Universal Audio Apollo Twin X Duo | Heritage Edition (Ex-Demo)

10 x 6 Thunderbolt 3 desktop audio interface with UAD DUO Core real-time processing and two Unison mic preamps

• A special edition of Universal Audio's award-winning rackmount interfaces, with a fine selection of 5 UAD plug-ins worth €1,345
• Heritage Edition bundle includes complete collections of UA Teletronix and 1176 compressors, UA 610 Unison mic preamp, Pultec EQ (all), and Pure Plate Reverb
• Additional "Realtime Analog Classics" plug-in bundle includes UA 610-B Tube Preamp, Legacy Pultec EQ, 1176 compressors, Marshall Plexi Classic, Ampeg SVT-VR Classic, and others
• A major upgrade for all Apollo users seeking the most accurate selection of digital emulations of analog classics
• 10x6 Thunderbolt 3 desktop audio interface for Mac and Windows
• Elite A/D and D/A conversion inherited directly from Apollo2's acclaimed X rack interfaces
• Unison microphone preamplifiers with splendid models of classic transformer tube mic preamps and guitar amplifiers
• UAD-2 DUO Core for tracking with vintage compressors, EQs, tape machines, mic preamps and guitar amp plug-ins with near-zero latency
• Produce music with LUNA Recording System - a fully integrated recording application for Apollo (Mac/Thunderbolt)
• Unison-enabled front-panel Hi-Z instrument input and headphone output
• Built-in Talkback microphone for studio communication and signal recording...
• Enhanced monitor functionality, including remote monitoring functions and Mono, Mute, DIM and ALT monitor controls
• Up to 8 channels of additional digital input via optical ADAT or S/PDIF
• Runs UAD Powered plug-ins via VST, RTAS and AAX 64 in all major DAWs
• Uncompromising analog design, superior components and excellent build quality

The new Apollo Heritage Editions include a comprehensive software suite with anywhere from 5 to 10 of UAD's best plug-ins-including the complete Teletronix,® Fairchild,® Pultec,® Helios® and UA collections-in an exclusive package that makes this new series even more prestigious. The Apollo Heritage Editions Desktop Interfaces include a bundle of plug-ins valued at €1,345 These are some of the key UAD plug-ins that have contributed to the growth of Universal Audio's great reputation in analog modeling and in fact make the new Apollo Heritage Editions the best choice for anyone looking for the most accurate selection of digital emulations of analog classics. Apollo Twin X Heritage Edition offers the user top A/D and D/A conversion, two Unison preamps, integration with LUNA Recording System, and real-time DUO or QUAD core processing for UAD plugins, all in a sleek Thunderbolt 3 audio interface for Mac and Windows. Its quality is based on Universal Audio 's 60 years of professional heritage in the audio world. TheApollo Twin X Heritage Edition effortlessly outperforms all other similar interfaces, thanks to its 127 dB D/A dynamic range and UAD's famous analog emulation plugins, giving users a well-stocked analog studio "in the computer" in their hands.

Two Unison preamps: get the sound of Neve, Helios, API, Manley and more.

TheApollo Twin X Heritage Edition features two Unison preamps, allowing you to emulate the sound of Neve, Helios, API, Manley, UA and many others on your track. Unison technology captures the sound of these mic preamps, including their input impedance, gain "sweetspots," and the circuitry of the original hardware. Based on Unison's proprietary hardware-software integration, Apollo Twin X Heritage Edition allows recording at near-zero latency by running the sound through included emulations such as the UA 610-B tube preamp/equalizer, resulting in an authentic analog sound unrivaled by any other. Unison technology is also present on the Hi-Z instrument input on the Apollo Twin X's front panel, offering impedance and gain matching for guitar and bass amp models from Fender, Marshall, Ampeg, and many others.

First-class A/D and D/A conversion.

With thousands of hits and hundreds of Grammy Award winning albums behind them, Apollo Twin Heritage Edition interfaces are used to record great sounding records every day. To improve on previous generations of the product, UA engineers redesigned the conversion of the Apollo Twin X Heritage Edition thus offering an incredible 127 dB dynamic range and a THD+N of -117 dB, thus delivering a spacious and "organic" sound that easily competes with other much higher-priced high-end converters.

UAD realtime processing - for full analog studio sound.

Built on traditional Apollo quality, the Apollo Twin X Heritage Edition offers an incredible range of classic analog sounds and coloration through its UAD Realtime processing. Available with the choice of an integrated UAD-2 DUO or QUAD core processor, the Apollo Twin X allows you to record with the full range of UAD plugins (at near-zero latency) with authentic emulations from Neve, Studer, Helios, API, Lexicon, Manley, Fender, Capitol Studios and many more. Apollo Twin X Heritage Edition contains the "Heritage Edition" bundle and the "Realtime Analog Classic" suite, which contains: UA 610-B Valve Preamp & EQ, Teletronix LA-2A and 1176 Compressors, Marshall Plexi Guitar Amplifier, Ampeg SVT-VR Bass Amplifier, Pultec EQs, and others. In this way, you will have access to a rack full of classic audio instruments.

