UNIVERSAL AUDIO APOLLO TWIN X QUAD GEN2 ESSENTIALS+

Gen 2 10x6 Thunderbolt 3 Quadcore desktop audio interface for Mac and Windows with Essential package 10 x 6 Thunderbolt desktop audio interface with two Unison microphone preamplifiers, Apollo X Gen 2 superior 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 desktopDiscover every detail of your recordings with UA's new generation of Apollo Twin X interfaces, which offers a very high resolution audio conversion, Unison™ microphone preamplifiers 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 others. Used for decades by top artists and producers around the world, Apollo Twin X brings the timeless sound and legendary build quality of UA directly to your desktop.Key BenefitsDiscover next-generation audio conversion, with the widest dynamic range and lowest distortion of all Apollo.Explore analog tones with Unison™ preamps, which allow you to record in real time through authentic emulations of Neve, API, Avalon, Manley, Fender and many others. Access a full library of more than 200 DSP and Native UAD plug-ins, including award-winning titles such as Capitol Chambers, Sound City Studios, EL8 Distressor and many others. Measure your listening accurately in any room or through headphones, thanks to Apollo monitor correction supported by Sonarworks® *.Set levels in seconds using Auto-Gain and many others. Never miss a recording.Hear bass details in your mixes, thanks to bass management, which allows you to add a subwoofer to your monitor setup.Easily set up low-latency cue, 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, Telegtronix and others, choosing between Essentials+ or Studio+The best Apollo ever, on your desktopUniversal Audio has created Apollo Twin X for the next generation of music producers who want to obtain the sounds used by the greatest artists in the world. With an 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 directly to your studio.Record with world-famous preamplifiersThanks to the two Unison™ preamplifiers and the Hi-Z input for instruments on the front panel, Apollo Twin X allows you to record in real time with emulations of classic equipment from Neve, Manley, API and many others, offering you the same rich analog textures used in the most iconic recordings. Mix with authentic analog soundsOnce configured, Apollo Twin X provides you with the tools used in the largest studios in the world. Along with the included Tectronix LA-2A compressors, Pultec EQs, and Marshall and Ampeg amplifiers, you can access the entire library of more than 200 UAD plug-ins, unlocking legendary sounds like those from Ocean Way Studios, Capitol Chambers and many others. Hear the details like never before. With the second-generation design, Apollo Twin X is equipped with the best D/A converters ever installed on an Apollo interface, combined with monitor correction supported by Sonarworks®. This means that, when you play your audio through a monitor or headphones, you'll hear an impeccable representation of your recordings, with no surprises when you switch to the final mix or master. Find your workflow in the UAD Console appJust like in an analog studio, where a console is the heart of the workflow, Apollo Twin X has a powerful digital mixing engine for controlling plug-in routing and monitoring. With the latest features, such as Auto-Gain, bass management, and Plug-In Scenes, you'll easily find a workflow that fits your needs.A hybrid system, designed for your creativeCombine 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 configuration.Expand your studio as you growsBuild 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 FeaturesThunderbolt 10 x 6 audio interface with QUAD Core DSP plug-in processing.Two Unison™ microphone preamplifiers, 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.Improved D/A converters for critical monitoring and reproduction with a dynamic range of 129 dB.Calibrate main and headphone outputs with powered Apollo Monitor Correction From Sonarworks® *.Fully equipped monitor controller with speaker switching and integrated talkback for easy communication with talents.Updated UAD Console app with Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with bass management, immersive audio support and more.The integrated DSP supports more than 200 UAD plug-ins in VST, AU and AAX 64 formats in all major DAW.Including 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 some models selected through Dante. Industry-leading and free technical support, offered by expert sound engineers. *Available in the fourth quarter of 2024, requires Apollo Monitor Correction and SoundID Reference licenses, which can be purchased on SonarWorks.com**For full compatibility information, see help.uaudio.com.Plug-ins included in the Essentials+ EditionChannel Strip and Preamplifiers (6) Century Tube Channel StripCS-1 Channel StripHelios Type 69 Preamp & EQPrecision Channel StripUA 610-A Preamp & EQUA 610-B Preamp & EQ Compressors/Limiter (7) Fairchild 670 LegacyTeletronix LA-2A Classic LevelerTeletronix LA-2A Classic LevelerTeletronix LA-2A Classic LevelerTeletronix LA-2A Teletetronix LA-2A Silver Classic LevelerTeletonix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier UA 1176LN LegacyUA 1176SE LegacyEqualizers (6) Helios Type 69 Legacy EQPultec EQP-1A Legacy EQPultec EQP-1A Passive EQPultec HLF-3C Passive EQPultec MEQ-5 Passive EQPultec Pro Legacy EQSpecial Elaborations (4) Auto-Tune Realtime AccessXide Tape Recorder Precision Enhancer HZverve Analog Machines EssentialsTools (1) PolyMax Polyphonic SynthDelay & Modulation (3) Galaxy Tape EchoPrecision Delay ModModDelay Mod LRiverberi & Environments (3) Precision Reflection EnginePure Plate ReverbRealVerb Pro Custom Room ModelerGuitar & Bass (3) Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass AmplifierMarshall Plexi Classic AmplifierRaw Distortion