UAD DSP Explained + Troubleshooting (AKA DSP for Dummies)

UAD DSP Explained. The best way to troubleshoot DSP issues with UAD Console or LUNA is understanding how DSP works. This video goes over the basics of what DSP is and how it works in a real world environment in both UAD Console and LUNA. Also provided are troubleshooting steps for DSP Overload, or the infamous: One or more UAD Plug-ins has been disabled. The plug-in was unable to load because the DSP load limit was exceeded. Or out of PGM/MEM resources.
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[@Joel_Powell]

Wow....Christian - this is SO well done. UAD should explain this as effectively as you did. I have an x8 and a Twin X and was wondering why I kept running into issues. I thought since Luna "takes over from Console" when starting it, that I didn't have to worry what was loaded in Console. I feel like a DSP managing pro now because of your help!. Awesome content!

[@Joel_Powell]

Also signed up for your Udemy class - can't pass up content like this! Awesome work and great presentation style.

[@ParadiseSound]

Thank you Joel really appreciate it! ☺️

[@jimmedia10]

This should genuinely be on UA's site. They're so unclear about alot of stuff to do with their interfaces.

[@motabetareviews2626]

Thank you! On my Apollo Solo I was running channel 1 and 2 ( 2 which I almost never use) with my Avalon plugin and I was running at 98.8% I removed the Avalon on my second channel and it dropped my DSP down to 55%! I use Audition and you have saved my life! I didn't know that I hit my limit because of running my plug on both channels in while recording my audio. Thank you !

[@graysonhoward1562]

You have a gift for teaching man. Solved all my problems.

[@DamonZenDrummer]

Love this video ! Very clear ! Great job can’t wait to watch your other videos!

[@PipEastop]

AND.... I just signed up for your course over at Udemy It looks great. Just what I need.

[@hoodedman07]

Awesome video. The chart with all of the plugins and the dsp % was helpful.

[@dallas-cole]

Great information and delivery, thank you very much 🙇‍♂

[@spindletreevideos]

Fantastic. looking forward to the virtual channels video!

[@ParadiseSound]

Thanks Travis! This video isn’t specifically about virtual channels but it does show how to create and use them. Check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r16lna2YZrBrd6M

[@raymondb8596]

Excellent video. Thank you for this!

[@hossamfouda1510]

Great video well explanation in way everyone can understand. 👌

[@ParadiseSound]

Thanks Hossam! 🤙🏼

[@jerrydavis6754]

Fantastic Tutorial! Thank you

[@MrLostboy6]

Very informative. Well done

[@wilkiebrown244]

Great explanation!

[@skipsister]

This was SO helpful thank you! Enjoyed with my popcorn and drink... :)

[@TrevorTheTechnicianMckenzie]

Great video and presentation... Trev

[@mikeroberts513]

This is great. You should work for UAD!

[@86crush]

THANK YOU. liked/subbed!

[@haleyandmichaels]

Awesome, thank you! 🤟

[@Damnyouyoutub]

Thank you.

[@Miguel41411]

I close my eyes & imagine Steve-O is teaching me about UAD dsp

[@MITCH1221]

Great video! I’m a little confused about saving console projects though. For example to load different songs with different plug-ins For live streaming purposes etc. Are you saying that every project that I save in console even though I’m not using those plug-ins at the moment they’re still taking up DSP whether they’re opened or closed? That’s what seems so great about console let’s say I’m doing a eight song Setlist live I can recall all their settings, but obviously I wouldn’t be able to do that if they’re using up DSP.

[@mattblaque100]

Seriously this is the best!!! I’ve had my Apollo twin for over 3 years and hated everything about it because I didn’t understand this. Quick question..would you suggest running Apollo with Luna over protools to track?

[@ParadiseSound]

Thanks Matt! Absolutely I recommend using LUNA with your Apollo for tracking as well as mixing! As a matter of fact we have a whole class on it. Check it out at Udemy: www.udemy.com/course/lunamasterclass Thanks for subscribing to our KZbin channel and best of luck to you!

[@castor-X]

Aloha, thanks.

[@matthiasmetz8451]

Great video! Thanks! Maybe you can make also a video related to Luna Error Messages(?). For example, for whatever reason … I get many times the Luna Error Code -38 (which means that Universal Audio Hardware or UAD PlugIns stopped responding). I already checked all available material online … but … so far … I was not able to resolve this issue …

[@major6461]

Does that explain why in my MacBook set up I hear distortion. It’s really taking the fun out of working. I tried different computers, microphones, different Apollo interfaces, even went and set up at other peoples homes and it doesn’t work. Idk why I have these issues, the distortion not heavy but it’s there compared to someone listening to my boys and we are totally confused any of your expertise.

[@saltypancreas5866]

If I want to use a pair of headphones that doesn’t have the traditional, plug, Which adapter would I use Also which pair of headphones that run at $100 that comes stock with the Apollo plug I don’t want to sacrifice any audio quality when monitoring due to the adapter please let me know of any suggestions

[@vidalbk2325]

what is PGM and MEM ?

[@edouardphilippe5271]

Greetings. I having a similar issue. I have an Apollo Twin X and A Satellite but it only using the dsp on the Apollo while satellite remain untouched then It saying not enough dsp. i'm using it in Studio one.

[@toteymotor]

I HAVE AN APOLLO TWIN DUO, can I buy extra dsp to make it quad?

