Universal Audio Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 with UAD Analog Classics Pro – Professional Thunderbolt Audio Interface with QUAD Core DSP

Universal Audio Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 is the second generation of one of the world's most respected desktop audio interfaces. It combines elite-class 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion, two Unison™ microphone preamps, the powerful QUAD Core DSP processor, and the comprehensive UAD Analog Classics Pro software bundle featuring more than 80 professional plug-ins. Designed for music producers, recording engineers, composers, musicians, podcasters, and professional studios, Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 delivers uncompromising sound quality together with the processing power required for demanding recording and mixing sessions.

The new generation introduces Universal Audio's most advanced desktop D/A conversion ever, providing an even wider dynamic range, improved stereo imaging, and exceptional monitoring accuracy. Combined with Unison™ technology, realtime UAD DSP processing, and the latest UAD Console features, Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 delivers the legendary analog sound heard on countless hit records while offering a faster and more intuitive production workflow.

Key Features

• Elite-class 24-bit / 192 kHz audio conversion.
• Two Unison™ microphone preamps with authentic analog emulations.
• Powerful QUAD Core DSP for extensive realtime UAD plug-in processing.
• Two front-panel Hi-Z instrument inputs.
• New UAD Console features including Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, Monitor Controller, Immersive Audio, and Bass Management.
• Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®.
• Over 80 professional plug-ins included with the UAD Analog Classics Pro bundle.
• Expandable with more than 200 additional UAD plug-ins.
• Connect up to four Apollo interfaces via Thunderbolt.

Hear Every Detail with Elite-Class Audio Conversion

Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 features Universal Audio's highest-resolution desktop audio conversion ever, delivering exceptional clarity, ultra-low distortion, and an expanded dynamic range. Every recording is reproduced with remarkable precision, allowing you to make confident decisions while recording, mixing, and mastering.

Combined with Apollo Monitor Correction by Sonarworks®, the interface provides highly accurate monitoring through both studio monitors and headphones, enabling reliable results in virtually any acoustic environment.

Record Through Legendary Unison™ Preamps

The two integrated Unison™ microphone preamps faithfully recreate not only the sound, but also the impedance and gain staging of legendary analog recording equipment. This exclusive technology delivers the authentic character and response of classic studio hardware during recording.

Track through emulations from world-famous manufacturers including:

• Neve®
• API®
• Manley®
• SSL®
• Avalon®
• Helios®
• Universal Audio 610
• and many more available throughout the UAD ecosystem.

The two front-panel Hi-Z instrument inputs make Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 an outstanding choice for guitarists and bass players, allowing direct recording through authentic UAD amplifier and pedal emulations with near-zero latency.

QUAD Core DSP – Maximum Power for Professional Sessions

The integrated QUAD Core DSP processor provides twice the realtime DSP processing power of the DUO version, making Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 ideal for demanding recording sessions with complex plug-in chains. You can track through multiple compressors, channel strips, EQs, tape machines, reverbs, and guitar amplifiers simultaneously without placing additional strain on your computer's CPU.

By combining onboard DSP processing with your computer's native processing power, Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 creates a highly efficient hybrid production environment capable of handling large projects while maintaining exceptional low-latency performance.

UAD Analog Classics Pro – Over 80 Professional Plug-ins Included

Every Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 includes the comprehensive UAD Analog Classics Pro software bundle, providing more than 80 industry-leading plug-ins for recording, mixing, mastering, and music production. Right out of the box, you'll have access to the same professional tools trusted by world-class engineers and producers.

Vocals & Pitch Correction

• Topline Vocal Suite
• Topline Key Finder

Channel Strips & Preamps

• API® Preamp
• API® Vision Channel Strip
• API® Vision Channel Strip Legacy
• Avalon® VT-737sp Channel Strip
• CS-1 Channel Strip
• Century Tube Channel Strip
• Helios® Type 69 Preamp & EQ
• LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip
• Manley® Reference Microphone Preamp
• Manley® VOXBOX Channel Strip
• Neve® 1073 Preamp & EQ
• Neve® 88RS Channel Strip
• Neve® 88RS Channel Strip Legacy
• Precision Channel Strip
• SSL® E Series Channel Strip
• SSL® E Series Channel Strip Legacy
• UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
• UA 610-B Preamp & EQ
• V76 Preamplifier

Compressors & Limiters

• API® 2500 Stereo Bus Compressor
• dbx® 160 Compressor / Limiter
• Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor
• Fairchild 660 Compressor
• Fairchild 670 Compressor
• Fairchild 670 Legacy Compressor
• Precision Buss Compressor
• SSL® G Series Bus Compressor
• SSL® G Series Bus Compressor Legacy
• Teletronix LA-2 Classic Leveler
• Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
• Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
• Teletronix LA-2A Legacy
• Teletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor
• Teletronix LA-3A Classic Audio Leveler
• UA 1176 FET Compressor
• UA 1176 Rev A Classic Limiter
• UA 1176AE Classic Limiter
• UA 1176LN Rev E Classic Limiter
• UA 1176LN Legacy
• UA 1176SE Legacy

