The Universal Audio Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 is a 10 x 6 desktop Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with QUAD Core (four SHARC processors) for realtime UAD plug-in processing, two Unison mic preamps, and elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 conversion at 24-bit / 192 kHz. It is built for tracking and mixing on a desktop Mac or Windows system with near-zero-latency Unison preamp and amp emulations.

Unison Preamps and DSP

Two Unison-enabled mic preamps and a front-panel Hi-Z instrument input can physically match the impedance and gain behavior of modeled classic preamps and amps when a Unison UAD plug-in is loaded. Onboard QUAD Core DSP runs UAD plug-ins in realtime for tracking, and can be combined with native host processing for larger mix sessions. The UAD Console app provides Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, Bass Management, alternate speaker switching, integrated talkback, and Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks on the monitor and headphone paths.

Plug-in Bundle (Essentials+)

Essentials+ includes 33 UAD plug-ins (Apollo X Gen 2):

• Channel strips and preamps: Century Tube Channel Strip, CS-1 Channel Strip, Helios Type 69 Preamp and EQ, Precision Channel Strip, UA 610-A Preamp and EQ, UA 610-B Preamp and EQ
• Compressors / limiters: 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: 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: Auto-Tune Realtime Access, Oxide Tape Recorder, Precision Enhancer Hz, Verve Analog Machines Essentials
• Instruments: PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
• Delay and modulation: Galaxy Tape Echo, Precision Delay Modulation, Precision Delay Modulation Long
• Reverbs and rooms: Precision Reflection Engine, Pure Plate Reverb, RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler
• Guitar and bass: Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier, Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier, Raw Distortion

Additional UAD plug-ins from the 200+ title library can be purchased separately. Plug-ins support VST, AU, and AAX 64 in major DAWs including LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, and Ableton Live.

Specifications

• Simultaneous I/O: 10 x 6 (analog + digital, ADAT mode)
• Mic preamps: 2 Unison-enabled (combo XLR/TRS), +48V phantom
• Hi-Z input: 1 front-panel 1/4"
• Line inputs: 2 (shared with mic combos)
• Monitor outputs: 2 x 1/4" (stereo pair)
• Line / ALT outputs: 2 x 1/4"
• Headphone: 1 x 1/4" TRS
• Digital I/O: 1 optical TOSLINK input (ADAT or S/PDIF selectable)
• Host: Thunderbolt 3 (Mac / Windows)
• DSP: QUAD Core (four SHARC processors)
• Conversion: 24-bit / 44.1-192 kHz; monitor D/A dynamic range 129 dB (A-weighted)
• Analog round-trip latency: 1.1 ms @ 96 kHz
• Power: external 12 VDC supply (included), approx. 15 W max
• Dimensions: 160.34 x 156.10 x 65.81 mm (6.31" x 6.14" x 2.59"), W x D x H including knobs/jacks
• Weight: 1.04 kg (2.29 lb)

In the Box

• Apollo Twin X Gen 2 audio interface (QUAD)
• External power supply
• AC power cable (IEC C7, region-specific)
• Getting Started URL card

Thunderbolt cable sold separately.