UNIVERSAL AUDIO APOLLO TWIN X DUO GEN 2 STUDIO
The World’s Best Desktop Interface. Studio-Powered. The Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 Studio+ Edition is the ultimate fusion of vintage analog soul and cutting-edge digital muscle, crafted for project studios demanding pro results. With onboard QUAD processing for seamless UAD emulations, innovative Gen 2 tools for effortless monitoring, and a massive Studio+ plug-in arsenal, it lets you track, mix, and master hits with the exact tones of recording legends – all from your desk, without latency or compromise. Unrivaled Conversion: Hear the Truth Elite-Class Apollo X Gen 2 AD/DA converters deliver 24-bit/192 kHz resolution with a groundbreaking 129 dB dynamic range and -120 dB THD+N – the lowest distortion and widest bandwidth in Apollo Twin history. This pristine signal path captures subtle details like vocal inflections or string harmonics with unmatched clarity, while enhanced D/A ensures critical monitoring that translates perfectly across systems. QUAD DSP Domination: Power Without Pause Four SHARC processors power over 200 UAD plug-ins in real-time, handling complex chains on inputs and buses without taxing your host CPU. The hybrid workflow blends this onboard might with native processing, enabling massive sessions in DAWs like LUNA or Pro Tools that outpace native-only rigs – perfect for layering Auto-Tune vocals over Studer tape saturation. Unison Magic: Analogue Feel, Realtime Dual Unison preamps go beyond emulation by dynamically reshaping impedance, gain staging, and circuit behavior to mirror icons like the Manley Reference or UA 610 tube preamp. Your mics and guitars interact exactly as they would with the originals, infusing tracks with organic warmth during zero-latency capture. Gen 2 Revolution: Workflow Wizards Auto-Gain snaps perfect levels across all inputs in seconds, preventing clips while preserving Unison mojo; Bass Management deploys DSP crossovers for subwoofer bliss; and Apollo Monitor Correction (via Sonarworks SoundID Reference) calibrates rooms or 500+ headphone models on-the-fly. The revamped UAD Console app adds plug-in scenes, immersive audio, and Dante expandability, turning chaos into command. Included Software: The Essentials+ Bundle Hit the ground running with the Studio+ Bundle – 50+ UAD plug-ins and instruments spanning vintage emulations to modern must-haves, all optimized for QUAD DSP and native use. From channel strips that glue your mix to synths that spark ideas, this collection has powered countless GRAMMYs. Bundle Highlights: Channel Strips & Preamps (9) Avalon VT-737sp Channel Strip Century Tube Channel Strip CS-1 Channel Strip Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ Manley Reference Microphone Preamp Precision Channel Strip UA 610-A Preamp & EQ UA 610-B Preamp & EQ V76 Preamplifier Compressors / Limiters (17) dbx 160 Compressor / Limiter Empirical Labs Distressor Fairchild 670 Legacy Fairchild 660 Compressor Fairchild 670 Compressor Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler Collection (Gray, Silver & Legacy) Teletronix LA-3A Classic Audio Leveler UA 1176LN Legacy UA 1176SE Legacy UA 1176 Rev A, AE, & LN Rev E Classic Limiters UA 175B & 176 Classic Limiters 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 Processing (7) Auto-Tune Realtime Access, Advanced & X Oxide Tape Recorder Precision Enhancer Hz Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder Verve Analog Machines Essentials Instruments (6) Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio Moog Minimoog Opal Morphing Synth PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth Ravel Grand Piano Waterfall B3 Organ Delay & Modulation (6) Brigade Chorus Pedal Galaxy Tape Echo Precision Delay Modulation (Standard & Long) Studio D Chorus Waterfall Rotary Speaker Reverbs & Rooms (4) Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb 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 Bonus Free LUNA DAW with Accelerated Realtime Monitoring, unlimited tracks, and deep hardware integration All formats: VST, AU, AAX 64 for Mac/Windows DAWs Main features: 10-in/6-out Thunderbolt 3 audio interface for Mac or PC with powerful onboard plug-in processing Next-generation elite-class AD/DA conversion supplies an ultra-pristine signal path with 129dB DNR and -120dB THD+N Unison preamps allow you to track through models of the industry’s most legendary hardware Onboard DSP combines with your host computer’s native processing to create a powerhouse hybrid workflow Apollo Monitor Correction (optional add-on) empowers you to mix confidently in any room or through headphones Bass Management optimizes your subwoofer for maximum low-frequency detail Auto-Gain feature sets levels across multiple inputs Full-featured monitor control with speaker switching and integrated talkback Updated UAD Console app quickly sets up low-latency cues, plug-in scenes, and immersive audio monitoring Compatible with UA’s LUNA software for ultra-tight hardware/software integration Ultra-fast Thunderbolt 3 connectivity provides near-zero latency and ample expandability Bundled with Universal Audio's UAD Studio+ Edition plug-in collection Tech Specs: Connectivity: Thunderbolt 3 (Mac & Windows) Form Factor: Desktop Simultaneous I/O: 10 x 6 A/D Resolution: 24-bit/192kHz Built In DSP/FX: UAD-2 QUAD Core Processor N.o. of Preamps: 2 Phantom Power: Yes Analogue Inputs: 2 x XLR-1/4" combo (mic/line), 1 x 1/4" Analogue Outputs: 4 x 1/4" TRS (2 x monitor, 2 x line out) Digital Inputs: 1 x Optical Toslink (ADAT, S/PDIF) Headphones: 1 x 1/4" TRS Thunderbolt: 1 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 3) Software: UA Studio+ Edition Plug-in Bundle OS Requirements: Mac macOS 10.15 or later, Quad Core i7 Processor or higher | PC Windows 10 Anniversary update or later, Quad Core i7 Processor or higher Power Supply: 12V DC power supply (included) Discover the latest Universal Audio Interface [Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2]: https://www.uaudio.com/products/apollo-twin-x
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