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Universal Audio Apollo Twin X QUAD Heritage Edition
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Brand | Universal Audio |
Compatible Devices | Microphone |
Supported Software | ADAT, S/PDIF |
Number of Channels | 8 |
Product Dimensions | 8"D x 9"W x 8"H |
About this item
- A special edition of UA's acclaimed Apollo Twin X interface — with a premium suite of 5 award-winning plug-in titles from Teletronix, Pultec, and UA — a $1,300 value
- Elite-class A/D and D/A conversion derived from Apollo X rackmount interfaces paired with 2 Unison mic preamps deliver stunning models of classic tube and transformer-based mic preamps and guitar amps
- 2 Unison mic preamps offer stunning models of classic tube and transformer-based mic preamps and guitar amps
- UAD QUAD Core Processing for tracking through vintage compressors, EQs, tape machines, mic preamps, and guitar amp plug-ins with near-zero latency
- Produce with LUNA Recording System — a fully-integrated recording application made for Apollo (Mac only)
- Runs UAD Powered Plug-Ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats in all major DAWs, including Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more
- Front-panel Unison-enabled Hi-Z instrument input and headphone out Built-in Talkback mic for communication with studio talent and recording slate cues
- Dedicated monitor functionality including monitor remote functions and Mono, Mute, DIM, and ALT monitor controls
- Up to 8 channels of additional digital input via optical ADAT/SPDIF input
- Also includes “Realtime Analog Classics” UAD plug-in bundle featuring UA 610-B Tube Preamp Legacy Pultec EQ, LA-2A and 1176 compressors, Marshall Plexi Classic, Ampeg SVT-VR Classic, and more
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Product information
Item Weight | 2.35 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 9 x 8 x 8 inches |
ASIN | B08NYL4VPJ |
Item model number | APLTWXQ-HE |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #4,656 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #37 in Computer Recording Audio Interfaces |
Date First Available | November 21, 2020 |
Compatible Devices | Microphone |
Supported Software | ADAT, S/PDIF |
Size | QUAD |
Operating System | Mac |
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Product Description
A Special Edition of Universal Audio's Acclaimed Apollo Twin X QUAD Interface w/ QUAD Core Processing and a Bundled UAD Plug-In Package Worth over $1,300. Apollo Twin X QUAD Heritage Edition has all the benefits of the acclaimed Apollo Twin X, including elite-class A/D and D/A conversion, QUAD Core realtime UAD plug-in processing, Unison-enabled mic preamps, and full LUNA Recording System integration. And it goes a step further, with a software suite of 5 award-winning UAD plug-in titles, featuring Collections from Teletronix, Pultec, and UA.
From the manufacturer
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Hear Every Detail in your Recordings
Apollo Twin X improves upon the original Apollo Twin’s gold-standard audio quality with completely redesigned A/D and D/A conversion — giving you increased dynamic range and ultra‑low THD.
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Record Synths and Vocals through Iconic Preamps
With its two Unison preamps and front panel Hi‑Z instrument input, Apollo Twin X lets you track in realtime through preamp and channel strip plug-ins from Neve, Manley, API, and dozens more.
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An Included Suite of Premium UAD Plug‑in Titles
Features 5 premium UAD plug-ins — including complete Collections of our Teletronix and UA 1176 compressors, Pultec EQs, UA 610 mic preamps, and more. Get a curated analog studio, right out of the box.
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Record with a Fast, Natural Workflow using LUNA
Apollo Twin X works with all major DAWs, but only LUNA Recording System gives you seamless integration with Apollo, for big analog studio sound using a host of built-in features and extensions.
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Your New Analog Studio, Expanded
Link up to four Apollos for 142 channels of premium I/O as your studio grows — and control it all from your desktop using Apollo Twin.
