The Universal Audio 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
- Windows Vista only - Windows XP is not supported with notebook computers.
- VST compatible host application software, such as Steinberg Cubase or Nuendo
- The Xpander can be used under Windows XP only on PCIe DESKTOP systems via the UAD-Xtenda adapter. (sold separately)
- System Sleep is not supported when using UAD-Xpander under Windows. System Sleep should be disabled while the UAD-Xpander is connected.
- To disable Sleep in Windows: In Control Panel>Performance and Maintenance>Power Options>Power Scheme panel, set the Power Scheme to "Always On”
- To disable Sleep in when notebook lid is closed: In Control Panel>Performance and Maintenance>Power Options: Click the "Change when the computer sleeps" option on the left side of the screen, then select "Never"
Macintosh
- Only Mac OSX is supported
- 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
- System Sleep is supported under Mac OS X. If the machine is put to sleep with the transport running, the UAD plug-ins will typically be disabled several seconds before audio stops. Therefore, a change in the audio may be noticed. Similarly, when the system is awakened, it may take several seconds for the UAD plug-ins to be reinitialized.
All Platforms
- Install the UAD Powered Plug-Ins software (v4.7.1 or higher) before connecting the Xpander hardware. View the ReadMe and QuickStart on the software CD for instructions.
- The Xpander hardware must be connected and powered up before booting the computer. Refer to the UAD-Xpander.pdf manual or Quickstart Guide DVD for instructions.
- Do not remove the UAD ExpressCard or UAD Link Cable, or power down the Xpander while the Xpander is connected to an active computer unless no UAD clients are running and the ExpressCard is properly powered down. Refer to the UAD-Xpander.pdf manual or QuckStart Guide DVD for instructions. Alternately, simply power down the computer before disconnecting the Xpander.
