Universal Audio Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 Thunderbolt Audio Interface - Essentials+ Edition

Available now, the add-on from Sonarworks lets you get balanced, accurate mixes in your home studio - whether you're mixing on monitors or headphones.

The Universal Audio Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 brings next-generation sound quality, advanced DSP, and an arsenal of UAD effects to your desktop. This compact Thunderbolt 3 audio interface boasts two Unison preamps that let you record through authentic emulations of analog gear, new converters with the widest dynamic range and lowest distortion in the Apollo line, and onboard QUAD Core DSP for powering the latest UAD plug-ins. Use Auto‑Gain to set levels across multiple inputs in seconds, add a subwoofer with Bass Management for full low‑end detail, and set up low‑latency cues, plug‑in scenes, and immersive monitoring quickly via the UAD Console app. Best of all, you can mix confidently in any room with UA's Apollo Monitor Correction software, powered by Sonarworks (sold separately).

RECORD WITH TWO UNISON PREAMPS

Featuring UAD's acclaimed Unison preamp technology, the Universal Audio Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 lets you track through faithful emulations of legendary preamps from Neve, Manley, API, and more. Unison preamps dynamically change their impedance and gain staging at the circuit level so your microphone interacts with the interface as it would with the original hardware. Just insert a Unison-enabled UAD plug-in on an input channel in UAD Console or your DAW and set the Apollo’s physical preamp gain for authentic analog color during tracking. By perfecting your tone on the front end, the Universal Audio Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 lets you spend more time recording and less time fixing things in the mix.

ONBOARD QUAD CORE DSP PROCESSING FOR UAD PLUG-INS

The QUAD Core DSP processing inside the Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 provides dedicated processing power to run UAD plug-ins with near-zero latency while you record and mix. Advanced UAD processing offloads intensive processing tasks from your host CPU, letting you use as many of UAD's acclaimed hardware emulations as you need without taxing your computer. Load authentically modeled analog compressors, a massive EQ collection, lush reverbs, and other effects in UAD Console and monitor through them in real time. Or, for a hybrid workflow, you can combine DSP with native processing in your DAW.

NEXT-GENERATION AUDIO CONVERSION

The Universal Audio Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 features upgraded AD/DA conversion for ultra-clean capture and playback at up to 24-bit/192 kHz quality. The Apollo Twin X's high dynamic range and low distortion preserve detail, transparency, and transient accuracy, giving you a clean slate to color your sound with world-class Universal Audio plug-ins. Whether you’re recording delicate vocals and acoustic instruments or tweaking the tiniest details in your mixes, the Universal Audio Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2's elite-class conversion delivers more than great sound quality.

APOLLO MONITOR CORRECTION POWERED BY SONARWORKS

Available as an optional add-on, Apollo Monitor Correction allows you to flatten room acoustics and headphone response in real time using Sonarworks SoundID Reference profiles powered by the interface's built-in DSP. Calibrate your monitors or headphones with a measurement microphone, load the profile into the Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2, and the interface automatically corrects frequency imbalances.

REMOTE CONTROL VIA THE UAD CONSOLE APP

The updated UAD Console provides full remote control over the Universal Audio Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2’s routing, monitoring, gain staging, and plug-in scenes from any connected computer or tablet. Cutting-edge UAD Console features let you build low-latency headphone mixes, recall saved monitor setups, engage talkback without touching the hardware, and more. Scenes and presets streamline tracking sessions by instantly recalling complex cue mixes and plug-in chains, accelerating your workflow and making setup and recall fast and repeatable.

INTEGRATES SEAMLESSLY WITH LUNA, LOGIC PRO, PRO TOOLS, AND MORE

Optimized for integration with Universal Audio’s LUNA DAW, the Universal Audio Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 also offers compatibility with Pro Tools, Logic, Ableton Live, and other major DAWs via Core Audio and ASIO drivers. LUNA delivers Accelerated Realtime Monitoring, native UAD and AU plug-in compatibility, unlimited track counts, and an analog-style mixer that lets you control Apollo hardware controls directly from the software.

EXPAND YOUR STUDIO AS YOU GROW

The Universal Audio Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 is designed to scale with your needs. Start with this compact desktop interface and add more Universal Audio Apollo interfaces, outboard gear, and other devices as your studio grows. This ultra-fast Thunderbolt 3 audio interface provides low-latency performance and the bandwidth to integrate additional I/O, monitor controllers, or outboard gear. From bedroom studios to immersive audio facilities, the Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 offers a clear upgrade path that can be as streamlined or sophisticated as you want.

UNIVERSAL AUDIO APOLLO TWIN X QUAD GEN 2 FEATURES:

• 10x6 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with QUAD Core DSP plug-in processing
• Dual Unison mic preamps with line inputs and Hi-Z instrument inputs
• Elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit/192 kHz resolution and 129 dB dynamic range
• Optical Toslink input (ADAT or S/PDIF)
• Two 1/4" monitor outs, two 1/4" line outs (ALT), one 1/4" TRS headphone out
• Advanced monitor correction for monitor and headphone outputs 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
• Compatible with LUNA, Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more, on Mac or Windows PCs
• Expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces or select models over Dante
• Professional build quality to last years and years of daily use

ESSENTIALS+ EDITION PLUG-INS:

• 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 and Modulation (3): Galaxy Tape Echo, Precision Delay Mod, Precision Delay Mod L
• Reverbs and Rooms (3): Precision Reflection Engine, Pure Plate Reverb, RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler
• Guitar and Bass (3): Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier, Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier, Raw Distortion