Key Features
• | A special edition of UA's acclaimed Apollo Twin X interface — with a premium suite of 5 award-winning plug-in titles from Teletronix, Pultec, and UA — a $1,300 value |
• | Elite-class A/D and D/A conversion derived from Apollo X rackmount interfaces paired with 2 Unison mic preamps deliver stunning models of classic tube and transformer-based mic preamps and guitar amps |
• | 2 Unison mic preamps offer stunning models of classic tube and transformer-based mic preamps and guitar amps |
• | UAD QUAD Core Processing for tracking through vintage compressors, EQs, tape machines, mic preamps, and guitar amp plug-ins with near-zero latency |
• | Produce with LUNA Recording System — a fully-integrated recording application made for Apollo (Mac only) |
• | Runs UAD Powered Plug-Ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats in all major DAWs, including Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more |
• | Front-panel Unison-enabled Hi-Z instrument input and headphone out Built-in Talkback mic for communication with studio talent and recording slate cues |
• | Dedicated monitor functionality including monitor remote functions and Mono, Mute, DIM, and ALT monitor controls |
• | Up to 8 channels of additional digital input via optical ADAT/SPDIF input |
• | Also includes “Realtime Analog Classics” UAD plug-in bundle featuring UA 610-B Tube Preamp Legacy Pultec EQ, LA-2A and 1176 compressors, Marshall Plexi Classic, Ampeg SVT-VR Classic, and more |
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Sound quality | 4.0 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 4.5 |
Value for money | 2.9 | 2.6 | 3.6 | 4.1 | 2.9 | — |
Easy to use | 4.2 | — | 3.6 | — | 4.2 | 4.6 |
Quality of material | 4.2 | — | — | — | 4.2 | 4.8 |
Tech Support | 3.1 | — | — | — | 3.1 | 4.1 |
Sold By | Mugan_Music_Group | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | ProSoundGear-Com | Briskdrop | Amazon.com |
number of channels | 8 | 2 | — | 8 | 8 | 2 |
connectivity tech | — | USB | USB | XLR | — | Type-C, USB 2.0 |
style | Apollo Twin X QUAD Heritage Edition | x8p Heritage Edition | — | Duo | Apollo Twin X DUO Heritage Edition | 4th Gen |
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Customers like the quality, ease of installation, and software of the audio midi interface. For example, they mention it's built like a tank, provides easy control of input, monitor, and phone levels, and the plug-ins are the best. That said, opinions are mixed on sound quality, and performance.
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Customers like the quality of the audio midi interface. They say it's built like a tank, and is quiet. Some say the quality is pretty good, and their mixes are exploding with quality. They also mention that it came in perfect working condition without a scratch.
"...Still, the pros outweigh the cons, and my mixes are exploding with quality that I never could achieve before with knock off plugins like Reaper has..." Read more
"...DEVICE REVIEW:As far as the device review goes. Wow, I’m amazed at the quality. Build, software, and sound is insane hands down...." Read more
"...The Apollo twin suffers from none of these problems. it is an incredibly high quality, audio interface, and given the quality of the materials, it..." Read more
"...The problems with this device are present regardless of your computer hardware or your version of Windows...." Read more
Customers find the installation process of the audio midi interface to be easy. They mention that the DAW software is intuitive and well laid out. They also say that the board is better and more convenient. Overall, customers are satisfied with the ease of installation and the great interface.
"...Unison for real-time emulation of some preamps like Avalon, gives easy control of input, monitor, and phone levels, and comes with some of the most..." Read more
"...it will make so many things across the board so much better and more convenient. If you can afford to enter the UAD ecosystem, make this purchase...." Read more
"...I'm still learning the LUNA DAW software: so far it's quite intuitive and well laid out...." Read more
"Very good quality came as expected out of box & easy to install, 100% worth the purchase 10/10 would buy again" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the software of the audio midi interface. They mention that the plug-ins are the best, and the build, software, and sound are insane. They also appreciate the features and great sound of the device.
"...Wow, I’m amazed at the quality. Build, software, and sound is insane hands down...." Read more
"This device boosted the music on a whole new level and I love the plug-ins that comes with this device. Would definitely recommend." Read more
"...Conversion, dynamic range, preamps, noise, io and software are all top notch. Clean gain on inputs and outputs. Stereo imaging is more defined...." Read more
"This thing is Awesome love it..The plugins are the best and real time recording with ARM." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the audio midi interface. Some mention it has great sound, plugins and features, and helps you hear something clearer. However, others say that they get crackling audio on Windows 10 and other audio issues.
"...Wow, I’m amazed at the quality. Build, software, and sound is insane hands down...." Read more
"...Essentially the WDM audio will not be available, but recording via the 2 inputs as well as the 8 ADAT lightpipe channels has none of the noise that..." Read more
"This device boosted the music on a whole new level and I love the plug-ins that comes with this device. Would definitely recommend." Read more
"...This is due to Universal Audio's failure to correctly support WDM audio; something that they have ignored for years...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the audio midi interface. Some mention that it works flawlessly on and using Pro Tools, while others say that the Universal Audio website does not work, the device struggles to work with FL, and the headphone Jack does not working.
