for software installation
• An AGP or PCI Express graphics video adapter (PCI graphics is not supported)
• Internet connection required for registration and obtaining optional plugins
• Additional platform-specific requirements are listed below

Mac

• Mac OS X version 10.3.9 or higher
• VST version requires VST compatible host software, such as Steinberg Cubase or Nuendo
• Audio Units version requires AU compatible host software, such as Apple Logic Pro or MOTU Digital Performer
• Processor upgrade cards are not officially supported
• 98 MB of available hard disk space
• 256 MB of RAM (512 MB is strongly recommended)
• Available PCI or PCI-X slot for each UAD-1 card
• Available PCI Express (PCIe) slot for each UAD-1e card
• 1024 x 768 or higher resolution monitor
• CD drive or internet connection for software installation
• An AGP or PCI Express graphics video adapter (PCI graphics is not supported)
• Internet connection required for registration and obtaining optional plugins
• Additional platform-specific requirements are listed below

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