Universal Audio UAD XPander
Best professional processing for serious music producers.
$399.00
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Reverb
Who it's for
- Audio enthusiasts appreciating vintage digital processing character
- Producers with older systems needing to conserve CPU power
- Musicians needing studio-grade effects for mobile setups
Who should skip it
- Users with contemporary computers lacking FireWire ports
- Engineers requiring numerous plugins or complex mixing environments
- Creators seeking current plugin compatibility and ongoing feature enhancements
Performance breakdown
DSP Processing Power
Delivers robust studio-grade processing identical to desktop-class hardware.
Port Efficiency
Clever ExpressCard design keeps your essential USB and Firewire ports open.
Plugin Compatibility
Access to legendary analog emulations adds significant value to any mix.
Laptop Integration
Seamless connection, though limited by the aging ExpressCard standard.
Audio Fidelity
Supports high-resolution 192kHz audio for pristine, professional-grade tracking.
Portability
Compact form factor makes high-end DSP truly mobile for laptop users.
Key Specs
Interface
ExpressCard 34
Compatibility
Mac OS X, Windows XP/X64/Vista
Max Sample Rate
192kHz
Included Software
UAD Analog Classics Bundle (1176SE, Pultec EQP-1A, RealVerb Pro, CS-1, Nigel), Driver Software
Power Source
Laptop Bus Power
Host Interface
ExpressCard 34
Signal Path Type
Digital
Power Supply Type
USB Powered
Sampling Rate
192.0 kHz
Effect Type
Compressor, Equalizer, Reverb
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