Equalizers

• Helios® Type 69 Legacy EQ
• Neve® 1073 Legacy
• Neve® 1073SE Legacy
• Precision Equalizer
• 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

• A-Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer
• Ampex® ATR-102 Mastering Tape Recorder
• Little Labs® Voice Of God Bass Resonance
• Oxide Tape Recorder
• Precision De-Esser
• Precision Enhancer Hz
• Precision Enhancer kHz
• Studer® A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder
• Vibe Analog Machines Essentials

Virtual Instruments

• PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth

Delay & Modulation

• Brigade Chorus Pedal
• Cooper® Time Cube MkII Delay
• EP-34 Tape Echo
• Galaxy Tape Echo
• KORG® SDD-3000 Digital Delay
• Precision Delay Mod
• Precision Delay Mod L
• Studio D Chorus

Reverbs & Rooms

• Lexicon® 224 Digital Reverb
• Ocean Way Studios Deluxe
• Ocean Way Studios
• Precision Reflection Engine
• Pure Plate Reverb
• UAD Sound City Studios

Mastering

• Precision Limiter
• Precision Maximizer
• Precision Multiband

Guitar & Bass

• Bermuda Triangle
• Fender® '55 Tweed Deluxe
• Raw Distortion
• TS Overdrive Pedal
• UAD Dream '65 Reverb Amplifier
• UAD Lion '68 Super Lead Amp
• UAD Ruby '63 Top Boost Amplifier
• UAD Showtime '64 Tube Amp
• UAD Woodrow '55 Instrument Amplifier

LUNA Extensions

• Ampex® ATR-102 Master Tape Extension
• API® Summing Extension
• API® Vision Console Emulation
• Studer® A800 Multitrack Tape Extension

The UAD Analog Classics Pro bundle provides a complete collection of professional tools for recording, mixing, and mastering. From legendary preamps, channel strips, and compressors to tape machine emulations, equalizers, reverbs, guitar amplifiers, virtual instruments, and LUNA Extensions, everything required for professional music production is included right out of the box.

A Modern Workflow for Today's Studio

Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 works seamlessly with the latest version of UAD Console, delivering a faster, more efficient, and intuitive recording workflow. New features make session setup quicker, simplify monitoring, and provide powerful plug-in management so you can stay focused on creating music.

New UAD Console features include:

• Auto-Gain – automatically sets the optimal input level for fast recording sessions.
• Plug-In Scenes – instantly save and recall complete plug-in configurations.
• Monitor Controller – conveniently manage multiple monitor outputs.
• Immersive Audio – support for modern immersive audio production workflows.
• Bass Management – integrate subwoofers into your monitoring system.
• Apollo Monitor Correction by Sonarworks® – precise speaker and headphone calibration.
• Flexible routing and professional monitoring for demanding recording sessions.

Perfect for Professional Music Production

Universal Audio Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 is the ideal solution for professional recording studios as well as advanced home production environments. It is perfectly suited for:

• Music production.
• Vocal recording.
• Electric and bass guitar recording.
• Acoustic instruments.
• Podcast and voice-over production.
• Live streaming.
• Mixing and mastering.
• Film, television, and game audio production.
• Professional recording studios.
• Advanced home studios.

Technical Specifications

• Professional Thunderbolt audio interface.
• 24-bit / 192 kHz audio resolution.
• QUAD Core DSP processor.
• Two Unison™ microphone preamps.
• Two front-panel Hi-Z instrument inputs.
• Second-generation A/D and D/A conversion.
• Apollo Monitor Correction by Sonarworks®.
• Auto-Gain.
• Plug-In Scenes.
• Monitor Controller.
• Immersive Audio.
• Bass Management.
• Realtime UAD plug-in processing.
• UAD Analog Classics Pro bundle with over 80 plug-ins.
• Expandable with more than 200 additional UAD plug-ins.
• Connect up to four Apollo interfaces via Thunderbolt.

Premium Build Quality

Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 features a rugged all-metal enclosure designed for years of professional studio use. The large multifunction control knob, high-resolution display, and ergonomically positioned controls provide fast and intuitive operation. Its compact desktop design makes it equally suitable for permanent studio installations and mobile recording setups.

What's Included

• Universal Audio Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 audio interface.
• UAD Analog Classics Pro software bundle.
• UAD Console software.
• User documentation.

Why Choose Universal Audio Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2?

Universal Audio Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 combines elite-class audio conversion, two Unison™ microphone preamps, the exceptional power of QUAD Core DSP processing, and one of the industry's most comprehensive professional plug-in collections. With more than 80 included UAD plug-ins, advanced monitoring tools, and the ability to expand your Apollo system as your studio grows, it provides everything required to achieve world-class recordings, mixes, and productions from your desktop.