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The new Apollo X | Gen 2

The new Apollo X | Gen 2 audio interfaces feature the highest resolution audio conversion of any Apollo to date, plus award-winning Unison mic preamp emulations, and realtime UAD DSP plug-in processing, letting users record through authentic analog emulations of gear from Neve, API, Manley, Auto-Tune, and more, without latency.

Featuring the next-generation of elite class 24-bit / 192kHz A/D and D/A conversion—plus realtime UAD DSP plug-in processing and Unison mic preamp modeling—the new Apollo X interfaces let users work faster with a host of new features and workflows, including:

  • Apollo Monitor Correction*
    Powered by Sonarworks® users can calibrate their monitors, headphones, and room in realtime for consistent mixes and masters. Available Q4 2024 for Gen 1 and Gen 2 Apollo X interfaces.
     
  • Auto-Gain
    Get the perfect recording level and easily set input gain without clipping with one-click across all input channels.
     
  • Bass Management
    Easily add a subwoofer for full-range stereo and surround monitoring
     
  • Alt Monitoring for Surround Modes
    New modes for alternate monitoring allow immersive users to easily switch between immersive and stereo monitoring setups
     
  • Plug-In Scenes
    Perfect for using Apollo onstage, users can instantly change plug-in settings across multiple UAD Console channels manually or via MIDI.
     
  • Updated Plug-In Bundles
    Apollo X Gen 2 models come with new plug-in bundle editions offering up to 100+ UA processors for the ultimate experience in tone with even greater value.

Finally, Apollo X | Gen 2 interfaces come standard with Antares Auto-Tune and are available with Essentials+ or Studio+ Edition UAD plug-in bundles.

Apollo x16 and Apollo x16D are available with Ultimate+ Edition.


New Apollo X | Gen 2 Features:

  • Gen 2 Thunderbolt rackmount and desktop audio interfaces with HEXA, QUAD, DUO Core DSP plug-in processing.
     
  • Elite-class Apollo X | Gen 2 converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution
     
  • Enhanced D/A for critical monitoring and playback with the widest dynamic range and lowest distortion of any Apollo.
     
  • UnisonTM mic preamps, Hi-Z instrument inputs, optical Toslink I/O (ADAT or S/PDIF), AES I/O and Dante I/O on select models
  • Updated UAD Console app featuring Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks.
     
  • Assistive Auto-Gain, Subwoofer Bass Management, Plug-in Scenes, and more
     
  • Fully-featured monitor controller with alternate speaker switching and integrated talkback for easy communication with talent.
     
  • ALT monitoring support in all monitor modes (2 x ALT mon for stereo, 1 x ALT mon for immersive)
     
  • Onboard DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats in all major DAWs
     
  • Includes up to 100+ UAD plug-ins with Essentials+, Studio+ or Ultimate+ Editions
     
  • Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more
     
  • Expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces or select models over Dante
     
  • Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineer