- Thunderbolt 10 x 6 audio interface with QUAD Core DSP plug-in processing.
- Two Unison™ mic preamps, Hi-Z instrument input, Toslink optical input (ADAT or S/PDIF).
- Two 1/4" monitor outputs, two 1/4" line outputs (ALT), one 1/4" TRS headphone output.
- Elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution.
- Enhanced D/A converters for critical monitoring and playback with 129 dB dynamic range.
- Calibrate main and headphone outputs with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®*.
- Fully equipped monitor controller with speaker switching and built-in talkback for easy communication with talent.
- Updated UAD Console app with Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with bass management, immersive audio support and more.
- Built-in DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins in VST, AU and AAX 64 formats in all major DAWs.
Universal Audio Apollo Twin X Quad Gen 2 Essentials+ Edition
10 x 6 Thunderboltdesktop audio interface
10 x 6 Thunderbolt desktop audio interface with two Unison mic preamps, superior Apollo X Gen 2 audio conversion, Auto-Gain, Apollo Monitor Correction, bass management, QUADcore DSP plug-in processing, and premium software suite for Mac or Windows.
Decades of analog technology, available on your desk
Discover every detail of your recordings with UA 's next-generation Apollo Twin X interface, which offers ultra-high-resolution audio conversion, Unison™ mic preamps, and QUAD Core DSP processing, allowing you to record in real time with the world's best UAD plug-ins, such as Auto-Tune, Neve, Manley, SSL, and many more.
Used for decades by top artists and producers around the world, Apollo Twin X brings UA's timeless sound and legendary build quality right to your desk.
Key Benefits
- Discover next-generation audio conversion with the widest dynamic range and lowest distortion of all Apollo .
- Explore analog tones with Unison™ preamplifiers, allowing you to record in real time through authentic emulations of Neve, API, Avalon, Manley, Fender, and many others.
- Access a comprehensive library of over 200 DSP and Native UAD plug-ins, including award-winning titles such as Capitol Chambers, Sound City Studios, EL8 Distressor and many more.
- Measure listening accurately in any room or through headphones with Apollo 's monitor correction supported by Sonarworks®*.
- Set levels in seconds using Auto-Gain and never miss a recording.
- Hear bass detail in your mixes with bass management, which allows you to add a subwoofer to your monitor setup.
- Easily set up low-latency cues, plug-in scenes, and immersive audio monitoring with the UAD Console app.
- Get added value with award-winning UAD plug-ins from Auto-Tune, Fairchild, Teletronix and others by choosing from the Essentials+ or Studio+ editions
The best Apollo ever , on your desk
Universal Audio created Apollo Twin X for the new generation of music producers who want to get the sounds used by the world's greatest artists. With unprecedented dynamic range and superior 24-bit / 192 kHz audio conversion - now with improved monitoring - Apollo Twin X is ready to accompany you on your creative journey, bringing the sound of the stars right into your studio.
Record with world-famous preamplifiers
With two Unison™ preamps and a front-panel Hi-Z instrument input, Apollo Twin X lets you record in real time with classic equipment emulations from Neve, Manley, API, and many others, giving you the same rich analog textures used in the most iconic recordings.
Mix with authentic analog sounds
Right out of the box, Apollo Twin X gives you the tools used in the world's greatest studios. Along with the included Teletronix LA-2A compressors, Pultec EQs, and Marshall and Ampeg amplifiers, you'll have access to the entire library of more than 200 UAD plug-ins, unlocking legendary sounds like those from Ocean Way Studios, Capitol Chambers, and many more.
Hear details like never before
With its second-generation design, Apollo Twin X features the best D/A converters ever installed on an Apollo interface, combined with Sonarworks® supported monitor correction. This means that when you play back your audio through monitors or headphones, you'll hear a flawless representation of your recordings, with no surprises when you go to the mix or final master.
Find your workflow in the UAD Console app.
Just as in an analog studio, where a console is the heart of the workflow, Apollo Twin X has a powerful digital mixing engine to control plug-in routing and monitoring. With the latest features, such as Auto-Gain, Bass Management and Plug-In Scenes, you will easily find a workflow that fits your needs.
A hybrid system, designed for your creativity
Combine Apollo Twin X 's QUAD Core DSP with your computer's native processing to handle large sessions with complex plug-in chains-a powerful hybrid workflow that surpasses any native-only setup.
Expand your studio as you grow
Build your studio by connecting up to four Apollo Thunderbolt interfaces, with up to 128 channels of high-quality I/O, to your DAW, and control everything from your desk using Apollo Twin X . Wherever your music takes you, Apollo will always be by your side.**
Key Features
- Thunderbolt 10 x 6 audio interface with QUAD Core DSP plug-in processing.
- Two Unison™ mic preamps, Hi-Z instrument input, Toslink optical input (ADAT or S/PDIF).
- Two 1/4" monitor outputs, two 1/4" line outputs (ALT), one 1/4" TRS headphone output.
- Elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution.
- Enhanced D/A converters for critical monitoring and playback with 129 dB dynamic range.
- Calibrate main and headphone outputs with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®*.
- Fully equipped monitor controller with speaker switching and built-in talkback for easy communication with talent.
- Updated UAD Console app with Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with bass management, immersive audio support and more.
- Built-in DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins in VST, AU and AAX 64 formats in all major DAWs.
- Includes up to 50 UAD plug-ins with Essentials+ or Studio+ editions.
- Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live and other platforms**.
- Compatible with Apollo Thunderbolt interfaces or select models via Dante.
- Industry-leading, free technical support from experienced sound engineers.
**For complete compatibility information, see help.uaudio.com.
Plug-ins included in the Essentials+ Edition
Channel Strip and Preamplifiers (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 Elaborations (4)
- Auto-Tune Realtime Access
- Oxide Tape Recorder
- Precision Enhancer Hz
- Verve Analog Machines Essentials
Instruments (1)
Delay & Modulation (3)
- Galaxy Tape Echo
- Precision Delay Mod
- Precision Delay Mod L
Reverbs & Ambiance (3)
- Precision Reflection Engine
- Pure Plate Reverb
- RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler
Guitar & Bass (3)
- Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier
- Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier
- Raw Distortion