Desktop QUAD Core Real-Time UAD DSP for Musicians, Producers, Songwriters
Ideal for musicians, producers, and songwriters working in project studios, the Universal Audio Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 with UAD Audio Classics Bundle is a 10x6 desktop Thunderbolt 3 audio interface that offers two Unison mic/line preamps with Auto-Gain, flagship, Gen 2 Elite-Class 24-bit / 192 kHz AD/DA conversion, and QUAD Core DSP for real-time UAD plug-in processing over Thunderbolt at near-zero latency—on Mac and Windows computers. The UAD Audio Classics Bundle lets you mix and record live performances with more than 30 UAD plug-ins. You can use Plug-In Scenes to recall settings instantly, even in the middle of a performance.
Easily connect the Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 to professional studio gear with 2 analog line-level I/O, two monitor outs, and a 1/4" Hi-Z instrument input. Add up to eight extra input channels via one optical ADAT input (or two S/PDIF channels) for connection to professional, digital outboard hardware. You can mix with confidence in any room using headphones with Sonarworks Apollo Monitor Correction. Hear all the low-end detail in your mixes using Bass Management to add a subwoofer to your monitor setup. Quickly set up low-latency cues and plug-in scenes with the UAD Console app.
What's New with Apollo X Gen 2?
- New look and feel, updated industrial design with new knobs and switch caps
- Improved Elite-Class Gen 2 D/A converters
- Improved monitor and headphone outputs for best-in-class critical listening
- Even lower THD% and increased DNR
- Assistive Auto-Gain, supporting one-click configuration across all input channels with select Unison preamps, for effortless recording
- Built-in room and headphone correction enabling Sonarworks SoundID profiles to run on built-in DSP
- Bass Management for subwoofers in both stereo and surround configurations
- New UAD Console brings Auto-Gain, Unison, Apollo Room Correction, DSP Pairing, Dante Support, Multichannel Immersive Audio Monitoring, Bass Management, Plug-In Scenes over MIDI, and more—together under one roof
- New UAD Analog Classics software bundle with UAD plug-ins and instruments
Record Through Two Unison Preamps
- With Unison technology, Apollo Twin X QUAD lets you track in real time with the sound of classic EQ and compressors.
- With plug-in available from Neve, API, Manley, Fender, and more, you get the same rich analog textures used on the greatest recordings of our time.
Hear the Details Like Never Before
- Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 features UA's highest-resolution A/D and D/A converters, delivering 129 dB of dynamic range.
- Paired with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks. So, you'll not only hear the most pristine representation of your recordings, there will be no surprises when you listen to your final mix or master on any stereo or surround system.
Track and Mix with Authentic Analog Sounds
- Track through UAD plug-ins in real time and without latency.
- Along with included LA-2A compressors, Pultec EQs, and amps, you can tap into the entire library of over 200 UAD plug-ins to unlock proven hitmaking sounds.
Auto-Gain: Never Miss The Take
- Set input gain across multiple channels in seconds without fear of clipping using the new Auto-Gain feature—available on all microphone / line / Hi-Z preamp inputs.
- Effortlessly set gain for recording during an auto-training time listening window, without having to worry or take a lot of time to find the perfect recording level.
Bass Management
- Add a subwoofer with the new bass management feature for full-range stereo monitoring.
- Speaker utility panel provides trim, mute, and solo per speaker output.
Find Your Flow in the UAD Console App
- Apollo Twin X QUAD’s powerful digital mixing engine lets you control plug-in routing and monitoring.
- With the latest features like Bass Management and Plug-In Scenes, it’s easy to find a flow that fits your needs.
A Hybrid System for Your Productions
- Combine Apollo Twin X’s QUAD Core DSP with native processing from your computer to produce large sessions with complex plug-in chains.
- Experience a powerhouse hybrid workflow that outpaces any native-only recording setup.
Expand Your Studio as You Grow
- Build your studio by linking up to four Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces with up to 128 channels of premium I/O to your DAW.
- Control it all from your desktop using Apollo Twin X.
At a Glance
- 10x6 Thunderbolt audio interface with QUAD Core DSP real-time plug-in processing
- Includes 30+ UAD plug-ins with UAD Analog Classics bundle
- 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
- Four SHARC processors
- Calibrate your main monitor and headphone outputs with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks
- Updated UAD Console app featuring Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with Bass Management, immersive audio support, and more
- Full-featured monitor controller with alternate speaker switching and integrated talkback for easy communication with talent
- Onboard DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats in all major DAWs
- 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
Includes UAD Analog Classics Bundle with Over 30 Plug-Ins
Channel Strips and Preamps (6)
- Century Tube Channel Strip
- CS-1 Channel Strip
- LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip
- Precision Channel Strip
- UA 610-A Preamp and EQ
- UA 610-B Preamp and EQ
Compressors/Limiters (7)
- Fairchild 670 Legacy Compressor
- Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
- Teletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor
- Precision Buss Compressor
- UA 1176 FET Compressor
- UA 1176LN Legacy
- UA 1176SE Legacy
Equalizers (3)
Precision Equalizer
Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ
Pultec Pro Legacy EQ
Special Processing (5)
- Oxide Tape Recorder
- Precision De-Esser
- Precision Enhancer Hz
- Precision Enhancer kHz
- Vibe Analog Machines Essentials
Instrument (1)
- PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
Delay and Modulation (3)
- Galaxy Tape Echo
- Precision Delay Mod
- Precision Delay Mod L
Reverbs and Rooms (2)
- Precision Reflection Engine
- Pure Plate Reverb
Mastering (3)
- Precision Limiter
- Precision Maximizer
- Precision Multiband
Guitar and Bass (5)
- Bermuda Triangle
- Raw Distortion
- TS Overdrive Pedal
- UAD Lion ’68 Super Lead Amp
- UAD Showtime ’64 Tube Amp<
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