Universal Audio Apollo Desktop | Gen 2

Universal Audio

Apollo Desktop | Gen 2 Interfaces

Get big studio sound with a small footprint and up to four mic preamps and realtime QUAD Core processing. The Twin X has two preamps and real-time UAD processing, ideal for solo artists, while the x4 features four preamps and HEXA Core processing for larger setups. Both offer low latency and excellent audio quality via Thunderbolt 3, perfect for musicians and producers.


Apollo Twin X | Gen 2

Thunderbolt Audio Interface

Create music with timeless analog sound.

Hear every detail with our most advanced Apollo Twin ever. Featuring highest-resolution audio conversion, Unison™ mic preamps, and realtime UAD processing — which lets you record through plug-ins from Neve, API, Manley, Auto-Tune, and more without latency — Apollo Twin X puts decades of inspiring analog studio sound right on your desktop. Choose between DUO or QUAD core processing.

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Features

  • 10 x 6 Thunderbolt audio interface with DUO or QUAD Core DSP plug-in processing
  • Two Unison™ mic preamps, Hi-Z instrument input, optical Toslink input (ADAT or S/PDIF)
  • Two 1/4" monitor outs, two 1/4" line outs (ALT), one 1/4" TRS headphone out
  • Elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution 
  • Enhanced D/A for critical monitoring and playback with 129 dB dynamic range
  • Calibrate your main monitor and headphone outputs with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®*
  • Fully-featured monitor controller with alternate speaker switching and integrated talkback for easy communication with talent
  • Updated UAD Console app featuring Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with Bass Management, immersive audio support, and more
  • Onboard DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats in all major DAWs
  • Includes up to 50+ UAD plug-ins with Essentials+ or Studio+ Editions 
  • Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more**
  • Expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces or select models over Dante
  • Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers

Specifications

  • Computer Connectivity: Thunderbolt 3 (cable sold separately)
  • Form Factor: Desktop
  • Simultaneous I/O: 10 x 6
  • A/D Resolution: 24-bit/192kHz
  • Number of Preamps: 2 x mic, 1 x instrument
  • Phantom Power: Yes
  • Analog Inputs: 2 x XLR-1/4" combo (mic/line), 1 x 1/4"
  • Analog Outputs: 2 x 1/4" (monitor), 2 x 1/4" (line out)
  • Digital Inputs: 1 x Optical Toslink (ADAT, S/PDIF)
  • Headphones: 1 x 1/4" TRS
  • Thunderbolt: 1 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 3)
  • Software: UA Studio+ Edition Plug-ins
  • OS Requirements - Mac: macOS 10.15 or later, Quad Core i7 Processor or higher
  • OS Requirements - PC: Windows 10 Anniversary update or later, Quad Core i7 Processor or higher
  • Power Supply: 12V DC power supply (included)

Studio+ Edition

Included Plug-Ins in Studio+ Edition

Channel Strips & Preamps (9)

  • Avalon VT-737sp Channel Strip
  • Century Tube Channel Strip
  • CS-1 Channel Strip 
  • Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ 
  • Manley Reference Microphone Preamp
  • Precision Channel Strip
  • UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
  • UA 610-B Preamp & EQ
  • V76 Preamplifier

Compressors / Limiters (17)

  • dbx 160 Compressor / Limiter  
  • Empirical Labs Distressor
  • Fairchild 670 Legacy
  • Fairchild 660 Compressor
  • Fairchild 670 Compressor
  • Teletronix LA-2 Classic Leveler
  • Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
  • Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
  • Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier 
  • Teletronix LA-3A Classic Audio Leveler
  • UA 1176 Rev A Classic Limiter
  • UA 1176AE Classic Limiter
  • UA 1176LN Rev E Classic Limiter
  • UA 1176LN Legacy
  • UA 1176SE Legacy
  • UA 175B Classic Limiter
  • UA 176 Classic Limiter

Equalizers (6)

  • Helios Type 69 Legacy EQ
  • Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ 
  • Pultec EQP-1A Passive EQ
  • Pultec HLF-3C Passive EQ
  • Pultec MEQ-5 Passive EQ
  • Pultec Pro Legacy EQ

