UA APOLLO TWIN X DUO GEN 2 ESS (DESKTOP/TB3/MAC/WIN)

Decades of Analog, On Your Desktop

The Universal Audio Apollo Twin X DUO Gen 2 is a desktop Thunderbolt 3 audio interface for Mac and Windows, with dual Unison™ mic preamps and DUO Core DSP processing for realtime recording through compatible UAD plug-ins. This edition includes the UAD Essentials+ software bundle.

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 Unison™ preamps, letting you record in realtime through authentic emulations of Neve, API, Avalon, Manley, Fender, and more
• Combine onboard UAD DSP processing with native processing on your computer; additional UAD plug-ins are available separately
• 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
• Includes the UAD Essentials+ software bundle

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 world’s 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

This Apollo Twin X DUO Gen 2 package includes UAD Essentials+. Use its included software alongside compatible UAD plug-ins for recording and mixing, with additional plug-ins available separately.

Hear the Details Like Never Before

Now in its Gen 2 design, Apollo Twin X features UA’s 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, you’ll 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, it’s easy to find a flow that fits your needs.

A Hybrid System, Made for Your Mission

Combine Apollo Twin X’s 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 Unison™ 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 compatible UAD plug-ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats in all major DAWs
• Supplied software edition: UAD Essentials+
• 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