[@mrshiney2]

Will console plugins use dsp from my octo card in the pc or will console only use dsp in the hardware interface? I run Apollo twin duo and an Octo card

[@ReynaldoIvanPena]

I’m curious to know what DAW do you use? I ask because im puzzled why so many are using UA’s hardware instead of the Pro Tools Carbon. Although the Carbon won’t load up UA’s plug ins, it begs the question if those UA plug ins are really that good. I have the Apollo Twin Quad Core, it’s a masterpiece, but I had to get the Carbon because I do techno which widens the stereo field, the reverb is there, so is the delay among other effects. By the way, if I can download a similar sheet for plug ins that come with Pro Tools that’d be an early Christmas for me 😁

[@ParadiseSound]

Hey Rey, thanks for the comment! I use UAD LUNA mostly now with my Apollo Hardware. I haven't had experience with Carbon so I can't really say which is better. I don't see any reason why LUNA wouldn't also be suitable for techno. No Windows version of LUNA as of yet though if that is what you are using.

[@ReynaldoIvanPena]

@@ParadiseSound I’m on Mac but it’s good to know that is only on APPLE

[@hoodedman07]

7:50 does this affect audio quality? It seems too useful not to have a downside

[@NJOverclocked]

I don’t even use Console honestly. I keep loading these plugins (aka channel strip) in my DAW on multiple channels like an idiot. I should just be using it in Console (pre DAW) right?

[@brotherjacobdrums]

Kind of depends. If you're doing a bunch of vocal takes and you want the same pre-amp sound on all of them, it would make sense to do each take through a single channel in Console that has the same plugin effecting each vocal take the same way. That way, when you start mixing things in the DAW you already have the starting point you want for each track w/o having to load a UAD plugin on to every track. That's going to be CPU intensive. However, if you don't know exactly what the end goal is sonically or you want to preserve the take exactly as it was recorded, you'd leave the plugins off Console and start adding them in on your DAW. At this point, you have to start being more mindful of the DSP usage again because even though it's not happening real-time through a line into Console, UAD is trying to process it in real time in your DAW and you'll still have DSP limitations. So, if you're putting the same Channel Strip on multiple tracks with identical settings, it would probably make more sense to add that to Console and do each take through that channel. If you want a variety of plugins running or altered parameters between tracks, you may want to use a combination of Console plugins & DAW plugins. Comes down to the desired sound and the best workflow to achieve it!

[@bobbyarthur8809]

Is your class still running ?

[@dekemason]

What about when you load a UA plugin on a track in Protools? Doesn't the DAW run it on your computer power instead? Does loading a UA plugin on a track in your DAW use up your DSP on your UA interface?

[@andre_messiah]

That's a good question, I have also been wondering

[@ParadiseSound]

If you run a UAD plugin in any DAW including pro tools it uses the DSP from your Apollo to run it, not your computer CPU. Hope that helps!

[@Prod.JBbeats]

@@ParadiseSoundso I could basically use a few uad plugin then just use other companies plug-ins to say dsp??

[@PipEastop]

Thanks for helping out with this really confusing stuff. UA should offer you a job. I have an Apollo Twin X Thunderbolt and I need more DSP. What's the most economical way to get more? Thanks!

[@ParadiseSound]

Pip thanks so much! 😊 As for adding more DSP.. Do you have the Twin duo or quad? Probably the best bet would be to find a UAD satellite. You can add an additional 4 DSP chips with a quad satellite. You can buy one brand new or check Ebay and Reberb.com if you are looking for a used deal. Hope that helps!

[@PipEastop]

@@ParadiseSound Thanks Trev, I have a Twin duo.

[@major6461]

How does your voice sound so crisp and I’m using the same mic and everything on my cpu???

[@cjuggernaut1]

Shah what mic are you using? I’m not sure which one I was using in this video I have a couple. Honestly they are quite cheap one is a Shure SM57 other is a condenser mic TZ Audio Stellar X2. I can get similar results from both though. The most important thing is room treatment and getting your room as quiet as possible. Get the mic the proper distance from the source. Make sure your gain is good and you aren’t recording too hot into your Apollo. Use a good UAD preamp and check the gain is at a healthy level and not in the red when you are speaking or singing. Finally I use RX8 or the new UAD C-Vox noise reduction plugin to remove room noise. Hope this helps!

[@future_Victoryofficial]

Hello please I'm Hip-hop engineer i want to get uad-2 DSP Quad with DSP Paring I will be free to use all plugins well right? Thank you so much

[@brotherjacobdrums]

You should be able to use any of the plugins but you may have to be mindful of what plugin combinations you try running. Any single plugin will be fine (reference the spreadsheet - none of them would overwhelm a single plugin), but chaining multiple CPU-hungry plugins may result in the 'Plugin Disabled' popup

[@jessicahernandez9353]

Where is the excel spreadsheet?

[@jessicahernandez9353]

nevermind found it

[@matthiasmetz8451]

And, I have one other question related to Luna: I noticed that the routing changes when I use ARM during recording. But, not only my input channel gets automatically routed to MAIN directly (when ARM is enabled there) … even the recorded music so far … sounds somehow little bit different (whenever ARM is active). But, that’s something I actually don’t like. I would prefer it to have everything sound as always - no matter if ARM is enabled or disabled. Any ideas / suggestions here? Thx

[@wolfmaxem2583]

No Luna for PC? What a shame.

[@analogalchemy]

Shame UA uses an antiquated resource hog model.

[@AA-ij1yr]

This is a shame for uad, we're spending thousands of dollars on the unit and have dsp problem 👎🏼 L uad