Special Processing (7)

  • Auto-Tune Realtime Access
  • Auto-Tune Realtime Advanced
  • Auto-Tune Realtime X
  • Oxide Tape Recorder
  • Precision Enhancer Hz
  • Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder
  • Verve Analog Machines Essentials 

Instruments (6)

  • Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio
  • Moog Minimoog
  • Opal Morphing Synth
  • PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
  • Ravel Grand Piano
  • Waterfall B3 Organ 

Delay & Modulation (6) 

  • Brigade Chorus Pedal
  • Galaxy Tape Echo
  • Precision Delay Mod
  • Precision Delay Mod L
  • Studio D Chorus
  • Waterfall Rotary Speaker

Reverbs & Rooms (4)

Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb

Precision Reflection Engine

Pure Plate Reverb

RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler

  • Guitar & Bass (3)
  • Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier
  • Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier 
  • Raw Distortion

Essentials+ Edition

Included Plug-Ins in Essentials+ Edition

Channel Strips & Preamps (6) 

  • Century Tube Channel Strip
  • CS-1 Channel Strip 
  • Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ 
  • Precision Channel Strip
  • UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
  • UA 610-B Preamp & EQ

Compressors / Limiters (7) 

  • Fairchild 670 Legacy
  • Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler
  • Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
  • Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
  • Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
  • UA 1176LN Legacy 
  • UA 1176SE Legacy

Equalizers (6)

  • Helios Type 69 Legacy EQ
  • Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ 
  • Pultec EQP-1A Passive EQ
  • Pultec HLF-3C Passive EQ
  • Pultec MEQ-5 Passive EQ
  • Pultec Pro Legacy EQ 

Special Processing (4)

  • Auto-Tune Realtime Access
  • Oxide Tape Recorder
  • Precision Enhancer Hz
  • Verve Analog Machines Essentials

Instruments (1)

  • PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth

Delay & Modulation (3)

  • Galaxy Tape Echo
  • Precision Delay Mod
  • Precision Delay Mod L

Reverbs & Rooms (3)

Precision Reflection Engine

Pure Plate Reverb

RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler

  • Guitar & Bass (3)
  • Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier
  • Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier 
  • Raw Distortion

Apollo x4 | Gen 2

Thunderbolt Audio Interface

Record hits with the world’s most powerful desktop audio interface.

Produce larger sessions with our most powerful desktop Apollo. Featuring highest-resolution audio conversion, four Unison™ mic preamps, and realtime UAD processing — letting you record through plug-ins from Neve, API, Manley, Auto-Tune, and hundreds more — Apollo x4 levels up your studio with legendary UA sound, built to inspire your next collaboration.

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Features

  • 12 x 18 Thunderbolt audio interface with QUAD Core DSP plug-in processing
  • Four Unison™ mic preamps, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, optical Toslink I/O (ADAT or S/PDIF)
  • Two 1/4" monitor outs, four 1/4" line outs (ALT 1 / 2), two 1/4" TRS headphone outs
  • Elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution 
  • Enhanced D/A for critical monitoring and playback with 129 dB dynamic range
  • Calibrate your main monitor and headphone outputs with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®*
  • Fully-featured monitor controller with alternate speaker switching and integrated talkback for easy communication with talent 
  • Updated UAD Console app featuring Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with Bass Management, immersive audio support, and more
  • Onboard DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats in all major DAWs
  • Includes up to 50+ UAD plug-ins with Essentials+ or Studio+ Editions 
  • Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more**
  • Expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces or select models over Dante
  • Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers

