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Apollo Twin X DUO Gen 2 Thunderbolt Audio Interface - Essentials+ Edition

Universal Audio Apollo Twin X DUO Gen 2 Thunderbolt Audio Interface - Essentials+ Edition

Model: UA-APTXDG2-ESS
Web Code: 18584753
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Decades of analog, on your desktop.

Hear every detail in your recordings with the next generation of UAs Apollo Twin X interfaces, featuring highest-resolution audio conversion, dual Unison mic preamps, and DUO Core DSP processing letting you record in realtime through the worlds best UAD plug-ins from Auto-Tune, Neve, Manley, SSL, and hundreds more.

Trusted for decades by top artists and producers around the globe, Apollo Twin X brings timeless sound and legendary UA craftsmanship right to your desktop.

Key Benefits

* Hear next generation audio conversion with the widest dynamic range and lowest distortion of any Apollo

* Experience analog tones with UnisonTM preamps, letting you record in realtime through authentic emulations of Neve, API, Avalon, Manley, Fender, and more

* Access the full library of 200+ UAD DSP and Native plug-ins, including award-winning titles like Capitol Chambers, Sound City Studios, EL8 Distressor, and more

* Mix with confidence in any room or through headphones using Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks*

* Use Auto-Gain to set your levels across multiple inputs in seconds and never miss the take

* Hear all the low-end detail in your mixes using bass management to add a subwoofer to your monitor setup

* Quickly set up low-latency cues, plug-in scenes, and immersive audio monitoring with the UAD Console app

* Get thousands of dollars in award-winning UAD plug-in titles from Auto-Tune, Fairchild, Teletronix, and more with a choice of Essentials+ or Studio+ Editions

Get the Best Apollo Yet on Your Desktop

Universal Audio built Apollo Twin X for the next generation of music producers looking to get the sounds used by the worlds biggest artists for decades. With its unprecedented dynamic range and elite-class 24-bit / 192 kHz audio conversion now with enhanced monitoring Apollo Twin X is ready for your own creative journey, bringing the sound of the stars into your studio.

Record Through World-Famous Preamps

With two Unison preamps and front panel Hi‑Z instrument input, Apollo Twin X lets you track in realtime through emulations of classic gear from Neve, Manley, API, and dozens more, giving you the same rich analog textures used on the greatest recordings of our time.

Mix with Authentic Analog Sounds

Right out of the box, Apollo Twin X gives you the tools used in the worlds biggest studios. Along with included Teletronix LA-2A compressors, Pultec EQs, and amps from Marshall and Ampeg you can tap into the entire library of over 200 UAD plug-ins and unlock proven hit-making sounds like Ocean Way Studios, Capitol Chambers, and many more.

Hear the Details Like Never Before

Now in its Gen 2 design, Apollo Twin X features UAs highest-resolution D/A converters ever paired with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks. This means that when you playback your audio through monitors or headphones, youll not only hear the most pristine representation of your recordings, there will be no surprises when you listen to your final mix or master.

Find Your Flow in the UAD Console App

Just like an analog studio, where a console is the heart of the workflow, Apollo Twin X has a powerful digital mixing engine where you control plug-in routing and monitoring. And with the latest features like Auto-Gain, Bass Management and Plug-In Scenes, its easy to find a flow that fits your needs.

A Hybrid System, Made for Your Mission

Combine Apollo Twin Xs DUO Core DSP with native processing from your host computer to produce large sessions with complex plug-in chains a powerhouse hybrid workflow that outpaces any native-only recording setup.

Expand Your Studio as You Grow

Build your studio by linking up to four Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces with up to 128 channels of premium I/O to your DAW, and control it all from your desktop using Apollo Twin X. So no matter how far your music takes you, an Apollo will always be in reach.**

Key Features

* 10 x 6 Thunderbolt audio interface with DUO Core DSP plug-in processing

* Two UnisonTM mic preamps, Hi-Z instrument input, optical Toslink input (ADAT or S/PDIF)

* Two 1/4" monitor outs, two 1/4" line outs (ALT), one 1/4" TRS headphone out

* Elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution

* Enhanced D/A for critical monitoring and playback with 129 dB dynamic range

* Calibrate your main monitor and headphone outputs with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks*

* Fully-featured monitor controller with alternate speaker switching and integrated talkback for easy communication with talent

* Updated UAD Console app featuring Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with Bass Management, immersive audio support, and more

* Onboard DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via 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 more**

* Expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces or select models over Dante

* Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers

*Requires Apollo Monitor Correction Add-on and SoundID Reference licenses, available from sonarworks.com

**For full compatibility information, refer to help.uaudio.com

Included Plug-Ins in Essentials+ Edition

Channel Strips & Preamps (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 Processing (4)

Auto-Tune Realtime Access

Oxide Tape Recorder

Precision Enhancer Hz

Vibe Analog Machines Essentials

Instruments (1)

PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth

Delay & Modulation (3)

Galaxy Tape Echo

Precision Delay Mod

Precision Delay Mod L

Reverbs & Rooms (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

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