UAD1 installed...initial impressions
Got my UAD1 today, figured I'd post my initial impressions.
1. Both software and hardware installs were seemless. Videos on UA site very helpful. I expected install glitches and was pleasantly surprised that there were none.
2. I could use the included plugs even though the card transfer process hasn't completed....strange.
3. Unless I am placebo effecting the heck out of myself, the "these are the bees knees" crowd is correct. I mainly played with the LA2A and 1176LN. Unbelievably "musical" for lack of a better word. Really stunning how they could add life to tracks that I already thought were "there"(specifically drums and piano). I think those two plugs were worth the $240 for the card all alone.
4. Card is still underpowered...6 plugs got me to 75%.
5. While I still think it is a PCI dongle, given that it isn't a iLok and that is works seemlessly with my system, I don't have much concern.
6. Had some glitching with the ReaverbPro...but enabling the "Sonar Compatibility mode" seemed to help....what is the deal with this setting anyway? Didn't seem to affect the compressors at all.
I have yet to try the EQ's or try low latency performance(based on posts at the UA forums this will probably be disappointing). All in all...pretty happy. I'll post again when the UAD2 gets here...