Specifications

  • Computer Connectivity: Thunderbolt 3 (cable sold separately)
  • Form Factor: Desktop
  • Simultaneous I/O: 12 x 18
  • A/D Resolution: 24-bit/192kHz
  • Number of Preamps: 4 x mic, 2 x instrument
  • Phantom Power: Yes
  • Analog Inputs: 4 x XLR-1/4" combo (mic/line), 2 x 1/4"
  • Analog Outputs: 2 x 1/4" (monitor), 4 x 1/4" (line out)
  • Digital Inputs: 1 x Optical Toslink (ADAT, S/PDIF)
  • Digital Outputs: 1 x Optical Toslink (ADAT, S/PDIF)
  • Headphones: 2 x 1/4" TRS
  • Thunderbolt: 1 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 3)
  • Software: UA Studio+ Edition Plug-ins
  • OS Requirements - Mac: macOS 10.15 or later, Quad Core i7 Processor or higher
  • OS Requirements - PC: Windows 10 Anniversary update or later, Quad Core i7 Processor or higher
  • Power Supply: 12V DC power supply (included)

Studio+ Edition

Included Plug-Ins in Studio+ Edition

Channel Strips & Preamps (9)

  • Avalon VT-737sp Channel Strip
  • Century Tube Channel Strip
  • CS-1 Channel Strip 
  • Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ 
  • Manley Reference Microphone Preamp
  • Precision Channel Strip
  • UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
  • UA 610-B Preamp & EQ
  • V76 Preamplifier

Compressors / Limiters (17)

  • dbx 160 Compressor / Limiter  
  • Empirical Labs Distressor
  • Fairchild 670 Legacy
  • Fairchild 660 Compressor
  • Fairchild 670 Compressor
  • Teletronix LA-2 Classic Leveler
  • Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
  • Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
  • Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier 
  • Teletronix LA-3A Classic Audio Leveler
  • UA 1176 Rev A Classic Limiter
  • UA 1176AE Classic Limiter
  • UA 1176LN Rev E Classic Limiter
  • UA 1176LN Legacy
  • UA 1176SE Legacy
  • UA 175B Classic Limiter
  • UA 176 Classic Limiter

Equalizers (6)

  • Helios Type 69 Legacy EQ
  • Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ 
  • Pultec EQP-1A Passive EQ
  • Pultec HLF-3C Passive EQ
  • Pultec MEQ-5 Passive EQ
  • Pultec Pro Legacy EQ

Special Processing (7)

  • Auto-Tune Realtime Access
  • Auto-Tune Realtime Advanced
  • Auto-Tune Realtime X
  • Oxide Tape Recorder
  • Precision Enhancer Hz
  • Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder
  • Verve Analog Machines Essentials

Instruments (6)

  • Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio
  • Moog Minimoog
  • Opal Morphing Synth
  • PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
  • Ravel Grand Piano
  • Waterfall B3 Organ

Delay & Modulation (6) 

  • Brigade Chorus Pedal
  • Galaxy Tape Echo
  • Precision Delay Mod
  • Precision Delay Mod L
  • Studio D Chorus
  • Waterfall Rotary Speaker

Reverbs & Rooms (4)

Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb

Precision Reflection Engine

Pure Plate Reverb

RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler

  • Guitar & Bass (3)
  • Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier
  • Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier 
  • Raw Distortion

Essentials+ Edition

Included Plug-Ins in Essentials+ Edition

Channel Strips & Preamps (6) 

  • Century Tube Channel Strip
  • CS-1 Channel Strip 
  • Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ 
  • Precision Channel Strip
  • UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
  • UA 610-B Preamp & EQ

Compressors / Limiters (7) 

  • Fairchild 670 Legacy
  • Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler
  • Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
  • Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
  • Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
  • UA 1176LN Legacy 
  • UA 1176SE Legacy

Equalizers (6)

  • Helios Type 69 Legacy EQ
  • Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ 
  • Pultec EQP-1A Passive EQ
  • Pultec HLF-3C Passive EQ
  • Pultec MEQ-5 Passive EQ
  • Pultec Pro Legacy EQ 

Special Processing (4)

  • Auto-Tune Realtime Access
  • Oxide Tape Recorder
  • Precision Enhancer Hz
  • Verve Analog Machines Essentials

Instruments (1)

  • PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth

Delay & Modulation (3)

  • Galaxy Tape Echo
  • Precision Delay Mod
  • Precision Delay Mod L

Reverbs & Rooms (3)

Precision Reflection Engine

Pure Plate Reverb

RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler

  • Guitar & Bass (3)
  • Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier
  • Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier 
  • Raw Distortion