LUNA Recording System - Deep integration with Apollo with a fast and natural workflow

The Apollo Twin X Heritage Edition interfaces work with all major DAWs, such as Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Pro Tools, and others. But now, they become a fully integrated recording system with LUNA, a new recording application for Mac from Universal Audio. Strengthened by Accelerated Realtime Monitoring™, LUNA lets you record and mix with an intuitive single-window-based workflow and unlimited tracks, Audio Units support, and access to an exclusive suite of LUNA Instruments and LUNA Extension. From Studer tape multitrack and the built-in Neve sum, to Moog instruments and many more, LUNA transforms apollo interfaces into the most inspired music creation platform on the planet.

Additional connections and built-in talkback microphone

With two Unison preamps, two line outputs and ADAT/SPDIF optical inputs, remote controls for monitors, and a built-in talkback microphone, the 10 x 6 Apollo Twin X Heritage Edition interface provides the user with the inputs and outputs needed to make professional recordings and mixes.

Professional Performance and Scalability

Apollo Twin X Heritage Edition users can combine up to four Apollo Thunderbolt and six UAD-2 devices, adding inputs, outputs, and DSP as your studio grows. Once you expand your studio, you can use the Apollo Twin X Heritage Edition as a desktop monitor control with additional I/O and the power of DSP.

Features

• A special edition of Universal Audio's award-winning rack-mount interfaces, with a fine selection of 5 UAD plug-ins worth €1,345
• Heritage Edition bundle includes complete collections of UA Teletronix and 1176 compressors, UA 610 Unison mic preamp, Pultec EQ (all), and Pure Plate Reverb
• Additional "Realtime Analog Classics" plug-in bundle includes UA 610-B Tube Preamp, Legacy Pultec EQ, 1176 compressors, Marshall Plexi Classic, Ampeg SVT-VR Classic, and others
• A major upgrade for all Apollo users seeking the most accurate selection of digital emulations of analog classics
• 10x6 Thunderbolt 3 desktop audio interface for Mac and Windows
• Elite A/D and D/A conversion inherited directly from Apollo2's acclaimed X rack interfaces
• Unison microphone preamplifiers with splendid models of classic transformer tube mic preamps and guitar amplifiers
• UAD-2 DUO Core for tracking with vintage compressors, EQs, tape machines, mic preamps and guitar amp plug-ins with near-zero latency
• Produce music with LUNA Recording System - a fully integrated recording application for Apollo (Mac/Thunderbolt)
• Unison-enabled front-panel Hi-Z instrument input and headphone output
• Built-in Talkback microphone for studio communication and signal recording...
• Enhanced monitor functionality, including remote monitoring functions and Mono, Mute, DIM and ALT monitor controls
• Up to 8 channels of additional digital input via optical ADAT or S/PDIF
• Runs UAD Powered plug-ins via VST, RTAS and AAX 64 in all major DAWs
• Uncompromising analog design, superior components and excellent build quality
• Dimensions: (W) 16.03 x (H) 6.6 x (D) 14.88 cm
• Weight: 1.07 kg

Included in the Apollo "Heritage Edition" Bundle:

• UA 1176 Classic Limiter Collection
• Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler Collection
• Pultec Passive EQ Collection
• UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection
• Pure Plate Reverb

Included in the Realtime Analog Classics Bundle:

• UA 610-B Tube Preamp & EQ
• UA 1176LN Limiting Amplifier (Legacy)
• UA 1176SE Limiting Amplifier (Legacy)
• Pultec EQP-1A EQ (Legacy)
• Marshall® Plexi Classic Guitar Amp
• Pultec Pro EQ (Legacy)
• Teletronix LA-2A Leveling Amplifier (Legacy)
• Raw Distortion
• Ampeg® SVT-VR Classic Bass Amp
• Precision Channel Strip (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
• Precision Reflection Engine (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
• Precision Delay Mod (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
• Precision Delay Mod L (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
• RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler

Technical Specifications

System Requirements.

• Thunderbolt 3 cable (not included)
• Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
• 6 Gigabytes of available space
• Quad Core i7 or higher processor

macOS requirements

• Thunderbolt 1, 2 or 3 ports available
• Thunderbolt 1 and 2 connections require an Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter (not included)
• macOS 10.12 Sierra, 10.13 High Sierra or 10.14 Mojave

PC requirements

• Available Thunderbolt 3 port
• Windows 10 (64-bit Edition)