"...At this moment of review the device struggles to work with FL, but works fine when changing the device to asio4all and making the UAD the out and in..." Read more
"...That said, just turning it on and using Pro Tools, it works flawlessly...." Read more
"...device also frequently fails to initialize correctly or just stops working altogether and needs to be rebooted to function again...." Read more
"It works well, it gets quite hot but it's normal..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the compatibility of the audio midi interface. They mention that it's not Windows 10 compatible and has poor support.
"...but I do have a huge point of contention with the poor Windows 10 support...." Read more
"...There is no phone support available. Consequently, this product is just garbage in its current form." Read more
"Not Compatible with Windows..." Read more
"Not Windows 10 Compatible..." Read more
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The unit needs some software, such as the UAD console, to be installed. It claims to support WDM, but in my experience, it's not what you would expect from such an expensive product by such a legendary company.
On my first attempt to use it, I could here computer audio for half a second and then it would stop. In fact, if it was a Youtube video, the video would immediately hang after that half second of audio made it through. After troubleshooting, I realized that if you right-click on the volume control on the taskbar, then select "Sounds", then "Playback", I could disable the Apollo and reenable it and it would begin working uninterrupted, and the spinning Youtube video would instantly start playing again.
This was very odd, but there is a drawback to this "work around", there is intermittent noise and any inputs on the Apollo are destroyed by far more noise. Basically, it's unusable to record if you do the disable/enable trick.
That said, just turning it on and using Pro Tools, it works flawlessly. Essentially the WDM audio will not be available, but recording via the 2 inputs as well as the 8 ADAT lightpipe channels has none of the noise that occurs if you do the disable/enable trick.
Support is a bit of a joke if you want to speak to a human. Their website states that it's 4 days a week from 9am to 1pm PST, but that's not true, it's only 11am to 1pm—only 2 hours for 4 days a week! The person I spoke with was friendly enough, but he didn't even own an Apollo device himself. I'm awaiting contact from support for more troubleshooting, but I've disabled all the BIOS settings requested, set my processor to a static speed, and everything under the sun that is suggested on forums, but nothing has worked.
There are plenty of people complaining about Windows 10 support, so be aware of this.
All that said, it's still work it for me. This unit gives the ability to record 10 channels of audio (using the ADAT input for 8), supports Unison for real-time emulation of some preamps like Avalon, gives easy control of input, monitor, and phone levels, and comes with some of the most iconic compressor/limiters. This is what I was after all along, the ability to emulate multiple LA-2As and 1176s, rather than pay $2000 to $4000 for a hardware unit for only one channel.
I've since gone plugin crazy, thanks to the terrific holiday sales that were happening and acquired pretty much everything that I could want. Now, I can emulate awesome sounding bass and guitar amps, add some classic sounding reverbs, and even do some vocoding.
All in all, I couldn't be happier with the performance, but I do have a huge point of contention with the poor Windows 10 support. Still, the pros outweigh the cons, and my mixes are exploding with quality that I never could achieve before with knock off plugins like Reaper has built in. There is such a massive difference, I can't ever go back.
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First off I can not say this does or doesn’t work for Windows laptops.
As far as desktops go, you need a motherboard that either allows thunderbolt 3 or 4 (not just USB-C). I have an Asus motherboard “PRIME Z490-A” which allowed me to buy a “Asus Thunderboltex 4” physical card upgrade to my system. Upon plugging it in to the motherboard properly and I turning it on in the motherboard bios this Apollo device worked perfectly fine without issues.
In short, this works on windows desktops. I’ve recorded in Pro Tools, I’ve used this producing in FL. At this moment of review the device struggles to work with FL, but works fine when changing the device to asio4all and making the UAD the out and in. (Still wouldn’t record in FL that’s why I have Pro Tools)
Make sure you have “Thunderbolt 3” and can transmit data back and fourth in that port before you purchase this for a windows only machine.
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DEVICE REVIEW:
As far as the device review goes. Wow, I’m amazed at the quality. Build, software, and sound is insane hands down.
The ability to add a touch of compression and De-Essers to your voice before touching the interface noise in a recording chain is next level for someone without the ability to have a huge physical outboard rack.
For someone just getting into producing or recording, this is definitely a professional device. I would get a Focusrite starting out personally because of price, but the upgrade from that to this is a light year of difference in sound quality for the recordings and playback.
Hopefully this helps someone out.
Have a nice day!
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