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 (Studio+)

Studio+ includes 56 UAD plug-ins: everything in Essentials+ (33), plus these additions:

• Channel strips and preamps: Avalon VT-737sp Channel Strip, Manley Reference Microphone Preamp, V76 Preamplifier
• Compressors / limiters: dbx 160 Compressor / Limiter, Empirical Labs Distressor, Fairchild 660 Compressor, Fairchild 670 Compressor, Teletronix LA-3A Classic Audio Leveler, UA 1176 Rev A Classic Limiter, UA 1176AE Classic Limiter, UA 1176LN Rev E Classic Limiter, UA 175B Classic Limiter, UA 176 Classic Limiter
• Special processing: Auto-Tune Realtime Advanced, Auto-Tune Realtime X, Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder
• Instruments: Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio, Moog Minimoog, Opal Morphing Synth, Ravel Grand Piano, Waterfall B3 Organ
• Delay and modulation: Brigade Chorus Pedal, Studio D Chorus, Waterfall Rotary Speaker
• Reverbs and rooms: Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb

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.