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Chapter 3: UAD System Overview
I/O Drivers
The audio interface is a hardware device that requires a software device
driver for the host computer OS. In addition to instructing the OS on how to
control the interface hardware, the driver acts as a software “middleman” be-
tween the host application and the I/O ports. The host application uses the
driver to access the I/O for signal routings.
I/O Buffers and Latency
Like the UAD device, audio interface driver also uses “buffers” to shuttle audio
signals to and from the I/O (see
“UAD Buffers and Latency” on page 43
).
Smaller I/O buffer settings produce lower latencies which is useful when mon-
itoring tracks while recording performances, but usually results in a higher
host computer CPU load since the system has to work harder transferring
data. Latency and buffers are discussed in greater detail in
My.uaudio.com
My.uaudio.com is the UA online store, where UAD devices are registered to
your account and authorization files can be obtained. Bundled plug-in vouch-
ers are redeemed at the store and optional plug-in licenses can be purchased
there as well. For complete details about my.uaudio.com, including accounts,
registration, purchasing plug-ins at the online store, and more, see
Authorization
Finally, all UAD plug-ins must be authorized before they can be used. Autho-
rization is accomplished by simply clicking the “Authorize Plug-Ins” button
(
) in the UAD Meter & Control Panel. For complete details about the
“Authorization Overview” on page 48
.